Punjab
Police to write US based company to block gangsters' FB accounts
The Punjab police will write to the US-based company to block the accounts of gangsters like Vicky Gonder and others.
CM flays SAD-BJP govt for ruining Punjab, promises to boost industry, generate jobs
Mohali: Lamenting the erstwhile Badal government’s apathy to Punjab’s development, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday reiterated his government’s commitment to boost industry and create jobs, while hailing QuarkCity’s contribution to employment generation in the state. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of the upcoming Business Center at QuarkCity, Mohali, the Chief Minister lauded the project as a future home for world class Information Technology (IT)/Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) companies by providing congenial work atmosphere.
Dal Khalsa called upon Sikh people to observe Aug 15 as black day and boycott I-day celebrations
Moga- Dal Khalsa called upon the community to boycott Indian independence day celebrations and do not recite “Indian National Anthem” – Jana Gan Man as these verses do not represent the independent stature of the Sikh community.
Haryana BJP chief's son to be produced before court
Chandigarh: Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala's son Vikas and his friend Ashish Kumar, who were arrested on charges of trying to abduct an IAS officer's 29- year-old-daughter, will be produced before a local court here today.
Vigilance registers case against PWD SE and contractor for causing loss of Rs. 1.14 crore
Chandigarh: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has unearthed a scam in Gurdaspur district regarding construction of a bridge on Uppar Bari Doab Canal (UBDC) and registered a criminal case against PWD officers including a contractor who was paid almost entire indenture amount by the accused officers whereas construction work on the proposed bridge was done only one fourth to its completion.
Navjot Sidhu flags off 8 new fire tenders
Chandigarh: The Local Government Minister, Punjab, Navjot Singh Sidhu today flagged off 8 more fire tenders for as many cities/towns as part of the vision of the Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh led government to equip the municipalities to effectively deal with any emergency. Recently, the minister had flagged off 11 fire tenders for various cities.
Vikas Barala and his friend arrested
Chandigarh: Vikas Barala was arrested within ten minutes after arriving at the Sector 26 police station in Chandigarh. He has been charged with Sections 365 and 511, which specify abduction.
Vikas Barala reaches 26 sector police station
Chandigarh: When Vikas Barala failed to reach Sector 26 Police station, the BJP again faced criticism. After some time, the BJP State President Subhash Barala defended his son and told the media that he has asked Vikas to cooperate the police investigation.
Have to fight for everything in life: Kangana
Mumbai: Actress Kangana Ranaut said maybe it is her destiny that she has to fight hard to get everything in life but she has made peace with it. The actress, who launched the trailer of her next, "Simran" last evening, said she often wondered about her journey in Bollywood. "My journey has been quite different. While flying to Mumbai for the conference, I was thinking about all sorts of questions that would be asked to me here.
Vikas Barala ignores summons, IG Luthra promises action
Chandigarh: Vikas Barala, son of Haryana BJP president Subhash Barala, on Wednesday failed to turn up at the Sector 26 police station after being summoned by the Chandigarh Police in connection with the stalking case of an IAS officer's daughter.