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Giani Kewal Singh | Agenda for Punjab Village Panchayat Elections 2018 | Need of Gram Sabha

Punjab Bachao, Pind Bachao Committee on July 29, 2018, held a discussion on Topic "Panchayat Elections, Village and Gram Sabha" in Chandigarh ahead of Village Panchayat Elections in Punjab. Sp

SGPC Backed Jathedars Meet Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana in Patiala Jail

In a sudden move three SGPC backed Jathedars - Giani Gurbachan Singh, Giani Raghbir Singh and Giani Harpreet Singh met Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana in Patiala jail.The meeting assumes significance as during his last visit to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala, a few days back, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana had come out in support of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) on the issue of incidents of beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib at Bargari village in 2015.

Weeks After Giani Gurmukh Singh’s Reinstatement, His Brother-cum-PA Back Tracks from Statement Before Ranjit Singh Commission

Giani Gurmukh Singh’s brother and his former personal assistant (PA) Himmat Singh has reportedly back tracked from his statement before Justice Ranjit Singh Commission.

Pakistan May Open Dera Baba Nanak to Kartarpur Sahib Corridor on 550th Gurpurab

In a positive gesture towards the Sikhs, Pakistan’s Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa has reportedly said that the Pakistan was thinking to open Kartarpur Sahib corridor on 550th Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji.

Punjab Problems Are Result of Intentional Interference of The Indian State: Bhai Mandhir Singh

Bhai Mandhir Singh discussed various hurdles in implementation of Gram Sabha. He said that the problems which Punjab is facing are result of deliberate interference of the Indian state and the state has gripped Punjab to such an extent that it was not possible to fix the problems through reformative measures.

Dal Khalsa Greets Imran Khan, Hopes for Resolution of Kashmir Dispute and Sikh Issues

Dal Khalsa has written to newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Janab Imran Khan hoping that his leadership will mark a change in Pakistan and positively impact the geo-political situation in South Asia.

Indian Politician Atal Bihari Vajpayee Left Bitter Memories for Sikhs

Death is the ultimate truth of life. Everyone -from a king to a commoner has to die and every death is a lesson for a wise human being and a reminder that what memories he leaves behind, said Dal Khalsa leader Kanwarpal Singh in a considered reaction on the demise of former Indian Prime Minister and BJP leader A B Vajpayee.

Punjab Cabinet Calls Session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha from Aug. 24 to 28

The Punjab Cabinet has decided to summon the next session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha from August 24 to August 28, 2018.

Justice Ranjit Singh Commission Submits Final Report; Punjab Govt. Still in Reserve Mode

Justice (Retd.) Ranjit Singh today submitted his final report to Punjab chief minister. Justice Ranjit Singh has been heading one man commission probing incidents of beadbi and police firing at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan.

Journalist Hamir Singh On Agenda for Punjab Village Panchayat Elections 2018 & Need of Gram Sabha

Punjab Bachao, Pind Bachao Committee on July 29, 2018 held a discussion on Topic "Panchayat Elections, Village and Gram Sabha" in Chandigarh ahead of Village Panchayat Elections in Punjab.

Punjab Government Transfers 16 IAS And 17 PCS Officers

The Punjab Government today issued transferred and posting orders of 16 IAS and 17 PCS officers with immediate effect.

AAP Punjab Crisis Deepens; Garhshankar MLA Joins Sukhpal Khaira Camp

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is heading towards split in Punjab with Sukhpal Singh Khiara led faction gaining more support.

Indian Govt. Withdraws ‘Social Media Communication Hub’ Proposal After ‘Surveillance State’ Remark form SCI

Weeks after the Supreme Court termed the government’s proposal to monitor online data akin to ‘creating a surveillance state’, the Central government of India reportedly told the Supreme Court of India (SCI) on Friday that it has withdrawn the proposal for setting up a ‘Social Media Communication Hub’.

Bargari Beadbi and Behbal Kalan Firing Cases: Punjab Govt. Lacks Political Will to Act Against Culprits

The Punjab Government led by Capt. Amarinder Singh seems undecided on how to proceed after submission of first part of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission's report. Justice (Retd.) Ranjit Singh handed over first portion of his final report to Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh on June 30.

DIG Khatra’s Reported Statement Before Ranjit Singh Commission Puts Intentions of Badal and Amarinder Govts Under Question

Justice Ranjit Singh Commission handed over first part of its report to Punjab CM on June 30. This part of report contains commission's findings on Burj Jawahar Singh Wala Beadbi case (June 2015), Bargari Beadbi case (October 2015) and police firing on Sikh sangat at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan (October 2015).

Dal Khalsa Gives Call to Sikhs to Observe Aug 15 as Black Day

Dal Khalsa to hold a protest rally on India’s Independence Day at Moga against the atrocities, political subjugation and denial of rights to Sikhs in the last seven decades.

Sukhpal Khaira and Others Announce to Dissolve State Unit of AAP at Bathinda Convention

Aam Aadmi Party's sacked leader of opposition (LoP) in state assembly Sukhpal Singh Khaira along with journalist turned politician Kanwar Sandhu held a show of strength at Bathinda today.

Naroda Gam Massacre Case: Discard Amit Shah’s Statement Defending Maya Kodnani, SIT tells Court

In the trial of the Naroda Gam massacre case of the 2002 post-Godhra riots, the Supreme Court appointed-Special Investigation Team (SIT) on August 3 argued before a special court that the deposition of BJP president Amit Shah “should be discarded” as it was done merely to “support” key accused former BJP minister Maya Kodnani.

Amrinder’s Handing over probe into Behbal Kalan killings to CBI amounts to denying Justice and Saving Badals: Sikh intellectuals

Capt Amarinder Singh seems to be keen on  exploiting the sacrilege cases politically as the Badal regime did earlier. And his delay in  resolving the cases seems be linked to garnering electoral dividends in the coming 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Whatever the case, like the Badals, Capt Amarinder Singh has shown an utter disregard to the religious sensibilities of the Sikhs. Toeing the line of previous regime, the chief minister, too, has pandered to the nationalistic agenda of the Hindutva forces at the cost of the religious sensibilities of the Sikh minority.   

Dal Khalsa to Hold Conference on Aug 13 to Celebrate 40 Years of its Journey for Right to Self-Determination

Addressing the press conference party president Harpal Singh Cheema said their group will observe August 13 as Azaadi Sankalp Divas as "We feel history has been unkind to Sikhs. While Hindus got Hindustan (India), Muslims got Pakistan, but Sikhs missed the bus."

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