Punjab
LG Delhi finally gives nod to much awaited 'Anand Marriage Act' 1909
New Delhi: Delhi has become first state of the country to implement the Anand Marriage Act for registration of Sikh marriages, thus fulfilling a 100 year old demand of Sikh community. A norification in this regard is expected next week.
Setback: 15 days on, PGI’s 1st lung transplant recipient dies
Chandigarh: Fifteen days after surgery, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education Research (PGIMER)’s first lung transplant recipient died on Tuesday night.
UK’s role in Op Bluestar needs to be probed: British MP
Jalandhar: British MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi said here today that the then UK Government’s role in Operation Bluestar needed to be probed.
High priests reject Italian kirpan
Amritsar: The Italy-made “siri sahib” (kirpan) was rejected by Akal Takht today for failing to conform to the Sikh code of conduct.
Vigilance arrested ASI and Head Constable accepting bribe in two different cases
Chandigarh: State Vigilance Bureau, during its ongoing campaign against corruption today nabbed an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) and Head Constable (HC) red handed while accepting bribes in two different cases.
Punjab govt issued fresh instructions regarding Ex-India leave
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has issued new instructions regarding the ex-India leave for its officials and employees.
AICC President writes to Capt Amarinder to convey condolences
Patiala: Congress president Sonia Gandhi has expressed grief at the passing away of Rajmata Mohinder Kaur, recalling her contribution to the party and the country, as well as her unshakeable patriotism.
Rajmata's ashes immersed at Kiratpur amid payers by Capt Amarinder Singh, family members
Kiratpur Sahib: Amid chanting of hymns and prayers, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and his son Raninder Singh immersed the last mortal remains of Rajmata Mohinder Kaur in river Sutlej at Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib, Kiratpur, this afternoon.
Heavy rains lash Chandigarh, surrounding areas
Chandigarh: The joint capital of Punjab and Haryana witnessed heavy rains for the first time since the southwest monsoon hit the union territory over a fortnight back. The city had witnessed scanty rains this month until yesterday and sultry weather conditions had prevailed.
Sartaj crowned as PU brand ambassador
Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh selected famous Punjab singer and actor Satinder Sartaj its brand Ambassador. He was conferred the honour by his alma mater at an impressive function by PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Arun Grover.