A total of 2,840 visas have been issued to Indian Sikh pilgrims traveling to Pakistan to mark Khalsa Sajna Diwas (Baisakhi) celebrations at historic Sikh shrines. According to officials of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), 1,795 passport applications were submitted to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi for the SGPC-led pilgrimage group. Out […]
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Makhan Brar Set to Rejoin Shiromani Akali Dal in Presence of Sukhbir Badal
Brarjinder Singh “Makhan” Brar, son of late Shiromani Akali Dal leader Jathedar Tota Singh, is set to rejoin the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) today, marking his political return to the party. According to party sources, Makhan Brar will formally rejoin the Shiromani Akali Dal in the presence of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal at the […]
Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Panic in Punjab: Schools and Ferozepur Court Evacuated
Panic spread across Punjab on Tuesday after several schools in Amritsar and Jalandhar, along with the District Court in Ferozepur, received bomb threat emails, prompting immediate action from authorities and security agencies. The threats were reportedly sent via email to the concerned institutions, following which the administration launched emergency security measures to ensure public safety. […]
Amritsar Health Department Launches District-Level Awareness Campaign on World Health Day
The Health Department, under the leadership of Civil Surgeon Dr. Satinderjit Singh Bajaj, launched a district-level awareness campaign on the occasion of World Health Day at the Civil Surgeon Office in Amritsar. Sharing information about the initiative, Dr. Bajaj stated that World Health Day is observed every year on April 7 under the guidance of […]
Political Parties Asked to Appoint Booth Level Agents Ahead of Voter List Revision in Punjab
Acting on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, Additional District Election Officer Rohit Gupta conducted a meeting with representatives of recognized political parties regarding the appointment of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) across the district. During the meeting, representatives were instructed to appoint Booth Level Agents for every polling station across the district’s 11 […]
Drug Menace Claims Four Brothers in Punjab’s Sultanpur Lodhi, Fifth Fighting for Life
The growing drug menace in Punjab has once again shocked the state after a tragic incident emerged from Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district, where four young brothers from the same family lost their lives due to drug addiction. The heartbreaking incident has left the entire region in mourning and sparked anger among local residents over […]
Golden Opportunity for Youth: Agniveer Army Recruitment Registration Extended Till April 10
A golden opportunity has been announced for young boys and girls aspiring to join the Indian Army, as the last date for online registration under the Agniveer Army recruitment scheme has been extended to April 10, 2026. The announcement was made by Dr. Rupinder Pal Singh, Chief Executive Officer of the District Employment and Business […]
Punjab Appoints SDMs as Administrators as Terms of 9 Municipal Corporations and 102 Councils End
The tenure of 102 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats along with nine Municipal Corporations in Punjab is coming to an end, prompting the state government to appoint Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) as administrators to manage civic affairs temporarily. According to official sources, SDMs of the respective areas have been assigned administrative responsibilities immediately after the completion […]
Sikh Bodies Urge Punjab Government to Consult Panth Before Law on Guru Granth Sahib Sacrilege Cases
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) convened a major Panthic gathering where Sikh organizations unanimously urged the Punjab government to ensure consultation with Sikh institutions before drafting any law related to sacrilege cases involving Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The meeting was held at Teja Singh Samundri Hall at the SGPC headquarters and witnessed participation […]
1763 Sikh Pilgrims Receive Pakistan Visas for Vaisakhi Celebrations at Panja Sahib
On the occasion of Khalsa Sajna Diwas (Vaisakhi), a total of 1,763 Sikh pilgrims have received visas to visit historic Sikh shrines located in Pakistan. The pilgrimage group will be sent by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and is scheduled to depart on April 10 from the SGPC headquarters. Sharing the details, SGPC Secretary […]
