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Security personnel keeping strict vigil near Sunaria Jail in which Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Ram Rahim’s quamtum of punishment be awarded in Rohtak. (Photo: AP)

Ram Rahim sentencing: 'Shoot at sight' in place, confirms Rohtak DC

Ensuring compliance with the orders of Punjab and Haryana HC, Kumar stated that the Army has been alerted ahead of the sentencing.

28 Aug 2017 7:42 AM

While there is no official word on changing release plans yet, unofficial sources confirm that both big movies of next week — Shubh Mangal Saavdhan and Baadshaho — are considering postponing their release dates.

Bollywood releases affected by Dera violence

Punjab and Haryana are major distribution sectors for Bollywood.

28 Aug 2017 12:17 AM

On Friday, August 25, 2017, a special CBI court found the Dera Sacha Sauda chief guilty of raping two of his former women followers. (Photo: PTI)

Godmen and blind faith: Should they fear who they revere?

The recent mayhem over Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s rape conviction brings one to pity the extent of blind faith that plagues mankind.

27 Aug 2017 6:20 PM

The Dera chief is now lodged in Rohtak's Sunaria jail after Friday's conviction. (Photo: PTI)

Dera victims recall 'pitaji ki maafi', codeword for rape at Ram Rahim's 'gufa'

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, accused of raping two sadhvis in 2002, was on Friday, held guilty.

27 Aug 2017 3:47 PM

Members of Dera Sacha Sauda at a local hospital in Panchkula who were injured in violence triggered by the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case.

Rail, bus services resume in Haryana; Dera followers leave Sirsa

30 persons were killed in Panchkula during the violence.

27 Aug 2017 8:27 AM

BJP National President Amit Shah. (Photo: PTI)

Dera violence mars Shah Shah event

Section 144 imposed in city, police conducts flag marches.

27 Aug 2017 2:21 AM

Special CBI judge Jagdeep Singh, while holding the Sirsa-based Dera chief guilty of raping two female followers more than 15 years ago, had on Friday said the quantum of sentence would be pronounced on August 28. (Photo: highcourtchd.gov.in)

CBI judge to be flown to Rohtak jail for sentence hearing against Ram Rahim

The high court asked the state government to make arrangements for security of the judicial officer and 2 others.

26 Aug 2017 9:29 PM

Amarinder Singh added that there were no deaths in Punjab and everything is peaceful now. (Photo: PTI)

Khattar failed to take preventive steps before Ram Rahim's verdict: Punjab CM

The Punjab chief minister had earlier on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting over the law and order situation in the state.

26 Aug 2017 8:02 PM

The High Court also took note of Khattar's statement on Friday in which he blamed anti-social elements for the violence. (Photo: PTI/File)

HC slams Haryana CM, says govt surrendered to Dera 'premis' for political gains

The court also slammed Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for 'protecting' Dera followers and extending political patronage to them.

26 Aug 2017 7:56 PM

The state government terminated the services of DAG Gurdas Salwara on the recommendations of Haryana Advocate General Baldev Raj Mahajan. (Photo: YouTube/Screengrab/Chankesh Rao)

Haryana Dy Advocate Gen sacked for carrying luggage of Dera chief

Ram Rahim Singh was moved to a prison in Haryana's Rohtak after he was found guilty of raping two women followers in 2002.

26 Aug 2017 6:47 PM

A firefighter tries to douse a fire as a vehicle belonging to a television media burns in violence following Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction in Panchkula. (Photo: PTI)

36 killed in Dera violence; 524 people held, weapons recovered

Haryana DGP B S Sandhu said that the sentence will be pronounced through video-conferencing.

26 Aug 2017 6:05 PM

Supporters of the Dera Sacha Sauda vandalised vehicles in Panchkula. Police used water cannon in an attempt to disperse the crowd. (Photo: AP)

Now, Canada asks its citizens travelling India to be on alert amid Dera violence

In Haryana’s Panchkula, 29 people died and over 250 were injured after the Dera Sacha Sauda followers went on a rampage on Friday.

26 Aug 2017 4:10 PM

Haryana Chief Secretary D S Dhesi also denied any special treatment being given to the Dera chief in a Rohtak jail after being held guilty in a 15-year-old rape case by a CBI court in Panchkula on Friday. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

No 'Z-plus' security, VIP treatment in jail for Dera chief: Haryana chief secy

Earlier, Haryana Director General of Police (Jails) K P Singh had also denied any special treatment being extended to the convict.

26 Aug 2017 3:46 PM

The Home Secretary said DG Haryana has assured that the situation was under control. (Photo: PTI)

Internal security, Dera violence discussed: Home secy after high-level meet

Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the security situation in north India on Saturday, particularly Haryana.

26 Aug 2017 1:51 PM

Vehicles burn in violence following Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction in Panchkula on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

You let Panchkula burn for political benefits: HC raps Haryana govt

The high court asked the state government for details of Ram Rahim Singh's movable and immovable properties

26 Aug 2017 1:29 PM

The home minister was apprised about the steps taken to maintain law and order and restore peace, said an official privy to the development. (Photo: ANI/File)

HM reviews security situation in north India post-Dera violence; meet underway

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and chiefs of paramilitary personnel were also present at the meeting.

26 Aug 2017 12:54 PM

A media personnel walks towards vehicles burning in violence following Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction in Panchkula on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Dera violence: DCP suspended, Army in Sirsa ahead of Rahim sentence

IPS officer Ashok Kumar has been put under suspension with immediate effect, an official order said.

26 Aug 2017 12:40 PM

Sirsa violence: UK issues safety advisory to citizens visiting India

At least 31 people were killed and more than 300 others injured in the violence unleashed by Dera Sacha Sauda supporters.

26 Aug 2017 12:07 PM

The violence that claimed 31 lives has left locals in shock and anguish, with many questioning why authorities failed to assess and control the situation on time. (Photo: AP)

Ram Rahim jailed: Uneasy calm in Panchkula after Friday’s mayhem

31 dead so far, curfew relaxed, officials say situation is under control.

26 Aug 2017 11:19 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned violence and damage to public property by followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda and asked all people to maintain peace. (Photo: PTI/File)

Kovind, Modi condemn Panchkula protests, appeal for peace

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi also expressed grave concern over violence in Panchkula, other parts and.

25 Aug 2017 9:06 PM

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