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.

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

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

The executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has rejected the resignation of Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and has urged him to resume his duties as the Chief Sewadar of the SGPC immediately. This decision was made unanimously during an important meeting held in Chandigarh today, chaired by Senior Vice President of the SGPC, Raghujit Singh Virk. It is important to note that Advocate Harjinder Singh, a four-time SGPC president, had resigned on moral grounds following criticism from the former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghveer Singh, regarding th

Fifteen pregnant women in the government hospital of Sangrur, the city of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, have experienced a sudden deterioration in their condition after receiving glucose injections. The women had adverse reactions to the injection, causing them to lose consciousness, and one of them is reported to be in critical condition. Some of the affected women had previously given birth. Similar incidents have been reported in Amritsar, where women’s health deteriorated after receiving glucose injections. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has attributed thi

The troubles of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Minister Satyendar Jain are intensifying as a corruption case is set to be investigated against them. President Draupadi Murmu has approved the registration of an FIR against the two Aam Aadmi Party leaders. Reports indicate that the case pertains to a Rs 1,300 crore scam related to the construction of classrooms in government schools in Delhi. Sisodia is already under investigation in the liquor scam, while Satyendar Jain is facing a money laundering case, with both leaders currently out on bail. Their legal troubles are l

The next important meeting of the executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) will be held in Chandigarh on March 17. It is anticipated that a decision regarding the resignation of SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami may be made during this meeting. Senior Vice President of the SGPC, Raghujit Singh Virk, did not disclose the agenda for the meeting but suggested that matters related to the committee will be discussed. It is worth noting that former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghveer Singh, had criticized the manner in which Giani Harpreet Singh was

Bikram Singh Majithia is reportedly upset with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), prompting efforts to reconcile and address the growing rift between him and SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. According to reports, Shiromani Akali Dal’s working president Balwinder Singh Bhunder and former party MLA Virsa Singh Valtoha recently visited Majithia’s residence in Chandigarh to discuss the matter. However, they were unable to meet him. The conflict within the party began when the SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee) removed Jathedars Sehban Giani Raghbir Singh and Sultan Singh. Majithia o

A crucial meeting of Punjab Congress has been scheduled for tomorrow, March 13, in Delhi, called by the new in-charge of Punjab Congress, Bhupesh Baghel. The meeting will involve members of the Punjab Congress Political Affairs Committee and is expected to focus on political strategies and preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, and other senior Congress leaders will participate. Sources suggest that the meeting may also address internal factionalism within the party,