Chandigarh, The Punjab Congress President, Mr Partap Singh Bajwa, today felicitated the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali- the festival of lights, and Bandi Chhor Diwas. In a message on this sacred occasion, Mr Bajwa said that Diwali symbolized celebration of the victory of light over darkness, good overRead More

Chandigarh, The United Nations Day would be observed on 24 October in Punjab. According to a spokesman of the government, the United Nations Flag would be hoisted atop the Government buildings wherever the National Flag is hoisted. The United Nations Flag would not be hoisted on Raj Bhawans/Raj Niwas’ and buildings housing Legislative Councils, Legislative Assemblies and HighRead More

Chandigarh The Punjab government has made online payments to the tune of Rs. 2000 crore till date to the farmers against the purchase of their crop by different procurement agencies during the ongoing paddy procurement in the state. The payment has been made regularly in accordance with the guidelines fixedRead More

Chandigarh,  Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Revenue & Public Relations Minister,Punjabtoday greeted the people of Punjabon the eve of Diwali- the festival of lights and Bandi Chhod Diwas. In a message, Mr. Majithia said that Diwali, one of the most colorful and captivating festivals of India, was always celebrated with great enthusiasm and gaietyRead More

* To be given in the categories of Print and Electronic media Chandigarh, The Election Commission of india has invited entries from media houses for the National Media Awards-2014. These awards are to be given in the categories of Print and Electronic Media. Stating this, a spokesperson of the ChiefRead More

Chandigarh, In the case of alleged abduction of proclaimed offender Sumedh Gulati, suspended inspector general of police Gautam Cheema has claimed that he did not visit the police station concerned on the night of the incident.According to police sources, during questioning for around 40 minutes on Wednesday, Cheema claimed thatRead More

Abohar, Following family tradition, Congress Legislature Party Leader Sunil Jakhar today walked through the town and greeted local residents in the festive season. His father Bal Ram Jakhar first greeted people during the occasion after winning Vidhan Sabha elections in 1972. CLP Leader’s elder brother Sajjan Kumar Jakhar also followed inRead More

Chandigarh, Enthused by its electoral victories in Haryana and Maharashtra, state BJP chief Kamal Sharma yesterday said the party wanted Chandigarh to be transferred to Punjab. It also wanted an amicable solution to the river waters dispute with the neighbouring state. He was talking to a group of mediapersons here. “WeRead More

Jalandhar,Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini today said the Bureau of Investigation had been formed and it would start functioning in two weeks. Saini was here to attend the Police Commemoration Day function at Punjab Armed Police (PAP) complex. He said the bureau would ensure time-bound investigationsRead More

  Toronto, The Liberals are using their new majority to block attempts to get to the bottom of two of their biggest scandals involving cancelled gas plants and the Ornge air ambulance service, Ontario’s opposition parties charged Tuesday. The Progressive Conservatives and New Democrats want the justice committee to callRead More