Punjab

Sikh organisations shutdown in Punjab, Haryana against Dera Baba sect

Chandigarh, July 23: Sikh organisations are today observing a shutdown in Punjab and Haryana seeking an immediate arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh whose body guards had killed a person from Sikh community in Mumbai on June 20.

In the wake of the shutdown, the security has been tightened in both the states.

To instill confidence among people in the wake of the bandh, security forces flag marched yesterday at various places in the two States.

Damdami Taksal chief Harnam Singh Khalsa had on July 19 called for the shutdown, saying that only essential services including medical services will be allowed during the total shutdown sponsored by Sant Samaj, a conglomerate of various Sikh outfits.

Police seize seven kilograms of heroin in Amritsar

Amritsar, July 22: Amritsar Police have seized seven kilograms of heroin from four people, including one Pakistan national.

Now, idiots club steps out to buy MPs!

Punjab, AmritsarAmritsar July 21,  While political parties are maneuvering for the final showdown on July 22, the common man is questioning the sincerity of our political leaders in bringing down inflation.

Activists of the idiot club here presented a skit today on horse trading by political parties.

Ravinder Rikhi, the president of the club, said the MP''s should barter support in favor of the UPA Government in exchange of cheaper food grains for their respective constituencies.

Prayers in Amritsar for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s success

Manmohan SinghAmritsar, July 21, 2008 : While various political leaders are putting up their best argumentative skills during the ongoing vote of confidence in the Indian Parliament in the national capital, religious prayers have been held here for Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh success.

Several Congress leaders attended the Ardas (prayer) ceremony along with their families at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s brother’s residence here.

The prayers were performed for continuation of Dr. Singh as prime minister after the United Progress Alliance Government’s vote of confidence in the Parliament on July 22.

SGPC demands arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda chief

SGPC demands arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda chiefAmritsar July 18 :

One killed in clashes between Sikhs, Dera supporters

Chandigarh, July 18: One person was killed when a group of Sikhs clashed with Dera Sacha Sauda supporters in Dabwali town in Sisra District today.

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