Patiala

Former Congress MP From Patiala Parneet Kaur Tried To Influence CBI In Dera Chief’s Favour, Claims Anshul Chhatarpati

Sikh Political Prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana Taken To Rajindra Hospital

Return Rare Sikh Manuscripts Looted During The Army Invasion Of Darbar Sahib : Dr Dharamvir Gandhi

AAP, Patiala Administration Lock Horns Over Live Feed of CCTV Footage of EVM Strongroom

Budha Dal Clash 2007: Eight sentenced to imprisonment for life

Punjabi NRI radio journalist Baltej Pannu on Rape charges by Patiala police

Patiala court withdraws summons issued to Guru Granth Sahib

Patiala court’s summons against Guru Granth Sahib sparks outrage and condemnation

Yatra showcasing Historic relics of Sikh Gurus to begin today

A 2008 video goes viral: Chandumajra, Preneet Kaur and Surjit Rakha violated Maryada, Gave “Tilak” to Guru Granth Sahib

Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara sent on police remand for 3 more days; Mann Dal leaders meet him

Patiala police gets 5 days remand of Jagtar Singh Tara in Rulda Singh case.

Son of SAD (Badal) Patiala candidate Juneja dies of heart attack

Rajoana’s sister files nomination from Patiala; Claims support of Sant Samaj

Liquor distribution during Sukhbir Badal’s rallies at Ghanaur and Bhadson created chaos

Family members of Sikh arrested for alleged links with BKI cries foul

Patiala police arrest six Sikhs; Accuse them for being BKI members; Claims to have ‘foiled’ terror plot

Punjabi University to launch Punjabipedia to promote Punjabi language

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana’s posters Patiala city seek election support for Kamaldeep Kaur

Video: Bhai Rajoana’s sisiter Kamaldeep Kaur answering media queries about her candidature for Indian Parliamentary elections

Shiv Sena demands sedition charges against Bhai Rajoana for raising Khalistan slogans

Bharatiya Kisan Union holds protest against acquittal of Sajjan Kumar at Patiala

Punjab jail dept refutes rumours about Rajoana being shifted to Tihar Jail

Patiala Jail superintendent rejects hearsay about Rajoana’s Jail transfer; Writes of SSP seeking beef-up in security

Bhai Rajoana neither hanged, nor shifted to Tihar, still in Patiala Jail; Sister accuses Indian agencies for rumors

Car, auto-rickshaw collied in Nabha; Four School children reportedly injured

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana presented before Rajpura court; Next court appearance on Jan 28 & Feb 04

Patiala

Remembering Sahibzadas & Reflecting on Contemporary Sikh Issues

December 18, 2024

On December 15, 2024, Dr. Sewak Singh delivered an impactful address at Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara Sahib, Urban Estate, Patiala, during a Gurmat Samagam organized to honor the Shaheedi (martyrdom) of the Sahibzadas the sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Ghallughara June ‘84: Principled, Contemporary, Regional and International Reasons

June 17, 2022

Sikh Sangat of Urban Estate Patiala held a memorial event to mark the of martyrs of June 1984 Ghallughara on June 5, 2022. During this event Sikh Siyasat editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi explained the reasons behind the 1984 Ghallughara.

Explosion at Ragpicker’s House in Patiala Leaves 2 Dead, 3 Injured

March 19, 2018

An explosion at a residential area near Lakkar Mandi in Patiala on Monday left a man and a child dead while three others were injured.

Congress Clean Sweeps Punjab Civic Polls, SAD (Badal) Demands CBI Probe

December 18, 2017

The ruling Punjab Congress on Sunday swept the Municipal Corporation elections in Patiala, Jalandhar and Amritsar cities of the state.

Municipal Corporation Polls: Congress Releases List Of Candidates For 3 Cities MC Seats

December 6, 2017

In the forth coming Municipal Corporation (MC) elections in 3 major cities of Punjab, the state Congress today released its list of candidates for Jalandhar

State Govt Duty Bound To Save Mother Tongue, Says Dr Rao

November 21, 2017

State governments will have to make consistent efforts to save the mother tongue of their people as they are badly suffering at the hands of both domestic

No UAPA Charge Against Harminder Singh Mintoo In Arrest After Nabha Jail Break: Delhi Court

October 9, 2017

A court in Delhi here today declined to uphold charges against Sikh political prisoner Bhai Harminder Singh Mintoo under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act

Former Congress MP From Patiala Parneet Kaur Tried To Influence CBI In Dera Chief’s Favour, Claims Anshul Chhatarpati

September 9, 2017

It is learned that Anshul Chhatarpati son of murdered journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati here on Friday, has claimed that the then Congress MP

Sikh Political Prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana Taken To Rajindra Hospital

June 24, 2017

As per the media reports death row convict Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana here on Friday taken to the Rajindra Hospital due to severe

Return Rare Sikh Manuscripts Looted During The Army Invasion Of Darbar Sahib : Dr Dharamvir Gandhi

April 18, 2017

As per the media reports former Aam Adami party (AAP) leader and member of parliament from Patiala Dr Dharamvir Gandhi here on Monday, has sought return of rare Sikh manuscripts,

AAP, Patiala Administration Lock Horns Over Live Feed of CCTV Footage of EVM Strongroom

February 10, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from Patiala the Aam Aadmi Party’s candidate Balbir Singh from the district and the district authorities have locked horns over

Budha Dal Clash 2007: Eight sentenced to imprisonment for life

July 3, 2016

A trial court yesterday sentenced eight members of Uday Singh group of the Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal (Panjwan Takht) for killing four members their rival Balbir Singh group on the premises of Budha Dal headquarters in September 2007.

Punjabi NRI radio journalist Baltej Pannu on Rape charges by Patiala police

November 28, 2015

The Punjab police have arrested an NRI radio journalist and social media commentator Baltej Pannu in a rape case lodged by a social activist.

Patiala court withdraws summons issued to Guru Granth Sahib

September 22, 2015

A Patiala court has reportedly withdrawn the summons that were issued to Guru Granth Sahib. Taking back the wrongfully issued summons the court reissued the same to the managing committee/manager/head granthi of Gurdwara Sahib of Maddo Majra village.

Patiala court’s summons against Guru Granth Sahib sparks outrage and condemnation

September 19, 2015

A local court at Patiala is reported to have recently issued summons against Guru Granth Sahib and Gurdwara Sahib of village Maddo Majra (in Patiala district) over an alleged land dispute.

Yatra showcasing Historic relics of Sikh Gurus to begin today

May 6, 2015

A 33-feet long bus carrying the revered relics of three Gurus of Sikhism flagged will be off today from Gururdwara Dukhniwaran Sahib in Patiala.

A 2008 video goes viral: Chandumajra, Preneet Kaur and Surjit Rakha violated Maryada, Gave “Tilak” to Guru Granth Sahib

May 5, 2015

A video has surfaced over social media which shows that Prem Singh Chandumajra (currently MP from Anandpur Sahib), Punjab’s current Education Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra and Congress leader Preneet Kaur gave ‘Tilak’ to Guru Granth Sahib.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara sent on police remand for 3 more days; Mann Dal leaders meet him

January 22, 2015

Patiala police today presented Jagtar Singh Tara in a local court after his five day remand expired. The police told the court that it needs more police remand of Jagtar Singh Tara to recover weapons from Nepal on the identification of Jagtar Singh Tara.

Patiala police gets 5 days remand of Jagtar Singh Tara in Rulda Singh case.

January 18, 2015

The prosecution sought two weeks’ police remand on the grounds that they had to thoroughly quiz Tara in connection with the Rulda Singh murder case to go into the whole conspiracy as Tara had allegedly imparted arms training to a main accused in the case while hiding in Pakistan.

Son of SAD (Badal) Patiala candidate Juneja dies of heart attack

August 25, 2014

Patiala, Punjab (August 25, 2014): Just few hour before the counting of votes of Patiala byelection were to begin, a sad news struck the family of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) candidate Bhagwan Dass Juneja. His son namely Gurpal Juneja passed away as a result of heart attack.

Rajoana’s sister files nomination from Patiala; Claims support of Sant Samaj

April 4, 2014

Bibi Kamaldeep Kaur, sister of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, has filed her nomination papers from the Patiala Lok Sabha seat as an independent candidate.

Liquor distribution during Sukhbir Badal’s rallies at Ghanaur and Bhadson created chaos

March 21, 2014

Ghanaur/ Bhadson, Patiala (March 21, 2014): According to certain media reports chaos prevailed during elections rallies by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal as free liquor being distributed among Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) workers went out of stock at Ghanaur and Bhadson.

Family members of Sikh arrested for alleged links with BKI cries foul

March 20, 2014

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (March 20, 2014): The family members of Gurdeep Singh, who was arrested by Patiala police for his alleged links with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), cries foul and maintains that he has been falsely implicated in a terror plot case by the police.

Patiala police arrest six Sikhs; Accuse them for being BKI members; Claims to have ‘foiled’ terror plot

March 19, 2014

Banur, Patiala (March 19, 2014): According to media reports the Banur team of the Patiala Police on Tuesday (March 18) claimed to have arrested six persons, four of them allegedly members of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The police has claimed to have 'foiled a terror plot' ahead of the Lok Sabha election.

Punjabi University to launch Punjabipedia to promote Punjabi language

January 24, 2014

Patiala, Punjab (January 24, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Punjabi University, Patiala is going to launch Punjabi encyclopaedia – Punjabipedia next week. Punjabi University is aiming to promote Punjabi language through this project.

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana’s posters Patiala city seek election support for Kamaldeep Kaur

January 8, 2014

Patiala, Punjab (January 08, 2014): According to certain media reports posters of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana appeared in various parts of Patiala city on Jan. 07, seeking support for his sister who had announced that she would be contest the Lok Sabha elections from Patiala seat.

Video: Bhai Rajoana’s sisiter Kamaldeep Kaur answering media queries about her candidature for Indian Parliamentary elections

October 21, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (October 21, 2013): Bibi Kamaldeep Kaur, sister of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, recently released a letter of Bhai Rajoana during a press conference that she would be contesting Indian Parliamentary elections from Patiala as his 'representative' from Patiala constituency. A video (apparently an edited version) of the press conference has appeared on video sharing website YouTube.

Shiv Sena demands sedition charges against Bhai Rajoana for raising Khalistan slogans

July 27, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (July 27, 2013): As per certain media reports a faction of Shiv Sena has demanded sedition charges against Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana for raising pro-Khalistan slogans. As per information Harish Singla, the Vice-President of Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) Punjab has warned the Punjab government that if a case against Bhai Rajoana is not registered in this regard, their faction of Shiv Sena will stage protests against government across the state.

Bharatiya Kisan Union holds protest against acquittal of Sajjan Kumar at Patiala

May 15, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (May 15, 2013): It is learnt that the activists of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Dakaunda held a rally protest rally, on May 14, 2013 at Patiala against acquittal of Sikh genocide accused Sajjan Kumar. The protesters took out a march, burnt effigies and submitted a charter of demands against the recent order by a Delhi court to acquit Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the November 1984 Sikh massacre case.

Punjab jail dept refutes rumours about Rajoana being shifted to Tihar Jail

March 30, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (March 30, 2013): According to certain media reports the Punjab jails department on March 29, 2013 dismissed the rumors that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, currently on death row for assassinating former chief minister Beant Singh, has been shifted to Delhi's Tihar Jail. The authorities reportedly refuted such claims as baseless.

Patiala Jail superintendent rejects hearsay about Rajoana’s Jail transfer; Writes of SSP seeking beef-up in security

March 8, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (March 08, 2013): Patiala Jail superintendent Bhupinder Singh Virk reportedly wrote on March 07, 2013 to Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gurpreet Singh Gill to provide additional security for Patiala Central Jail in the wake of 'rumours' that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is on a death row and is lodged in Patiala jail, being shifted to New Delhi.

Bhai Rajoana neither hanged, nor shifted to Tihar, still in Patiala Jail; Sister accuses Indian agencies for rumors

March 7, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (March 07, 2013): There were rumours in circulation for past 24 hours that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana was either hanged in secrecy by Indian government or he had been shifted to Delhi's Tihar Jail for the hanging.

Car, auto-rickshaw collied in Nabha; Four School children reportedly injured

March 4, 2013

Nabha/Patiala, Punjab (March 04, 2013): It is learnt that a collusion between an auto-rickshaw and a car took place at Nabha near Patiala on Monday morning (March 04, 2013). The auto-rickshaw was reportedly carrying school children.

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana presented before Rajpura court; Next court appearance on Jan 28 & Feb 04

January 22, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (January 21, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana was brought out of Patiala jail for the first time after the postponement of death sentence in March 2012.

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