Washington, US President Barack Obama has lauded the progress made against Ebola disease in West Africa, saying science, not fear, should define the response to contain the deadly virus. “We don’t want to do things that aren’t based on science and best practices. Because if we do, then we’re justRead More

New Zealand will hold a binding referendum in 2016 on changing the national flag, with Prime Minister John Key hoping to drop the current design featuring Britain’s Union Jack in favour of a silver fern. Key announced a schedule Wednesday for New Zealanders to vote on the contentious issue, sayingRead More

Chandigarh, There is a growing clamour for Punjab Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa to step down with a section of party workers protesting against his continuance in the post and the ruling Akali Dal upping its offensive against the Congress leader. A section of party men, reportedly owing allegiance toRead More

Amritsar, In a daring daylight robbery here today, unidentified miscreants allegedly robbed Rs 15 lakh from a man after throwing red chilli powder in his eyes. According to police, the incident occurred as one Rajesh Kumar, who is employed with an automobile retailer, was on his way to the bankRead More

Chandigarh, The Punjab Congress President, Mr Partap Singh Bajwa, today strongly condemned what he described as the malicious, motivated and highly mischievous smear campaign against him dictated by ruling party conspirators to malign him and tarnish his image by levelling allegations against him of the so called links with anti-socialRead More

* 1750 rural centers to be set up in rural areas Chandigarh, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today asked Chief Secretary Sarvesh Kaushal to start citizen centric services through Unified Service Delivery Centres in rural areas by mid 2015 so that rural population could get hassle freeRead More

Chandigarh, The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association today gave a call to all participating countries for supportive policy framework for sustained agriculture growth and impressed for collective efforts to implement comprehensive policies in support of farmers. Speaking on the role of parliamentary agricultural committees (PAC’s) in Asia region, Mr Tony Worthington ofRead More

* Maheshinder Grewal asks Bajwa why he used hardened criminals to brow beat opponents during Rahul visit Chandigarh, The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today asked Punjab Congress president Partap Bajwa to explain his dealings with criminals as well as disclose why he used hardened criminals to brow beat his opponentsRead More

SAS Nagar (Mohali), badal Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal envisioned showcasing the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI) as a world class institution in view of its growing popularity in the country being the best training institute for the cadets desirous of joining Armed Forces asRead More

Ludhiana, Punjab BJP Leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal asked the Punjab State Government to reduce bus fares immediately as the Central Government had slashed diesel prices by Rs 3.37 per litre. In a press statement here today, he said the fares should be decreased as the Punjab State Government, when dieselRead More