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Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh

Illegal sand mining a bane of Amarinder

Incidentally, when the Akalis were in power their government was also accused of promoting sand cartels and creating a false shortage of sand.

02 Jul 2018 12:52 AM

SC acquits Navjot Singh Sidhu in 1988 road rage case

The suspended sentence enabled him to contest the Lok Sabha bypolls from Amritsar.

16 May 2018 1:23 AM

The trial court had acquitted Sidhu, whereas the Punjab and Haryana High Court reversed his acquittal, convicting him under Section 304 Part II, Indian Penal Code (IPC), for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. (Photo: File)

SC acquits Navjot Singh Sidhu of culpable homicide, fines for causing injury

However, the court found him guilty of causing simple injury and imposed a fine without any jail term.

15 May 2018 12:15 PM

Senior advocate RS Cheema, appearing for Navjot Singh Sidhu, said that the evidence brought on record regarding the cause of death of the victim were 'indefinite and contradictory'. (Photo: File)

SC reserves verdict on Navjot Singh Sidhu in 1988 road rage case

Sidhu challenged the Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict convicting and sentencing him to three years in jail in the 1988 road rage case.

18 Apr 2018 5:03 PM

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh denies rift with PPCC president

In reply to a query on the Phagwara clash, the chief minister said the situation was completely under control.

17 Apr 2018 1:55 AM

Sidhu won’t quit over road rage case: Captain Amarinder Singh

The clarification from the chief minister came amid reports suggesting that Mr Sidhu had been asked to resign.

16 Apr 2018 6:41 AM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh (Photo: File)

Punjab CM Amarinder defends govt stand in road rage case against minister Navjot Sidhu

The state government in the apex court had favoured Punjab, Haryana HC verdict convicting Navjot Singh Sidhu in the 1988 case.

14 Apr 2018 6:07 PM

The incident dates back to December 27, 1988, when Sidhu allegedly hit one Gurnam Singh in an incident of road rage at Patiala, resulting in his death. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab govt seeks conviction of Navjot Singh Sidhu in 1988 road rage case

The victim's family has appealed to SC that the earlier sentence of 3 years, given by Punjab and Haryana High Court, should be enhanced.

12 Apr 2018 6:57 PM

'We're very thankful to the Iraq government for not only cooperating but also simplifying the process for us to get our people back,' said Singh. (Photo: ANI)

No biscuit distribution: VK Singh on exgratia for Indians killed in Iraq

When asked about whether it was the centre or state govt responsible to compensate the families, Singh said, 'It is India's responsibility.'

02 Apr 2018 8:01 PM

While the tax dues of Navjot Singh Sidhu stand at Rs 52 lakh, payments to be made were towards dress expenses, tour and traveling expenses, salary expense, and petrol and diesel expenses. (Photo: PTI)

I-T dept seizes 2 bank accounts of Navjot Singh Sidhu for non-payment of taxes

The Income Tax (IT) department on Thursday seized two bank accounts of Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu for non-payment of taxes.

30 Mar 2018 1:19 PM

At the press conference, Sidhu had sought the arrest of Majithia, accusing him of having links with drug peddlers, while claiming that he was aware of the findings of the STF report. Sidhu's wife had also addressed the media. (Photo: DC File)

Akali Dal's Majithia demands criminal case against Navjot Singh Sidhu, wife

Majithia alleged, Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife had disclosed the contents of the report at a press conference in Chandigarh last week.

20 Mar 2018 2:09 PM

Addressing the 84th plenary session of the Congress in Delhi, Sidhu, a former BJP MP who had often targeted Singh over his reluctance to speak out on issues, also apologised to the former prime minister. (Photo: File)

Manmohan’s silence has done what BJP’s uproar failed to do: Navjot Sidhu

Sidhu, in his speech peppered with poetry and witty remarks, also said, 'Singh was both Sardar (a Sikh) and asardar (effective).'

19 Mar 2018 8:09 AM

'STF has made it clear that there is a substantial evidence of the role of Bikram Majithia in drug peddling which needs to be probed. Punjab government cannot ignore these facts,' Sidhu told reporters on Friday. (Photo: File)

Navjot Singh Sidhu seeks arrest of Majithia over drug charges

On Thursday, the Punjab government in the Punjab and Haryana High Court had said that two member panel would examine the STF report.

17 Mar 2018 10:44 AM

Earlier a purported government letter was circulated according to which people living in urban areas were expected to pay different tax rates ranging between Rs 250 to Rs 500 per year for owning a dog, cat, pig, sheep, deer, buffalo, bull, camel, horse or cow.

No tax for keeping pets in city areas, says Punjab government

A spokesperson of the Navjot Singh Sidhu led local government department said that the state govt is framing Punjab Municipal Corporation.

25 Oct 2017 1:26 AM

Navjot Singh Sidhu celebrates after winning the bypoll, in Gurdaspur on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

It’s like winning Test match by an innings, says Navjot Singh Sidhu

Jakhar polled 4,99,752 votes while Salaria polled 3,06,533, an election official said.

16 Oct 2017 2:58 AM

Punjab Congress president Sunil Jakhar celebrates with State Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu (with dhol) and other party leaders after winning the Gurdaspur parliamentary bypoll, in Gurdaspur. (Photo: PTI)

Congress upbeat after Kerala, Punjab bypoll victories

In Kerala, the Congress-led UDF’s ally Indian Union Muslim League won the Vengara Assembly berth by 23,310 votes.

16 Oct 2017 1:16 AM

Judged by the misfits

With celebrities judging talent reality shows without an authority on the subject, we look into why and how they become judges in the first place.

05 Aug 2017 12:01 AM

Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Punjab Congress asks Akalis not to justify their faults

Sidhu said that although the Akalis kept harping on smart city mission, the fact was that no project has been tendered so far.

18 May 2017 12:52 AM

Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken and Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu during a roadshow at Khyala village in New Delhi on Friday, ahead of the Rajouri Garden bypoll. (Photo: Bunny Smith)

Congress gets Sidhu to woo Sikhs, Punjabis

With over 60 per cent of the population comprising Sikhs and Punjabis, winning the seat has become a revival issue for the Cong.

08 Apr 2017 1:12 AM

Mr Sidhu, please uphold the dignity of your office

Sidhu’s wife and former state legislator Navjot Kaur Sidhu said her family had no other source of income.

02 Apr 2017 5:11 AM

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