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IndiaJul 09, 2024

Advocate Dhami spoke on the treason leaflet against Sikh leader Tajinderpal Singh Timma

The Shiromani Committee has condemned the sedition leaflet issued under the new laws against Sikh leader Bhai Tejinderpal Singh Timma of Rajasthan. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that the Shiromani Committee stands with Bhai Tejinderpal Singh Timma in this matter and is committed to providing him all necessary help. He also asked the Rajasthan government and the police administration to immediately cancel the complaint filed against Bhai Tejinderpal Singh. SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that India is a multi-ethnic, mu
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IndiaJul 09, 2024

The opposition parties accused the Aam Aadmi Party of distributing liquor and suits

Voting will be held tomorrow for the by-election of Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha constituency of Punjab. Earlier, the opposition parties have accused the Aam Aadmi Party of distributing liquor and suits. BJP candidate Sheetal Angural's brother Rajan Angural claimed to have caught alcohol in a vehicle. Meanwhile, Charanjit Singh Channi, former Congress CM and MP from Jalandhar, accused himself of distributing suits. It is to be noted that winning the Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha seat for Aam Aadmi Party has become a question of prestige, last time this seat was held by AAP and at that time Sheet
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IndiaJul 09, 2024

Chief Minister Mann handed over a check of 1 crore to Shubhakaran's family, the sister got a government job

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today handed over a check of Rs 1 crore to the family of Shubkaran Singh, who was killed during the farmers' agitation on the Khanuri border of Punjab-Haryana. Apart from this, Shubkaran's sister has been given an appointment letter for a government job. It may be mentioned that Shubkaran Singh died due to bullet injury in the clash between the farmers and the security forces in Khannouri about going to Delhi. The farmers' organizations believe that this shot was fired by the Haryana Police, while the report in this regard is yet to come.
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IndiaJul 08, 2024

Big relief to Bikram Majithia from High Court, summons sent in NDPS case withdrawn by Sit

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has got a big relief from the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the drug smuggling case worth crores of rupees. The Special Task Force (SIT) investigating the case has responded in court that they have withdrawn the summons sent to Majithia for questioning. In fact, Majithia had challenged Sit's summons in the High Court. had described these summons as illegal and demanded their cancellation. As soon as the hearing was held in the High Court today, the Public Prosecutor of the Punjab Government told the High Court that this notice of summons is
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IndiaJul 08, 2024

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu meet Governor Purohit

Punjab BJP leader and Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing at the Center Ravneet Singh Bittu today meet the Governor of the state Banwari Lal Purohit. Bittu said that the central government is receiving alarming reports about criminal and terrorist activities in the state and the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government is allowing the situation to worsen. He said that the way criminals are roaming, there is a huge threat to the safety of ordinary citizens. He referred to the attack on Shiv Sena leader Sandeep Thapar in Ludhiana and the shooting incidents in various other cities. It is
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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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Third man charged with first-degree murder in Lethbridge homicide

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Global oil prices climbed sharply Tuesday following reports of an attack on a Kuwaiti-flagged oil tanker near the United Arab Emirates, raising concerns about supply disruptions in a key energy shipping route. According to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, the tanker was struck off the coast of Dubai. The company said there were no reported casualties or oil spills resulting from the incident. The circumstances of the attack and responsibility have not been independently verified. Benchmark Brent crude rose about five per cent to approximately $118.50 per barrel, while U.S. crude prices reache
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Stephen Lewis, former Ontario NDP leader and UN ambassador, dies at 88

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Khanna police arrest father of Sidhu Moosewala’s former manager in alleged extortion case

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BCMar 31, 2026

Independent B.C. MLA says he will not resign while facing assault charges

Independent MLA Hon Chan says he will not step down from his legislative seat after assault charges related to an alleged incident of intimate partner violence became public, leading to his removal from the Conservative caucus. Speaking briefly to reporters outside the legislative chamber Monday, Chan said he intends to remain in office, adding that “everybody is actually innocent until proven guilty.” The charges relate to an alleged incident dated Jan. 12, 2024. Chan has said he was not contacted by police before the October 2025 provincial election, when he was elected as a Conservative