Punjab

Shiv Sena attempts to burn effigy of Sant Bhindranwale at Gobindgarh; Police arrest 3 Sikhs after clash

Now gang-rape in Moga; 24 years old woman abducted, gang-raped repeatedly

Moga incident: People’s conscience dying, community must address its weakness and faults

Molested teen was thrown out of Orbit bus in Moga, Media reports; Incident could have happened in any Bus, says Badal

Facing molestation 15yrs old girl jumps off speeding Orbit bus, dies on spot

Fresh Earthquake aftershocks experienced in Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh

EcoSikh USA Donates Bus for Amritsar Cleanliness Drive

Swine Flu epidemic: More than 16K cases, 926 deaths registered in India; 36 deaths in Punjab, 22 in Haryana

Punjabi Cultural Council calls upon to curtail exorbitant spending on celebrations

Punjab has no surplus water: Punjab CM; Blames Congress for loot of River water, silent on BJP’s stand

Haryana CM declares to approach SCI for speedy disposal SYL canal case

Curse of Female foeticide (Terrible incident told by Dr. Harshinder Kaur)

MSG Row: Jalandhar multiplexes drop screening idea; Protests in Punjabm Haryana & Delhi; Malwa on Alert

Controversial “Messenger of God” (MSG) sparks protests; Premier deferred

Armed RSS activists hold march in Barnala city of Punjab

Punjab congress seeks Sushma’s intervention for release of Nine Punjabi youth in Kuwait

Punjab on RSS radar: Mohan Bhagwat camping in Doraha in Ludhiana

Shoe hurling incident: Bikram, two others, released home on bail

Kidnapping of school going kid is shocking, parents scared

Badal Dal terms SYL Resolution passed in Haryana Assembly as ‘Anti-Punjab’

Eyeing on Punjab waters, Haryana assembly passes resolution for SYL canal; Delegation to meet Modi

Monetary benefits for Dharmi Faujis increased by Punjab government; 121 benefited

Khalsa College Amritsar digitalises rare books and manuscripts of Sikh era through private firm

Synthetic drug case: Former Jail minister’s son Dharamvir questioned by ED again

Punjab tops in per capita availability of milk: report

Kiran Bedi’s new strategy: Offers help to Punjab state in fight against drug menace

Badal Dal leader name crops up in Moga encounter case

NDA’s hike of Rs 50 in MSP is greater than UPA’s Rs 60, Rs 170 for Badals

United Sikhs seek donations for Drug De-Addiction Program in Punjab

Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka’s police complaint against Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal

Alleging fraud with GADVASU students, Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka seeks FIR againt Punjab CM

Aam Aadmi Party to issue a policy in a week to open front against Punjab government, says Manish Sisodia

Ardas held by SGPC for the safely-return of youths from Iraq

“I am not in depression, rather engaged in helping Punjabis stuck in Iraq”, claims Bhagwant Mann

More than 700 youths from Punjab and Haryana stuck in Iraq

Synthetic Drugs case: Goraya Industrialist Chuni Lal Gaba in police net

Centre promises AIIMS for Jalandhar; Smart city plan for Amritsar

Punjabis Abducted in Iraq: “It may be my last call”: Hoshiarpur victim had told family over phone

Punjabi constructions worker kidnapped in Iraq located; All are safe, claims Sushma Swaraj

Punjab police claims to recover huge cache of arms from Abohar canal in Ludhiana

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Punjab

Shiv Sena attempts to burn effigy of Sant Bhindranwale at Gobindgarh; Police arrest 3 Sikhs after clash

May 18, 2015

Around hundred armed activists of Shiv Sena today attempted to burn an effigy of great Sikh martyr Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in Gobindgarh, which led to tensions in the city.

Now gang-rape in Moga; 24 years old woman abducted, gang-raped repeatedly

May 9, 2015

Moga is in the eye to storm again. Just few days after the government ‘managed’ the anger over Moga Orbit Bus molestation case, another case has surfaced where a 24-year-old woman was allegedly gangraped by six persons.

Moga incident: People’s conscience dying, community must address its weakness and faults

May 1, 2015

While asking people to introspect themselves, Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh said that until the community will address their weakness and faults, the Moga like shameful incident will continue to occur.

Molested teen was thrown out of Orbit bus in Moga, Media reports; Incident could have happened in any Bus, says Badal

April 30, 2015

A day after a 14-year-old died on the road, having been thrown off a moving bus, the grisly details of her last few minutes are emerging. She tried with her mother to escape the men on board who wanted to molest her; the crew of the bus joined in the stalking; nobody came to their rescue.

Facing molestation 15yrs old girl jumps off speeding Orbit bus, dies on spot

April 30, 2015

A 15-year-old girl died and her mother was seriously injured last evening when they jump off a moving AC bus, belonging to the Orbit bus service, to protect their modesty. The incident reportedly took place on the Moga-Bathinda highway, about 10 km from Moga.

Fresh Earthquake aftershocks experienced in Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh

April 26, 2015

Fresh earth-shakes were were today felt in parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

EcoSikh USA Donates Bus for Amritsar Cleanliness Drive

February 26, 2015

Amritsar, Punjab: EcoSikh, a Washington based organization, has launched a bus in Amritsar to help a volunteer group to clean the holy city. EcoSikh has also started a greening drive for the city with plantations at select spots. EcoSikh gifted a bus to Baba Kulwant Singh who has led a group of volunteers from nearby […]

Swine Flu epidemic: More than 16K cases, 926 deaths registered in India; 36 deaths in Punjab, 22 in Haryana

February 26, 2015

Swine Flu epidemic is spreading across Indian subcontinent. As per reports the H1N1 virus has infested more than 16,000 people in the subcontinent where as 926 people have already died because of Swine Flu.

Punjabi Cultural Council calls upon to curtail exorbitant spending on celebrations

February 25, 2015

With a view to curtail excessive expenditure rolled lavishly on marriages or other related ceremonies the Punjabi Cultural Council has stressed upon to adopt certain novel and cost effective measures as social reforms and asked the Punjabi society to send messages or e-cards through social media instead of costly invitation cards to invitees.

Punjab has no surplus water: Punjab CM; Blames Congress for loot of River water, silent on BJP’s stand

February 5, 2015

A day after Haryana CM ML Khattar declared to approach supreme court of India for speedy hearing of a matter related to construction of controversial SYL canal project, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday (Feb. 04) said that Punjab has no spare water to share with other states.

Haryana CM declares to approach SCI for speedy disposal SYL canal case

February 5, 2015

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar earlier this week, on Tuesday (Feb 03) declared to file a petition in the Supreme Court of India seeking "implementation" of two of its judgments to pave the way for the completion of the controversial Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL). The SYL would further allocate Punjab's river water to non-riparian Haryana.

Curse of Female foeticide (Terrible incident told by Dr. Harshinder Kaur)

January 31, 2015

Dr. Harshinder Kaur, a medical doctor by profession and a social activist, talked to Sikh Siyasat's Talkshow host S. Gurpartap Singh. This is short clip from that talkshow.

MSG Row: Jalandhar multiplexes drop screening idea; Protests in Punjabm Haryana & Delhi; Malwa on Alert

January 17, 2015

Jalandhar: After the last-minute clearance to “Messenger of God” (MSG) by the Censor Board, the multiplex and cinema owners in the region have decided not to screen the contentious film featuring controversial godman and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. RV Sharma, manager of a Jalandhar multiplex, said: “We have been getting warnings on […]

Controversial “Messenger of God” (MSG) sparks protests; Premier deferred

January 16, 2015

The premier show of controversial "Messenger of God (MSG)" moive was deferred today in wake of widespread protests against the release of moive. Members of various organisations on held protests in Delhi and Haryana against the proposed screening of the film featuring controversial godaman and dera sauda sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in lead role.

Armed RSS activists hold march in Barnala city of Punjab

October 6, 2014

Barnala, Punjab (Oct. 06): The Rashtriya Swayam Sewak (RSS) activists armed with rifles, naked swords and sticks held a “flag march” in Barnala city of Punjab on Sunday (Oct. 05). RSS district chief R. K. Bias (Purchase inspector Punjab AGRO) led this march with a rifle on his soldiers.

Punjab congress seeks Sushma’s intervention for release of Nine Punjabi youth in Kuwait

September 16, 2014

Chandigarh/Punjab: According to a party’s press release issued here today, Punjab Congress has urged the external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj to take up on priority the case of release of nine Indian youth detained by Kuwait government in an alleged murder case.

Punjab on RSS radar: Mohan Bhagwat camping in Doraha in Ludhiana

September 12, 2014

Doraha/Ludhiana, Punjab (September 12, 2014): It seems as if the Hindutva fountain-head Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has put Punjab on radar, as RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is now camping at Doraha, near Ludhiana in a five-day training camp of the Sangh is being held.

Shoe hurling incident: Bikram, two others, released home on bail

September 11, 2014

Dhanaula/Barnala, Punjab (September 11, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), Bikram alias Babbi, Mahinderpal Singh Dangarh and Harwidner Singh were released on bail two days back. They reached Dhanaula villageat at about 11 pm last night after their release from jail.

Kidnapping of school going kid is shocking, parents scared

August 7, 2014

Terming the situation grim, the Dal Khalsa today expressed shock and concern over the abduction of school going kid Harvasnshbir Singh (5) who was kidnapped outside his house when he was dropped by the school van in the afternoon yesterday.

Badal Dal terms SYL Resolution passed in Haryana Assembly as ‘Anti-Punjab’

July 15, 2014

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 15, 2014): Punjab's ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) today slammed the Haryana Government for adopting an assembly resolution asking Government of India to immediately intervene to secure the construction of controversial Satluj-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal.

Eyeing on Punjab waters, Haryana assembly passes resolution for SYL canal; Delegation to meet Modi

July 15, 2014

Haryana has once again raised the demand of completion of controversial canal project called “Satluj Yamuna Link” (SYL). While describing the SYL Canal as the "lifeline" for the state, the Haryana Assembly yesterday (on July 14) decided to send an all-party delegation, led by chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, to meet Indian Prime Minister. The delegation would seek direction of Indian Prime Minister to take up construction of the SYL canal at the earliest.

Monetary benefits for Dharmi Faujis increased by Punjab government; 121 benefited

July 8, 2014

According to media reports the Punjab Government has increased the monetary assistance being paid to Dharmi Faujis, or Indian Amry personnel who had participated in mutiny the in the aftermath of Indian army's attack on Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, 30 years ago.

Khalsa College Amritsar digitalises rare books and manuscripts of Sikh era through private firm

July 7, 2014

It is learnt that hundreds of rare books, manuscripts and other hand-written documents belonging to the era of Sikh Guru Sahibs, reflecting rich cultural heritage, preserved at the 83-year-old Sikh Research Library and Museum in over a century-old Khalsa College, have been successfully digitalised.

Synthetic drug case: Former Jail minister’s son Dharamvir questioned by ED again

July 2, 2014

The difficulties for former Punjab Minister Sarwan Singh Phillaur did not end with questioning his son Dharamvir Singh just once as Enforcement Directorate again quizzed him on Monday. He was questioned in the synthetic drug case for six hours.

Punjab tops in per capita availability of milk: report

July 2, 2014

Chandigarh (July 1, 2014): According to a report released by Assocham, Punjab has recorded the highest per capita milk availability of 937 grams per day, followed by Haryana's 679 grams.

Kiran Bedi’s new strategy: Offers help to Punjab state in fight against drug menace

July 1, 2014

After having all praise for Indian Prime Minister Narendera Modi, civil society activist and former top cop Kiran Bedi, in a strategic move, on Monday “volunteered” to help the Punjab government in its fight against the drug menace. According to her, the government of Punjab, her home state, must make use of her experience in tackling the issue of drugs and rehabilitating addicts.

Badal Dal leader name crops up in Moga encounter case

June 29, 2014

Moga, Punjab (June 29, 2014): According to a news reported by Hindustan Times: [t]he Moga shootout case took a new turn on Saturday as the name a top Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader came up. Two accused admitted to the civil hospital here have alleged that SAD’s Gursewak Singh Gholia, chairman of the Baghapurana block […]

NDA’s hike of Rs 50 in MSP is greater than UPA’s Rs 60, Rs 170 for Badals

June 29, 2014

Moga, Punjab (June 29, 2014): Being ally of National Democratic alliance (NDA), Badals see a hike of just Rs 50 in the MSP by NDA as sufficient for MSP but he rejected the hike of Rs 60 United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in the MSP was “meagre” increase for him. Even hike of Rs 170 by […]

United Sikhs seek donations for Drug De-Addiction Program in Punjab

June 25, 2014

The state of Punjab is slowly being eradicated due to the on-going drug epidemic that is increasing day by day. Media reports suggest that Punjab is in crises mode and that at least 73% of the state’s youth between 16-35 is currently addicted to drugs, declared by Guru Nanak University, Punjab.

Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka’s police complaint against Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal

June 25, 2014

That in the year 2008, GADVASU had got published a brochure in order to allure the students for getting admission in the Fisheries stream i.e. Bachelors of Fisheries Science. It was mentioned in the brochure that the students who will complete their Bachelor Course in Fisheries Science will be given Government employment by the State of Punjab. [...]

Alleging fraud with GADVASU students, Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka seeks FIR againt Punjab CM

June 25, 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka has reportedly filed a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for “committing a fraud” with students of the College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, by not providing them jobs.

Aam Aadmi Party to issue a policy in a week to open front against Punjab government, says Manish Sisodia

June 24, 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to open front against Punjab government by raising issues of people of the state and a policy for the same would be released soon, claimed former Delhi health minister and senior APP leader Manish Sisodia. He has just concluded a tour of Punjab on Monday.

Ardas held by SGPC for the safely-return of youths from Iraq

June 24, 2014

For the safely-return of over 700 youths from Punjab and Haryana, who were stuck in Iraq, the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC) offered prayers on Tuesday after Bhog of Akhand Path at Gurdwara Jhanda-Bunga of Shri Darbar Sahib.

“I am not in depression, rather engaged in helping Punjabis stuck in Iraq”, claims Bhagwant Mann

June 24, 2014

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Member Parliament (MP) from Sangrur has claimed that he was not suffering from depression as was “propagated” by some sections of the media. Rather, he said, he was engaged in helping Punjabis stuck in trouble-torn Iraq.

More than 700 youths from Punjab and Haryana stuck in Iraq

June 24, 2014

As per the state governments of Punjab and Haryana, nearly 700 people from both the states are stuck in strife-torn Iraq.

Synthetic Drugs case: Goraya Industrialist Chuni Lal Gaba in police net

June 24, 2014

The Patiala police have arrested Goraya-based businessman Chunni Lal Gaba in the synthetic drugs case, but with the alleged “excuse” illness, he was under treatment as duty Magistrate Gagandeep Singh Garg sent Gaba to judicial custody till July 5.

Centre promises AIIMS for Jalandhar; Smart city plan for Amritsar

June 21, 2014

According to media reports Punjab got two major promises from the central government on Thursday — an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jalandhar, and a ‘smart city’ development plan for Amritsar and its satellite towns.

Punjabis Abducted in Iraq: “It may be my last call”: Hoshiarpur victim had told family over phone

June 20, 2014

According to media reports two youths from Hoshiarpur (Punjab) had called up their families and informed them about their abduction in Iraq on the night of June 17.

Punjabi constructions worker kidnapped in Iraq located; All are safe, claims Sushma Swaraj

June 20, 2014

According to media reports 40 Punjabi construction workers in the custody of Sunni militants in the strife-torn Mosul city of Iraq have been located. According to Indian government officials these persons are safe.

Punjab police claims to recover huge cache of arms from Abohar canal in Ludhiana

June 17, 2014

According to various media reports, the Punjab police have claimed to have recovered three rocket launchers, 15 pistols, six revolvers, seven country-made pistols and 11 magazines were found from the bed of the Abohar branch canal. Some weapons reportedly have "Khalistan Zindbad" / "Made in Khalistan" written on them. It is the second recovery from this canal over the past 45 days.

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