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
After Cong, BJP object, EC cancels parole to Jalandhar-based gangster Daljit Bhana
Both parties alleged that AAP govt paved way for Bhana’s parole from Patiala jail on July 2 following which the A-grade gangster, who belongs to Jalandhar West, was aggressively campaigning for the ruling party.
Published on Jul 08, 2024 01:01 PM IST
Tough battle on cards as AAP tries to wrest Jalandhar West again
Of the nine assembly segments in Jalandhar district, this reserved constituency is one of the most hyper-sensitive where both socio-religious factors play a vital role.
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Jalandhar West bypoll: Stakes high, parties’ campaigns move full steam ahead
Parties intensify campaigning in Jalandhar West ahead of July 10 bypoll. AAP, Congress, and BJP focus on door-to-door canvassing for high-stakes seat.
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Sending graft evidence to CM’s office, says Angural; MLA Arora terms it poll stunt
Former AAP MLA Angural challenged Punjab CM Mann's close relative corruption allegations with pen drive evidence against AAP MLA Arora, denied by Arora as political stunt.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Prove corruption allegations, CM dares Angural
BJP candidate Sheetal Angural recently claimed he had evidence against an AAP MLA ‘indulged in illegal betting and lottery trade’
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Jalandhar West bypoll: Hours after joining AAP, Surjit Kaur does a U-turn; back to Akali fold
Surjit Kaur, during the day, was inducted into the AAP fold by chief minister Bhagwant Mann but later backtracked on her decision after being ‘counselled’ by the leaders of the SAD rebel group led by former SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur and former MLA Gurpartap Singh Wadala
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Infighting in Akali Dal: Jalandhar West SAD candidate Surjit Kaur joins AAP
Left in lurch amid infighting in Shiromani Akali Dal, two-time municipal councillor ditches party, joins Aam Aadmi Party in presence of chief minister Bhagwant Mann
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 03:56 PM IST
As bypoll nears, Jalandhar abuzz with frantic door-to-door campaigns, meets
Senior leaders of AAP, Congress have been camping in the Jalandhar West assembly constituency. BJP stars are set to arrive soon.
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 10:26 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Debt rising, AAP using funds for personal gains, alleges Cong
Not bothered about allegations as Opposition upset over the emphatic response we are getting, says AAP leader Pawan Kumar Tinu
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
SAD rebels to fund Surjit Kaur’s poll campaign
Sukhbir Badal recently withdrew support, claiming Surjit’s candidature was announced “arbitrarily” by Jagir Kaur and Wadala
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Jalandhar West bypoll: ‘Penniless’ SAD nominee Surjit seeks monetary support to contest
Surjit Kaur’s candidature was announced on June 20 after Sukhbir Badal gave a green signal to her name proposed by a panel led by Bibi Jagir Kaur and Partap Singh Wadala, who are now part of the rebel group of the Shiromani Akali Dal.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Jalandhar West bypoll: SAD withdraws support to its pick Surjit Kaur, says part of rebel group
Fifteen candidates are left in the fray for the bypoll to the Jalandhar West reserved assembly segment in Punjab, officials said on Wednesday, on the last day of the withdrawal of papers
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Sukhbir faces major revolt as senior SAD leaders ask him to step down
After a marathon meeting in Jalandhar, senior SAD leaders Prem Singh Chandumajra, Sikander Singh Maluka, Bibi Jagir Kaur, Parminder Singh Dhindsa and Sarwan Singh Phillaur also announced Akali Dal Bachao Lehar. This is the first serious challenge to Sukhbir’s leadership after Akali Dal’s poor showing in the Lok Sabha polls
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Jalandhar West bypoll: No differences among AAP leadership, says Mann amid speculations of power tussle
The speculations arose after Mann announced on Saturday that he would lead the campaign for the Jalandhar West bypoll.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Will lead Jalandhar bypoll campaign, camp in constituency, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
According to the plan, Mann was to join the campaign only in the last leg. Twenty-three senior leaders, including two MPs, four ministers and MLAs, are camping in Jalandhar as a part of the campaign for the bypoll. Pathak himself has been meeting senior leaders in the city for the last two days
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Jalandhar West byelection: Congress, AAP, SAD candidates file papers
Surinder Kaur (Congress), Mohinder Bhagat (AAP) and Surjit Kaur (SAD) set up keen contest after filing nominations on last day
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 03:35 PM IST
Jalandhar West assembly bypoll: Will expose AAP lies, says BJP’s Angural after filing papers
The bypoll was necessitated after Angural, then an AAP MLA, had resigned after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before the Lok Sabha elections on March 28. His resignation was accepted by speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on May 30.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Jalandhar West assembly bypoll: SAD struggling to find ‘suitable’ candidate
SAD has not contested assembly elections from Jalandhar West for the past over two decades as the BJP, which remained in alliance with SAD from 1997 onwards till 2020, contested elections from this assembly segment. Even with alliance with the BSP in 2022, the Akali Dal handed over the seat to its coalition partner. The SAD-BSP candidate, Anil Meena polled only 4,125 votes in 2022.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Duped by travel agents, 2 Punjab youths among 12 Indians stranded in Armenian jail
They were caught while crossing the Armenia-Georgia border illegally in March and were arrested by the Armenian border police force. The matter came to light after the families of the victims approached Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal to take up the matter of their release with the Indian Embassy.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
US firing incident: Nurmahal woman still battling for life at New Jersey hospital
Four days after 29-year-old Jasvir Kaur was shot dead in New Jersey, her 20-year-old cousin, who suffered bullet wounds, is still in a critical state, lying unconscious in a New Jersey hospital
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Jalandhar West bypoll: BJP picks Angural, AAP bets on Mohinder Bhagat
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced their nominees for the bypoll to the Jalandhar West assembly seat in Punjab, fielding candidates who have switched sides in the recent past
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Punjab: BJP fields former AAP MLA Angural as Jalandhar West candidate
Sheetal Angural started his political career with BJP before joining AAP and winning the 2022 assembly elections. He headed back to the BJP along with AAP’s former MP Sushil Kumar Rinku in March.
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 02:25 PM IST
Punjab: AAP picks ex-BJP leader Mohinder Bhagat as Jalandhar West byelection candidate
The July 10 byelection was necessitated after AAP MLA Sheetal Angural resigned from the assembly and joined the BJP in March.
Published on Jun 17, 2024 12:58 PM IST
Punjabi woman killed, cousin injured as teen from Jalandhar opens fire in US
19-year-old Gaurav Singh Gill, who belongs to Hussainpur village in Jalandhar district, arrested for murder of 20-year-old Jasvir in New Jersey; motive yet to be ascertained.
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:51 PM IST
Californian assembly resolution recognises Feb 4 as Saka Nakodar Day
On February 4, 1986, four youngsters — Ravinder Singh Littran, Harminder Singh, Baldhir Singh and Jhilman Singh — were shot dead reportedly by the police during protests against sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Nakodar, Jalandhar.
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 02:21 PM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Jalandhar West bypoll: Filing of nomination papers start today, parties in huddle to zero in on their picks
Notification for Jalandhar West bypoll on Friday, parties gear up for candidate selection. AAP, BJP, Congress face leadership crisis in key electoral battle.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab: Speeding truck mows down father, son in Jalandhar
Victims were heading to Maqsudan vegetable market on motorcycle for relative’s wedding arrangements when accident occurred; search on for absconding tipper truck driver
Published on Jun 12, 2024 12:41 PM IST
Desilting pending, no lessons learnt from last year’s flood fury
AAP Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal and independent MLA from Sultanpur Lodhi Rana Inder Partap Singh have written to officials for desilting under the railway overbridges, mainly situated over Sutlej in Gidderpindi village of Jalandhar, and Goindwal Sahib railway bridge over Beas river.
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Punjab: Jalandhar West assembly byelection on July 10, result on July 13
The seat fell vacant after Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sheetal Angural resigned on March 28 and his resignation was accepted by Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on May 30.
Published on Jun 10, 2024 01:02 PM IST
Cong MLAs to seek Chaudhary’s expulsion from party
Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary was miffed after the party ignored his family and announced the candidature of Charanjit Singh Channi.
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar