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

* Move aimed at creating a mechanism for the exchange of ideas, experiences and future strategies * Justifies need for giving subsidies to the farmers * LS Speaker lauds the role of parliamentary committees in democratic system Chandigarh,   Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today mooted a proposalRead More

Chandigarh, The Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today gave approval to start the crushing in the sugar mills from November 20, 2014 for the crushing season 2014-15. Disclosing this here a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that Mr. Badal cleared the proposal in this regard mootedRead More

* 2.93 LAKH drug- addicts treated in OPDs & 9427 detoxicated in PDs in 24 drug de-addiction centers across Chandigarh As many as 2.93 lakh drug-addicts have been treated in Out Patient Departments (OPDs) and 9427 have been detoxicated as indoor Patients in Indoor Patient Departments (IPDs) in 24 drugRead More