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The party workers ended, after receiving assurances from the MLA, then lifted their dharna. “I will see that the case against Harpreet is quashed if it is found to be illegal

‘Will sideline SSP’: Tarn Taran AAP MLA takes on police against party worker’s arrest

September 25, 2022 02:26 IST

“I will also enure that the SSP is sidelined so as to teach him a lesson,” said Sohal.

Four men arrested for allegedly running a call centre in Shahdara and cheating foreign citizens. ( File Representational Photo)

Amritsar IED case: Cops make 9th arrest — man who arranged bike for accused

September 25, 2022 01:59 IST

The arrested person has been identified as Satnam Singh alias Honey from Patti village in Tarn Taran. Satnam was in direct contact with Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and executed tasks assigned by him, DGP Gaurav Yadav said, adding this is ninth arrest in the case.

Sarabjit Singh's sister Dalbir Kaur, wife Sukhjit Kaur, and his daughters Swapandeep Kaur and Poonam are seen in this 2013 photo. (Express photo by Rana Simranjit Singh)

Sarabjit Singh’s wife killed in accident, now no one left in their Bhikhiwind house

September 15, 2022 07:37 IST

Sarabjit Singh had succumbed to injuries suffered in a beating by his fellow inmates in a Pakistan jail in 2013.

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami and others protest for demanding release of Sikh prisoners, in Amritsar on Monday. (Express Photo by Rana Simranjit Singh)

Release of Sikh prisoners: In black robes and shackles, SGPC members hold protest across Punjab

September 13, 2022 03:50 IST

The apex gurdwara body has been pressing for the release of Sikh prisoners, many of whom were arrested in connection with terror and separatist activities in Punjab, claiming that they were being discriminated against in the grant of remission.

An FIR under sections 153A, 505, 507 of IPC and 66F of I-T Act 2000 was registered at Sadar police station against two people whose phones were used to spread the message.

Two held after their sons share message to blow up pvt school, wanted exam postponed: Cops

September 13, 2022 03:18 IST

As per the police, they received an information in around 11 am about a screenshot being shared widely on social media and WhatsApp threatening a blast at an Amritsar based school on September 16. The message had been received in the WhatsApp groups of schoolchildren and parents.

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit addresses media in Amritsar on Monday. (Express Photo by Rana Simranjit Singh)

Book those involved in illegal sand mining along border for treason: Punjab Gov

September 13, 2022 03:10 IST

A few days ago Border Security Force (BSF) informed the Punjab and Haryana high court that mining activity in the border areas was being carried out round-the-clock.

As per details, Onkar Singh lived with his family at Kahlon Poultry Farm. According to the FIR, both Balkar Masih and Jagtar Singh allegedly paid repeated visits to Onkar to convince him to convert into Christianity.

Punjab: Two arrested for ‘forcing’ Sikh man to convert to Christianity

September 13, 2022 01:51 IST

As per details, the police had registered a case under Section 295-A of IPC against Balkar Masih and Jagtar Singh for allegedly forcing one Onkar Singh to convert into a Christian. The case was registered following a protest by Sikh activists.

A 35-year-old was hacked to death by 2 nihangs in near Golden Temple in Amritsar in the morning over allegedly smoking outside a hotel. (Screengrab)

Punjab: Accused of being drunk, man killed by Nihangs near Golden Temple

September 9, 2022 02:21 IST

Bystanders watched as the man was attacked with swords, but did nothing to save him, said the police.

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh (Express photo by Vandita Mishra)

Alleged forced conversions: Akal Takht Jathedar meets with church representatives

September 8, 2022 06:21 IST

Along with Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Raghubir Singh, he met representatives of Masihi Maha Sabha Punjab, Catholic Church of India, Church of North India, Diocese of Jalandhar at Akal Takht secretariat to discuss the issue of alleged forced conversions of Sikhs to Christianity.

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September 7, 2022 11:12 IST

These are some of the responses aging adults, who have forsaken personal bindings for vocational life paths, both here and on shores beyond, trot out to their parents. This is the new breed of homo sapiens. Our progeny.

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh (Express file photo by Vandita Mishra)

Akal Takht Jathedar meets Anglican Church Bishop

September 5, 2022 11:02 IST

After the meeting, Anglican Church general secretary Madhulika Joyce said that they have filed complaints against pastors who have claimed to possess healing powers.

Police restored to mild lathicharge to avoid further clash. (Representational/File)

Punjab: 9 injured as Dera followers, Nihangs clash over cows

September 5, 2022 10:51 IST

SSP (Amritsar rural) Swapan Sharma said, “Three Nihangs, three dera followers and three police personnel were injured in the clash which broke out around 5.00 pm. The injured police personnel include Jandiala SHO who suffered injury to his head”.

SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami at Teja Singh Samundari Hall at Golden Temple Complex in Amritsar. (Express photo by Rana Simranjit Singh)

SGPC to launch protest on Sept 12 demanding release of Sikh prisoners

September 3, 2022 05:09 IST

The SGPC said the movement will start from September 12, when protests will be organised outside the deputy commissioners' offices in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

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Masked men vandalise church in Tarn Taran village, set pastor’s car on fire

August 31, 2022 23:07 IST

Members of the Christian community held a protest, blocking several roads and demanding immediate arrest of the accused. They also raised anti-government slogans.

Forced conversion to Christianity is on, need law in Punjab: Akal Takht JathedarSubscriber Only

September 1, 2022 07:06 IST

Claims 'missionaries funded by foreign forces' converting poor Sikhs, Hindus; says upto the community to demand anti-conversion law

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Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case: ‘Kingpin told shooters to hurry after security pruned’, states the chargesheet filed by Punjab PoliceSubscriber Only

August 31, 2022 09:18 IST

Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case Latest Updates: Moosewala, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sindhu, was killed in a hail of bullets the day after when he was travelling in a jeep withbhis cousin and a friend. Immediately after the killing Goldy Brar had claimed responsibility for the murder.

IED containing about 2.17 kg high explosive was recovered from the spot. (File photo)

IED Under Amritsar Cop’s Car: Of 7 held, 4 lured to commit crime in lieu of ticket to Canada

August 28, 2022 00:48 IST

Canada-based Lakhbir Landa mastermind, had planned RPG attack at Punjab Police Intelligence Hq in May: DGP.

Angad Singh with his mother Gurmeet Kaur. (Express Photo)

‘Angad’s works were critical of Indian government’: Deported journalist’s motherSubscriber Only

August 26, 2022 15:00 IST

“Officials told him (Angad Singh) that they knew he was a journalist. The deportation order was prepared in advance,” said his mother Gurmeet Kaur.

Guru Nanak Dev University (Source: gndu.ac.in)

Probe into irregularities: GNDU admin, teachers’ groups lock horns

August 26, 2022 06:35 IST

In a press conference held on Thursday, GNDU Teachers Associations said, “Vice-chancellor Jaspal Singh Sandhu does not fulfil University Grants Commission (UGC)'s eligibility criteria and hence the his appointments as associate professor and professor are illegal and also the appointment as vice-chancellor"

Verka was first picked up by the CIA staff, Amritsar, from his residence on January 30, 1992.(Representational- file)

Punjab: Years after acquitted in terror cases, rights activist Sarabjit Singh Verka gets Rs 14.85 lakh compensationSubscriber Only

August 25, 2022 18:04 IST

Verka was acquitted in both cases and in 2008, he sought compensation for the harassment he suffered at the hands of the police. In 2013, an Amritsar court asked the government to pay him Rs 10 lakh compensation.

SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal coming out of the Punjab Officers Institute building after investigation by SIT in Kotkapura firing case June 26 2021. (Express photo by Jasbir Malhi)

Kotakpura police firing: SIT summons Sukhbir Singh Badal on August 30Subscriber Only

August 25, 2022 13:31 IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was the home minister of Punjab in 2015 when the police fired on a crowd protesting the alleged desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Sidhu Mooosewala, Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar

Moosewala case: Bambiha gang again issues warning to Brar, Bishnoi, Aulakh

August 24, 2022 07:03 IST

A new Facebook page, in the name of Sultan Devinder Bambiha, Wednesday announced that previous account of Bambiha group from France had been discontinued and this was their new page. The post reiterated gang’s threat to avenge the killing of Moosewala.

If convicts in Bilkis Bano case can be released, why not Sikh prisoners: SGPC chiefSubscriber Only

August 21, 2022 16:02 IST

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said such discrimination “is a violation of the Constitution of India as well as a murder of human rights.”

Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar are the masterminds of the murder of the rapper-turned-politican, according to police.

Who complained against Sidhu Moosewala’s SYL song, asks RTI applicant; Centre, Punjab say no infoSubscriber Only

August 20, 2022 01:15 IST

The song SYL, referring to the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal — a bone of contention between the Punjab and Haryana governments — was released on Moosewala's official YouTube Channel on June 23, just about a month after the Punjabi singer was murdered on May 29.