Skip to Main content

18.7°^C Vancouver

News Entertainment Sports Videos Shows Podcast Contact Us

Jun 3, 2022 2:03 PM - ANI

Amid protests, Bhagwant Mann meets family of Sidhu Moose Wala

Share On

amid-protests-bhagwant-mann-meets-family-of-sidhu-moose-wala

Amid protests, Bhagwant Mann meets family of Sidhu Moose Wala (Photo: ANI)

Amid protests, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday visited the family of singer Sidhu Moose Wala at his residence in Mansa, days after the Punjabi singer was shot dead.

The singer-turned-politician was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jawaharke village in Mansa district of Punjab on Sunday, a day after the Punjab government curtailed his security cover.

Heavy police security was deployed outside the residence of the Punjabi singer as Mann reached the Moosa village to express his condolences to the family.

Locals have been protesting against Mann's visit to the residence of Sidhu Moose Wala.

Although, District Commissioner Mansa, Jaspreet Singh said that the family is cooperating with the force and are ready to meet the CM.

AAP MLA from Sardulgarh constituency of Mansa District Gurpreet Singh Banawali also faced protests from locals during his visit to the Punjabi singer's residence.

Latest news

poilievre-calls-on-carney-to-clarify-canada-eu-talks

Poilievre Calls on Carney to Clarify Canada-EU Talks

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to clarify discussions surrounding Canada’s potential associate membership, special alliance or any other proposed arrangement with the European Union. Poilievre said the Conservative Party’s position is clear: it fully supports Canada’s decades-old free trade relationship and NATO alliance with Europe, but strongly opposes imposing any European taxes, laws or open-border immigration policies on Canadians. He said Canada is an independent, sovereign country and that these principles cannot be compromised. Meanw

North Island College Campus Attack Leaves Two Injured

An attack at North Island College’s Comox Valley campus in British Columbia has left two people injured. Police said they received multiple reports of an attack involving a sharp weapon inside a college residence building at around 12:53 a.m. Front-line officers who arrived at the scene found two young people injured and arrested a suspect after identifying him. Comox Valley RCMP Constable Monica Terragni said the suspect is a 21-year-old man from Burnaby who remains in custody. The two injured victims were taken to hospital and are reportedly in stable condition. Police said the motive behi

Man Stabbed During Fight Outside Downtown Vancouver Gas Station

A man was stabbed during a fight outside a gas station in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday night, police said. According to police, officers were called to the Esso gas station near Davie Street and Burrard Street at around 8:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a fight involving several people. The altercation escalated, and one man allegedly stabbed another. Sgt. Adam Donaldson said both men involved in the incident were still at the scene when officers arrived. One of them was found injured and was taken to hospital. Police said the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening. The suspect was

alberta-separation-could-cost-up-to-170b-in-first-five-years

FeaturedSep 16, 2026

Alberta Separation Could Cost Up to $170B in First Five Years

A new report commissioned by the Alberta government estimates that the cost of separating Alberta from Canada could reach $170 billion during the first five years. The report, prepared by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, estimates the transition could cost at least $50 billion, with the upper-end estimate reaching $170 billion. The costs would include building new infrastructure, hiring and transitioning staff, and covering Alberta’s share of the federal debt. The report examines two possible scenarios for separation. One assumes a relatively smooth and cooperative tra

Harbour Air to Acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines, Expanding B.C. Network

Harbour Air is set to expand its network in British Columbia after announcing an agreement to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines. Under the deal, both airlines will continue to operate under their own brands and maintain separate identities. However, their combined fleet will grow to 59 aircraft. The newly formed regional airline group will connect 25 communities across B.C., operating nearly 300 flights a day and providing passengers with improved connectivity. According to reports, the two airlines together employ around 900 people in British Columbia. The companies will also remain Canadian-o

Related News

Shiromani Akali Dal Expels Former MLA Ravinder Singh Brahmpura

Shiromani Akali Dal Expels Former MLA Ravinder Singh Brahmpura

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has expelled former MLA Ravinder Singh Brahmpura from the party, citing alleged anti-party activities. Brahmpura, the son of late senior SAD leader Ranjit Singh Brahmpura, represents the Khadoor Sahib constituency and has reportedly been facing allegations of working against the party for some time. According to the party, written complaints were received from SAD workers in Khadoor Sahib. Local leaders also raised concerns about Brahmpura’s alleged activities against the party during the Punjab Bachao Rally held at Goindwal Sahib on Se

Behbal Kalan Firing Case: Sukhbir Badal Skips SIT Appearance, Seeks Time Till September 30

Behbal Kalan Firing Case: Sukhbir Badal Skips SIT Appearance, Seeks Time Till September 30

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal did not appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing case, despite being summoned to appear before the investigating team. However, Badal’s representatives, Parmbans Singh Romana and advocate Arshdeep Singh Kaler, met SIT officials at around 11 a.m. on Friday. In a written request, Badal cited health issues as the reason for not appearing before the SIT. He said he needed to visit a doctor for a medical check-up and was therefore unable to attend. Badal also referred to his busy schedule of public ra

Bomb Threat Forces Emergency Landing of IndiGo Flight in Ahmedabad

Bomb Threat Forces Emergency Landing of IndiGo Flight in Ahmedabad

An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday evening after receiving a bomb threat. Police said IndiGo flight 6E97 landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at around 5:45 p.m. local time. All 107 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated, and no suspicious object was found on board. According to an airport police inspector, a crew member found a piece of paper with the word “bomb” written on it, prompting the emergency response.

Legals

Journalism code of ethics

© 2021 AKASH Broadcasting Inc.

MANAGED BY STRATWIT

useful links

Accessibility Plan

Broadcasting Notice of Consultation

BC Children's Hospital