Punjab
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.
Man dies of swine flu in Ludhiana hospital
Ludhiana: A 58-year-old man died of swine flu at the DMC hospital here, a senior health department official said today. Epidemiologist Dr Ramesh, the nodal officer for swine flu, said the patient hailed from Pakhowal road here.
Sikh man asked to take off kirpan on New Zealand bus
Melbourne: A Sikh man in Australia was asked to take off his kirpan and “get out” of a bus when a passenger called police in panic after seeing the ceremonial knife, a media report said on Wednesday.
Rail link to connect ten districts with Chandigarh
Dr Ghandhi has once again proved his strength to be able to work constructively with his opponents. His endeavour to link the state capital of Punjab,
Armed man loot SBI bank in Mohali
Sukhwinder Singh Spokesman News Service: Mohali: An armed man robbed State Bank of India in Mohali on Tuesday afternoon. According to bank employees, the robber entered in the bank premises and his face was covered. After stepping inside the bank, the robber flashed a pistol and asked the employees to handover the cash.
Punjab govt decided to delegate powers at lower level
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has decided to delegate powers at lower level to swiftly dispose off the cases pertaining to the completion of probation period of newly appointed and promoted teachers. This was disclosed by the Education Minister Aruna Chaudhary here today in a statement.
Capt Amarinder Singh lights the pyre to bid tearful adieu to his mother Mohinder Kaur
Patiala: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday lit the pyre to bid a tearful adieu to his mother, Mohinder Kaur, amid teeming crowds that had converged at Shahi Smadhan for the royal matriarch’s cremation.