Everything you need to know about Kotli Than Singh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Kotli Than Singh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
London, May 21 (IANS) A Sikh bus driver in Finland is fighting for his right to wear a turban while at work.
New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): On February 17, 2013, 25-year-old Muhammad Ali Murtaza from Aghaar, Kotli, the son of a Kashmiri Imam of a masjid in Lahore, was brutally tortured and killed by the Pakistani Army.
Amritsar (Punjab), May 2 (ANI): Death of prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan has sparked anger in India as people denounced Islamabad of 'hatching a conspiracy to kill him'.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Athlete Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal Kaur is impressed by actor Farhan Akhtar, who plays the Flying Sikh in forthcoming film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Raj Singh, secretary general of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was elected as the secretary general of the Asian Associated Wrestling Council (AAWC) for the next four years in the AAWC general assembly held here Tuesday.
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jamwal, who is supposedly dating TV actress Mona Singh, got angry when a reporter asked him about the actress' morphed MMS that has been in the news lately. He said such things should not be promoted.
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actress Mona Singh, who was in the news for a morphed MMS in which she was seen performing sexual acts, said Saturday that her family and friends stood by her.
London, Mar. 1 (ANI): The army in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has said it is investigating the alleged torture of a local youth that led to his death last week.
New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): The government has expressed disappointed to note that a section of the bank employees has decided to join the countrywide two-day strike called by several trade unions on February 20 and 21.
Lahore, Feb. 6 (ANI): Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has urged India to "leave Kashmir", while addressing a rally in Lahore to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Flying Sikh Milkha Singh took just one rupee from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to allow him to make a film on his life. What's special about the currency note is that it was printed in 1958, the year when the athlete won the first gold medal for independent India in the Commonwealth Games.
New Delhi, Jan. 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Wednesday refused to comment on senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue M.G. Vaidya's blog where he has said that former BJP president Nitin Gadkari was ousted due to an 'internal political conspiracy'.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) In a warning to finance companies, India's apex consumer court has ruled it illegal to repossess a financed vehicle without serving a notice to the owner who has allegedly defaulted on loan repayment.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India Thursday rejected Pakistan's demand that the UN be asked to probe allegations that Pakistani troops killed and beheaded two Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir as Indian political parties called for "tough" action against Pakistan.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor might have a long list of fans for herself, but her friends are going gaga after her "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" co-star Farhan Akhtar.
Ludhiana, Dec 8 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, saying the latter is one of the most distinguished economist of the world.
Chandigarh, Dec 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit the Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana Saturday as the chief guest for its golden jubilee convocation.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) A day after BJP's clean chit to party chief Nitin Gadkari, who is facing opposition from within over alleged corruption, the Congress said the party should introspect on its past attacks on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Islamabad, Nov. 5 (ANI): A woman who killed her teenage daughter by splashing acid on her face and body after she and her husband caught her talking to a boy, has said it was the girl's destiny to die that way.
Islamabad, Nov. 2 (ANI): In a horrifying incident, a Pakistani couple killed their teenage daughter by splashing acid on her face and body after they caught her talking to a boy.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In order to moderate the prices of pulses, edible oils and edible oilseeds and ensure their availability to consumers at fair prices, the government Monday extended a control order on the commodities from October 2012 to September 2013.
Punjab government on Monday imposed a complete ban on the sale, storage, manufacture and distribution of tobacco-based products, gutka (tobacco-laced areca nut pieces) and pan masala in the state, said a Punjab government official.
Oak Creek (Wisconsin, US), Aug.11 (ANI): Thousands of mourners gathered at a gym at the Oak Creek High School on Friday to honour the six Sikh worshippers killed by a White Supremacist in a shooting rampage that took place at a temple in Wisconsin in the United States last Sunday.
Amritsar, Aug 4 (ANI): American Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (AGPC) today reacted strongly against the proposal of Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal to open Casinos in Punjab.
Rajouri, July 22 (ANI): A Pakistan national has been arrested near the Line of Control (LoC) recently.
Bangalore, July 16 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh asserted Monday that removal of E. K. Bharat Bhushan as director general of civil aviation (DGCA) was a "simple administrative decision" and had nothing to with Kingfisher Airlines troubles.
Behind the veneer of 'unity' and 'team spirit' that was projected to the public, Indian hockey was almost torn apart by petty politics, groupism and ego clashes in the months leading to the 1968 Mexico Olympics where Indian hockey's slide well and truly began.
Amritsar, July 1 (ANI): Residents of Amritsar and relatives of Indian prisoner Sarabjit took out a candlelight vigilhere on Saturday night to urge the Pakistan Government to release him soon.
Ferozpur (Punjab), June 27 (ANI): Celebrations began at Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh's hometown here after Pakistani authorities announced that they were taking steps for his release from prison after a long gap of 30 years.
Poonch (J and K), June 15 (ANI): The Indian Army has arrested a militant in the Mendhar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District as he was attempting to enter India.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is expected to take up American aircraft manufacturer Boeing's offer of compensation for the delay in supply of 787 Dreamliner to Air India at its meeting Thursday, a senior official said.
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Wednesday said the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) will decide on Boeing's offer of compensation for the delay in supplying the 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) There would be no cover-ups and the 'secular, apolitical' character of the force would be maintained, Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh asserted Friday, a day after he assumed command. He also vowed to 'leave the past behind'.
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The government Friday said a uniform employees pay and allowances structure and other working conditions for successful integration of the erstwhile Indian airlines with Air India would start in 45 days.
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In a parting shot on the day he hung up his boots as the Indian Army chief, Gen. V.K. Singh expressed 'concern' Thursday over murder allegations against officers of an army intelligence unit under the Dimapur-based 3 Corps in the northeast.
On Board Air India One, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday refrained from the rows over army chief Gen. V.K. Singh, saying: "Sometimes silence is golden."
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) There was no vindictiveness in issuing a show cause notice to an officer who is in line to succeed the Indian Army chief-designate, incumbent Gen. V.K. Singh asserted Friday, adding it was the 'moral duty' of the officer to answer the charge.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Ahead of his retirement May 31, Indian Army chief General V.K. Singh has slapped a show cause notice on a lieutenant general, who may be considered for the top post over two years from now, for alleged lapses in an operation carried out by an intelligence unit under him in Assam last year.
New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Striking representatives of the Indian Pilots Guild (IGP) on Wednesday accused the Air India management of being involved in a financial scam worth Rs.4, 324 crore.
Patiala (Punjab), Mar.25 (ANI): The superintendent of police in charge of the jail in Patiala, Punjab, has returned the death warrant of Balwant Singh Rajoana, one of the assassins of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, to an additional session court in Chandigarh, citing legal weaknesses.
London, Jan 24(ANI): An illegal immigrant and sham marriage ringleader, who was released from prison on a 1500- pound rehabilitation payment, has used it to set up a new business of offering UK passports in his home country.
London, Jan 24(ANI): An illegal immigrant and sham marriage ringleader, who was released from prison on a 1500- pound rehabilitation payment, has used it to set up a new business of offering UK passports in his home country.
Rajouri, July 8 (ANI): Former chief minister and patron of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, has called for the opening of trade routes to connect Jammu and Kashmir with rest of the world.Addressing a rally here on Thursday, Sayeed said: "Opening of all traditional routes through Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh would help the state in harnessing its inherent potential as a business centre as it was before 1947."
Islamabad, June 17(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has vowed that his party would restart working towards an early and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute upon coming into power.
New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Former hockey captain Pargat Singh on Wednesday threatened to go on strike over management issues and discrepancy in the organisation heading the national hockey team.
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): A 78-year-old Sikh man has succumbed to injuries over a month after he was shot in the Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove, which investigating officials in Northern California are viewing as a 'hate crime'.
New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said that the Central Government is committed to a strong public sector in many areas of the economy.
Brasilia, April 15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday conveyed India's grief over the death of people in the devastating earthquake that hit China on Wednesday.
Islamabad, Mar. 24 (ANI): In what certainly puts Pakistan's claims on clamping down on extremist groups under scrutiny, hundreds of armed militants, including those from the banned Jamaat-ud-Daawa (JuD), and the Hizbul Mujahideen, gathered in Kotli town of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) vowing to wage 'jihad' against India and fight for Kashmir's 'freedom.'
Huddersfield (UK), Mar 23(ANI): Murdered Indian-origin shopkeeper Gurmail Singh's funeral was held in Huddersfield, UK, on Monday.
Melbourne, Jan 11 (ANI): Family and friends of Indian origin man Jaspreet Singh, who was set ablaze outside his home in Australia, are hurt over Victoria Police's alleged line of investigation that Singh might have set himself aflame.
Bhubaneshwar, Nov 24(ANI): Legislative Assembly of Orissa was adjourned on Tuesday following an uproar between the opposition and ruling parties over yesterday's incident in which several teachers were baton charged by policemen in Bhubaneshwar.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Air India has suspended a pilot and a crewmember over the mid-air scuffle episode on Tuesday evening.
Islamabad, Sep.20 (ANI): Senior Al-Qaeda leader Ilyas Kashmiri, who was reportedly killed in a US drone attack in North Waziristan earlier this month, was once considered former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf's 'blue eyed boy'.
Milan (Italy), Sep10 (ANI): Indian boxing star Vijender Singh achieved yet another historic feat by entering in to the semifinal of middleweight category of the World Boxing Championship, here on Thursday.
Islamabad, Aug.22 (ANI): A survey conducted in Pakistan on the issue of forced marriages among male dual nationals, reveals that only 3.4 per cent children are consulted before marriage whereas 96.6 per cent marriages take place mainly to attain foreign nationality or helping hand abroad.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh has said that Pakistan's ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) along with 25 religious and other groups should have happened a long time back.
Amritsar June 25 (ANI): Hundreds of activists of Youth Akali Dal assembled at Amritsar's Hall gate on Thursday to express their support to Sarabjit Singh's early release from Pakistan jail.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday appealed to the people of Punjab to maintain peace and harmony after violence broke out in the state following the death of a Sikh religious leader in a clash in Vienna.
New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed deep concern over incidents of violence in Punjab.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) If anyone needed proof that former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has no love lost for Akali Dal president and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, he or she should have watched the Congress leader on TV.
Amritsar, May 1 (ANI): Activists of various Sikh organizations burnt an effigy of the Taliban here on Friday to express their anguish and protest against the barbarism being meted out to Sikhs in Pakistan's North West Front Povince (NWFP).
London, Apr.14 (ANI): The Kashmir National Party which champion policy of liberal democracy and oppose forces of communalism, terrorism and hatred; has decided to send two senior leaders to Pakistani Administered Kashmir.
Chandigarh, March 29 (IANS) Punjab's Cooperation Minister and senior Akali Dal leader Kanwaljit Singh was killed after his car hit two trucks in Mohali district Sunday evening.
Chandigarh, March 29 (IANS) Punjab's Cooperation Minister and senior Akali Dal leader Kanwaljit Singh was killed in a road accident in Mohali district Sunday evening.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) His family roots may lie in Punjab but that doesn't seem like enough reason for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to get interested in the state's politics.
Dera Ismail Khan, Feb 20 (ANI): Fourteen people were killed and several others were injured when a blast occurred in a funeral procession in northwestern Pakistani city of Dera Ismail Khan on Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been making steady progress after his coronary bypass surgery and was put on semi-solid diet, an official said Monday, adding that Singh was touched by the thousands of get-well messages he has received from the people.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was Sunday taken off the ventilator as his health showed steady improvement, a day after he underwent a successful 11-hour bypass surgery, hospital authorities and his aides said.
Amritsar, Jan 21 (IANS) Sukhbir Singh Badal was Wednesday sworn in as deputy chief minister of Punjab, becoming deputy to his father Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal in an event unprecedented in six decades of Indian politics.
Wagah, Jan 9 (ANI): The ongoing transporters' strike affected the cross border trade with Pakistan, as goods worth thousands of rupees lie at Wagah in Punjab, waiting to be transported to Pakistan.
Islamabad, Nov 28 (ANI): Indian shooters who are in Islamabad to participate in the 4th South Asian Shooting Championship, have reportedly expressed satisfaction at the security arrangements made by the Pakistan Government during their stay throughout the tournament.
Fresno (California), Aug.20 (ANI):Charanjit Singh Bath, a farmer and an entrepreneur from Punjab, has done the Sikhs proud by being the largest grower of raisins not just in the United States, but the world.
Fresno (California), Aug.20 (ANI):Charanjit Singh Bath, a farmer and an entrepreneur from Punjab, has done the Sikhs proud by being the largest grower of raisins not just in the United States, but the world.
Lahore, Aug 19 (ANI): Amid rumours that no country is ready to provide refuge to former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, an Indian Sikh Baldev Haeussler Singh from Ferozepur district in Punjab state has reportedly offered Musharraf his 350 acres of cultivated lands, well-bred horses, a bungalow and a luxury vehicle.
New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday downplayed the Left Parties threat to withdraw support to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government, saying that he was confident of facing Parliament before operationalising the US-India civil nuclear cooperation deal that was first signed on July 18, 2005.
Indian national Sarabjit Singh, who is languishing in Lahore prison for the last 17 years on charge of spying and his alleged involvement in
Warning against the threat caused by bird flu Prime Minister Manmohan Singh emphasised on the need of more funding to deal with pandemics like avian influenza, while addressing the global ministerial conference on â??Avian and Pandemic
