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IndiaJul 08, 2024

Advocate Dhami congratulated the Sikh and Punjabi candidates who wins the parliamentary elections in Britain

All the political parties of Punjab and the Shiromani Committee have congratulated the Sikh and Punjabi MPs who wins the parliamentary elections in Britain. Shiromani Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that this is a matter of great pride for Punjabis and especially Sikhs. Advocate Dhami said that Sikhs have earned a name all over the world with their hard work. He expressed hope that the newly elected members of Parliament will definitely take steps to solve the problems of Sikhs living abroad. At the same time, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhawan said th
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IndiaJul 08, 2024

4 killed during firing between two sides

In Punjab, the situation regarding peace law is getting worse day by day. About 60 rounds of fire were fired between two parties over the government water supply in Vithwan village of Batala, in which 4 people died. According to the police, 8 persons were injured in the firing and a total of 13 persons were involved in both the factions. Officials said that a case has been registered and further action is being taken in this matter. The condition of 2 of the injured remains critical. At the same time, a video of a young man being brutally beaten with iron rods by attackers in Maur Mandi near
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IndiaJul 08, 2024

Rebel leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal attacked Sukhbir Singh Badal

The by-election of Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha Constituency of Punjab is going to be held on July 10 and in between Shiromani Akali Dal rebel leaders Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra, Bibi Jagir Kaur, Sikandar Singh Maluka and Surjit Singh Rakhra and others have contested from Sukhbir Singh Badal. He has come under sharp attack for supporting the BSP. Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra said that Sukhbir Badal has shown his back to the Panth by supporting the BSP. Leaders of the rebel faction said that 'Takkadi' is a highly respected electoral symbol of the Sikh panth. The identity of the Sikhs is conn
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IndiaJul 05, 2024

BJP entrusted Tarun Chugh with a big responsibility, made him in charge of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh again

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has once again been made in charge of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh by the party leadership. BJP National President JP Nadda has appointed BJP in-charges in various states across the country. Tarun Chugh had the charge of Jammu and Kashmir before and the party has again appointed him as the in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir after seeing his performance in the Lok Sabha elections. After being appointed in-charge, Chugh said that his efforts will continue in the direction of strengthening the party and maintaining peace and tranquility in Jammu and Kashmir
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IndiaJul 05, 2024

Amritpal Singh is not a Khalistani supporter: Balwinder Kaur

Amritpal Singh, who became an MP from Khadur Sahib constituency in Punjab, is in the headlines for his mother Balwinder Kaur's statement to the media after taking oath. He gave a statement in front of the media and said that Amritpal Singh is not a Khalistani supporter, he should be released. On a question asked about Amritpal Singh in front of the media, Mata Balwinder Kaur said, "No matter what is said, he is not a supporter of Khalistan. Talking about the rights of Punjab, saving the youth of Punjab, is there any person with him?" becomes a Khalistani supporter. He said that Amritpal has f
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IndiaJul 05, 2024

Gangsters are being brought on parole to scare people: Channi

In the midst of the ongoing election campaign in Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha constituency of Punjab, MP of Congress. Charanjit Singh Channi has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of hijacking the constituency election with the help of government machinery and money and gangsters. Talking to reporters, he alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party has hatched a plan to capture the booths and gangsters imprisoned under serious crimes are being brought on parole in order to win this election by scaring the people. Channi said that the gangster, who came out on parole, is roaming in Jalandhar West Constituency wi
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IndiaJul 05, 2024

SGPC demanded to file a case against Kangana Ranaut

SGPC has demanded to register a case against Kangana Ranaut. Shiromani Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that action should be taken against Kangana Ranaut based on the words she said about Sikhs after the controversy at Chandigarh Airport. At the same time, in the case of Archana Makwana, who performed yoga asana at Sri Harmandir Sahib, the SGPC President said that she cannot be pardoned. He said that if mistakes continue to be forgiven in this way, the right message will not be sent.
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IndiaJul 05, 2024

Amritpal Singh, who won the Lok Sabha election from Khadur Sahib, took oath as a Member of Parliament

Amritpal Singh, who won the Lok Sabha election from Punjab's Khadur Sahib, took oath as a Member of Parliament on Friday. No photo-video of it has been released. After taking the oath, Amritpal met the family at the safe house. He sat here with his parents and uncle for 50 minutes. After this, the police took Amritpal and left for Dibrugarh. Amritpal Singh was brought out of Dibrugarh Jail today to take oath after 1 year 2 months and 12 days. Father Tarsem Singh said that Amritpal Singh has thanked the society of the country and abroad.
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IndiaJul 04, 2024

Gurnam Singh Chaduni paid obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harimandar Sahib

Amidst the ongoing dharna of farmers on the Punjab-Haryana border, Haryana farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni has announced that the farmers' political organization formed by him will contest all 90 seats in the next Haryana assembly elections. Chaduni has recently formed the United Struggle Party. Addressing the media, Chaduni said that all the political parties have abandoned the farmers, due to which they have formed a political party to contest the elections. He said that no person or section of the society can stay away from politics.

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Bathinda court orders Kangana Ranaut to appear in defamation case, rejects exemption plea

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Punjab government extends winter school holidays until Lohri

The Punjab government has once again extended winter holidays for schools across the state, citing intense cold weather and persistent fog conditions. Under the revised order, all government and private schools in Punjab will now remain closed until January 13 and reopen on January 14, following the Lohri festival. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the decision was taken in response to the ongoing cold wave, which has led to a sharp drop in temperatures and reduced visibility in many districts. He said student safety remains the government’s top priority during the peak winter perio
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Calgary woman charged after traffic pylon thrown from downtown balcony

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CanadaJan 07, 2026

Canada to open new consulate in Greenland amid U.S. security claims

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