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Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh (Photo: PTI)

Amarinder Singh’s plan to start pre-primary classes jinxed

The Punjab Cabinet last year decided to start pre-primary classes to increase enrolment in government school.

05 Mar 2018 3:53 AM

Trudeau's defence minister Harjit Sajjan, a Sikh, also joined the meeting with Punjab Chief Minster Amarinder Singh. (Photo: Twitter/@capt_amarinder)

Canada does not support separatists: Trudeau tells Amarinder Singh

Justin Trudeau on Wednesday sought to dispel perceptions his administration is too close to Sikh separatists, officials said,

21 Feb 2018 8:46 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Taj hotel in Amritsar. (Photo: Twitter/@capt_amarinder)

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh meets Justin Trudeau, raises Khalistan issue

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

21 Feb 2018 4:10 PM

The man was taken to a hospital as he was bleeding profusely, the police said, adding his condition was serious. (Representational Image)

Punjab woman chops off husband's genitals, flushes it down toilet

The woman first hit her sleeping husband with a rod, leaving him unconscious, before chopping off his private parts with knife.

21 Feb 2018 10:51 AM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had earlier refused to meet Trudeau, claiming the Canadian Prime Minister's cabinet members were connected and supported the formation of Khalistan. (Photo: File/PTI)

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh looks forward to meet Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

The Punjab chief minister would be the first major leader to meet the visiting prime minister Justin Trudeau.

19 Feb 2018 7:04 PM

Among the voters, 5.67 are male, 4.82 lakh are female while 23 belong to the transgender community. (Representational Image)

Ignored by Cong, transgender stands independently for Ludhiana elections

Bibi Banto expressed confidence that she would win elections with a thumping majority.

13 Feb 2018 5:12 PM

Constable Manjit Singh was deputed as gunman of the Jagraon City police station house officer. (Photo: Representational | File)

Cop shoots self with AK-47 rifle at R-day function in Ludhiana

According to police, the constable was depressed because of some family problems.

26 Jan 2018 4:21 PM

In the year 1998, Lakha Singh was scheduled to take part in the World Military Boxing Championship, but he slipped out of the Texas Airport, following which he was declared absconder by the Army. (Photo: ANI)

National-level boxer now drives to earn bread, seeks help from Centre, Army

A former national-level boxer, Asian Games medallist Lakha Singh had joined the Indian Army as a jawan during the anti-Sikh riots.

10 Jan 2018 3:12 PM

Priyanka's mother works at a factory to earn a living and her father, who is an alcoholic, has not contributed a penny for her treatment. (Photo: ANI)

Shy on medical fees, national karate champion struggles with leukemia

The winner of four national gold medals in karate and seven state golds has sought financial aid for her treatment.

30 Dec 2017 2:16 PM

Hafiz Saeed on Sunday inaugurated the office in Lahore's National Assembly-120 constituency from where a Jammat-ud-Dawah member had contested by-polls in September. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saeed opens his first political party office in Lahore

Hafiz Saeed confirmed, his organisation Jammat-ud-Dawah would contest 2018 general elections under the banner of the Mili Muslim League.

25 Dec 2017 2:43 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh (Photo: PTI)

Rahul’s elevation will revive Congress, says Amarinder Singh

The election of Rahul, which was uncontested, caps the growing popularity of the young leader.

12 Dec 2017 2:18 AM

It has come to light that the conspiracy to destabilise Punjab has been hatched by Sikh extremist elements and others located in various parts of the world. (Photo: File)

Punjab: NIA to investigate murder of RSS leader

The accused were involved in a total of 8 murder incidents and all targets were members of Hindu organisations.

01 Dec 2017 7:23 AM

The duo are under a five day remand. (Photo: ANI)

Ludhiana STF arrest 2 men, seize 10kg opium

The accused duo revealed that opium was worth Rs 80,000 per kg and would have sold for Rs 2,00,000 per kg.

25 Nov 2017 5:55 PM

A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team is still carrying out the search and rescue operations at the spot. (Photo: File)

Punjab CM announces compensation for kin of Ludhiana building collapse victims

In addition with the compensation, the CM also announces the jobs for next of kin of deceased firemen.

21 Nov 2017 6:40 PM

Earlier on Monday, several people were trapped under the debris. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

10 bodies recovered as fire breaks out in Ludhiana plastic factory; rescue ops on

District Commissioner of Ludhiana Pradeep Aggarwal said on Tuesday that 10 bodies had been recovered so far.

21 Nov 2017 11:56 AM

Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa said the Rafale deal is not overpriced. (Photo: ANI)

Rafale deal neither overpriced nor controversial: Air Force Chief Dhanoa

The IAF chief's statement comes days after Congress party said that a 'huge scam' was brewing in the Centre over the deal.

16 Nov 2017 9:33 PM

The Punjab CM refused to meet Kejriwal and urged the AAP national convener to refrain from 'politicising' such a serious issue. (Photo: File)

Farmers need alternative solution to give up stubble burning: Punjab CM

The chief minister asserted that a long term, affordable solution is required and the state govt is looking for the same.

15 Nov 2017 8:17 PM

The deceased are yet to be identified, police said. (Photo: File | Representational)

8 run over by truck on highway at Bhathinda

Victims, mostly teenagers, were waiting on highway for a vehicle to pick them up, police said.

08 Nov 2017 2:05 PM

'I want the Indian prisoners nabbed in Pakistan to return to their home as well. I thank lawyer Navjot ji and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and salute entire India for their help,' Fatima said. (Photo: ANI)

Decade-long wait: Pakistani sisters released from Amritsar Central jail

The two ladies were nabbed by the Indian security agencies on smuggling charges.

02 Nov 2017 2:47 PM

Police on Monday had nabbed Ram Singh, 23, a friend of the girl's father, for allegedly killing her, they said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Punjab: Police find body of kidnapped 4-yr-old girl, eaten by dogs

A friend of the victim’s father had allegedly killed her over an enmity with him, police says.

02 Nov 2017 1:14 PM

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