Bajitpur Karnail

Everything you need to know about Bajitpur Karnail: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Bajitpur Karnail: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Man held for throwing shoe at judge who acquitted Sajjan Kumar

April 30, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A man was arrested here for allegedly throwing a shoe at a city court judge after he acquitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, police said Tuesday.

In a SVEEP, voting is up in India

November 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Greater numbers of people, particularly youth and women, are registering as voters and casting their ballots in India's elections, thanks to the Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme, the Election Commission (EC) says.

Ajay Devgn agrees to cut objectionable dialogue from 'Son of Sardar'

September 3, 2012 at 10:41 PM

Amritsar, Sep 3 (IANS) Film actor and producer Ajay Devgn Monday agreed to remove the objectionable dialogues and scenes from his film "Son of Sardar" before releasing it.

Sikh body wants action against Ajay Devgn

August 29, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 29 (IANS) Claiming that Sikhs were being shown in a bad light in the film "Son of Sardar", the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) has urged the clergy to take action against actor-producer Ajay Devgn.

Under-pressure Vijender hopes to book London berth in Astana

April 2, 2012 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India's top boxer Vijender Singh, who won a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Games, said he has got used to the pressure of expectations and hoped to book his London berth in the forthcoming Asia Olympic qualifying tournament starting Wednesday in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Indians boxers asked to switch to aggressive mode

April 2, 2012 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India's boxing coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu has asked his wards to be aggressive in the Asian Olympic qualifiers to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from Wednesday.

One killed in clash over Rajoana, curfew in Gurdaspur

March 29, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Gurdaspur (Punjab), March 29 (IANS) Curfew was imposed here Thursday after one person was killed and another received bullet injuries when police fired to break up a clash between two communities over the fate of Balwant Singh Rajoana, on death row for the 1995 assassination of then chief minister Beant Singh.

SC stays probe in Ishrat Jahan case

May 3, 2011 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the fake encounter of 19-year-old Gujarat college girl Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Muskmelon crop hit by viral disease in Punjab

April 28, 2011 at 7:34 PM

Amritsar, Apr 28 (ANI): A viral disease, which has hit the growing crop of Muskmelon all over Punjab, has left many farmers worried for they are witnessing that hundreds of acres of crop is dying its slow death.

Ishrat Jahan encounter was fake, claims senior Gujarat cop

January 28, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 28 (ANI): The Ishrat Jahan encounter case took a dramatic turn on Friday with Ahmedabad Joint Commissioner of Police Satish Verma, who is one of the three policemen in charge of studying the case, stating that the encounter was fake and staged.

Three Army personnel killed in landslide in Baramulla

October 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Baramulla (J-K), Oct 22 (ANI): Three army personnel, including a captain, who had laid an ambush near the LoC were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Uri sector of Baramulla District.

Home Ministry seeks report from Delhi Police in Jama Masjid shootout incident(update)

September 19, 2010 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep. 19 (ANI): Taking serious note of the Jama Masjid shooting incident, in which two Taiwan nationals injured here on Sunday morning, the Home Ministry has reportedly sought a detailed report from Delhi Police.

New Zealand club ready to fight legal action over Sikh turban ban

June 21, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Auckland, June 21(ANI): Members of a New Zealand club have said that the club will fight any legal action against its decision to maintain a ban on wearing 'turbans' in its bar.

Kiwi Race Relations boss brands club's ban on Sikh turban "uncaring and disrespectful"

June 17, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Auckland, Jun 17 (ANI): Terming the ban on turbans inside the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club's premises uncaring and disrespectful, Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres has said that legal action would be the only avenue open if mediation between the club and the Sikh Council fell through.

'Disappointed' Sikhs to take legal action against New Zealand club over turban ban

June 16, 2010 at 12:16 PM

Wellington, Jun 16 (ANI): The Sikh community in New Zealand will take legal action against a south Auckland club decision to maintain a ban on wearing 'turbans' in its bar.

Kiwi club's turban ban decision "a wake-up call" for Sikhs in the country: NZSC

June 15, 2010 at 1:01 PM

Auckland, June 15(ANI): New Zealand's Cosmopolitan Clubs have said that they will not criticise a Manurewa club's decision to maintain a ban on wearing 'turbans' in its bar despite the New Zealand Sikh Council calling it "a wake-up call" for Sikhs in the country.

Sikhs outraged as Kiwi club refuses to lift turban ban

June 14, 2010 at 1:50 PM

Auckland, June 14(ANI): The dispute between the New Zealand-Sikh community and an Auckland club seems to be far from being resolved, as the club has decided to maintain a ban on wearing 'turbans' in its bar.

Turban ban stirs up fresh storm in New Zealand

December 17, 2009 at 3:42 PM

Auckland, Dec 17(ANI): Sikh New Zealand National MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, has said that he will lodge a complaint against the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club in the Human Rights Commission if it does not change its entry rules with regards to turbans.

Shoe-chucker journalist's detention leads to drama

April 7, 2009 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Minutes after journalist Jarnail Singh was whisked away by the police for tossing his shoe at Home Minister P. Chidambaram, a large number of people from Sikh community gathered outside the Tughlak Road police station here and raised slogans in his support.

1984 riots: Sikh body claims proofs questioning CBI

April 4, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, legal advisor Sikhs For Justice, a US based human rights group who is advocating the cases of 84 Sikh Genocide with the help of All India Sikh Students Federation President Karnail Singh Peermohammad

Fencing isolates two villages on the India-Pak border

March 9, 2009 at 6:31 PM

Ferozepur, March 8 (ANI): People of Mahar Jamsher and Dilawar Bheni villages have been isolated due to wrong fencing in 1984, with the result they villagers feel that they are half in India and half in Pakistan.

Will CBI now charge Tytler?

December 27, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The two-member CBI team which visited New York and San Francisco from December 22 to December 26 finally recorded the statements of key witnesses Jasbir Singh and Giani Surinder Singh

CBI team records testimony in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in San Francisco

December 26, 2008 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec.26 (ANI): A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team has started the process of recording evidence of Jasbir Singh, a witness of 1984 anti-Sikh riots case involving the then parliamentarian Jagdish Tytler.

'84 Sikh riot: CBI records witness statements in US

December 23, 2008 at 1:01 AM

A CBI team recorded witness Giani Surinder Singh's statement in New York, USA regarding Jagdish Tytler's role in organising massacre of Sikhs in November 1984.

Bose bowls Bengal into a strong position

December 19, 2008 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) A brilliant five-wicket haul by Ranadeb Bose gave Bengal a firm grip over their Ranji Trophy Plate semi-final match against Goa on the second day of the match here Friday.

Chakraborty, Ganguly keep Bengal in hunt

December 18, 2008 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Playing in his only second first-class match Dibendu Chakraborty grew in confidence in the company of Sourav Ganguly and took Bengal to a comfortable 257 for five in the first innings against Goa on the first day of the Ranji Trophy Plate semi-final here Thursday.

Ganguly gears up for his last Ranji game for Bengal

December 17, 2008 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Sourav Ganguly is gearing up for one last challenge on the cricket field. The former India captain, who retired from international cricket last month, will be out in the middle Thursday in a bid to take his home team Bengal to the Super Division in the Ranji Trophy.

I don't think Pakistan tour is on: Ganguly

December 17, 2008 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that the cricket team will not tour strife torn Pakistan for the next month's series.

Delhi encounter hero Sharma succumbs to injury

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Delhi Police Special Cell inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who lead the team that killed two terrorists and arrested another in an encounter in Jamia Nagar here on Friday morning, succumbed to bullet injuries received during the encounter.

Delhi blast suspect, associate killed in police encounter

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 19 (ANI): Atiq, a militant wanted in connection with the serial blasts in Delhi and Ahmedabad, and his associate were killed while two Delhi police personnel were injured in a fierce encounter in Jamia Nagar of south Delhi today.

Delhi blast: Indian Mujahideen takes responsibility

September 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM

The militant outfit Indian Mujahideen has claimed responsibility of Delhi serial blast which went up on Saturday evening leaving at least 18 dead and scores injured.

Thousands to participate in Terry Fox run on Sep. 14

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (ANI): The Terry Fox Run will be held here at Karnail Singh stadium on September 14 to generate funds for cancer research.