Punjab
CM writes to Prabhu to expedite decision on 2 new BG links
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has written to Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu to expedite decision on the state government’s proposals for constructing two new BG rail links in the state - from Qadian to Beas and Gharyala to Mallanwala.
CM: Didn’t receive any invitation for talks on SYL from PM
Chandigarh (Jai Singh Chhiber): The Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh said that he didn’t receive any communication for the meeting over the SYL issue from Prime Minister.
Centre govt levied GST on Pingalwara trust too
Amritsar (Sukhwinderjit Singh Bohru): The prominent Pingalwara trust working for the welfare of the downtrodden and helpless people has also put under the GST. It is pertinent to mention that the organization has been working wholeheartedly for the helpless, poor, mentally disordered and orphans free of cost.
Congress transporters may ‘suffer’ from the new transport policy
Chandigarh (Jai Singh Chhiber): The new transport policy of the ruling Congress government has led to suffer the private transporters in Punjab. As per the new policy, the Congress transporters will also suffer along with the transport companies owned by Badal family.
Presidential Polls: 116 MLAs exercised their right to vote except Phoolka
Chandigarh: Voting for the presidential election was held amid tight security at the Vidhan Sabha on Monday and 116 MLAs exercised their right to vote except AAP MLA H S Phoolka.
Remove objectionable reference to Bhindranwale from textbook: Damdami Taksal
Chandigarh: Damdami Taksal has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Davendra Fadnavis and Education Minister Vinod Tawde to order immediate removal of objectionable reference to Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale from the state’s school textbook.
Notification issued, serving liquor to resume at hotels, restaurants from today
Chandigarh: Punjab government has issued notification regarding serving of liquor in hotels, restaurants, clubs and other notified places. It comes in the wake of Governor's assent to the Punjab Excise (Amendment) Bill passed by Punjab Vidhan Sabha last month.
Impact of viral video: Two cops arrested for taking drugs near gurdwara
Amritsar: ASI Tarlochan Singh and head constable Gurwinder Singh were arrested for consuming drugs near a gurdwara in Jandiala Guru area, said the police on Monday. The accused were arrested after a video of their act went viral on Sunday.
Manpreet Badal: Akali govt diverted ?5,000-cr funds for tents, volleyball kits
Cbandigarh: After local government minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal also claimed on Monday that the previous SAD-BJP government diverted Rs 5,000 crore central funds for “showering volleyball and other sports kits, tents and making drains” ahead of the state assembly elections.
Moga molestation case: Court acquitted all 4 accused
Moga: A local court on Monday acquitted four persons, arrested in the infamous 2015 Moga molestation case in which a 13-year-old girl died after being molested and pushed off a moving bus owned of Orbit company owned by Badals, following lack of evidence.