Surjit Singh is a correspondent. He covers politics and agriculture, besides religious affairs and Indo-Pak border in Amritsar and Tarn Taran.
Articles by Surjit Singh
Punjab: SAD chief Sukhbir appears before Akal Takht, submits explanation
Meeting lasted 20 minutes; Sukhbir’s explanation on allegations levelled by rebel Shiromani Akali Dal leader will be discussed at meeting of Sikh clergy.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 03:39 PM IST
Punjab Police arrest member of BKI-backed terror module in Amritsar
Module was being operated by US-based wanted terrorist Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passian, an aide of designated terrorist Harwinder Singh, alias Rinda, along with his Italy-based associate Resham Singh.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Cross-border drug smuggling rackets busted in Amritsar, six held with 9.2kg heroin
Accused were directly in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers and were supplying consignments of weapons and drugs across the state after collecting consignments via drones
Published on Jul 17, 2024 05:54 PM IST
Amritpal writes to Speaker seeking nod to attend Parliament session
Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh has written an email to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking permission to attend the Parliament session from July 22
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 02:51 PM IST
Akal Takht summons Sukhbir, seeks written reply on SAD rebels’ allegations
Akal Takht summons SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal to clarify allegations made by rebel leaders in an apology letter; rare development in Sikh history.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Condemn crusades and force conversions by ‘prophets’: Catholic delegation to Akal Takht jathedar
A delegation of Roman Catholic churches on Monday called on Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and handed him a letter while extended solidarity with the Sikhs.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Akal Takht jathedar asks SGPC to put up portraits of Sikh separatists
Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh wants portraits of Hardeep Nijjar, Paramjit Singh Panjwar and Gajinder Singh displayed at Golden Temple museum in recognition of “their sacrifices”.
Published on Jul 13, 2024 09:18 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Akal Takht jathedar asks SGPC to put up portraits of Sikh separatists
Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh wants portraits of Hardeep Nijjar, Paramjit Singh Panjwar and Gajinder Singh displayed at Golden Temple museum in recognition of “their sacrifices”.
Published on Jul 13, 2024 05:14 PM IST
SAD rebels’ apology to be discussed at July 15 Akal Takht meeting
Apart from the apology issue, other Panthic discussions will also be taken up during the meeting that will be chaired by jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Movies, TV shows can’t show Sikh wedding scenes: Akal Takht
Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh’s statement comes after a group of Nihangs forcibly stopped filming of a Sikh wedding scene for a movie at Gharuan, near Mohali, on June 9. The makers had set up a fake gurdwara to shoot the scene.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Fake arms license running in Tarn Taran sewa kendra busted, 8 held
The fake arms license racket was running from Tarn Taran sewa kendra under district manager identified as Suraj Bhandari, who is absconding, he added.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Kin rejoice as Russian army agrees to discharge Indians
At least seven Indian nationals from the region are reported to be stuck in the Russia-Ukraine conflict after being forcefully recruited to serve as support staff, such as cooks and helpers.
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Two drones with heroin recovered in border area of Tarn Taran
BSF and Punjab Police recover two drones with 550g of heroin in Tarn Taran district border area after vigilant troops neutralize and track their movement.
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 08:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent/Surjit Singh, Tarn Taran
4 killed, 8 injured as groups clash over sharing canal water in Punjab’s Batala
Four people were killed in a shootout between villagers over an old enmity in Sri Hargobindpur, Batala district. Eight others were injured.
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Punjab Police bust inter-state crime syndicate, kingpin among 5 held
Two .32-bore pistols along with three magazines and eight cartridges recovered after arrests made from flat in Kharar
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 05:48 PM IST
4 killed as groups clash over sharing canal water in Punjab’s Batala
Around 50-60 gunshots were fired by both the groups and a car was seen riddled with bullets; SHO’s vehicle was also hit by a bullet.
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 04:28 PM IST
Amritpal Singh's sharp reaction after mother says he is not Khalistani supporter
Video of Amritpal Singh's mother's statement went viral over social media, which invited criticism from the Sikh hardliners.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:48 AM IST
NGT fines Amritsar chemical unit ₹1 crore, pulls up PPCB for inaction
Green tribunal orders criminal prosecution of directors of polluting chemical dye manufacturing unit and says PPCB failed to take appropriate action despite frequent, flagrant violations
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 04:53 PM IST
Wanted Pro-Khalistan leader Gajinder Singh dies in Pakistan
A few days ago, he had suffered a heart attack, after which he was admitted to Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore, Pakistan.
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 04:23 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
SGPC to come up with photo-video guidelines at Golden Temple
Referring to fashion designer Archana Makwana whose photos while performing yoga at the Golden Temple had triggered a controversy, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami sais every religious place has its own rules and deliberate actions are not forgivable.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 09:24 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Wanted pro-Khalistan leader Gajinder Singh dies in Pakistan
A few days ago, he suffered a heart attack, after which he was admitted to Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore, Pakistan.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 11:23 AM IST
Punjab govt forwards Amritpal’s plea for oath-taking to Lok Sabha Speaker
Punjab MP-elect Amritpal Singh, detained under NSA in Assam, seeks temporary release to take oath. Similar request granted to Kashmiri leader Rashid.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 01:21 PM IST
₹90 lakh Amritsar robbery cracked, kin of victim’s driver among 7 arrested
Police arrest 7 in sensational robbery of ₹ ₹90 lakh, 3-kg jewellery; main conspirators daughter of victim's driver and her fiancé.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:18 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Punjab: Rebel SAD leaders appear before Akal Takht to apologise for 4 mistakes
Hold Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh responsible for revoking case against Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim; failing to punish guilty in Bargari sacrilege and Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan police firing cases, appointing Sumedh Singh Saini as Punjab DGP and failing to deliver justice to fake encounter victims.
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 04:39 PM IST
Now, other NSA detainees want to throw hat in poll ring
Dera Baba Nanak, Barnala and Gidderbaha assembly seats fell vacant after their representatives won Lok Sabha elections. Daljit Kalsi is set to fight from Dera Baba Nanak, Kulwant Singh Raoke Barnala and Pardhan Mantri Bajeke from Gidderbaha.
Published on Jun 30, 2024 09:47 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
3-kg heroin, ₹13 lakh drug money seized, 8 arrested in Amritsar
The Ranjit Avenue police have seized 2.1-kg heroin and ₹8.75 lakh drug money while the Amritsar rural police have seized 500-gm ice drug, 1 kg of heroin, ₹5 lakh drug money, three .12 bore rifles, two cars, gold ornaments and nine mobile phones.
Published on Jun 30, 2024 09:30 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Sketch of ‘terrorist’ seen in Kathua released
Jammu and Kashmir Police release sketch of suspected terrorist in Kathua, possibly linked to armed men in Pathankot. Security forces on high alert in the area.
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Pathankot
Yoga at Golden Temple: Influencer urges SGPC to withdraw FIR, says her intent was not to hurt sentiments
According to the SGPC spokesperson, it seems Makwana is still not apologetic and is working under some nefarious and hateful agenda.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Two killed, five injured in clash over land dispute in Amritsar
Two killed, five injured in land dispute clash at Kakkar Tarin village. Retired police inspector and aides opened fire. Four arrested, hunt on for others.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Akal Takht jathedar: Golden Temple not for photography, film promotion
According to the jathedar, the devotees should keep their phones switched off on the premises of the holy shrine keeping in mind the maryada.
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 05:54 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
