Punjab

Modi govt’s axe to cut chairs of five state governors; Shivraj Patil, 4 others asked to resign, media report

Private bus travel to cost more in Punjab

Burundi national Yannick, who was attacked by group of Punjabi boys in Jalandhar, shifted to his home country

Will not allow union government to hand over Chandigarh to Punjab says Kuldeep Bishnoi of Haryana Janhit Congress

Shiv Sena’s Taran Tarn district president killed by his own relatives

Punjab: Ruling party’s Youth wing leader Bhola Haripuria’s associate arrested with “white powder”

“Suspected of having relations with ISI” and head of controversial Dera shot dead

Punjab: Ruling party youth wing leader held for molestation

Chemist shops remained closed in Punjab in protest against police harassment

Battle of Paddy plantation to start from June 10 in Punjab

20 Engineering students feared drowned in Beas river in HP

Badal Dal leader’s son held in Moga for possessing heroin

All talks of progressive state, development and making Punjab a California falls flat

Former DGP Shashi Kant discloses names of politicians, ministers allegedly involved in drugs trade in Punjab

Hansi-Butana canal: SCI accepts Haryana’s plea for early adjudication against stay order; Decision likely on April 24

Punjab Digital Library – Web of information on Punjab

Haryana eying on more water from Punjab rivers – Want 10K cusecs from 2nd Ravi-Beas Link Project

Punjab Govt. reacts to Haryana’s statement on river water; Says no compromise over riparian rights

Kalala village in Barnala District of Punjab in the grip of ‘hepatitis C’

Haryana CM Hooda asked Punjab to vacate the city of Chandigarh

Sikh Youth Federation (Bhindranwale) held protest against aquittal of Sajjan Kumar

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie – List of Cinemas/Theaters (& show timings) across Punjab/India

Sadda Haq releasing on May 10 – List of Cinemas/Theaters in Punjab and other states of India

Various theatres in Punjab cancel ‘Shootout at Wadala’ screenings

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

Six Sikh devotees died, 32 injured, in tragic mishap near Anadpur Sahib

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie set to hit cinemas across Punjab on April 5

Youth of Punjab facing multiple challenges: Dal Khalsa chief

Gurbani TV Serial controversy – Jalandhar Police registered FIR against Colors TV channel u/s 295-A

Two Punjab cops booked, arrested, remanded for six days for publically beating Dalit girl

SGPC to build Sarai for displaced Afghan Sikh families for stay during visit to Darbar Sahib

Self-styled godman Piara Singh Bhaniara acquitted by Ambala Court

Kalgidhar Trust expresses grief over unfortunate accident in which 12 Akal Academy student lost lives

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

Tragic collusion between an Akal Academy School Bus and Truck near Jalandhar; 12 children reported dead

Suspend PTU VC Dr Rajneesh Arora for applying Hindutva monolithic agenda : Dal Khalsa to Governor, Punjab

Moga bypoll: 70 percent voting reported

Bathinda remained fortified by 10,000 cops for two days whole Dera head secured exemption from personal appearance

Punjab Police fortifies Bathinda for Dera Sauda head – But security of the Sikh complainent is withdrawn

David Cameron visits Darbar Sahib & Jallianwala Bagh; says 1919 killings was shameful

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Modi govt’s axe to cut chairs of five state governors; Shivraj Patil, 4 others asked to resign, media report

June 16, 2014

As per news reported by news channel India TV on the basis of sources, the Narendra Modi led Centeral government of India has asked five governors of states to resign from their posts, but the governors have refused to obey the Centre’s directive.

Private bus travel to cost more in Punjab

June 16, 2014

Moga, Punjab (June 16, 2014): If you are going to travel in a private bus in Punjab, you will have to pay more now as state government has hiked fare for private buses.

Burundi national Yannick, who was attacked by group of Punjabi boys in Jalandhar, shifted to his home country

June 16, 2014

Patiala, Punjab (June 16, 2014): Burundi national Yannick Nihangaza airlifted to his home country in state of coma. He was in hospital since last two years. A student from Burundi, who was attacked two years ago in Jalandhar. And was admitted at Columbia Asia hospital.

Will not allow union government to hand over Chandigarh to Punjab says Kuldeep Bishnoi of Haryana Janhit Congress

June 15, 2014

The politics has heat up on the issue of handing over of Chandigarh and Punjabi speaking areas to Punjab as Kuldeep Bishnoi of Haryana Janhit Congress hit back at Akali Dal by saying that they will not allow union government to hand over Chandigarh to Punjab.

Shiv Sena’s Taran Tarn district president killed by his own relatives

June 15, 2014

A District president of Shiv Sena was killed by his own relatives last late evening in Tarn Taran while his friend who came to rescue him was injured in the attack.

Punjab: Ruling party’s Youth wing leader Bhola Haripuria’s associate arrested with “white powder”

June 15, 2014

After Bhola flew to United Kingdom (UK), Jalandhar (rural) police have claimed to have arrested Manjit Singh Billa, a close associate of Phillaur-based SAD leader Gurmail Singh Bhola, in an NDPS Act case for possessing 110 gm of white powder. Bhola was also questioned by police a few days ago but was released after several hours following political pressure, reported Times of India.

“Suspected of having relations with ISI” and head of controversial Dera shot dead

June 15, 2014

Suspected of having relations with Pakistan’s spy agency ISI and the head of a “Sufi” dera was shot dead allegedly by two unidentified assailants at Khukhrana village near Moga.

Punjab: Ruling party youth wing leader held for molestation

June 15, 2014

Punjab's ruling party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)'s youth wing Youth Akal Dal (YAD) is again in news-headlines, and again for disgraceful reason. As per media reports from Patiala, a Youth Akali Dal (YAD) leader was arrested on the charges of sexual harassing a 21-year-old woman.

Chemist shops remained closed in Punjab in protest against police harassment

June 12, 2014

Alleging harassment by cops of Punjab police on the pretext of habit forming drugs under the ongoing campaign against drugs in the state, over 31,000 chemist and drug shops in Punjab remained shut.

Battle of Paddy plantation to start from June 10 in Punjab

June 9, 2014

Moga, Punjab (June 09, 2014): A day before starting of battle for paddy plantation, the Punjab farmers are making arrangements for irrigation or the labour for the transplantation while Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is also busy in arranging power for

20 Engineering students feared drowned in Beas river in HP

June 9, 2014

At least 20 Engineering students from Hyderabad were feared washed away by the Beas river near Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, officials said.

Badal Dal leader’s son held in Moga for possessing heroin

May 23, 2014

Moga, Punjab (May 23, 2014): According to media reports the police have arrested a constable, son of a local leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), and his accomplice on the charge of possessing of heroin.

All talks of progressive state, development and making Punjab a California falls flat

May 10, 2014

Blaming the entire political leadership responsible for degradation that has plagued our society, the Dal Khalsa said a handful of people have forgotten the teachings and philosophy of Great Gurus and were indulging in inhuman and heinous activities that puts entire society to shame.

Former DGP Shashi Kant discloses names of politicians, ministers allegedly involved in drugs trade in Punjab

April 23, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (April 22, 2014): According to media reports Shashi Kant, a former DGP (Jails) of Punjab and a senior leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has created a stir by alleging that he had handed over a list of 85 persons including politicians from SAD-BJP and the Congress involved in drug trade in Punjab to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, but he had brushed the shocking revelations under the carpet and didn't act against any of those involved .

Hansi-Butana canal: SCI accepts Haryana’s plea for early adjudication against stay order; Decision likely on April 24

April 19, 2014

New Delhi, India (April 19, 2014): It is learnt that on Tuesday (April 15) the Supreme Court of India (SCI) accepted Haryana government’s plea for an early hearing of its application for vacating the 2007 SC order, restraining it from using the 109-km Hansi-Butana canal.

Punjab Digital Library – Web of information on Punjab

April 7, 2014

To preserve the state's heritage and literature, old manuscripts, documents, drawings and pictures related to Punjab are being digitised. The relevant information is being uploaded to provide online access to rare writings on Punjab.

Haryana eying on more water from Punjab rivers – Want 10K cusecs from 2nd Ravi-Beas Link Project

November 14, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (November 14, 2013): As per certain media reports Haryana has once against raised the issue of river waters with the Government of India seeking more water from the Punjab’s rivers. According to Hindustan Times: Haryana has sought about 10,000 cusecs of water from the Second Ravi-Beas Link Project, which was declared a project of ‘national’ importance by the Government of India in 2008.

Punjab Govt. reacts to Haryana’s statement on river water; Says no compromise over riparian rights

July 23, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 23, 2013): After the Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's statement that Haryana shall fight till last drop of river water 'share', Punjab's ruling party the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) on July 22, 2013 reiterated that 'there can be no compromise on the Riparian principle on the river waters of the state'.

Kalala village in Barnala District of Punjab in the grip of ‘hepatitis C’

July 22, 2013

Barnala, Punjab (July 22, 2013): According to media reports Kalala village of the Barnala district has been hit by 'hepatitis C and diarrhoea', with more than 200 of its residents undergoing treatment for these diseases at various government and private hospitals.

Haryana CM Hooda asked Punjab to vacate the city of Chandigarh

July 22, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 22, 2013): The city of Chandigarh that had been one of the unsettled issued between the states of Punjab, Haryana and the Union of India; once again could the issue to heated political blame-game. As per media reports the Haryana state has once again asserted it's claim over the city of Chandigarh. Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda reportedly said on July 21, 2013 that Punjab should vacate the Chandigarh if it wanted to set up a new city, called New Chandigarh.

Sikh Youth Federation (Bhindranwale) held protest against aquittal of Sajjan Kumar

May 15, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (May 15, 2013): It is learnt that on May 14, 2013 members and activists of Sikh Youth Federation (Bhinderanwale) took out a march in protest against the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, one of the organizers of Sikh genocide 1984.

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie – List of Cinemas/Theaters (& show timings) across Punjab/India

May 10, 2013

Ludhiana/Chandigarh (May 10, 2013): Much awaited Punjabi movie, Sadda Haq, has hit cinema screens across Punjab and other states of India today. Check list of cinemas and show timings across Punjab and India.

Sadda Haq releasing on May 10 – List of Cinemas/Theaters in Punjab and other states of India

May 8, 2013

Chandigarh/Ludhiana (May 08, 2013): Sadda Haq Punjabi movie is set to hit cinema screens across Punjab and other states of India on May 10, 2013.

Various theatres in Punjab cancel ‘Shootout at Wadala’ screenings

May 6, 2013

According to certain media reports the screening of Bollywood release was cancelled at several theatres in the state of Punjab. Screening of John Abraham's "Shootout at Wadala" has reportedly been cancelled at Ludhiana, Moga, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Amritsar and Moga on May 06, 2013 after an organization named "Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj" raised objections on two particular dialogues in the movie .

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.

Six Sikh devotees died, 32 injured, in tragic mishap near Anadpur Sahib

March 27, 2013

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 27, 2013): The celebrations of the Holla Mohalla started at Sri Anandpur Sahib on March 26, 2013 but there is a tragic news also. At least six Sikh pilgrims were reportedly killed while 32 others injured on Tuesday night when the tractor trolley in which they were travelling fell into a gorge near Anandpur Sahib.

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie set to hit cinemas across Punjab on April 5

March 24, 2013

Chandigarh, Punjab (March 24, 2013): Sadda Haq, an upcoming movie, based on events of 1980-90s in Punjab, is scheduled to be released worldwide on April 05, 2013. As per information available with Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) the movie is going to be screened in 25 Cinemas across Punjab and Chandigarh.

Youth of Punjab facing multiple challenges: Dal Khalsa chief

March 21, 2013

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (March 21, 2013): Referring to the incident of thrashing of women, her father and brother in a brutal manner and in full public view by Tarn Taran police, Dal Khalsa chief H S Dhami said its utter failure of the political leadership in disciplining the police force.

Gurbani TV Serial controversy – Jalandhar Police registered FIR against Colors TV channel u/s 295-A

March 17, 2013

Jalandhar, Punjab (March 17, 2013): It is learnt that the Jalnadhar police registered an FIR against Hindu TV Channel named Colors TV for hurting religious sentiments of the Sikhs on the basis of a complaint by some Sikh activists, who have objected to the proposed telecast of an upcoming Hindi serial named Gurbani.

Two Punjab cops booked, arrested, remanded for six days for publically beating Dalit girl

March 13, 2013

Tarn Taran/ Amritsar, Punjab (March 13, 2013): It is learnt that on March 12, 2013 two Punjab police cops were booked and arrested on the charge of assault and molestation, as they had beaten up a Dalit girl on March 7, 2013 who had approached them for help after being sexually assaulted.

SGPC to build Sarai for displaced Afghan Sikh families for stay during visit to Darbar Sahib

March 10, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (March 10, 2013): According to media reports the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to construct a serai or niwas for Afghan Sikh families, who were reportedly displaced from Afghanistan following the internal strife in that country.

Self-styled godman Piara Singh Bhaniara acquitted by Ambala Court

March 5, 2013

Ropar/Ambala (March 5, 2013): It is learnt that an Ambala court has acquitted Piara Singh Bhaniara for publishing a controversial book titled “Bhav Sagar Samunder Amarbani Granth”.

Kalgidhar Trust expresses grief over unfortunate accident in which 12 Akal Academy student lost lives

March 4, 2013

Baru Sahib/Ludhiana (March 04, 2013): The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib that runs various Akal Academy Schools, has expressed sympathy with families of school children who died in a road mishap near Jalandhar in Punjab.

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.

Tragic collusion between an Akal Academy School Bus and Truck near Jalandhar; 12 children reported dead

March 4, 2013

Jalandhar, Punjab (March 04, 2013): The week at Jalandhar in Punjab has started with a tragic collusion between a school bus and a truck. The collusion has reportedly resulted in death of 11 children.

Suspend PTU VC Dr Rajneesh Arora for applying Hindutva monolithic agenda : Dal Khalsa to Governor, Punjab

February 25, 2013

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 25, 2013): In the backdrop of Delhi police registering the FIR against seven Punjab Technical University (PTU) functionaries for cheating students, the Dal Khalsa has asked the Governor and Chancellor of the University to suspend Vice-Chancellor Dr Rajneesh Arora from the post immediately.

Moga bypoll: 70 percent voting reported

February 23, 2013

Moga, Punjab (February 23, 2013): There are reports of 70% voting in Moga By-election that was conducted today.

Bathinda remained fortified by 10,000 cops for two days whole Dera head secured exemption from personal appearance

February 23, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (February 22, 2013): It is learnt that Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been exempted from personal appearance in a case of blasphemy under Section 295-A (Indian Penal Code) against him.

Punjab Police fortifies Bathinda for Dera Sauda head – But security of the Sikh complainent is withdrawn

February 21, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (February 20, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News the Bathinda city and surrounding areas in Punjab have been turned into police camp in wake of February 22, 2013 court appearance of Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

David Cameron visits Darbar Sahib & Jallianwala Bagh; says 1919 killings was shameful

February 20, 2013

Amrtisar, Punjab (February 20, 2013): British Prime Minister David Cameron today visited Sri Amritsar in Punjab and paid obeisance at the holiest shrine of Sikh religion Golden Temple where he was presented a robe of honour.

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