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18 Feb

Another Resignation from Akal Takht-Appointed Committee

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Amritsar (National Times) – The seven-member committee formed by Akal Takht to oversee the reorganization of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has seen yet another resignation. Professor Kirpal Singh Badungar has stepped down from the panel, following the resignation of Harjinder Singh Dhami. The committee was constituted by Sri Akal Takht to supervise the restructuring of the SAD, a historically significant political party in Punjab. However, the back-to-back resignations have raised questions about the committee’s stability and the future course of action regarding the party’s reorganization. While the reasons behind Badungar’s resignation remain unclear, the development is likely to stir…

17 Feb

₹1 Lakh Donated for New Ambulance in Dera Bassi by Shri Ramleela Committee

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Dera Bassi, February 17, 2025 – Shri Ramleela Committee (Reg. No. 812) of Dera Bassi has been raising funds to purchase a new ambulance. Responding to their appeal, Ryan Engineering Pvt. Ltd. donated ₹1,00,000 towards this noble cause.The cheque was handed over to Committee President Ravinder Vaishno, Cashier Upesh Bansal, Secretary Dinesh Kumar, and Patron Balbir Maggo. Sardar Gurdeep Singh Chahal, a social worker, played a key role in securing the donation. He assured that further efforts would be made to gather more financial support. 16 Years of Dedicated Ambulance Service President Ravinder Vaishno highlighted that for the past 16…

17 Feb

Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Condemns Treatment of Deported Indians, Urges Youth to Stay in India

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Chandigarh, February 17, 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has strongly condemned the mistreatment of recently deported Indian nationals from the United States, particularly the alleged denial of Sikh youths’ right to wear turbans and the inhumane practice of handcuffing and chaining them. Calling the treatment “extremely condemnable,” Sandhwan expressed deep disappointment over the incident.Appealing to Punjab’s youth, he urged them to stay in India and pursue vocational training instead of risking their lives and spending exorbitant amounts—often up to ₹50 lakh—to seek employment abroad. He stressed that instead of becoming "servants" in foreign countries, Punjab’s youth could…

17 Feb

SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami Resigns Amid Controversy

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Amritsar (National Times) – In a major political development, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami resigned from his post on Monday. His resignation was submitted to the SGPC interim committee, marking a significant shift in the organization’s leadership. Reason Behind the Resignation Dhami’s decision comes in the wake of a social media post by Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, for whom he had publicly expressed support. Additionally, he strongly condemned the treatment of illegal Punjabi immigrants deported from the United States, a matter that has sparked outrage among the Sikh community. He voiced concerns…

16 Feb

Father Kills Only Son Over Family Dispute in Bathinda Village

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Bathinda, February 16, 2025– In a tragic incident, a father shot and killed his only son following a domestic dispute in Chak Ruldu Singh Wala village on Sunday. The accused, Sukhwinder Singh, used his licensed 12-bore revolver to commit the crime.The police from Sangat police station reached the scene after receiving information and arrested the accused. A case of murder has been registered against him, and the murder weapon has been confiscated. The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem at Bathinda Civil Hospital. Frequent Disputes Led to Tragedy According to the victim’s wife, Harpinder Kaur, there were ongoing tensions…

16 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Youth to Avoid Illegal Migration, Focus on State’s Growth

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Ghungrali (Ludhiana), February 16, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann urged the state’s youth to learn from recent deportations from the US and avoid illegal migration. He encouraged them to work hard in Punjab and contribute to its progress.Speaking at a sports tournament, Mann emphasized that Punjab has some of the world’s most fertile land. However, he blamed previous governments for failing to create opportunities, which forced many young people to seek better prospects abroad. "Deportations Are an Eye-Opener" Mann called the mass deportations from the US a wake-up call. He urged young people to focus on Punjab’s…

16 Feb

Second US Deportation Flight Lands in Amritsar With 119 Indians

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Amritsar, February 16, 2025 – A C-17 Globemaster military aircraft carrying 119 deported Indians arrived at Amritsar International Airport at 11:40 PM on Saturday. This marks the second deportation flight in ten days. The first batch of 104 deportees landed on February 5. A third flight, with 157 deportees, is scheduled to arrive on Sunday.Among the 119 deportees, 67 are from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, and eight from Gujarat. Three are from Uttar Pradesh, while two each belong to Goa, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. One person each is from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Deportees Arrive in Large Numbers Among…

16 Feb

Punjab Govt Wants PM Modi to Convince Trump to Change its Policy; What’s Their Plan on Action Against Fraudulent Agents?

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab’s NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Dhaliwal recently expressed his outrage over the inhumane treatment of Indian deportees from the United States, particularly highlighting the physical restraints imposed during their journey back. After meeting the second batch of deported immigrants at Amritsar Airport on Saturday, Dhaliwal condemned the US authorities for binding the hands and feet of deported Indians, despite protests. "You will be very sad to know that once again, during the entire journey, American soldiers had tied the hands and feet of our Indian people. Despite such a huge protest, they were treated inhumanly," Dhaliwal said.…

16 Feb

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Condemns Mistreatment of Indian Deportees by U.S. Troops, Promises Strict Action Against Fraudulent Travel Agents

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Chandigarh, 16 February – Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal has strongly condemned the mistreatment of Indian deportees by U.S. troops. In a social media post, he expressed deep sorrow over reports that American forces tied the hands and feet of Indian passengers during their journey back to India. He criticized this inhumane treatment, which occurred despite strong protests. Government Assures Legal Action Dhaliwal reaffirmed his commitment to justice for Punjabi victims who were defrauded by illegal travel agents. He urged them to file written complaints about the financial fraud they faced. The Punjab government, he assured, would immediately…

16 Feb

Punjab Ministers Meet Deportees from the US in Amritsar

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Amritsar (National Times): Punjab’s NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO met with Indian nationals who were recently deported from the United States upon their arrival at Amritsar Airport. The second batch of deported individuals, who had allegedly migrated to the US illegally, landed in Amritsar on Sunday, February 16, 2025. This marks the second flight of deportees to arrive in Punjab since US President Donald Trump's inauguration. The group was promptly received and is now being sent to their respective home states across India. The first batch of over 100 deported individuals arrived on…