SHIROMANI AKALI DAL
21 die after drinking spurious liquor in Punjab's Amritsar; 10 held; DSP, SHO suspended
In Punjab's Amritsar district, at least 21 people, mostly daily wagers, have died after consuming spurious liquor, leading to arrests and suspensions. The AAP government faces criticism as investigations reveal methanol was used in the toxic brew.
If Pakistani forces fire, India will strike back, says MEA; condemns Pakistan's attacks on Gurudwara, temple & madarsa
India asserts its firm stance against Pakistan, stating any aggression will face strong retaliation, following Operation Sindoor and cross-border firing. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal credited Indian forces for compelling Pakistan to seek a ceasefire after strikes on key airbases. Pakistan's desperate response involved indiscriminate shelling, targeting religious sites and civilians, drawing sharp condemnation.
'Pakistan has no sense, has attacked civilians...5 Sikhs among 12 killed in cross-border shelling': Poonch District Gurudwara Committee Chief
Pakistani shelling in Poonch has resulted in the tragic deaths of approximately 12 civilians, including members of both the Sikh and Muslim communities. The shelling damaged a Gurudwara, a mosque, and a Geeta Bhawan, causing widespread panic and displacement among locals. India retaliated with 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and POJK following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Akali Dal condemns Pakistan's "attack" on Poonch Gurudwara, says three killed in incident
Sukhbir Singh Badal condemned the attack on Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Poonch, where three Gursikhs died. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also condemned the attack. India launched 'Operation Sindoor,' striking terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Armed Forces targeted nine terror locations.
SC rejects Punjab govt's plea challenging SAD leader Majithia's bail in drugs case
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against the bail granted to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a drugs case. The court instructed Majithia and the STF to refrain from making media statements about the investigation. However, the STF can seek cancellation of Majithia's bail if he influences witnesses or the trial.
Sukhbir Singh Badal re-elected Shiromani Akali Dal president
Sukhbir Singh Badal has been re-elected as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) at the party's electoral meeting, succeeding Balwinder Singh Bhunder. His nomination was proposed by Bhunder and seconded by Paramjit Singh Sarna. Badal previously resigned in November 2024 after being declared 'tankhaiya' by the Akal Takht, a decision accepted by the party's working committee in January.
SAD announces dates for organisational polls
The Shiromani Akali Dal's organisational polls are set to commence on April 2 following a membership drive. Secretary Daljit Singh Cheema stated that members have until March 31 to submit enrollment slips. A meeting in April will provide guidelines for district and state delegate elections.
Narain Singh Chaura, accused in SAD chief Sukhbir Badal firing case granted bail
Narain Singh Chaura, accused of firing at Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, was granted bail by the Additional Sessions Judge of Amritsar court. Chaura, who has been in jail for four months, will be released after the court order is received.
Govt should extend PLI scheme to small industries: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal urged the government to extend the PLI scheme to small industries to boost job creation and exports. Speaking in Lok Sabha, she highlighted the lack of support for MSMEs and the absence of strategies for managing layoffs in the Finance Bill, 2025.
Govt should extend PLI scheme to small industries: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
During a Lok Sabha discussion, Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal highlighted the lack of focus on employment, MSMEs, and MSP in the budget, stressing the importance of including small industries and addressing layoffs.
First JAC meet on Delimitation begins under Stalin; BJP calls it "corruption-hiding meeting"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin led the first Joint Action Committee meeting on delimitation, with leaders from five states discussing the potential impact on states with high economic growth and literacy. BJP criticized the meeting as a distraction from corruption issues. Participants included leaders from Kerala, Telangana, and Punjab, emphasizing fair representation and collective resolve.
DMK all set to host first Joint Action Committee meeting of states over delimitation
Tamil Nadu's DMK is hosting a significant meeting on March 22 to discuss fair delimitation with leaders from seven states. Chief Minister M K Stalin highlights the event as the start of a movement for fair representation. BJP's K Annamalai dismisses it as a 'delusional drama,' underscoring ongoing tensions between DMK and the BJP-led Centre.
Farmer leaders detained as Punjab clears protest sites
Several farmer leaders in Punjab were detained by police while heading to protest sites following inconclusive talks with Union ministers regarding a minimum support price (MSP) guarantee law for crops. The detentions, aiming to clear blockade sites, sparked strong reactions from opposition leaders who accused the state and Union governments of being complicit.
Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president
Sukhbir Singh Badal resigned as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday, as announced by party leader Daljit Cheema. This move follows months of internal dissent, including a July decision to dissolve the party's core committee.
Ex-SGPC chief Jagir Kaur returns to SAD on eve of LS polls
Former SGPC chief Jagir Kaur has rejoined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) after nearly 15 months of expulsion for alleged "anti-party" activities. Her reinduction follows the merger of Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa's Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) with the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led SAD. Senior SAD leaders visited Begowal in Kapurthala district to welcome Kaur back into the party.
Amritpal fallout: Akali Dal takes on AAP; sets up hotlines to provide legal aid to those detained
Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal took to Twitter and said, "Shiromani Akali Dal has decided to provide complete legal assistance to all Sikh youth arrested in the ongoing extra-constitutional crackdown in Punjab and ensure their rights are not trampled upon by AAP Punjab".
SAD leader Bikram Majithia granted bail in drugs case
Bikram Singh Majithia had surrendered after the February 20 state assembly polls and is currently lodged in a Patiala jail. The division bench had reserved the order on the plea of the SAD leader on July 29. Majithia had approached the high court on May 23, seeking bail in the case registered against him under various sections of the NDPS Act in December 2021.
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Badal supports NDA nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar in VP polls
In a tweet, Badal said, "Shiromani Akali Dal supports a peasant's son, crusader for farmers' rights and the man who secured OBC status for the farming community (Jats) in his state, Sh Jagdeep Dhankhar for the Vice Presidency."
Former Punjab minister Sewa Singh Sekhwan joins AAP in Arvind Kejriwal's presence
Sekhwan, 71, was a senior vice-president of Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa-led Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt).
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