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IndiaMar 24, 2025

SGPC to Establish Rules for Appointment, Retirement, and Duties of Jathedars: Dhami

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to create rules regarding the appointment, retirement, and scope of work for Jathedars following recent controversies. This announcement was made by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, who stated that a high-level committee would be formed to address these matters soon. Advocate Dhami further emphasized that the retirement of Jathedars serving at Takht Sahibs would be handled with respect. Efforts will also be made to honor the Singh Sahibs who have retired for their services. Dhami acknowledged that, given the current
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IndiaMar 24, 2025

Punjab Government Clarifies: Jagjit Singh Dallewal Not Arrested

Amid the heated issue of farmers being detained in Punjab, the Punjab government has informed the High Court that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal is not in police custody and is free to go anywhere. The government clarified that Dallewal, leader of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Non-Political, has been admitted to a private hospital in Patiala with his consent. Taking cognizance of the arguments made by the petitioner’s lawyers, a bench headed by Justice Manisha Batra directed the Punjab government to ensure necessary arrangements for Dallewal to reunite with his family members without any hin
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IndiaMar 21, 2025

Farmer Leaders Boycott Meeting Called by Punjab Government

Farmer leaders chose not to attend the meeting called by the Punjab government on Friday to discuss issues with farmers. Prior to the meeting with the state government, a session of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha was held, where all parties unanimously decided to skip the talks. The Punjab government had invited leaders from the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha and the Bharatiya Kisan Union Ugrahan for a meeting in Chandigarh, days after clearing protest sites at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. Farmers claim that the Aam Aadmi Party used police force to open the borders in an attempt to appease traders and s
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IndiaMar 21, 2025

Khanauri Border Opens After Shambhu, Normal Traffic Resumes

The Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana, which had been closed for 13 months due to the farmers' agitation, was reopened on Friday, allowing traffic to flow once again on the Delhi-Patiala highway. Haryana Police removed the cement barricades to facilitate the reopening. Earlier, on March 20, the Shambhu border between Ambala and Patiala was also reopened by Punjab Police. On March 19, both the Shambhu and Khanauri borders were cleared of farmers who had been protesting there for over a year, led by Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher, to press their demands.
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IndiaMar 21, 2025

Manish Sisodia Appointed as New In-Charge of Punjab AAP

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has been appointed as the Aam Aadmi Party's in-charge of Punjab affairs. The decision was made during a meeting of the Parliamentary Affairs Committee at the residence of the party's national convener, Arvind Kejriwal. As part of this decision, Sisodia and former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain will oversee the operations of AAP's Punjab unit. Sources indicate that both Sisodia and Jain will take on a more active role in Punjab in the coming months.
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IndiaMar 20, 2025

Punjab Police Removes Barricades at Shambhu and Khanauri Borders After 13 Months

Chaos erupted in Punjab after police cleared protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, leading farmers to block highways. So far, clashes have occurred between the police and farmers at four locations. The police have also removed the barricades that had been in place for 13 months at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. The section of the Shambhu border connecting Punjab to Haryana has been reopened, allowing passage. DIG Harmanbir Gill confirmed that people can now travel through this route, and the side going from Ambala to Rajpura is also being opened. Additionally, farmer le
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IndiaMar 20, 2025

Seven Associates of Amritpal Singh to Be Transferred from Assam to Punjab

The Punjab Police is set to bring seven associates of 'Waris Punjab De' organization chief Amritpal Singh to Punjab today on transit remand from Dibrugarh Jail. They will be presented in a local court in connection with the case filed over the 2023 attack on Ajnala police station. Recently, the Punjab government lifted the National Security Act (NSA) on Bhagwant Singh Bajeke, Daljit Singh Kalsi, and five other associates of Amritpal Singh. However, Amritpal Singh, Pappalpreet Singh, and Varinder Vicky will remain in Dibrugarh Jail, as the hearing regarding their NSA in the High Court is sched
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IndiaMar 19, 2025

Police Begin Clearing Punjab-Haryana Shambhu and Khanauri Borders After 13 Months

Punjab Police has begun reopening the Shambhu and Khanauri borders between Punjab and Haryana, which have been closed for 13 months. The protesting farmers have been removed from the area, and the shelters constructed by the farmers have been demolished using bulldozers. Reports indicate that the police, led by Patiala Range DIG Mandeep Singh, forcibly detained the farmers and transported them to buses. Patiala SSP Nanak Singh also arrived at the Shambhu border, stating that by morning, all farmers who had gathered from various parts of Punjab would be completely removed. According to reports
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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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AlbertaJul 29, 2026

Federal, Alberta governments announce $510M housing infrastructure agreement

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WorldJul 29, 2026

More than 100 aftershocks follow powerful earthquake in Japan's Kyushu region; death toll rises to 13

Rescue crews in Japan's Kyushu region continued search operations Wednesday after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake triggered more than 100 aftershocks, leaving at least 13 people dead, according to Japanese authorities. The hardest-hit areas include Kumamoto Prefecture, where emergency crews are searching through the rubble of a paper factory and a shopping mall despite high temperatures. Authorities said the damage worsened after an explosion occurred at the shopping mall about an hour after the initial earthquake. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said rescue efforts remain focused on reachin
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CanadaJul 29, 2026

WestJet, flight attendants sign operational wind-down agreement as Aug. 2 strike deadline approaches

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