SGPC President Instructs Gurdwaras across Punjab to Remain Vigilant and...
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—Expressing deep concern over the rising incidents of theft and sacrilege in Gurdwaras, SGPC President Prof. Kirpal Singh Badungar has instructed sevadars and Granthis across...
View ArticleBhagwant Mann’s popularity on rise, but assets are down
SANGRUR, Punjab—Bhagwant Mann, who is taking on Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Badal in Jalalabad, has shown movable and immovable assets worth Rs 1.99 crore as compared to Rs 4.30 crore...
View Article2017 Assembly Polls: Major Blow to Akalis as Another SGPC Executive Member...
RAJPURA, Punjab—The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal faced a major setback in its election campaign on January 25 when its senior leader and SGPC executive member Surjit Singh Garhi joined AAP along with...
View ArticleJathedar Surjit Singh Kalaboola: Ruling SAD and Congress always acted against...
Surjit Singh Kalaboola DHURI, Punjab—Addressing an election meeting in Dhuri assembly constituency, Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar’s candidate Jathedar Surjit Singh Kalaboola said that the ruling...
View ArticleSikandar Singh Maluka faces wrath of Sikh masses in his constituency
RAMPURA PHOOL, Punjab—Akali minister Sikandar Singh Maluka reportedly faced wrath of Sikh masses on January 25 when he reached village Dhapali of constituency Rampura Phool during election campaign....
View ArticleHarminder Sahib Ardasia Who Refused To Honour Badal Gets Siropao from AAP
CHANDIGARH, Punjab—Ardasia Bhai Balbir Singh, who had denied Siropao to Chief Minister Parkash Badal during his visit to Sri Darbar Sahib last year, joined the rookie Aam Aadmi Party on January 27....
View ArticleAkali MP Sher Singh Ghubaya’s sleazy video goes viral
CHANDIGARH, Punjab—A sleazy video of Akali MP Sher Singh Ghubaya went viral on January 27 in which he could be seen in an intimate position with a woman other than his wife. It could be easily judged...
View ArticleSukhbir Badal accuses Aam Aadmi Party for sacrilege incidents across Punjab
Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal BATHINDA, Punjab—While campaigning for the Shiromani Akali Dal’s candidate in Balluana assembly constituency on Sunday, SAD President and Deputy Chief...
View ArticleChief Justice of India: I gained spiritual peace after having glimpse of...
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar reached Sri Harmandir Sahib to pay obeisance along with his family this past Saturday. Justice Khehar had sworn in as a Chief Justice...
View ArticleBibi Preetam Kaur Survives Deadly Car Accident
SAS NAGAR, Punjab—Bibi Preetam Kaur, wife of Shaheed Bhai Rashpal Singh (personal assistant of Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale) has survived a deadly car accident. The accident took place...
View ArticleSGPC President convenes meeting ahead of releasing annual budget for 2017-18
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhik Committee Prof. Kirpal Singh Badungar on January 29 underwent a meeting with the SGPC Chief Secretary Harcharan Singh, Secretary Dr....
View ArticlePakistani Sikhs dissent over printing and cremation of Holy Scriptures
NANKANA SAHIB, Pakistan—Installation of electric furnace at Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib (Narowal) by Pakistan government for cremation of Holy Scriptures of Sri Guru Granth Sahib has drawn criticism of...
View Article2017 Assembly Polls: Election Commission imposes prohibition on Election...
CHANDIGARH, Punjab—Exactly 48 hours before the voting deadline, the Election Commission (EC) today prohibited the candidates from further campaigning after 5 PM. Guidelines in this regard were issued...
View ArticleDefamation Case: Majithia and Kejriwal Skip Court Hearing Due to Busy Schedule
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—On February 1, the Amritsar Court conducted hearing on the defamation case filed by Revenue Minister of Punjab Bikram Majithia against Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind...
View ArticleSarbat Khalsa Jathedars Appeal Sikh Masses to Defeat Badals; Condemn Dhumma...
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—Reacting sharply to the announcement by Sirsa cult chief to support SAD-BJP candidates, Sarbat Khalsa Jathedars have taken a strong stand against Akali Dal (Badal). Interim Akal...
View ArticleBREAKING: Kotkapura Report by Justice Zora Singh Leaked [Video]
CHANDIGARH, Punjab—Earlier today at a press conference, Senior Advocate and Dakha constituency candidate of the Aam Aadmi Party, HS Phoolka, along with Arvind Kejriwal publicized the copy of Justice...
View ArticleAvtar Singh Makkar’s son passes away due to cardiac arrest
LUDHIANA, Punjab—Manvinder Singh Makkar, son of former SGPC President Avtar Singh Makkar passed away in the late night of February 2 due to cardiac arrest. He was 47 years old and was member of the...
View Article75% Voter Turn Out in Punjab; Mansa Records Highest, Sri Amritsar Lowest...
—As per the Election Commission of India (EC), Punjab witnessed over 75% voter turnout. Turnout percentage dropped by 3% from 2014, when 78% voting was observed in the State. Mansa had the highest...
View ArticleProminent Sikh Tabla Ustad Bhai Harjit Singh “Bittu” Passes Away
File Photo: Bhai Harjit Singh Bittu at 350th Gurpurab of Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Hazoor Sahib LUDHIANA, Punjab—Prominent Sikh tabla vadak and teacher, Bhai Harjit Singh Bittu passed away today. Bhai...
View ArticleSGPC Directed to Provide List of Akali Leaders Who Visited Dera Sacha Sauda
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—SGPC has been asked by Giani Gurbachan Singh to investigate the visit by several Akali politicians to Dera Sacha Sauda. In direct confrontation of Sri Akal Takht Sahib’s edict...
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