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Family to have final word on upcoming Diljit Dosanjh Movie, says Khalra’s Wife

Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra has issued a statement regarding an upcoming Movie based on the life-story of Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra. Notably, there were reports in the media that Diljit Dosanjh is playing the role of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in a movie which is said to be ‘bio-pic’ of later.

Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra [File Photo]

The Untold Secret of Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra’s Martyrdom

Human Rights defender Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra was illegally arrested by Punjab police from his Amritsar based residence on 6 September 1995. He was subjected to enforced disappearance.

Launch of THE VALIANT (ਮਰਜੀਵੜਾ) Book on Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra: Rajwinder Singh Bains Speech

Partnership in Promoting Punjabi Art and Literature (PIPPAḶ) – a U.S. nonprofit formed to popularize Punjabi language and heritage amongst young generation launched the dual-language ...

History Makes History : Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra About New Book on Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra

Partnership in Promoting Punjabi Art and Literature (PIPPAḶ) - a U.S. nonprofit formed to popularize Punjabi language and heritage amongst young generation launched the dual-language editions of its book on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra — for children and youth.

Illustrated Book About Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra To Be Released Soon

An illustrated book on the life, struggle and Shaheedi of the fearless Jaswant Singh Khalra will be released internationally in the coming days. Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra had unearthed the truth about ‘unclaimed’ and ‘unidentified’ dead bodies in Punjab and revealed how the Indian state had unleashed the region of terror against the civilian Sikh population of Punjab during 1980s-1990s.

Sikhs are Upset at Use of ‘Guru Ki Golak’ to Defend Policemen Guilty of Sikh Killings

Controversy surrounding Satnam Singh Kaler’s move to appear in court for defending Sumedh Saini refuses to die down even after he announced his withdrawal from the case.

Afraid of Pinning Down Government Media Accuses Minorities of Corona Spread

In a joint statement Sikh intellectuals, activists, journalists and lawyers today protested that instead of holding the Modi government guilty for a sudden lockdown that trapped unaware crores of migrant labor and other people at several places, the pro-Hindutva media outlets that earlier targeted Tabligh Jamaat and now accused the Sikh pilgrims of the spread of coronavirus in Punjab.

SGPC Offering Free Education to Police Wards is a Slavish Act: Sikh Vichar Manch

The announcement of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) that recognizing “yeoman services” rendered by the Punjab police personnel during coronavirus curfew, their wards would be given free education in various para-medic courses at its Health University is a sheer expression of slavery mentality and ignorance of prevailing reality on the ground, the Sikh Vichar Manch (SVM) said in a written statement issued today.

Saka Nakodar 1986 – 34 Years of Struggle for Justice

On the 4th February 1986, Sikh Student Federation (SSF) members gathered in Nakodar to collect the Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji which were desecrated and burnt in Shri Guru Arjan Dev Gurudwara, Nakodar on 2nd February 1986.

Impunity for Crimes Against Humanity in Punjab: KMO to Protest in Amritsar on July 1

Terming the pardoning of four former police officials who were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for life by a CBI special court as 'impunity for crimes against humanity', the Khalra Mission Organization (KMO) has announced to hold a symbolic protest demonstration at Amritsar on July 1. 

Impunity for Crimes Against Humanity in Punjab: Cops Convicted for Fake Encounter of SIkh Youth Pardoned by Governor

In a clear instance of endorsing Indian state’s policy of impunity for human rights abuser cops, the Governor of Punjab reportedly pardoned four police official who were convicted for murdering a Sikh youth in October 1993.

Lok Sabha 2019 Results: Constituency Wise List of Winning and Losing Candidates in Punjab

Punjab has 13 Lok Sabha seats polling for which was held in seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 on May 19 (Sunday). The counting of votes was held on Thursday (May 23). 

Lok Sabha Election Results – Bathinda Seat – Harsimrat Kaur Badal Leading

The counting of votes for 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab began today at 8 am. At Bathinda seat Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Congress Candidate Amarinder Singh Raja Warring in a closed contest.

Khadoor Shaib Lok Sabha Results Live – Dimpa Leading, Bibi Khalra Trailing at 3rd Place

The counting of votes for 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab began today at 8 am. Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra, wife of martyred human rights activist Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra is contesting election from this seat on the ticket of Sukhpal Singh Khaira led Punjabi Ekta Party (PEP) while is part of Punjab Democratic Alliance (PEA).

Its’ Emotions versus Organization at Khadoor Sahib

One big factor to the advantage of Bibi Paramjeet Khalra is the constituency —which has a common “mind” largely rural and Sikh and which lies at the epicentre of Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra’s sacrifice and which faced the brunt of state repression in 1980s and early 90s.

EC Issues Notice to Bibi Khalra for Referring to Guru Granth Sahib as ‘Manifesto’

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reportedly issued a show-cause notice to Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra for saying in an interview that the values enshrined in Guru Granth Sahib were her manifesto.

SAD (Taksali) Withdraws Candidature of JJ Singh in Favour of Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra

Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) today (April 14) announced to withdraw the nomination of its Khadoor Sahib candidate General JJ Singh to support Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra, who is contesting from this constituency as a candidate of Punjab Democratic Alliance (PDA) on ticket of Punjabi Ekta Party led by Sukhpal Singh Khaira.

SAD (T) Not to Support Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra As Talks With Sukhpal Khaira Group Failed

SAD (T) core committee decides not to support Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra from Khadoor Sahib constituency after their talks with Sukhpal Khaira's party PEP failed.

After Talks with AAP Fails, SAD (Taksali) Resumes Talks with Punjab Democratic Alliance

SAD (T), the break away faction of SAD (B), has resumed talks with the Punjab Democratic Alliance, a poll alliance of six parties- including a faction of AAP rebels led by Bhulath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira and another such faction led by Patiala MP Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi.

Sukhbir Badal Fields Bibi Jagir Kaur from Khadoor Sahib for Lok Sabha

SAD (Badal), led by Badal dynasty, has fielded former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur as its candidate for Lok Sabha elections from the Khadoor Sahib constituency.

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