IndiaMar 21, 2025
Manish Sisodia Appointed as New In-Charge of Punjab AAP
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has been appointed as the Aam Aadmi Party's in-charge of Punjab affairs. The decision was made during a meeting of the Parliamentary Affairs Committee at the residence of the party's national convener, Arvind Kejriwal.
As part of this decision, Sisodia and former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain will oversee the operations of AAP's Punjab unit. Sources indicate that both Sisodia and Jain will take on a more active role in Punjab in the coming months.
IndiaMar 20, 2025
Punjab Police Removes Barricades at Shambhu and Khanauri Borders After 13 Months
Chaos erupted in Punjab after police cleared protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, leading farmers to block highways. So far, clashes have occurred between the police and farmers at four locations.
The police have also removed the barricades that had been in place for 13 months at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. The section of the Shambhu border connecting Punjab to Haryana has been reopened, allowing passage. DIG Harmanbir Gill confirmed that people can now travel through this route, and the side going from Ambala to Rajpura is also being opened.
Additionally, farmer le
IndiaMar 20, 2025
Seven Associates of Amritpal Singh to Be Transferred from Assam to Punjab
The Punjab Police is set to bring seven associates of 'Waris Punjab De' organization chief Amritpal Singh to Punjab today on transit remand from Dibrugarh Jail. They will be presented in a local court in connection with the case filed over the 2023 attack on Ajnala police station.
Recently, the Punjab government lifted the National Security Act (NSA) on Bhagwant Singh Bajeke, Daljit Singh Kalsi, and five other associates of Amritpal Singh. However, Amritpal Singh, Pappalpreet Singh, and Varinder Vicky will remain in Dibrugarh Jail, as the hearing regarding their NSA in the High Court is sched
IndiaMar 19, 2025
Police Begin Clearing Punjab-Haryana Shambhu and Khanauri Borders After 13 Months
Punjab Police has begun reopening the Shambhu and Khanauri borders between Punjab and Haryana, which have been closed for 13 months. The protesting farmers have been removed from the area, and the shelters constructed by the farmers have been demolished using bulldozers.
Reports indicate that the police, led by Patiala Range DIG Mandeep Singh, forcibly detained the farmers and transported them to buses.
Patiala SSP Nanak Singh also arrived at the Shambhu border, stating that by morning, all farmers who had gathered from various parts of Punjab would be completely removed.
According to reports
IndiaMar 19, 2025
Punjab Police Clears Shambhu and Khanauri Borders
Punjab Police has successfully cleared the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, which had been closed for the last 13 months due to ongoing farmer protests. Farmers have been removed from these locations, and following this action, Haryana Police will remove the cement barricades from both borders tomorrow.
As a result, the GT Road from the Shambhu border will be reopened for vehicle movement. Meanwhile, Punjab Congress President Raja Warring strongly condemned the action taken by Punjab Police.
Warring accused both the BJP government at the Center and the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab of bet
IndiaMar 19, 2025
Punjab Government Supports Farmers, but Highways are Essential for Business and Employment: Tarunpreet Singh Sond
Following the meeting in Chandigarh today between Punjab's farmers' organizations and the central government, Punjab Police suddenly detained farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Sarwan Singh Pandher, Abhimanyu Kohar, and other leaders while they were returning to the Shambhu and Khanauri Morchas. In response to this, Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond issued a statement.
The minister emphasized that Punjab has faced significant economic losses due to the closure of highways. While the Punjab government stands with the farmers, Sond highlighted that highways are crucial for busine
IndiaMar 19, 2025
Meeting Between Farmers and Central Government Remains Inconclusive
The meeting held today in Chandigarh between Punjab's farmers' organizations and the central government ended inconclusively. Following the meeting, while returning to the Shambhu and Khanauri Morchas, Punjab Police unexpectedly detained farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Sarwan Singh Pandher, Abhimanyu Kohar, and other prominent leaders.
During this incident, farmer activists clashed with the police. Farmers suspect that the police may attempt to forcibly vacate the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. Reports indicate an increase in police presence at both the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, with
IndiaMar 19, 2025
Harjinder Singh Dhami Condemns Anti-Sikh Incidents in Himachal
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Harjinder Singh Dhami has strongly condemned the recent anti-Sikh incidents in Himachal Pradesh and called on the Sukhu government to take strict action against the individuals responsible.
Dhami expressed concern, stating that Sikh devotees frequently visit holy shrines across the country for pilgrimage and darshan. However, he added, it is deeply sorrowful that some communal elements in Himachal are targeting Sikhs.
It is noteworthy that Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann have also spoken on the
IndiaMar 18, 2025
Harjinder Singh Dhami Withdraws Resignation as SGPC President
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami has decided to withdraw his resignation. He announced that he will resume his position as SGPC President within two to four days. Dhami made this statement after a meeting with former Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal at his residence in Hoshiarpur today.
Yesterday, the interim committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee had rejected Dhami's resignation. Following this, Dhami, on the advice of the entire Akali leadership, has opted to retain his post as SGPC President and will officiall