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Sidhu questions Punjab govt over Kotkapura police firing probe

Sidhu questions Punjab govt over Kotkapura police firing probe

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Today six months and one day have passed. Where is the chargesheet," Sidhu asked.

AAP suspends Punjab MLA from party for criticising Majithia raid

AAP suspends Punjab MLA from party for criticising Majithia raid

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Singh's suspension came days after he questioned the manner in which a vigilance bureau team raided the residence of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in Amritsar in a disproportionate assets case.

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, who was part of the SIT probing the 2015 Kotkapura police firing incident in Punjab, on Monday joined the AAP in Amritsar.

Jolt to Ram Rahim as SC lifts stay on sacrilege cases

Jolt to Ram Rahim as SC lifts stay on sacrilege cases

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Ram Rahim, lodged in Rohtak's Sunaria Jail, is serving a 20-year sentence handed out to him in 2017 for allegedly raping two of his disciples.

Punjab gives nod to prosecute Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases

Punjab gives nod to prosecute Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The move came days after the Supreme Court vacated the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the trial in three sacrilege cases.

Sukhbir Badal ordered to clean shoes at Golden Temple

Sukhbir Badal ordered to clean shoes at Golden Temple

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Pronouncing 'tankhah' (religious punishment) for Sukhbir Singh Badal and other leaders for the 'mistakes' committed by the Shiromani Akali Dal government in Punjab from 2007 to 2017, the Sikh clergy at the Akal Takht on Monday directed the senior Akali leader to perform as a 'sewadar', and wash dishes and clean shoes at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

They handed the apology letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Akal Takht Secretariat at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Akal Takht is the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs.

Dera follower out on bail shot dead in Punjab, murder caught on CCTV

Dera follower out on bail shot dead in Punjab, murder caught on CCTV

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Pardeep Singh was shot in his dairy shop at around 7 am in Kotkapura in Faridkot, the police said, adding that his security man and another person sustained bullet injuries in the incident.

2 minors among 3 shooters nabbed for Dera follower's killing

2 minors among 3 shooters nabbed for Dera follower's killing

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Three suspected shooters were nabbed in Punjab's Patiala district early on Friday in connection with the killing of a Dera Sacha Sauda follower a day ago, the police said.

Main shooter behind Dera follower held after brief encounter in Rajasthan

Main shooter behind Dera follower held after brief encounter in Rajasthan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The main shooter, identified as Ramjan Khan alias Raj Hooda, was injured in his leg in the shoot-out, said Promod Ban, head of the anti-gangster task force of the Punjab police.

Key conspirator in 2015 Punjab sacrilege cases held at Bengaluru airport

Key conspirator in 2015 Punjab sacrilege cases held at Bengaluru airport

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Bareta, who was one of the accused in the incidents related to the desecration of a religious text in Faridkot in 2015, was declared a proclaimed offender.

Punjab Cong crisis far from over: Jakhar questions Sidhu's elevation

Punjab Cong crisis far from over: Jakhar questions Sidhu's elevation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Directly questioning the party's high command's decision on the appointment of Sidhu as the new Punjab Congress chief, Jakhar said that the person who was trying to patch up the rift between Captain Amarinder Singh and Sidhu was forgotten by the Congress party.

Security up after Punjab sacrilege accused killed in jail

Security up after Punjab sacrilege accused killed in jail

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

As tight security measures were put in place across Punjab, officials on Sunday said that checking of vehicles has been intensified at various places while paramilitary along with state police force has been deployed in Kotkapura, where Bittu's body was brought from Nabha in the morning.

Amid Punjab feud, Cong panel meets MLAs, state party chief

Amid Punjab feud, Cong panel meets MLAs, state party chief

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The panel, chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge, has been tasked with addressing differences between Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Punjab cops bust 2 Canada-based ISI-backed terror modules, seize arms

Punjab cops bust 2 Canada-based ISI-backed terror modules, seize arms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

In the first case, the arrested accused has been identified as Yograj Singh alias Yog, a resident of Rajoke village in Tarn Taran district.

AAP's CM face for Punjab to be from Sikh community: Kejriwal

AAP's CM face for Punjab to be from Sikh community: Kejriwal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Kejriwal, who is the AAP national convener, asserted that the people of Punjab are fed up with the present leadership ruling the state and added that the state is looking for a new type of leadership.

Yuvraj Singh trolls Virat Kohli

Yuvraj Singh trolls Virat Kohli

Rediff.com18 May 2019

It was a light-hearted joke shared between old colleagues.

3 Dera followers get 3-yr jail in first conviction in 2015 sacrilege cases

3 Dera followers get 3-yr jail in first conviction in 2015 sacrilege cases

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The court of judicial magistrate first class Rahul Garg also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 each on Prithi Singh a resident of Baghapurana and Amardeep Singh and Mithu Singh, both residents of Malke village.

Amarinder likely to meet Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday

Amarinder likely to meet Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has been at loggerheads with the chief minister, attacking him on issues like the alleged delay in the completion of a probe into the 2015 desecration of Sikh texts and the subsequent police firing on protesters.

Sidhu takes charge as Punjab Congress chief after meeting Amarinder

Sidhu takes charge as Punjab Congress chief after meeting Amarinder

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After taking charge at the state Congress headquarters, the cricketer-turned-politician said there was no difference between an ordinary worker of the party and its state unit chief.

Truce in sight? Amarinder to attend Sidhu's elevation ceremony

Truce in sight? Amarinder to attend Sidhu's elevation ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Sidhu and Amarinder Singh have been at loggerheads for the past some time, with the Amritsar (East) MLA recently attacking the CM over the desecration cases.

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Kumar has denied arranging any meeting between former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and the Dera Sacha Sauda sect head.

BJP says Punjab cops stopped workers from reaching rally site

BJP says Punjab cops stopped workers from reaching rally site

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma said a large number of buses and other vehicles carrying BJP workers and other people were prevented from reaching the rally site.

'Punjab's last resurrection chance': Sidhu writes to Sonia

'Punjab's last resurrection chance': Sidhu writes to Sonia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The letter to Sonia Gandhi reminded her of the party's 18-point agenda "given to the last chief minister" of Punjab and said that those were "equally relevant today".

Punjab: Captain's impact marginal, AAP may surprise

Punjab: Captain's impact marginal, AAP may surprise

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

A recent pre-election survey suggests that AAP may win 53 seats in the 117-member Punjab assembly and reduce the Congress to just 43.

Amarinder relents on question of Sidhu's elevation as PCC chief

Amarinder relents on question of Sidhu's elevation as PCC chief

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Any decision taken by Congress president Sonia Gandhi will be acceptable to all, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Saturday as talk of Navjot Singh Sidhu being appointed chief of the party's state unit despite his oft-stated reservations gathered force.

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different farmers' bodies blocked state and national highways at several places on Saturday, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Sikh protesters indulge in violence, clash with police: 15 injured

Sikh protesters indulge in violence, clash with police: 15 injured

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Fifteen people were injured on Wednesday as Sikh activists protesting against the alleged desecration of their holy book clashed with cops.

Moga case: Ownership of bus will not affect probe, says Badal

Moga case: Ownership of bus will not affect probe, says Badal

Rediff.com1 May 2015

It is "absurd to think" that such a brutality will go unpunished due to ownership of the vehicle, says Punjab deputy CM

Kejriwal visits turmoil-hit Punjab, condemns sacrilege acts

Kejriwal visits turmoil-hit Punjab, condemns sacrilege acts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Terming as painful the alleged incidents of desecration of holy books, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said it was a "willful act" to disturb Punjab as he prayed at the Golden Temple here for "return of peace" in the state.

High-voltage Punjab assembly poll campaign ends

High-voltage Punjab assembly poll campaign ends

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The high-voltage campaign for the February 4 assembly elections in Punjab came to an end on Thursday evening following hectic campaigning by various political parties.

Punjab: 4 nabbed for molesting, throwing teen and mother off moving bus

Punjab: 4 nabbed for molesting, throwing teen and mother off moving bus

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A teenage girl died while her mother sustained serious injuries after they were allegedly molested and thrown off a moving bus near Moga in Punjab.

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The assembly polls are seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, especially in the wake of demonetisation.

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Two persons were injured in a clash which took place between AAP and Congress workers at Sultanpur village in Sangrur district.