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IndiaMay 20, 2025

Retreat ceremony held after 12 days at Attari-Wagah border in Punjab

A retreat ceremony was held after 12 days at Attari-Wagah border in Punjab. It was closed on May 7 after India's Operation Sindhur on Pakistan on the night of May 6-7. However, the gates of the India-Pakistan border were kept closed today during the retreat ceremony. The soldiers of both the countries did not even shake hands with each other. Apart from this, there was a crowd in the Indian gallery, while on the Pakistani side, Pakistani Rangers made the workers there sit in the gallery. Retreat ceremonies were also held at Hussainiwala in Ferozepur and Sadki border in Fazilka. This retreat
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IndiaMay 16, 2025

MP Gurjit Aujla's questions Punjab govt. in Majitha poisonous liquor case

MP Gurjit Aujla has held Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government responsible for the death of 27 people due to consuming poisonous liquor in Majitha constituency of Amritsar in Punjab. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, he also demanded Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to make liquor cheaper in villages. He said that the trade of spurious liquor can be stopped only when the government makes cheap liquor available at the shops. The Congress MP said that the Punjab government has estimated to collect 11 thousand crores in revenue from liquor but this target will not be possible to meet
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IndiaMay 16, 2025

SGPC gives cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to Sikh families affected by Poonch attack

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has handed over cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of 4 Sikhs killed in firing by Pakistan in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. A delegation led by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami had reached Poonch today to attend the Bhog and Ardas on behalf of Ragi Bhai Amrik Singh, where they expressed their condolences to the members of all the victim families. On this occasion, Advocate Dhami said that whenever a Sikh in the country or the world has faced a difficult time, the SGPC has fulfilled its responsibility by standing with them, considerin
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IndiaMay 15, 2025

Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor should be opened soon: Gargaj

Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has demanded that the governments of India and Pakistan open the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor soon in view of the improving situation after the ceasefire. He said that with the opening of Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, the relationship between the two countries will be even more peaceful and comfortable and mutual relations will be strengthened. He said that since this corridor was opened, a large number of Sikh pilgrims have been going to Sri Kartarpur Sahib Narowal, the holy place of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, to pay homage. Th
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IndiaMay 14, 2025

Death toll from consuming poisonous liquor in Majitha constituency rises to 25

The death toll from consuming poisonous liquor in Majitha constituency of Amritsar, Punjab has risen to 25, while 10 people are fighting for their lives in the hospital. These deaths have taken place in seven villages of Majitha. So far, 15 to 16 people have been arrested in this case. The police have registered two separate cases of murder, attempt to murder and Excise Act against the suspects. According to reports, all the deceased were poor laborers etc. The role of methanol in the poisonous liquor has come to light, the police have seized 600 liters of methanol ordered by the accused f
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IndiaMay 13, 2025

Sukhbir Badal praises PM Modi for taking steps against terrorism in Pakistan

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking steps against terrorism in Pakistan. He said in a social media post that while I congratulate the countrymen, especially our armed forces, for giving a crushing defeat to the insurgents and their supporters in Pakistan. At the same time, I praise Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for handling the entire situation diplomatically like a state leader. Along with this, Sukhbir Singh Badal said that I condemn some opportunistic political opponents who have never suffered the pain of war them
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IndiaMay 13, 2025

21 people die after consuming poisonous liquor in Majitha area

21 people have died after consuming poisonous liquor in Majitha area of Amritsar district in Punjab, while the condition of 9 people remains critical and they are undergoing treatment at the government hospital in Amritsar. The condition of 4 is so serious that they are not able to speak. The police have arrested 9 people so far on the charge of selling poisonous liquor. Apart from this, SHO Avtar Singh and DSP Amolak Singh of Majitha police station have been suspended. CM Mann also reached Majitha in the afternoon. He announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased.
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IndiaMay 12, 2025

PM Modi's direct warning to Pakistan! 'Terror and trade cannot go together'

PM Modi gave a clear message to the world community in his address to the nation today, he said that India's view is very clear that terrorism and talks cannot go together, nor can terror and trade go together. During this, he also commented on Pakistan's water shutdown. The Prime Minister said that water and blood cannot flow together. PM Modi said that I will also tell the world community that if we have a conversation with Pakistan, it will be on the issue of terrorism and PoK only. He further said that countrymen, today is Buddha Purnima, Lord Buddha has shown us the path of peace. The
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IndiaMay 11, 2025

Situation in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan is getting back to normal

The situation in the states bordering Pakistan is now starting to get back to normal. The situation in the border areas had become extremely critical in the conflict between India and Pakistan for the past few days. The firing and attacks from both sides had become a big concern for the common people. The businesses of the three states had come to a standstill. Many airports in the three border states were closed for traffic. People were forced to leave their homes in many border villages of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. After the ceasefire between the two countries yesterday, life in the thr

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