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Punjab politics: HS Phoolka to join Shiromani Akali Dal

Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Dakha and human rights lawyer Harvinder Singh Phoolka, 69, announced in Chandigarh on Saturday that he would be joining the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 7, 2024, 3:15 PM IST

After bid on Sukhbir’s life, Punjab Police tighten security of Akali leaders

In wake of the assassination bid on former deputy chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab Police has tightened the security of all leaders who have been awarded tankhah (religious punishment) by the Akal Takht. (HT File)

Updated on Dec 7, 2024, 5:40 AM IST

‘Part of family’: Sukhbir Badal's heartfelt note for 2 Punjab Police ASIs

After meeting and hugging the officers who overpowered the attacker, Sukhbir Badal shared his appreciation for their bravery on Thursday.

Updated on Dec 6, 2024, 11:25 AM IST

Explain SP’s handshake with Sukhbir Badal’s attacker: Bikram Majithia to Amritsar police chief

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia played footage from the Golden Temple complex to show how SP Randhawa was on friendly terms with Chaura despite knowing that the latter was a hardcore militant who had more than 30 cases registered against him. (HT File)

Updated on Dec 6, 2024, 7:40 AM IST

Sukhbir performs ‘sewa’ at Takht Kesgarh Sahib a day after attack

A day after he survived a bid on his life, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday performed the duty of ‘sewadar’ at Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Rupnagar district amid tight security.

Updated on Dec 6, 2024, 7:08 AM IST

Sukhbir Badal, day after assassination bid, performs sewa at Takht Kesgarh Sahib

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal serves his Tankhah (religious punishment) at the Golden Temple on Wednesday

Published on Dec 5, 2024, 11:11 AM IST

Sukhbir assassination bid: Punjab Police ASI who saved the day

Dressed like a “sewadar” (SGPC-appointed volunteer) of the Golden Temple, assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Punjab Police Jasvir Singh played a pivotal role in foiling a bid to assassinate wheelchair-bound Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the shrine.

Updated on Dec 5, 2024, 7:54 AM IST

After clergy’s unity call, rebel Akali leaders dissolve group

Gurpartap Singh Wadala, convener of the “Sudhar Lehar” and is a part of the Akal Takht-constituted six-member panel for reorganisation the SAD.

Updated on Dec 4, 2024, 6:18 AM IST

Sukhbir, Dhindsa perform duty of ‘sewadars’ at Golden Temple

Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Tuesday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Dec 4, 2024, 5:46 AM IST

Sukhbir, Dhindsa, Majithia serve at Golden Temple on first day of punishment

Former Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal attired in the blue chola (robe) of a sewadar and holding a barsha (spear) for an hour at the entrance of the Golden Temple on Tuesday morning. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Dec 3, 2024, 1:15 PM IST

Takht sets ball rolling for SAD reforms

Sukhbir Singh Badal and other leaders of the previous SAD government during the hearing of 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) case by the Akal Takht, in Amritsar on Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 3, 2024, 5:22 AM IST

Accept Sukhbir’s resignation, reorganise Akali Dal in 6 months: Sikh clergy

Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal appears before Akal Takht after being summoned, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday.

Updated on Dec 3, 2024, 2:31 AM IST

Akal Takht strips Parkash Singh Badal of Fakhr-e-Qaum title, orders SAD leadership change

The Sikh clergy pronouncing the punishment on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders, including Sukhbir Singh Badal, from the Akal Takht in the Golden Temple complex, Amritsar, on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Dec 2, 2024, 4:51 PM IST

Sikh clergy to pronounce Sukhbir’s punishment today

The Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, had declared Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal a tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct) on August 3 for “the mistakes committed by the party when it was in power in Punjab from 2007 to 2017”. (HT File)

Updated on Dec 2, 2024, 6:44 AM IST

Sukhbir tankhah: Artist defends SAD chief via song

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal. (HT File)

Updated on Nov 30, 2024, 9:10 AM IST

Pronounce impartial verdict, Akal Takht jathedar urged

Sukhbir Badal (HT File)

Published on Nov 27, 2024, 10:52 PM IST

Sukhbir’s ‘tankhah’: Akal Takht key meet on December 2

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 26, 2024, 8:46 AM IST

Punjab bypolls: Gidderbaha a cakewalk for AAP’s Dhillon, thanks to Akali cadre’s backing

AAP’s Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon during a roadshow after winning the bypoll on Saturday. This is for the first time in 29 years that Gidderbaha voters have picked a local candidate. (Sanjeev Kumar /HT)

Updated on Nov 24, 2024, 7:22 AM IST

Want to appear before Akal Takht as a ‘humble Sikh’: Sukhbir in fresh letter

Sukhbir’s resignation came three days after he approached the Akal Takht and appealed to jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh to convene a meeting of the Panj Singh Sahiban (Sikh clergy) soon to pronounce tankhah (religious punishment) to him, citing that it had been two-and-a-half-months since he was declared a tankhaiya. (HT)

Updated on Nov 23, 2024, 7:22 AM IST

SAD condemns AAP govt’s proposal to sell EWS housing land to private players

SAD vice-president Daljit Singh Cheema demanded a high-level probe into the proposal to allow private builders to buy back land reserved for housing economically weaker sections. (HT File)

Updated on Nov 23, 2024, 6:34 AM IST

Sukhbir’s resignation: Bhundar, Dhami hold closed-door meet with jathedars

SAD working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in presence of Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh.

Updated on Nov 21, 2024, 6:16 AM IST

Ex-Punjab minister Anil Joshi quits SAD, cites party’s focus on Panthic agenda

Two-time MLA and former minister Anil Joshi being welcomed into the Shiromani Akali Dal by Sukhbir Singh Badal in 2021. (HT file photo)

Published on Nov 20, 2024, 4:48 PM IST

SC asks Sukhbir, Majithia to apologise for their statements against ex-judge who probed sacrilege cases

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders Sukhbir Singh Badal

Updated on Nov 20, 2024, 9:02 AM IST

3-time MLA Harmeet Singh Sandhu quits SAD

As per sources, Harmeet Singh Sandhu will conduct a meeting with his aides, supporters, sarpanches and panches of his segment before announcing his next strategy. (HT File)

Updated on Nov 20, 2024, 8:38 AM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal panel keeps decision on Sukhbir resignation pending

The working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday decided to keep its decision on the resignation by president Sukhbir Singh Badal pending. (HT file photo)

Published on Nov 18, 2024, 3:57 PM IST

AAP’s Dera Baba Nanak candidate gets backing of Langah supporters

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Dera Baba Nanak Gurdeep Singh Randhawa. (HT File)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 6:02 AM IST

SAD slams AAP for ‘creating hurdles in the way’ of Rajoana’s parole

Asking chief minister Bhagwant Mann not to befool Punjabis, Majithia said “the chief minister should immediately issue directions for a clear cut no objection for the release of Rajoana and present the same in the Supreme Court.” (HT File)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 5:40 AM IST

Ludhiana: SAD’s district chief resigns

Bhupinder Singh Bhinda. (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 17, 2024, 10:49 PM IST

In Badal’s resignation, an opportunity for SAD

Sukhbir Singh Badal (ANI file)

Published on Nov 17, 2024, 9:42 PM IST

Punjab: Kin pitch in, give push to Gidderbaha candidates’ campaign

BJP nominee Manpreet Singh Badal’s brother-in-law Jaijeet Singh Johal, aka Jojo, campaigns for him in Gidderbaha.

Updated on Nov 17, 2024, 6:10 AM IST

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