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Oct222024 by nirmalNo Comments

The Punjab government has approved the prosecution of the case against the Dera chief

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Chandigarh, 22 October : The troubles for Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa chief Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim have increased. The Punjab government has given approval to prosecute him in three cases related to sacrilege. He will now face trial in the Faridkot court. If needed in the future, he may also be interrogated. The government made this decision shortly after the Supreme Court lifted the Punjab and Haryana High Court's stay on hearing sacrilege-related cases, while hearing a petition filed by the Punjab government about four days ago. The court also issued a notice to the Dera chief seeking a response within four weeks. The sacrilege issue was also raised in the Punjab Assembly. Congress MLAs raised this matter, stating that the Dera chief's file had been lying in the CM's office for about two an...

Oct212024 by nirmalNo Comments

Global Sikh Council honours Lord Indarjit Singh with lifetime achievement award

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London, October 21, 2024 — The Global Sikh Council (GSC), representing 32 national Sikh organizations, has awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to Lord Indarjit Singh of Wimbledon, a distinguished member of the House of Lords, during its annual general meeting held in the committee room at the House of Lords, Westminster, London. The GSC President, Lady Kanwaljit Kaur Singh, and the members of the council also honoured Tony Matharu, a prominent London businessman, for his philanthropic contributions to society. During the ceremony, the GSC General Secretary Harsaran Singh highlighted that a portrait of Lord Indarjit Singh is being displayed in the gallery of the House of Lords, an achievement that is deeply commendable for the Sikh qaum. As the first turban-wearing Sikh member of the up...

Oct212024 by nirmalNo Comments

Judge’s praise of political leaders erodes public trust in judiciary: Justice Gavai

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Ahmedabad, October 21: Supreme Court Justice B.R. Gavai said that a judge's behavior on and off the bench should adhere to high standards of judicial ethics. He stated that a judge praising a politician or bureaucrat while in office and beyond the bounds of courtesy could affect people's trust in the entire judiciary. A judge resigning to contest elections could impact the public's perception of impartiality. Judicial ethics and integrity are fundamental pillars that maintain the credibility of the legal system. Justice Gavai gave an example where a US Supreme Court Justice had to apologize for comments criticizing a presidential candidate. Justice Gavai was speaking at an annual conference for judicial officers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Justice B.R. Gavai said that maintaining...

Sep292024 by nirmalNo Comments

Global Sikh Council urges UNHRC, Canadian Govt to repeal Quebec’s bill 21 banning religious articles

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Chandigarh, September 28, 2024 – Strongly condemning the Quebec's controversial Bill 21, the Global Sikh Council (GSC), representing 32 national Sikh organizations, has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and Canadian federal government to repeal this legislation which bans public sector workers in "positions of authority" from wearing religious symbols while at work.The GSC highlighted that this law directly violates the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a commitment upheld by the Canada, and called for immediate action from the Canadian federal government and international human rights bodies.The GSC president Lady Singh Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur, OBE, emphasized that the Canadian constitution guarantees all citizens the freedom of religion, and Canada has ratified num...

May172024 by nirmalNo Comments

I have come here to meet the people of Punjab and my workers, I used to miss you a lot in jail: Arvind Kejriwal

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Amritsar, May 17 : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a meeting with party leaders and workers in Amritsar. In the meeting, Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann praised the party workers for their hard work and discussed the election strategies. Addressing the workers, Arvind Kejriwal said that I had no special agenda to come to Punjab this time. I have come here this time to meet the people of Punjab and my workers. I used to miss you all a lot in jail. Whenever I met Bhagwant Mann in jail, I used to ask about you. Launching an attack on the BJP, Kejriwal said that the BJP thought that by arresting me, they will finish the Aam Aadmi Party. But my arrest is not going to make any difference to the party b...

May172024 by nirmalNo Comments

TWO FAKE CALL CENTRES DUPING PEOPLE LIVING IN US; 155 HELD

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CHANDIGARH, May 17: The Cyber Crime Division of the Punjab Police has busted two fake Call Centres running in Mohali and arrested 155 employees of these centres for making fraudulent calls to people living in US and duping them, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. The first fake Call centre was located at Plot #F88 in Sector 74 in SAS Nagar, while, the other fake Call Centre established at A-one Tower at Sector 74 of SAS Nagar. Both the call centres seemed to be run by Gujarat based kingpins. DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the fake Call Centres were operating during the night and callers were usin...

May172024 by nirmalNo Comments

328 candidates to contest for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab: Sibin C

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Chandigarh, May 17: Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C said on Friday that a total of 328 candidates will contest the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, compared to 253 in 2014 and 278 candidates in 2019. The CEO said that a total of 25 candidates have withdrawn their names by the last date for withdrawal of nominations. Earlier, 466 candidates had filed 598 nominations in the state. After the scrutiny and withdrawal of papers, the total number of candidates has come down to 328, including 302 male and 26 female candidates. The Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat has the highest number of candidates, with 43 in the fray, he said. As it is now clear which candidates are in the fray, Chief Elector...

May172024 by nirmalNo Comments

Bhagwant Mann campaigned for Jalandhar candidate Pawan Kumar Tinu in Kartarpur, said – on June 1st you will have to do the cleaning with ‘jharoo’

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Jalandhar, May 17 : Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday evening, campaigned for the AAP candidate of Jalandhar Pawan Kumar Tinu and held a mega road show in Kartarpur. Mann appealed to the people that on June 1st they have to do the cleaning with 'jharoo' and make the AAP win by 13-0. Mann told the people that their love and support never lets him get tired. "I cannot repay the debt of this love even in seven lives," said Mann. People don't even come out of their houses for other politicians and you shower me with flowers and so much love that it is my biggest gift. Addressing the people during the rod show Mann recounted his work of two years and said that he is asking for votes based on that work. He said that it is his privilege that he got to serve the people of Punjab. He ad...

May162024 by nirmalNo Comments

In Delhi they say ’25 may, BJP gai’, in Punjab we say ‘Punjab Banega Hero, iss baar 13-0

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Amritsar, May 16 : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday, reached Punjab to do the election campaign in Amritsar for the AAP candidate Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal. AAP supremo, along with Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, held a mega road show in Amritsar and appealed to the people of Punjab to make the Aam Aadmi Party win all the 13 seats of Punjab. Before the road show, both the chief ministers and the AAP candidate Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal paid obeisance at Golden Temple and Durgiana Mandir and prayed for the peace and prosperity of Punjab. The AAP held a mega road in Amritsar where thousands of the AAP supporters waving flags of AAP and raising the slogans of 'Inquilab Zindabad' joined them. AAP National Convenor Shri Arvind Ke...

May162024 by nirmalNo Comments

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for AAP candidate Shery Kalsi from Gurdaspur, addressed a huge public rally in Qadian

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Gurdaspur, May 16 : Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday campaigned for Gurdaspur Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Shery Kalsi. Mann addressed a huge public rally in Pratap Bajwa's assembly constituency Qadian and appealed to the people to make the Aam Aadmi Party win. While addressing the people, Chief Minister Mann accused the previous MPs of Gurdaspur of betraying the people and said that none of the MPs from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha till now has worked for the people here. They were selfish and ignorant who only worked for themselves and their families. Mann said that this time you have a chance to correct your past mistakes. Shery Kalsi is your own son. He knows the people here and their problems. Make him win, after becoming an MP you can go to his house and get your work done. U...