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
Patiala woman knew Amritpal’s aide Papalpreet as a journalist, reveal police probe
Balbir was arrested on Saturday for giving shelter to Amritpal and Papalpreet at her house on May 19, a day after the pro-Khalistan leader gave police the slip at Mehatpur in Jalandhar
Published on Mar 27, 2023 12:29 AM IST
Mann govt took stringent steps to maintain law & order in Punjab: Kejriwal
After week after crackdown on Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the AAP government in Punjab had to adopt stringent measures to ensure law and order in the state.
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Foundation of Ravidas research centre foundation: At Dera Ballan, Mann, Kejriwal vow good governance
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann along with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal visited Jalandhar’s Dera Sachkhand Ballan to lay foundation stone of Guru Ravidas Bani research centre.
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 09:39 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Another FIR: Amritpal, Papalpreet booked for extortion, illegal confinement
In yet another FIR, Punjab police booked Amritpal Singh and his accomplice Papalpreet Singh for extortion and illegal confinement at Bilga police station of Jalandhar rural police. It is the ninth FIR registered against Amritpal in less than two months and the fourth in Jalandhar rural police stations in the past six days.
Published on Mar 24, 2023 10:37 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Cart driver had dropped Amritpal, aide at Mehatpur from where police chase started
A day after visuals of Amritpal and his accomplice Papalpreet sitting on a cart with a Platina motorcycle surfaced, the cart driver said their bike got punctured near Udhowal village and later he dropped them at Mehatpur.
Updated on Mar 24, 2023 01:28 AM IST
Amritpal booked for extortion, rioting; motorcycle recovered
Punjab Police on Wednesday booked Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh and his four accomplices for extortion and rioting at Shahkot police station.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 10:01 PM IST
Punjab Police book Amritpal for extortion, rioting; recover motorcycle
Case registered on complaint of Ranjit Singh, the granthi of the gurdwara at Nangal Ambian village, where Waris Punjab De chief stayed for 45 minutes after dodging the police team on March 18
Published on Mar 22, 2023 03:21 PM IST
On run Amritpal’s uncle, driver hold sarpanch’s family hostage, booked
With a massive hunt for Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh, chief of Waris Punjab De, on for the past four days, Jalandhar rural police registered another FIR against him and his two accomplices, including his uncle and driver for holding a sarpanch’s family hostage at gunpoint.
Published on Mar 21, 2023 09:21 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab Police book Amritpal, his uncle for holding sarpanch hostage
FIR after Udhowal sarpanch Manpreet Singh complained his family and he were held hostage at gunpoint for nearly 30 hours since Saturday night.
Published on Mar 21, 2023 03:50 PM IST
Radical leader’s Mercedes recovered
Two days after Punjab Police launched a crackdown against Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh, chief of Waris Punjab De, his uncle Harjit Singh and his driver Harpreet Singh surrendered before the Jalandhar rural police in the wee hours of Monday.
Updated on Mar 21, 2023 12:20 AM IST
3 more FIRs against Amritpal Singh as Punjab continues its crackdown
Earlier, four cases were registered against Singh in connection with several criminal cases, including spreading religious hatred.
Updated on Mar 20, 2023 01:58 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh and Anil Sharma, Jalandhar/amritsar
Search for Amritpal Singh on, security tightened in Punjab
The Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown on Waris Punjab De and its chief Amritpal Singh on Saturday noon.
Updated on Mar 20, 2023 04:05 AM IST
Punjab Police crack down on Amritpal Singh's outfit, 78 held
Amritpal Singh and his associates were chased on Saturday by the Punjab police.
Updated on Mar 19, 2023 05:12 AM IST
Jang-e-Azadi memorial: Punjab vigilance asks managing committee to submit project records
The Punjab vigilance bureau has written to Jang-e-Azadi memorial’s managing committee asking to submit all the records pertaining to execution of the entire project.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 08:35 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Deportation notices to 700 students: Licence of Jalandhar-based consultant suspended, notice issued
A day after reports related to the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) issued deportation notice to at least 700 gullible Indian students, Jalandhar district administration has immediately suspended the licence of consultancy firm Education Migration Services.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 08:15 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
‘Misuse of funds’: Punjab vigilance team visits Jang-e-Azadi memorial site, gathers information
A day after kicking-off the probe into allegations of alleged misuse of funds, the sleuths of vigilance bureau (VB) conducted surprise checking at Jang-e-Azadi Memorial in Kartarpur, 18-km from district headquarters, on Tuesday.
Published on Mar 14, 2023 09:52 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab vigilance initiates probe into Jang-e-Azadi memorial construction in Kartarpur
Punjab vigilance bureau has initiated an inquiry into allegations of alleged misuse of funds during execution of multi-crore Jang-e-Azadi Memorial situated in Kartarpur, 18-km from district headquarters.
Published on Mar 13, 2023 09:07 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
18 months on, I K Gujral Technical University without regular V-C
18 months on, I K Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) remains headless as the Punjab government has failed to appoint a regular vice-chancellor (V-C) till date.
Published on Mar 13, 2023 12:54 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll: Congress appoints 27 leaders for electioneering process
The Congress party seems to be going all out for retaining Jalandhar Lok Sabha as it appointed battery of senior leaders to look after upcoming by-poll, the date of which is yet be announced.
Published on Mar 09, 2023 09:41 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim booked for hurting religious sentiments in Jalandhar
Jalandhar rural police have booked Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on the charges of allegedly hurting religious sentiments by allegedly defaming Guru Ravidas and Saint Kabir.
Published on Mar 09, 2023 08:51 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Latifpura demolition: Officials fail to submit record, report with SC panel
The officials of local government, Jalandhar district administration and improvement trust have failed to submit report as sought by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes in New Delhi regarding action taken report and arrangements made for rehabilitation of Latifpura affected families.
Published on Mar 07, 2023 06:50 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Jalandhar by-poll: Parties gather feedback before finalising candidates
In wake of by-elections for Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency, the political outfits have started marking their presence in nine assembly segments falling under the jurisdiction of Jalandhar parliamentary constituency.
Published on Mar 05, 2023 10:15 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Ajnala incident: Security arrangements reviewed in Punjab’s Doaba districts
A day after a violent clash with a radical mob in Amritsar’s Ajnala, senior police officials reviewed security arrangements in their districts falling under Doaba region.
Published on Feb 24, 2023 07:49 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
By-election in mind, political leaders make a beeline for Jalandhar
The constituency fell vacant after Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary (76) died of a heart attack while taking part in the Bharat Jodo on January 15.
Published on Feb 21, 2023 01:30 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab in talks with Delhi to resume bus service to IGI Airport
The development comes after the newly formed AAP government in Punjab sent a detailed proposal to its Delhi counterpart for resuming the bus service
Published on Apr 12, 2022 09:44 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Patiala
Punjabi University to research, document farmers’ protest
The Punjabi University has roped in departments of history and Punjab historical studies and economics to conduct research on farmers’ protest
Published on Apr 08, 2022 12:23 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Patiala
Fake billing scam: Punjabi varsity hands list of 35 more suspects to SIT
In May last year, cash-strapped Punjabi University’s internal audit department and finance wing had red-flagged fake billing scam amounting to ₹10 crore.
Published on Apr 03, 2022 11:44 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Patiala
Unheeding plans to do away with ad hoc staff, transport dept goes ahead with outsourcing
On Thursday, transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar handed over appointment letters to as many as 25 drivers and conductors recruited by Pepsu road transport corporation (PRTC), which is to recruit at least 300 offshore employees.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Patiala
Sangrur college employee suicide: 3 officials charged with abetment
Not paid salary for three years, Devinder Verma, a clerk at an employee of the Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering and Technology, ended his life in his office on Tuesday night
Published on Mar 31, 2022 11:45 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Sangrur:
Without salary for 3 years, Sangrur institute clerk ends life on campus
Devinder Verma, who was posted as a clerk in the college, which is facing severe financial crisis for past three years and is on the verge of closure, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his office on the college premises
Published on Mar 31, 2022 01:07 AM IST
