Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is serving a one-year sentence in Patiala Jail in a 34-year-old road rage case, may get a big relief. Due to his honorable conduct, former Punjab Congress President Sidhu could be released from jail on Republic Day. However, Navjot Singh Sidhu has so far served 6.5 […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu taken to hospital for medical check-up
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, who has been lodged in jail, has been taken to a Rajindra Hospital in Patiala for a medical check-up on Monday morning. He was lodged in Patiala central jail on May 20 after Supreme Court imposed one-year rigorous imprisonment on him in the 1988 road […]
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1988 road rage case: Navjot Singh Sidhu surrenders after sentencing, sent to Patiala central jail
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu was brought to Patiala central jail on Friday after he surrendered to serve the one-year imprisonment awarded by the Supreme Court in a 1988 road rage death case. “He (Navjot Singh Sidhu) has surrendered himself before Chief Judicial Magistrate. He is under judicial custody. Medical […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu moves SC seeking more time to surrender, cites medical conditions
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday urged Supreme Court to grant more time to surrender citing medical conditions. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Sidhu, mentioned the plea before a bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar. Senior Advocate Singhvi said that Sidhu will surrender but he wants a […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu sentenced to one year in 34 year old road rage case
Former Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu has been sentenced to one year’s rigorous imprisonment by the Supreme Court in the 34-year-old road rage case. An elderly man was killed in Sidhu’s attack. Earlier, the Supreme Court had let him off by paying a fine of Rs 1,000. Sidhu will […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns from post of Punjab Congress chief
Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday resigned from the post of Punjab Congress chief, a day after Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi sought the resignations of party chiefs of five states in order to facilitate the reorganization of the Pradesh Congress Committees. “As desired by the Congress President I have sent […]
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Punjab polls 2022: Navjot Singh Sidhu files nomination papers from Amritsar East
Punjab Congress chief and party’s candidate from Amritsar East, Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday filed his nomination for the state Assembly elections. In a tweet, the Congress leader on Friday said, “Will file my nomination paper’s tomorrow at 11.15.” Sidhu is a sitting MLA from the seat. Shiromani Akali Dal has fielded former […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu welcomes EC’s decision to postpone Punjab polls
Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday welcomed the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s decision to postpone the Punjab Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in Amritsar today, Sidhu said, “We welcome the ECI’s decision to postpone the Punjab Assembly elections.” Speaking further at the press conference, Sidhu said: […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu hits out at Centre over ‘skyrocketing’ fuel prices
Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Navjot Singh Sidhu has hit out at the Centre over “skyrocketing prices” of fuel prices and said that the inflation has been unjustified and unfair to its people causing distress to the people. Addressing a rally here on Sunday, Sidhu said, “BJP is responsible for skyrocketing prices. Petrol/diesel has increased from Rs […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu reaches Kartarpur Corridor to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib today
Punjab Pradesh Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday reached the integrated check post of the Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan. His visit comes after a fresh tussle erupted in Punjab Congress following the exclusion of Sidhu’s name from Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi-led delegation comprising of […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu to offer prayers at Dera Baba Nanak today for reopening of Kartarpur corridor
Congress Punjab President Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday will visit the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur and offer prayers for the reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor so that devotees could visit the shrine dedicated to Sikh Guru Nanak Dev in Pakistan. The pilgrimage to the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara was […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu likely to meet Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi today
Former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Navjot Singh Sidhu is scheduled to meet state Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday at 3 pm. Taking to Twitter, Sidhu said, “Chief Minister has invited me for talks… will reciprocate by reaching Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh at 3:00 PM today, he is welcome for any discussions.” […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu appoints Pargat Singh as PPCC general secretary
Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has appointed Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) general secretary (Organisation). A circular issued by Sidhu stated, “With the approval of Hon’ble Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi, AICC General Secretary (Organisation) Sh. K.C. Venugopal and Punjab Congress in-charge Sh. Harish Rawat, […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet Sonia Gandhi today in Delhi
Amid speculation of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu likely to be named the Chief of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), he will meet the party’s interim President Sonia Gandhi at her residence in Delhi today. The party’s general secretary in-charge of Punjab, Harish Rawat will also meet Sonia Gandhi along […]
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Navjot Singh Sidhu allegedly owes Rs 8.67 lakh in pending bill to state power utility
A day after Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu offered a solution to the unprecedented power crisis in Punjab, reports of him allegedly owing over Rs 8.67 lakh in pending bills for eight months to the state power utility have come to light. “I’m not aware of the issue. Sub Divisional Officers must […]