Punjab
Justice Narang submits report into sand mining auctions to CM
Chandigarh: The Justice JS Narang Commission probing allegations of irregularities in the sand mining auctions in Punjab has submitted its report to Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh.
Rakesh Bharti Mittal calls on CM to discuss investment
Chandigarh: Bharti Enterprises’ Rakesh Bharti Mittal has offered to take up more schools in Punjab to further boost quality education, while seeking an opportunity to set up a food processing plant at Ladhowal, Ludhiana.
Story of India’s Independence will never complete without stating role Punjabis
Sarbjit Dhaliwal: Nothing can be more shocking than the report that Punjab Akali MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and the Aam Aadmi Party MP Bhagwant Mann were not given time to speak in the Lok Sabha to high light the role of the Punjabis in the freedom struggle of the country.
Demanding compensation, 500 farmers court arrest
Bathinda: Demanding that they be paid Rs 5,000 as compensation for not burning paddy stubble and officers should not harass them on the issue, over 500 farmers gathered outside the mini-secretariat in the city on Wednesday and courted symbolic arrest.
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.