Punjab
Punjab becomes first state to sign MoU with a global diagnostic firm to fight hepatitis C
Chandigarh: Punjab has become the first state in the country to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a global diagnostic firm, FIND, to help it diagnose and then properly treat hepatitis C. Health minister Brahm Mohindra was present when the agreement was signed at a function to mark the World Hepatitis Day on Friday.
AAP lawmaker turns lawbreaker, booked by police in molestation case
AAP MLA from Ropar, Amarjit Singh Sandoa, was on Saturday booked for allegedly molesting and attacking his former landlady. In her complaint, she told the police that Sandoa was her tenant at Zail Singh Nagar in Ropar.
Info Commission debarred applicant for seeking info
Chandigarh: The State Information Commission, Punjab during the hearing of a case debarred the information seeker Jaspreet Singh resident fo Ropar from seeking information from the Public Authorities of Education Department, Punjab under RTI act.
SGPC Chief Secretary resigns
Amritsar: The Chief Secreatary of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee Harcharan Singh resigned from his post on Friday.
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.