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14 Mar

Growing Divide in Damdami Taksal as Sikh Leaders Discuss Panthic Unity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht Jathedar, Damdami Taksal rift, Panthic unity, SGPC

Amritsar, March 14, 2025 – A widening rift within the Damdami Taksal surfaced as Sri Akal Takht Jathedar and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, met with Damdami Taksal Chief Bhai Ram Singh Sangravan at his residence to discuss key Panthic issues.During the meeting, the two Sikh leaders addressed challenges facing the Sikh community and strategies for strengthening religious outreach. Bhai Ram Singh extended his full support to Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj for advancing Panthic initiatives. As a gesture of respect, Bhai Ram Singh honored Gargaj with a traditional dastaar (turban) and a siropa (robe of…

14 Mar

Attack at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas: SGPC Demands Justice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarmandar Sahib assault, SGPC, Sikh devotees, Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas attack

Amritsar, Match 14, 2025: An attack on devotees and sewadars at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas, located within Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, has sparked outrage among the Sikh community. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has condemned the violent incident and called for strict action against the attackers.Shocking Attack During Prayer GatheringThe attack took place around noon when a masked assailant entered Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas and began assaulting devotees and sewadars with an iron rod. Sikh devotees from around the world had gathered to offer prayers for the new Nanakshahi year.Five people were injured in the attack, including three devotees…

14 Mar

Hola Mohalla: How Guru Gobind Singh’s Vision Turned into Sikhism’s Grand Festival of Strength and Unity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAnandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh, Hola Mohalla, Sikh festival

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab — Every year, thousands of Sikhs from across the world gather at Anandpur Sahib to witness the breathtaking spectacle of Hola Mohalla. This festival, marked by impressive martial displays and deep spiritual devotion, traces its roots to a period of conflict and resilience in Sikh history. But what inspired Guru Gobind Singh to create this extraordinary tradition? The story behind Hola Mohalla is as powerful as the festival itself. A Tradition Born from Resistance The origins of Hola Mohalla lie in one of the most turbulent periods of Sikh history. By the late 1600s, the Mughal Empire,…

13 Mar

Punjab Cracks Down on Substandard Agricultural Inputs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabexpired fertilisers, Punjab agriculture crackdown, Punjab Farmers Welfare Department, unlicensed seed dealer

Chandigarh, March 13, 2025 – The Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has seized 111 bags of expired fertilisers in Fazilka and filed a complaint against an unlicensed seed dealer in Malerkotla for violating seed regulations.Punjab Agriculture Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian confirmed that a team led by the Chief Agriculture Officer, Fazilka, seized the expired fertilisers during a routine inspection at the Panjawa Model Cooperative Agriculture Service Society Limited. The team sealed:25 bags of Hindustan Bec. Tech India Pvt. Ltd. (Potash Mobilising Bacteria)45 bags of Malwa Industrial & Marketing Fertilisers & Chemicals Cooperative Society Ltd. (Potash 14.5)31 bags of…

13 Mar

AAP Strengthens Grassroots Presence with Support from Block Presidents

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, grassroots campaign, Kuljit Singh Randhawa

Dera Bassi, March 13 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is rapidly expanding its grassroots network in Punjab to strengthen its organizational reach. In a recent meeting with block presidents and party leaders, MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa secured full support from the block presidents and office bearers, providing a significant boost to the party’s campaign. The meeting was attended by Dr. Sunny Ahluwalia, Chairman of the Punjab Sewerage Board, Prabhjot Kaur, former state secretary and district president, and Harmit Singh, party coordinator.Kuljit Singh Randhawa, who also serves as the head of AAP’s transport wing in Punjab, emphasized the party’s focus…

12 Mar

Punjab’s Drug Crackdown Continues: 118 Smugglers Arrested in Statewide Raids

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrug Smugglers arrested, Punjab drug crackdown, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, March 12, 2025 – Punjab Police intensified its war on drugs under the “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, with massive raids across the state for the 12th consecutive day. The operation resulted in the arrest of 118 drug smugglers and the registration of 71 FIRs.Major Results of the OperationOver the last 12 days, Punjab Police have arrested a total of 1,658 drug smugglers. In the latest round of raids at 543 locations, police teams recovered:994 grams of heroin4,633 intoxicant tablets, pills, and injections₹1.47 lakh in drug moneyThe coordinated raids were carried out under the directions of Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav…

12 Mar

Outrage Over Mithali’s Murder Sparks Candle March in Zirakpur; Family Demands Justice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCandle March, Mithali Murder Case

Zirakpur, March 12, 2025: The recent murder of Mithali, a young woman from Badal colony, zirakpur in punjab has sparked outrage and demands for justice from her family members and acquaintances. Today family members friends and local community has organized a candle march to demand the arrest of the four youths involved in the heinous crime.Mithali was kidnapped on 7th of march and her body was found on March 10 in Banur. The police have registered a case and named four persons as suspects. One of the accused has been arrested along with the vehicle used in the crime. However,…

12 Mar

Punjab Police Nabs Gangster Malkit Manu After Shootout in Moga; Linked to Bambiha Gang

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBambiha Gang, Gangster Malkit Manu, Punjab Police

CHANDIGARH/MOGA, March 12: In a major breakthrough against organised crime amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab in a joint operation with Moga arrested an operative of foreign-based Gangster Gaurav alias Lucky Patyal and Davinderpal Singh alias Gopi Lahoria of Davinder Bambiha Gang after a brief exchange of fire in Moga city, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. The arrested accused has been identified as Malkit Singh alias Manu, a resident of Dosanjh Talwandi…

12 Mar

High Court Closes Amritpal Singh’s Case After Lok Sabha Backs His Membership

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAmritpal Singh, High Court, Khadoor Sahib, Lok Sabha, Membership

Chandigarh – March 12, 2025 – The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh seeking permission to attend parliamentary sessions. The decision comes after the Lok Sabha Secretariat confirmed that Amritpal’s membership in the House remains intact. Court's Decision and Lok Sabha’s Response Amritpal Singh had approached the High Court, requesting approval to attend the ongoing Lok Sabha sessions. The Lok Sabha Secretariat informed the court that his membership was not under threat, as the parliamentary committee had already approved a 54-day leave for him.Following this clarification, the High Court ruled…

11 Mar

President Droupadi Murmu Attends AIIMS Bathinda Convocation, Stresses Medical Excellence and Compassion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAIIMS Bathinda, Convocation, Medical Excellence, President Droupadi Murmu

Bathinda, March 11, 2025 – President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda on Tuesday, where she emphasized the importance of combining medical expertise with human values like compassion and empathy. AIIMS: A Symbol of Excellence and Affordability President Murmu highlighted that for citizens, AIIMS represents top-quality yet affordable healthcare, while for students, it stands for advanced education and research opportunities. "To provide excellent tertiary healthcare at affordable costs and promote research and development, many AIIMS have been established across the country," she said. Research and Innovation Focus She stressed that…