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.
Updated on Jun 09, 2023 05:48 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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.
Updated on Jun 08, 2023 12:13 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 12:55 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
Updated on Jun 03, 2023 12:57 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
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
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
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
Updated on May 28, 2023 12:51 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
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
Updated on May 21, 2023 10:35 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
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.
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
Updated on May 15, 2023 01:09 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
Updated on May 13, 2023 08:51 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
Updated on May 13, 2023 06:21 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
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.
Updated on May 12, 2023 10:28 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
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
Updated on May 12, 2023 11:52 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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.
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.
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
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
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.
Updated on May 08, 2023 09:01 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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.
Updated on May 07, 2023 08:01 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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.
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.
Updated on May 05, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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
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.
Updated on May 03, 2023 09:14 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, 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.
Updated on May 03, 2023 01:19 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
