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Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh (Photo: PTI)

Punjab CM hints at Pak hand in Amritsar ‘terror’ hit

The CM assured that culprits would soon be arrested and denied that the incident had any religious overtones and described it as a terror act.

20 Nov 2018 6:36 AM

Three persons, including a preacher, were killed and over 20 injured when two-motorcycle borne men threw grenade on a religious congregation on the city outskirts. (Photo: File | PTI)

Amritsar blast: Punjab CM announces Rs 50L reward for info on suspects

Information can be provided on Punjab Police helpline - 181, officials said, adding identity of informer will be kept a secret.

19 Nov 2018 11:58 AM

Police personnel inspect the site of a blast at the Nirankari Bhavan in Adliwal village near Amritsar. (Photo: PTI)

Three die in Amritsar grenade attack, terror suspected

Two bike-borne assailants involved; NIA team to visit site today.

19 Nov 2018 1:09 AM

Punjab police earlier said the grenade attack on the religious congregation on outskirts of Amritsar city appears to be a 'terrorist act'. (Photo: File)

Won't let 'forces of terror' destroy peace vows Amarinder after Amritsar attack

CM Amarinder Singh also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of those killed and free treatment to the injured.

18 Nov 2018 7:01 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at Congress for questioning demonetisation, saying the move 'still rankles' them as the money 'stashed under beds and in sacks' was taken away in a single stroke. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

‘Make someone from outside Gandhi family your chief’: PM Modi dares Cong

PM Modi asked Congress to give account of what the four generations of the (Gandhi) family did for the nation.

16 Nov 2018 4:24 PM

Former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala (Photo: PTI/File)

Om Prakash Chautala banishes elder son from INLD

INLD state president Ashok Arora on Wednesday announced the decision in the presence of Leader of Opposition Abhay Singh Chautala.

15 Nov 2018 1:18 AM

Congress eyes 2019 gains as rebels hit Oppn parties

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD ) is also fighting dissidence. Many disgruntled leaders have openly revolted against party president Sukhbir Singh Badal.

10 Nov 2018 2:10 AM

Taking a dig at Kejriwal for his 'preposterous' logic that the satellite pictures of stubble burning in Punjab was the primary cause of Delhi's severe pollution, he said even a school kid would know better. (Photo: File)

Is he really an IIT graduate? Amarinder Singh jabs Arvind Kejriwal

Amarinder Singh presented certain figures to rubbish the claims and asked the Delhi chief minister to check facts before blaming Punjab.

04 Nov 2018 7:15 PM

A video clip showed some girls crying and complaining that teachers stripped them on the premises of their school in Kundal village three days back. (Representational Image)

Teachers strip girls to check for sanitary pad, Punjab CM orders inquiry

Amarinder Singh has ordered the state Education Department Secretary, Krishan Kumar to initiate an inquiry into the incident.

04 Nov 2018 1:25 PM

Reacting to his suspension from AAP, Khaira described the decision as 'dictatorial' and said he will hold a meeting with legislators and party activists to decide his next action. (Photo: File)

AAP suspends Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Kanwar Sandhu for indulging in 'anti-party' activities

The decision was taken by the core committee of AAP Punjab unit, chaired by MLA Budh Ram in Chandigarh.

03 Nov 2018 8:51 PM

'Sending a message doesn’t become a case of #MeToo. Sexual harassment is different from messaging,' Kumari said. (Photo: Twitter | Asha Kumari)

Texting different from sexual harassment: Punjab Cong leader; Oppn slams her

Asha Kumari, Punjab in-charge of All India Congress Committee was defending the state Technical Education Minister, Charanjit Singh Channi.

27 Oct 2018 8:45 AM

In a statement in Chandigarh, former Education Minister Daljit Singh Cheema said the new chapters, which were released online, had "numerous mistakes and factual errors". (Photo: File)

Shiromani Akali Dal wants withdrawal of two chapters in Class 12 history book

SAD termed the content of the Punjab School Education Board books historically 'distorted' and 'defamatory' to Sikh gurus and religion.

25 Oct 2018 6:47 PM

'In my personal capacity I and my wife hereby announce the adoption of all the children who have lost their parents. Their education in good institutions and all other expenses will be borne by us,' Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said, (Photo: File | ANI).

Will adopt all children who lost their parents in Amritsar tragedy: Navjot Singh Sidhu

'Women who have lost their husbands will also be extended all required finical help,' Sidhu said.

23 Oct 2018 12:47 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh also announced free treatment to all injured in the accident. (Photo: File)

Amritsar train accident: Punjab CM announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceased

At least 50 people were killed after a train ran over a crowd of Dussehra revellers near Amritsar.

19 Oct 2018 9:39 PM

However, officials said no purchase order has been given by the Punjab government for the new luxury vehicles so far. (Photo: File | PTI)

Punjab approves 400 luxury cars, including 16 Land Cruisers, for ministers

The purchase of new vehicles is likely to cost around Rs 80 crore on the state exchequer, officials said.

19 Oct 2018 6:43 PM

Kerala had suffered huge damages in the torrential rains that lashed the state in August last, claiming 493 lives and leaving a trail of destruction. (Photo: File | PTI)

Haryana Police donate one day's salary, collect Rs 2.5 crore for Kerala flood victims

All officers and ranks of the Haryana Police had contributed their one day's salary towards the cause.

18 Oct 2018 4:46 PM

The bishop, who was escorted by Punjab police personnel, did not talk to the media. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Rape accused bishop arrives in Jalandhar, supporters shower rose petals on him

Mulakkal smiled as followers showered rose petals on him. Till a few weeks ago, he held charge as the bishop of the Jalandhar diocese.

17 Oct 2018 8:05 PM

The students were nabbed from the hostel of CT Institute of Engineering Management and Technology, located in Shahpur on the outskirts of Jalandhar. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

3 students arrested for links with Kashmir terror outfit in Punjab

Joint team of Punjab, J&K police seized 2 weapons, including Assault Rifle, and explosives from hostel room of BTech student Zahid Gulzar.

10 Oct 2018 6:55 PM

Police said the video was 'willfully manipulated, uploaded and circulated' on social media platforms with sole intent of tarnishing Punjab CM Amarinder Singh's image. (Photo: File | PTI)

Fake video of Punjab CM Amarinder Singh goes viral, case filed

In video, Singh's voice was altered and deliberately slowed down to create impression that he was under influence of an intoxicant.

30 Sep 2018 11:01 AM

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar (Photo: File)

Haryana CM calls off visit to Karnal gurdwara over Bhindrawale pic

Khattar claimed that the programme had already been cancelled around 9.30 in the morning after the management refused to remove the poster.

30 Sep 2018 12:48 AM

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