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Takht releases Mann hearing video, AAP says CM's stance vindicated

Amritsar, June 21 -- In another twist to the video controversy, the Akal Takht on Saturday released a clip of chief minister Bhagwant Mann's January 15 appearance before acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep ... Read More


Will develop Punjab as envisioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh: Nabin

AMRITSAR, June 21 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday commenced his three-day maiden visit to Punjab by paying obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. During... Read More


AK-47, 25 pistols seized near border, one held

AMRITSAR, June 20 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police on Friday recovered a cache of weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear along the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar district and ar... Read More


BSF seizes cache of arms along Amritsar border, 1 detained

India, June 19 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday recovered a cache of weapons, ammunition, and tactical gear along the Pakistan border in Amritsar district and arrested a man suspected of h... Read More


Row as Akal Takht head calls Mann 'anti-Panth', AAP objects

Amritsar, June 16 -- The Akal Takht on Monday directed the Sikh community to ostracize Bhagwant Mann over a video that they said hurt Sikh sentiments, even as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) questioned the ... Read More


Akal Takht declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann 'Guru Dokhi'

India, June 15 -- The Akal Takht on Monday declared Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann a "Guru Dokhi (anti-Guru)" and "Panth Virodhi (anti-community)" over an objectionable video purportedly showing ... Read More


Akal Takht key meet with Sikh bodies today, may issue decree

AMRITSAR, June 15 -- Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj will chair a crucial meeting of Sikh bodies on Monday amid objections to certain provisions of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth... Read More


Cong sweeps Gurdaspur civic polls; hung houses in Dinanagar, Qadian

Amritsar, June 14 -- The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered setbacks in the municipal council elections in Gurdaspur district on Saturday, with Congress registering a dominant victory in the Gurdas... Read More


Bluestar anniv: Akal Takht acting jathedar urges diaspora to preserve roots in Punjab

Amritsar, June 7 -- The 42nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar passed off peacefully at Akal Takht on Saturday amid tight security. Addressing the gathering from the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs... Read More


Poster war erupts in Majitha as cops intensify hunt for Majithia

Amritsar, June 6 -- A political poster war has broken out in the Majitha constituency following the registration of a criminal case against senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former MLA Bikra... Read More