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The SGPC is the apex body of Sikhs and president Dhami had visited me at dharna site.

Days before Punjab votes, SGPC to install portraits of duo killed in 2015 police firingSubscriber Only

January 23, 2022 01:49 IST

Welcoming the decision, Sukhraj Singh said, “The installation of the portraits in the museum is a proof that they both were wrongly killed during the SAD government.

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Release Bhullar by January 26 or will protest against AAP candidates: Sikh bodies to Kejriwal

January 21, 2022 04:10 IST

🔴 The Sikh bodies, led by Bhullar's wife and Sarwan Singh Agwan who is the brother of former PM Indira Gandhi’s assassin Satwant Singh, alleged that Delhi govt was not clearing the file to release the convict, who they claim is suffering from a mental illness.

Although chaos defined Ambarsari's traffic sense, our accident ratios were tolerable. (Express Photo by Rana Simranjit)

Amritsar Calling: When on the road, Ambarsaris like to play Russian RouletteSubscriber Only

February 3, 2022 12:03 IST

Vehicles jostling for action, invincible pedestrians, haughty teens, overflowing garbage trucks and scores of animals dot the streets of this city, and somehow everyone persistently continues to survive the mayhem.

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SAD leader Majithia booked for violating Covid-19 restrictions

January 17, 2022 02:18 IST

🔴An official release said violating Covid norms, Majithia was received by hundreds of SAD supporters at an entry point of Amritsar city on Saturday.

What ails Congress In Punjab: Majithia, his ‘influence’ haunts Cong in Majha

In Majha, Cong bets on new faces, low-profile candidate against Bikram MajithiaSubscriber Only

January 16, 2022 03:20 IST

The Congress has also given the ticket from Sri Hargobindpura to Mandeep Singh Ragnar Nangal, who is considered close to Cabinet minister Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa.

Of the 106 candidates that the AAP has announced so far for the 117-seat Punjab Assembly, only 12 are Women.

In AAP list of 106, only 12 women: those who made cut worked for itSubscriber Only

January 15, 2022 02:35 IST

Most of the 12 women who did get a ticket, however, are home-grown leaders who have worked their way into contention.

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5-kg IED smuggled from Pak found in Amritsar village near international border

January 15, 2022 02:28 IST

After receiving specific input about drugs and explosives, the STF launched a search operation and seized the bag from outside village Dhanoa in Ajnala sub-division.

Baljinder Kaur emerged as a close confidante of the AAP’s Delhi leadership during the last five years | File

Few women get AAP ticket in Punjab, but many who made the cut worked their way into contentionSubscriber Only

January 15, 2022 08:27 IST

🔴 Of the 106 candidates that the AAP has announced so far for the 117-seat Punjab Assembly, only 12 are women.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference in Mohali. (PTI)

Political lines blur as AAP declares candidates’ listSubscriber Only

January 14, 2022 10:40 IST

🔴 Around three dozen candidates were previously with the Congress or SAD.

The art of hospitality in this city flows from the enactment of relish that can set any person salivating and yearning.

Amritsar Calling: From Gian di lassi and Gurdas di jalebi, savour the mouth-watering treats in the Holy CitySubscriber Only

February 3, 2022 12:05 IST

‘At every nook and cranny in Amritsar, you will find one guy making that one sweetmeat that sets the bar of excellence.’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy stuck on a flyover as the road was blocked by a group of protestors, in Ferozepur, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Security breach: New videos suggest BJP workers near PM’s cavalcadeSubscriber Only

January 8, 2022 05:14 IST

The new videos, which have since gone viral, show BJP supporters with the flags in their hands raising pro-BJP and pro-PM Modi slogans as they get near the car in which they believe PM Modi is sitting.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy stuck on a flyover as the road was blocked by a group of protestors, in Ferozepur, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Jathedar: Book those indulging in ‘hate terrorism’ against Sikhs for sedition

January 8, 2022 04:56 IST

Referring to some social media posts, the Jathedar also denounced “some responsible personalities” for blaming Sikhs for the incident.

After rescuing him from 12 hours long custody of a mob, Amritsar Rural police had booked Jedaroll, from district Malad in West Bengal, on Thursday.  
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Amritsar: Police book West Bengal man for sacrilegeSubscriber Only

January 7, 2022 06:45 IST

Accused has been booked for hurting religious sentiments at Bjindi Saida police station. His activities were recorded in CCTV at village gurdwara and later he was accused of sacrilege.

A file image of the international airport in Amritsar.
 (Express Photo by Jasbir Malhi)

Punjab: 125 passengers of Italy-Amritsar flight test Covid positive on arrivalSubscriber Only

January 7, 2022 07:00 IST

While 13 of the passengers were from Amritsar district, the biggest group of 26 was from Hoshiarpur in the state, 10 from Haryana and one each from Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir.

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SSP said PM was coming, did not take him seriously: protest leaderSubscriber Only

January 6, 2022 06:16 IST

🔴 Zira said they were staging a dharna over the bridge at the drain near Piyaareana village on the Ludhiana-Ferozepur highway.

Punjab home minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa had said that it was an attempt to disrupt peace and harmony in the state. However, the Punjab police has not been able to establish the theory of home minister. (Express Photo)

Investigation of sacrilege at Harmandir Sahib Cops yet to zero in on accused, SGPC forms own committeeSubscriber Only

January 5, 2022 06:59 IST

After the sacrilege incident at Golden Temple on December 18, Punjab home minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa had said that it was an attempt to disrupt peace and harmony in the state. However, the Punjab police has not been able to establish the theory of home minister.

Former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal with SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and party leaders, during 'Panthic Rosh Ikath' to protest against the alleged police inaction in sacrilege cases, in Amritsar, Sunday.  (Express photo by Rana Simranjit Singh)

Devious conspiracies at work to weaken Khalsa Panth: Parkash Singh BadalSubscriber Only

January 3, 2022 04:56 IST

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal alleged that the Congress did politics on the sacrilege issue for five years but took no step to nab those responsible.

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Punjab: Congress’ Lalli Majithia joins AAP

January 2, 2022 08:35 IST

Lalli Majithia had thrice contested against former Bikram Singh Majithia, but lost. He had remained isolated in Congress even after the formation of party's government in 2017.

Aam Aadmi Party's Gurdeep Singh Randhawa (Twitter/@gurdeepaap)

SAD, AAP candidates pay obeisance at shrine in memory of Indira’s assassinsSubscriber Only

January 2, 2022 08:15 IST

The death anniversary of the assassins is observed every year on January 6 at this gurdwara. Sukhwinder Singh is a former sarpanch and associated with Akali Dal.

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DSGMC gets first BJP president as Sirsa withdraws resignationSubscriber Only

January 1, 2022 10:40 IST

Manjinder Singh Sirsa withdrew his resignation from the top post, which he previously held as an Akali Dal MLA, citing “technical and legal issues”. The Akali Dal termed the move as illegal but gave the BJP a clean chit.

Jasbir had come to village on leave to check on the health of her sister, who was admitted into hospital due to heart attack.

Soldier form Tarn Taran village killed in J&K encounter

December 31, 2021 08:15 IST

Jasbir was posted as Lance Naik in 19 Rashtriya Rifles in south Kashmir.

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Fresh jolt for Cong: Lalli Majithia quits as Pungrain chairpersonSubscriber Only

December 31, 2021 07:04 IST

Lali was made the PUNGRAIN chairperson in June this year at a time then then CM Capt Amarinder Singh was facing allegations of going soft against Bikram Majithia.

SKM has claimed that it spent around Rs 35 lakh on the IT cell

Not misusing SKM resources, I paid for their IT cell: Rajewal aideSubscriber Only

December 30, 2021 08:16 IST

He claimed that he and his two friends had spent over Rs 1 crore on SKM IT cell and no donation was accepted from outside except Rs 5.8 lakh

The gurdwara in Sindh. Express photo

Historic gurdwara in Pak’s Sindh to be fully restored in early 2022Subscriber Only

December 30, 2021 06:30 IST

In February next year, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh is expected to reach Sindh in Pakistan for inauguration of reconstructed new building of Gurudwara Sachkhand Phelli Patshahi in Shikarpur.

Sukhbir, who lost from Jalalabad, chaired the meeting, which was not attended by veterans Nirmal Singh Kahlon, Tota Singh and Balwinder Singh Bhunder.
 (File)

Sukhbir says Rajewal tried to strike deal with Shah to end farm agitationSubscriber Only

December 29, 2021 06:10 IST

The SAD leader alleged that a section of ram leaders within SKM suggested Modi government that only Farmers’ Produce and Trade Act be repealed.

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