Badal describes scheduled caste community as backbone of Punjab

KILLIANWALI : Describing Scheduled Caste community as the backbone of the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said that the Shiromani Akali Dal has always been a votary of their rights in accordance with the philosophy of great Sikh Gurus and thus the party has taken historic initiatives for their overall welfare […]

Tohra Family joins Aam Aadmi Party

ਟੌਹੜਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ‘ਆਪ’ ‘ਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ, 30 ਅਗਸਤ -ਮਰਹੂਮ ਜਥੇਦਾਰ ਗੁਰਚਰਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਟੌਹੜਾ ਦੀ ਬੇਟੀ ਕੁਲਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ ਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਪਤੀ ਹਰਮੇਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਟੌਹੜਾ ਨੇ ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ਵਿਖੇ ਸੰਜੇ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ‘ਚ ਆਮ ਆਦਮੀ ਪਾਰਟੀ ‘ਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੋ ਗਏ। ਹਰਮੇਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਟੌਹੜਾ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ ਦੀਆਂ ਨੀਤੀਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਤੰਗ ਆ ਕੇ ਉਹ […]

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa admitted to DMCH by Punjab government

LUDHIANA : 83 years old Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa was once again arrested by the Jagraon police on August 27 and was later admitted to the Dayanand Medical College & Hospital of Ludhiana. Notably, Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa has been on hunger protest since January 16, 2015, seeking release of political Sikh prisoners […]

Troubles multiply, AAP now faces split on regional lines

Chandigarh : “Jhaadu teeley teeley ho reha hai. Mann udaas hai (AAP is disintegrating. I am sad),” said a corncob seller on the Sirhind-Chandigarh road. An ardent AAP supporter, he shared his disappointment at the turn of events in the party. On other levels, more volunteers and leaders seem to be turning their back towards the […]

Fault lines line up for Punjab AAP

Chandigarh : The turmoil in AAP after Sucha Singh Chhotepur’s removal as state convener has made Pargat Singh, suspended Akali MLA from Jalandhar Cantt, wary. He was to join AAP in mid-September. “I have yet to make up my mind. I am exploring all options,” the MLA told The Tribune. Chhotepur’s removal from his post, […]