* Modi appreciates CMs concern for making Agriculture sector sustainable and economically viable * Seeks onetime allocation for the restoration and rejuvenation of century old Canal network in the state * Advocates level playing field for industry in the country * Urges for opening trade routes to Pakistan through HussainiwalaRead More

Chandigarh, Stating that the fight between BJP and AAP appears to be neck to neck in Delhi Assembly polls, an SAD MP Prem Singh Chandumajra today said he does not see clear majority for any party in the high-stake elections. “The electoral battle (between BJP and AAP) appears to beRead More

Chandigarh, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today said that it will not contest the civic elections in Punjab slated for February 22 and 25. A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of Punjab leaders led by state convener Sucha Singh Chhottepur with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. “AAP’s policyRead More

Chandigarh, CPI(M) will contest elections to the urban local bodies i.e. 6 Corporations , 123 Municipalties and Nagar Panchayats in alliance with CPI, CPM Punjab and CPI(M-L) Liberation and these will be fought on party symbol. This was stated here today by Comrade Charan Singh Virdi, Secretary, CPI(M), Punjab. HeRead More

Chandigarh, The Shiromani Akali Dal will contest the forthcoming Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections on party symbol. In a statement released from the party head office here today, the SAD Secretary and Spokesman Dr. Daljit singh Cheema said that the party candidates will use the party symbolRead More

* CEO Faridkot appointed as inquiry officer Chandigarh, The education department has taken a serious note of the media reports in which it was reported that a teacher was involved into committing obscene activity with the students of the Government Elementary School Ramuwala near Jaiton (Faridkot). Considering the seriousness ofRead More

Patiala, Tracking her new account on social networking site, police have arrested a woman doctor who was convicted for murder of an additional district and sessions judge in 2005. Doctor Ravideep Kaur had jumped the parole in December last year and fled from Patiala after planting a suicide note toRead More

Chandigarh, Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is keen to go abroad to promote his controversial film ‘Messenger of God (MSG)’ and has moved the court in this regard. Dera spokesman Aditya Insaan told PTI today that the Sect head had moved a Panchkula court seeking permissionRead More

Phagwara, Police today arrested three alleged drug peddlers and seized from them 750 grams of intoxicating powdery substance. The accused were identified as Jatinder Walia, Rajat Mall, both residents of nearby village Khalwaragate and Deepak Bansal, belonging to Haryana but presently residing in Phagwara, police said. They were arrested duringRead More

* Majithia offers every possible support to french companies for solar and biomass projects * France minister evinces keen interest in becoming partner in Punjab’s solar and biomass power initiatives Chandigarh, Punjab is all set to make rapid strides in achieving “Mission 2500 mw” renewable power generation with France pledgingRead More