Navrajdeep Singh

Navrajdeep Singh is a senior staff correspondent. He covers agriculture, crime, local bodies, health and education in the Patiala district of Punjab.

Articles by Navrajdeep Singh

Fake offer letters & dashed foreign dreams: How a con agent duped 700 in Punjab

The students said that when contacted Mishra after finding out their names hadn’t been registered in colleges, he made up excuses.

Students have been protesting in Canada against the deportation notice severed by the government after their documents were found to be fake. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 09, 2023 05:48 AM IST
By, Jalandhar

Punjab farmers reject MSP hike for kharif crops as ‘peanuts’

The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs announced revised minimum support prices (MSPs) for kharif crops, with an increase of up to 10.4%. Punjab farmers have rejected the increased MSPs, calling them a "mere joke" and saying they do not account for the true cost of production. Critics say the government has failed to adopt a scientific approach and ignored the formula recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.

The Union cabinet committee on economic affairs announced revised minimum support prices (MSPs) for different kharif crops on Wednesday. (File photo)
Updated on Jun 08, 2023 12:13 AM IST
By, Jalandhar

NIRF ranking: 9 Punjab institutes in top 100

In 2020, Punjabi University, Patiala, secured the 64th position, since then, it has failed to register its name on the list

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, is a new entrant in the top 100 list at 74th rank with a score of 48.97. (File photo)
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 12:55 AM IST
By, Jalandhar

ED attached properties of former naib tehsildar in Chandigarh, Hoshiarpur

Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached properties worth crores of rupees of a former naib tehsildar, identified as Varinder Pal Singh Dhoot, in a money laundering case

On April 21, the ED had arrested Dhoot, who was the former naib tehsildar of Mohali’s Majri block. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 03, 2023 12:57 AM IST
By, Jalandhar

Punjab opposition leaders put up united front against AAP govt probe

Punjab VB had summoned Ajit Group editor-in-chief Barjinder Singh Hamdard on May 29 for an inquiry into the alleged misuse of funds during the execution of the ₹315-crore Jang-e-Azadi Memorial dedicated to freedom fighters at Kartarpur near Jalandhar

Punjab opposition leaders at the protest against the AAP-led state government for issuing summons to Ajit Group editor-in-chief Barjinder Singh Hamdard. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 04:11 PM IST

Jalandhar bypoll win: Kartarpur MLA Balkar reaps Doaba dividends

Balkar said he is thankful to AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Mann for making him a part of the state cabinet

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to Balkar Singh as cabinet minister of the state at Punjab Raj Bhavan, in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 01:02 AM IST
By, Jalandhar

Jang-e-Azadi probe: Punjab VB defers summons after Hamdard seeks 10 days

The inquiry pertains to the alleged misuse of funds during the execution of the ₹315-crore Jang-e-Azadi Memorial dedicated to freedom fighters at Kartarpur near Jalandhar

The <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>315-crore Jang-e-Azadi Memorial is dedicated to freedom fighters and located at Kartarpur, 18km from Jalandhar. The mega project was the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP government’s dream project. Conceptualised in 2012, it was completed in 2018. (HT file photo)
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:41 PM IST

7 years on, Jalandhar sports hub under Smart City project hangs fire

On January 6, 2022, Jalandhar Municipal Corporation (MC) awarded tender for setting up of the sports hub to a Chandigarh-based company, AS Enterprises Private Limited, with a condition that project should witness completion in 12 months

A file photo of Jalandhar’s Burlton park.
Updated on May 28, 2023 12:51 AM IST
By, Jalandhar

Jang-e-Azadi memorial probe: Punjab VB summons Barjinder Singh Hamdard

Shiromani Akali Dal reacts strongly to Ajit Group editor-in-chief being summoned, says he is being targeted by Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government

Spread over 25 acres at Kartarpur and located 18km from Jalandhar, the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>315-crore Jang-e-Azadi Memorial dedicated to freedom fighters was the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP government’s dream project and launched during its tenure in 2012. (HT file photo)
Updated on May 26, 2023 01:06 PM IST

Buoyed by bypoll win, AAP gears up for Jalandhar MC elections

Aam Aadmi Party has started bracing for impending local bodies elections in five municipal corporations including Jalandhar and 41 municipal councils in the state

MP Sushil RInku said the Jalandhar MC gets a major shot in the arm with approval of funds worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>95.16-crore for overall development of the city (ANI File Photo)
Updated on May 21, 2023 10:35 PM IST
By, Jalandhar

Cabinet meeting: Return gift for Jalandhar, Punjab govt approves 108.9-cr for development

Aam Aadmi Party government has announced a special grant of ₹108.9 crore for developing the Jalandhar constituency

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addresses a press conference as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sushil Rinku looks on, in Jalandhar on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on May 17, 2023 11:19 PM IST

Return gift for Jalandhar, Punjab govt approves 95.16 crore for development

The announcement was made after chief minister Bhagwant Mann chaired a cabinet meeting at Punjab Armed Police headquarters in Jalandhar on Wednesday.

After a three-hour cabinet meeting in Jalandhar, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said the demand of resuming construction on the Jalandhar-Adampur national highway and flyover has been accepted. The project will be completed by September. (HT file photo)
Updated on May 17, 2023 04:45 PM IST

Unlike Sangrur, Moose Wala factor, radical issues failed to impact AAP prospects

AAP senior leader Sanghera said voters rejected Opposition-backed tactics and choose pro-people agenda of govt

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) party candidate Sushil Kumar Rinku shows victory signs after party's win in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-election on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on May 15, 2023 01:09 AM IST
By, Jalandhar

Congress’ citadel breached: AAP takes lead in seven of nine assembly segments

With the victory of Sushil Kumar Rinku, the Aam Aadmi Party has breached into the Congress stronghold ending its two decades of supremacy in Doaba politics

AAP gained a significant vote share in all the nine assembly segments under Jalandhar parliamentary constituency convincingly winning seven segments. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 13, 2023 08:51 PM IST
By, Jalandhar

AAP govt’s performance contributed to my win in Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll, says Sushil Rinku

AAP candidate Sushil Rinku on Saturday won the Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-election, defeating his nearest rival and Congress nominee Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary by a margin of 58,691 votes

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) party candidate Sushil Kumar Rinku during celebartions after his win in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection in Jalandhar on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on May 13, 2023 06:21 PM IST
By, Jalandhar

Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection: AAP’s Sushil Kumar Rinku wins by 58,691 votes

Congress candidate Karamjit Chaudhary was second with 2,43,588 votes, while SAD’s Dr Sukhwinder Sukhi polled 1,58,445 votes and BJP’s Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal lost his security deposit with 1,34,800 votes

Aam Aadmi Party candidate Sushil Kumar Rinku (garlanded) with wife Sunita Rani and supporters after winning the Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 13, 2023 04:17 PM IST

Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll: 3-tier security in place for counting day

High-security arrangements have been made for the counting of votes for the Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll on Saturday.

The constituency recorded 54.70% of polling with 8,97,154 exercising their franchise out of the total 16,21,800 registered voters. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 12, 2023 10:28 PM IST
By, Jalandhar

Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira granted bail in case registered on SDM’s complaint

Sukhpal Khaira alleged he was booked out of political vendetta after he handed over alleged obscene video of Punjab minister Lal Chand Kataruchak of Aam Aadmi Party

Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira has been granted bail by the additional sessions court, Kapurthala, in a case registered against him on the complaint of Bholath’s sub-divisional magistrate. (HT file photo)
Updated on May 12, 2023 02:14 PM IST

Jalandhar LS byelection: Shahkot Congress MLA booked for non-bailable offences

Jalandhar Rural police register case against Hardev Singh Laadi Sherowalia and dozen Congress workers at Shahkot police station for rioting, obstructing public servants from discharging their duty

Jalandhar Rural police registered the case against Congress MLA Hardev Singh Laadi Sherowalia and a dozen other supporters for rioting and obstructing public servants from discharging their duty as they intercepted AAP MLA Dalbir Singh Tong’s vehicle at Rupewal village during polling on Wednesday. (HT File Photo)
Updated on May 12, 2023 11:52 AM IST
By, Jalandhar

Jalandhar records 54% turnout, polling peaceful

A voter turnout of over 54% was recorded in the high-stakes bypoll to Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat, which is witnessing a four-cornered electoral battle.

People wait in queue at a polling station to cast their votes for Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-election seat in Jalandhar on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)
Updated on May 10, 2023 11:39 PM IST

Poll code violation: AAP’s Baba Bakala MLA arrested, released on bail

Ruling AAP MLA from Baba Bakala Dalbir Singh Tong was arrested in Jalandhar on Wednesday for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.

He was later released on bail, Punjab chief electoral officer Sibin C said. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 10, 2023 09:21 PM IST

Punjab: Polling for Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection underway, counting on May 13

Voting began at 8am amid tight security and is set to continue till 6pm in four-cornered electoral battle in which the AAP, Congress, BJP and SAD-BSP are vying to outdo each other

Voters waiting in queue at a polling station to exercise their franchise in the Lok Sabha byelection in Jalandhar on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)
Updated on May 10, 2023 11:57 AM IST

Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll: 16 lakh voters to seal fate of 19 candidates today

The stage is set for four-cornered high-stakes Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll to be held on Wednesday with the ruling AAP, Congress, BJP and SAD vying to outdo each other in the Dalit stronghold

Of the 1,972 polling stations, 542 have been declared vulnerable, 16 critical and 30 as expenditure-sensitive. (AFP File Photo)
Updated on May 09, 2023 10:54 PM IST

Jalandhar bypoll: Campaigning ends, stage set for four-cornered contest

The campaigning for the high-stakes May 10 Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll ended on Monday setting the stage for a four-cornered electoral battle.

There are a total of 19 candidates, including four women, in the fray. (HT File Photo)
Updated on May 08, 2023 09:01 PM IST
By, Jalandhar

Jalandhar bypoll: In first poll rally after Badal’s death, Sukhbir strikes emotional chord

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday struck an emotional chord with the people while addressing the first election rally in Jalandhar after the death of his father and former CM Parkash Singh Badal last month.

Sukhbir listed out the initiatives including welfare schemes launched by Parkash Singh Badal during his tenure as chief minister. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 07, 2023 08:01 PM IST
By, Jalandhar

Right time for party to strengthen base in Punjab: Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur spoke to HT about his party’s prospects in Punjab, reconciliation with its erstwhile partner Punjab and ongoing protest by wrestlers at Jantar Mantar.

There is positivity and a lot of acceptability of BJP in this bypoll. I could gauge the difference between the situation a year back and now: Anurag Thakur (PTI File Photo)
Updated on May 07, 2023 12:40 AM IST

Sidhu Moose Wala’s parents kick off ‘Insaaf Yatra’ from poll-bound Jalandhar

With campaigning for Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll at its peak, the parents of renowned Punjab singer and rapper Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu famously known as Sidhu Moose Wala kicked off ‘Insaaf Yatra- Justice of Sidhu Moosewala’ from poll bound Jalandhar.

Sidhu Moose Wala’s father Balkaur Singh and mother Charan Kaur are going to visit all the nine assembly segments to seek justice for their deceased son. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 05, 2023 09:00 PM IST
By, Jalandhar

Punjab: Kabaddi promoter held in Jalandhar for Sandeep Nangal Ambian murder

International kabaddi player Sandeep Singh Sandhu, alias Sandeep Nangal Ambian, was killed by assailants during a match at Mallian Khurd in Jalandhar on March 14, 2022

Kabaddi promoter Surjan Singh Chatha, one of the main accused for the murder of international kabaddi player Sandeep Singh Sandhu, alias Sandeep Nangal Ambian, last year was arrested in Jalandhar early on Thursday. (HT file photo)
Updated on May 05, 2023 12:58 AM IST

Wrestlers’ protest: Any action possible only after detailed inquiry: Anurag Thakur

With protest of India’s ace wrestlers snowballing into a huge political issue for BJP , Union minister Anurag Thakur stated that no arrest can be made without having proper and detailed inquiry into the matter.

Thakur said the stringent action must be taken in any kind of molestation or sexual abuse but there is a system of law of land and courts. (PTI File Photo)
Updated on May 03, 2023 09:14 PM IST
By, Jalandhar

Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection: Why Dera Sachkhand holds sway in Doaba politics

With campaigning for the Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection picking up, politicians of all hues are descending on Dera Sachkhand, a sect of the Ravidassia community, in the heart of Punjab’s Doaba belt, hoping to win over the Dalit vote.

Dera Sachkhand situated in Ballan village 8km from Jalandhar city. (Sourced)
Updated on May 03, 2023 01:19 AM IST
By, Jalandhar
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