Punjab

Kiran Bedi’s new strategy: Offers help to Punjab state in fight against drug menace

After having all praise for Indian Prime Minister Narendera Modi, civil society activist and former top cop Kiran Bedi, in a strategic move, on Monday “volunteered” to help the Punjab government in its fight against the drug menace. According to her, the government of Punjab, her home state, must make use of her experience in tackling the issue of drugs and rehabilitating addicts.

Badal Dal leader name crops up in Moga encounter case

Moga, Punjab (June 29, 2014): According to a news reported by Hindustan Times: [t]he Moga shootout case took a new turn on Saturday as the ...

NDA’s hike of Rs 50 in MSP is greater than UPA’s Rs 60, Rs 170 for Badals

Moga, Punjab (June 29, 2014): Being ally of National Democratic alliance (NDA), Badals see a hike of just Rs 50 in the MSP by NDA ...

United Sikhs seek donations for Drug De-Addiction Program in Punjab

The state of Punjab is slowly being eradicated due to the on-going drug epidemic that is increasing day by day. Media reports suggest that Punjab is in crises mode and that at least 73% of the state’s youth between 16-35 is currently addicted to drugs, declared by Guru Nanak University, Punjab.

Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka’s police complaint against Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal

That in the year 2008, GADVASU had got published a brochure in order to allure the students for getting admission in the Fisheries stream i.e. Bachelors of Fisheries Science. It was mentioned in the brochure that the students who will complete their Bachelor Course in Fisheries Science will be given Government employment by the State of Punjab. [...]

Alleging fraud with GADVASU students, Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka seeks FIR againt Punjab CM

Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka has reportedly filed a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for “committing a fraud” with students of the College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, by not providing them jobs.

Aam Aadmi Party to issue a policy in a week to open front against Punjab government, says Manish Sisodia

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to open front against Punjab government by raising issues of people of the state and a policy for the same would be released soon, claimed former Delhi health minister and senior APP leader Manish Sisodia. He has just concluded a tour of Punjab on Monday.

Ardas held by SGPC for the safely-return of youths from Iraq

For the safely-return of over 700 youths from Punjab and Haryana, who were stuck in Iraq, the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC) offered prayers on Tuesday after Bhog of Akhand Path at Gurdwara Jhanda-Bunga of Shri Darbar Sahib.

“I am not in depression, rather engaged in helping Punjabis stuck in Iraq”, claims Bhagwant Mann

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Member Parliament (MP) from Sangrur has claimed that he was not suffering from depression as was “propagated” by some sections of the media. Rather, he said, he was engaged in helping Punjabis stuck in trouble-torn Iraq.

More than 700 youths from Punjab and Haryana stuck in Iraq

As per the state governments of Punjab and Haryana, nearly 700 people from both the states are stuck in strife-torn Iraq.

Synthetic Drugs case: Goraya Industrialist Chuni Lal Gaba in police net

The Patiala police have arrested Goraya-based businessman Chunni Lal Gaba in the synthetic drugs case, but with the alleged “excuse” illness, he was under treatment as duty Magistrate Gagandeep Singh Garg sent Gaba to judicial custody till July 5.

Centre promises AIIMS for Jalandhar; Smart city plan for Amritsar

According to media reports Punjab got two major promises from the central government on Thursday — an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jalandhar, and a ‘smart city’ development plan for Amritsar and its satellite towns.

Punjabis Abducted in Iraq: “It may be my last call”: Hoshiarpur victim had told family over phone

According to media reports two youths from Hoshiarpur (Punjab) had called up their families and informed them about their abduction in Iraq on the night of June 17.

Punjabi constructions worker kidnapped in Iraq located; All are safe, claims Sushma Swaraj

According to media reports 40 Punjabi construction workers in the custody of Sunni militants in the strife-torn Mosul city of Iraq have been located. According to Indian government officials these persons are safe.

Punjab police claims to recover huge cache of arms from Abohar canal in Ludhiana

According to various media reports, the Punjab police have claimed to have recovered three rocket launchers, 15 pistols, six revolvers, seven country-made pistols and 11 magazines were found from the bed of the Abohar branch canal. Some weapons reportedly have "Khalistan Zindbad" / "Made in Khalistan" written on them. It is the second recovery from this canal over the past 45 days.

Modi govt’s axe to cut chairs of five state governors; Shivraj Patil, 4 others asked to resign, media report

As per news reported by news channel India TV on the basis of sources, the Narendra Modi led Centeral government of India has asked five governors of states to resign from their posts, but the governors have refused to obey the Centre’s directive.

Private bus travel to cost more in Punjab

Moga, Punjab (June 16, 2014): If you are going to travel in a private bus in Punjab, you will have to pay more now as state government has hiked fare for private buses.

Burundi national Yannick, who was attacked by group of Punjabi boys in Jalandhar, shifted to his home country

Patiala, Punjab (June 16, 2014): Burundi national Yannick Nihangaza airlifted to his home country in state of coma. He was in hospital since last two years. A student from Burundi, who was attacked two years ago in Jalandhar. And was admitted at Columbia Asia hospital.

Will not allow union government to hand over Chandigarh to Punjab says Kuldeep Bishnoi of Haryana Janhit Congress

The politics has heat up on the issue of handing over of Chandigarh and Punjabi speaking areas to Punjab as Kuldeep Bishnoi of Haryana Janhit Congress hit back at Akali Dal by saying that they will not allow union government to hand over Chandigarh to Punjab.

Shiv Sena’s Taran Tarn district president killed by his own relatives

A District president of Shiv Sena was killed by his own relatives last late evening in Tarn Taran while his friend who came to rescue him was injured in the attack.

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