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Former Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh Forms ‘Panthic Akali Lehar’

Former Akal Takht Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh and Sikh pracharak Baba Sarabjot Singh Bedi held a press conference at Chandigarh Press club on April 12, 2018 to announce formation of Panthic Akali Lehar.

SADA (Mann) Seeks Suspension of Dakha DSP for Thrashing Bapu Surat Singh

SADA (Mann) has sought suspension of Dakha DSP Jaswinder Singh for ‘thrashing’ and misbehaving with Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa on April 11.

Two IAS and Five PCS Officers Transferred by Punjab Government

The Punjab Government on Tuesday (April 10) issued transfer/ posting orders of two IAS and five PCS officers in the state with immediate effect.

Harinder Sikka Reportedly Decides to Skip Punjab; Capt. Amarinder Singh Says No Action Needed for Now

In a written statement issued today, the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said that he has not to intervene on the issue of the controversial movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir' in view of the film-makers’ reported decision not to release the movie in the state.

Terming Nanak Shah Fakir movie nothing short of blasphemy, Dal Khalsa sends warning signals to its producer Harinder Sikka

While demanding total withdrawal of movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir,' Dal Khalsa and its youth body ‘Sikh Youth of Punjab’ has alleged that the film, which is produced by Harinder Singh Sikka, has the evil potential to challenge and subvert the fundamental belief system of Sikhs.

Harinder Sikka Invokes’ Indian Supreme Court Against Sikhs in Nanak Shah Fakir Film Controversy

Instead of understanding or adhering to the edict of the Sikh panth to stop release of Nanak Shah Fakir film, now Harinder Sikka wishes to release his film with the backing of an Indian Supreme court.

Drugs Case: DGP S. Chattopadhyaya Levels Serious Allegations Against DGP Suresh Arora in High Court

During the hearing of a matter related to drugs trafficking in Punjab, IPS officer Siddharth Chattopadhyay on Friday levelled serious allegations against his colleagues DGP Suresh Arora and Dinkar Gupta before obtaining a stay in a case he was being allegedly falsely implicated in.

After withdrawal of Norms Against Alleged Fake News, I&B Now Sets Panel to ‘Target’ Online News Portals

A days after the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of India had to withdraw it's directions about norms devised to control alleged fake news, the ministry led by Smriti Irani has formed a panel to 'regulate' online platforms, including news portals and social media.

Another Youth Arrested by Punjab Police From Mohali

The Punjab police have reportedly declared to to have arrested one Inderjit Singh alias Rinku from Mohali.

Advo. R S Bains & Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi Explains New Petition on River Waters Issue

Through their counsel Rajvinder Singh Bains and Loveneet Thakur, the petitioners said the sections 78, 79 and 80 of the Act were violative of articles 162 and 246(3) of the Constitution as “Irrigation and Hydel Power ” are the State Subjects under entry 17 of the State list.

Journalist Sukhdev Singh on Punjab River Water Issue at Press Club Chandigarh [Video]

A petition filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court today has challenged the validity of sections 78, 79 and 80 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act (1966) pointing that when interpreted to extend the control of Punjab’s river water to the Centre, the sections violate the provisions of the Indian Constitution itself.

Sukhpal Khira Slams Capt. Amarinder Singh Over Farm Debt Waiver ‘Praman Pattars’

The leader of opposition, Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Thursday criticised Capt. Amarinder Singh  and accused him for indulging in cheap political gimmickry by holding functions to glorify absolutely meager, laughable and non productive debt waiver being given to the aggrieved farmers.

Dalit Protest: More than 4000 Booked by Punjab Police in Doaba Region

The Punjab police have reportedly booked more than 4000 persons in various FIRs registered across the Doaba region of the state.

Right to River Waters: Petition Challenges Validity of Section 78, 79, 80 of Punjab Reorganisation Act

A petition filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court today has challenged the validity of sections 78, 79 and 80 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act (1966) pointing that when interpreted to extend the control of Punjab’s river water to the Centre, the sections violate the provisions of the Indian Constitution itself.

Active through Social Media/Facebook, Four More Youths from Nawanshahr Arrested by Punjab Police

The Punjab police have reportedly arrested four youths from Banga (Nawanshehar District) alleging that they were conspiring with the Pakistan's agency ISI.

SC/ST Act: SCI Refuses To Stay March 20 Order, Maintains Did Not Diluted The Provisions

As per the media reports the Supreme Court of India (SCI) while refusing to grant an interim stay on its March 20th order maintained that it had not read down the provisions of the  Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

Bloody Sunday: 12 Militants, 3 Indian Soldiers & 4 Civilians Killed; Hospitals Flooded With Injured Civilians

Termed as one of the bloodiest day of this year, 12 Kashmiri militants were killed in three separate gun battle with the Indian army soldiers in Draggad and Kachdora villages in Shopian district

April 02 Bandh Call: Govt. Imposes Internet Ban in Punjab; Schools, Colleges, Banks Closed; Exams Postponed

After suspending public transport services for Monday (April 02), the Punjab Government further ordered a security clampdown across the state in view of Monday’s bandh.

Punjab Government Suspends Public Transport Services on April 2 due to Bandh Call

In view of the call for Bharat Bandh on April 2, the Punjab Government has decided to suspend the services of public transport across the state on Monday.

April 02 Bandh Call: Capt. Amarinder Singh Appeals for Restrain

In view of the Bandh Call on April 2, against the dilution of SC/ST Atrocities Act, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh appealed the people of the state, especially the members of so-termed SC community, to keep restraint.

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