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IndiaMar 19, 2025

Punjab Police Clears Shambhu and Khanauri Borders

Punjab Police has successfully cleared the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, which had been closed for the last 13 months due to ongoing farmer protests. Farmers have been removed from these locations, and following this action, Haryana Police will remove the cement barricades from both borders tomorrow. As a result, the GT Road from the Shambhu border will be reopened for vehicle movement. Meanwhile, Punjab Congress President Raja Warring strongly condemned the action taken by Punjab Police. Warring accused both the BJP government at the Center and the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab of bet
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IndiaMar 19, 2025

Punjab Government Supports Farmers, but Highways are Essential for Business and Employment: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

Following the meeting in Chandigarh today between Punjab's farmers' organizations and the central government, Punjab Police suddenly detained farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Sarwan Singh Pandher, Abhimanyu Kohar, and other leaders while they were returning to the Shambhu and Khanauri Morchas. In response to this, Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond issued a statement. The minister emphasized that Punjab has faced significant economic losses due to the closure of highways. While the Punjab government stands with the farmers, Sond highlighted that highways are crucial for busine
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IndiaMar 19, 2025

Meeting Between Farmers and Central Government Remains Inconclusive

The meeting held today in Chandigarh between Punjab's farmers' organizations and the central government ended inconclusively. Following the meeting, while returning to the Shambhu and Khanauri Morchas, Punjab Police unexpectedly detained farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Sarwan Singh Pandher, Abhimanyu Kohar, and other prominent leaders. During this incident, farmer activists clashed with the police. Farmers suspect that the police may attempt to forcibly vacate the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. Reports indicate an increase in police presence at both the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, with
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IndiaMar 19, 2025

Harjinder Singh Dhami Condemns Anti-Sikh Incidents in Himachal

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Harjinder Singh Dhami has strongly condemned the recent anti-Sikh incidents in Himachal Pradesh and called on the Sukhu government to take strict action against the individuals responsible. Dhami expressed concern, stating that Sikh devotees frequently visit holy shrines across the country for pilgrimage and darshan. However, he added, it is deeply sorrowful that some communal elements in Himachal are targeting Sikhs. It is noteworthy that Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann have also spoken on the
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IndiaMar 18, 2025

Harjinder Singh Dhami Withdraws Resignation as SGPC President

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami has decided to withdraw his resignation. He announced that he will resume his position as SGPC President within two to four days. Dhami made this statement after a meeting with former Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal at his residence in Hoshiarpur today. Yesterday, the interim committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee had rejected Dhami's resignation. Following this, Dhami, on the advice of the entire Akali leadership, has opted to retain his post as SGPC President and will officiall
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IndiaMar 18, 2025

Third Round of Talks Between Centre and Farmer Leaders Scheduled in Chandigarh Tomorrow

Amid the ongoing farmer protests at the Punjab-Haryana borders, the third round of talks between the Centre and farmer organisations is set to take place in Chandigarh on Wednesday. The Centre has sent letters to leaders of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Non-Political and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher, inviting them for the meeting. It is worth noting that the first meeting regarding the farmers' demands was held on February 14, followed by the second round on February 22. The third meeting is scheduled for March 19. The farmers' protest began on February 13 o
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IndiaMar 18, 2025

Bikram Singh Majithia Appears Before SIT for Second Consecutive Day

Former Shiromani Akali Dal minister, Bikram Singh Majithia, appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar at Patiala Police Lines for the second consecutive day today. The SIT is investigating the drug smuggling case filed against him three and a half years ago. Before attending the SIT session, Majithia paid his respects at Gurdwara Dukhniwaran Sahib. Akali Dal spokesperson and advocate Arshdeep Singh Kler was also present with Majithia. Notably, Majithia was questioned by the SIT for 8 hours on the previous day.
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IndiaMar 17, 2025

Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann Hold Rally in Ludhiana in Support of Sanjeev Arora

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal reached Jawahar Nagar in Ludhiana today to hold a rally in support of Sanjeev Arora, their candidate for the upcoming by-election in the Ludhiana West constituency. During the rally, Kejriwal addressed the crowd, stating that the drug problem in Punjab worsened under previous governments. He emphasized that the Bhagwant Mann government has launched a war against drugs in the last 20 days, with a firm stance against drug smugglers. Sanjeev Arora, currently a Rajya Sabha member from Punjab, has now been fielde
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IndiaMar 17, 2025

Drug Smuggling Case: Bikram Majithia Interrogated for Seven Hours by Special Investigation Team

Bikram Majithia was interrogated for seven to eight hours today by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the multi-crore drug smuggling case in Punjab at the Patiala Police Lines. After the interrogation, Majithia spoke to reporters, stating that he had filed an application in the Supreme Court requesting the concerned parties to expedite the disposal of the case. He mentioned that the court had set today’s date, and he had appeared for questioning at the court's request. It is important to note that in December 2021, an FIR was registered against Majithia in connection wi

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