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ASI killed over property dispute; brother, his son booked

Barnala, Aug. 12 -- An assistant sub-inspector (ASI)was killed allegedly by his brother over a property dispute here on Sunday. The incident occurred when Joginder Singh, who was travelling with his w... Read More


Outspoken preacher's journey from jathedar to party chief

AMRITSAR, Aug. 12 -- Giani Harpreet Singh, 52, who on Monday was elected as the president of the breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), is an outspoken religious leader with good command ... Read More


State has moved SC to seek modification of July 14 orders: Bains

Chandigarh, Aug. 12 -- Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains on Monday said the state government moved the Supreme Court seeking a modification of its July 14 order that quashed the appointment... Read More


'People's victory': Oppn, farmers on policy withdrawal

Sangrur/Chandigarh, Aug. 12 -- With the state government on Monday withdrawing its much-hyped land pooling policy, Opposition leaders as well as farmers welcomed the decision, terming it a victory for... Read More


Staff begin strike, PSPCL warns of action

Chandigarh, Aug. 12 -- Nearly 15,000 employees of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) comprising junior engineers, linemen, clerks and other staff across the state began their three-day... Read More


Swollen Beas floods 20 villages in mand area, 4k acres submerged

Kapurthala, Aug. 12 -- The swollen Beas river has breached temporary bandhs, inundating nearly 20 villages in the mand area of Sultanpur Lodhi and Bholath on Monday. The main breach was in Bhaini Kada... Read More


Oppn, farmers hail land pooling policy's withdrawal

Sangrur/Chandigarh, Aug. 12 -- With the state government on Monday withdrawing its much-hyped land pooling policy, Opposition leaders as well as farmers welcomed the decision, terming it a victory for... Read More


Singers Karan Aujla, Honey Singh fail to appear before women's panel

Chandigarh, Aug. 12 -- Punjabi singers Karan Aujla and Honey Singh, who were summoned for objectionable lyrics in their latest songs, failed to appear before the Punjab State Women's Commission on Mon... Read More


Dam deployment: CISFreviews arrangements

Chandigarh, Aug. 12 -- Amid tussle between the Punjab government and the Bhakra Beas Management Board over deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to guard the Bhakra-Nangal dam, a ... Read More


Amid harassment plaints, Patiala MC caps 'shagun' for eunuchs

Patiala, Aug. 12 -- Against the backdrop of public nuisance and harassment complaints against eunuchs while seeking 'shagun' (money given during celebratory events), the Patiala Municipal Corporation ... Read More