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Congress leader Navjot SIngh Sidhu (Photo: File)

After fued with CM Amarinder Singh, Sidhu resigns from Punjab Cabinet

On June 10, Navjot Singh Sidhu had met Rahul Gandhi and handed him a letter appraising about the political situation.

14 Jul 2019 12:21 PM

He said that as many as 550 devotees, including prominent religious leaders, will go to Pakistan for the ritual. (Photo: ANI)

SGPC prez invites Imran Khan to attend nagar kirtan

‘On July 25, after holy ritual, Nagar kirtan will commence from Nankana Sahib, place where Guru Nanak was born,’ SGPC prez Longowal said.

12 Jul 2019 3:36 PM

The mobile de-addiction centre is treating patients who are addicted to using their smartphones. (Photo: ANI)

In a first, Punjab hospital opens mobile de-addiction centre

The centre is being run by a team of 7 members, including a psychiatrist, 2 pharmacists and 3 councillors.

12 Jul 2019 1:58 PM

A video of the incident, that has now gone viral on social media, shows a group of men brutally thrashing two women and hurling abuses at them. (Photo: ANI)

Akali Dal supporters thrash women, vandalise their shops in Punjab's Kotakpura

The women have alleged that the accused were supporters of Akali Dal, and came to vandalise their shops in Kotakpura.

06 Jul 2019 1:05 PM

'Two false cases of Kabutarbaazi and cheating and fraud have been filed against us under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code. We have been urging police to investigate the matter as we have been trapped in false cases but they are not listening to us,' the girls said. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab girls write letter with blood to Pres Kovind, seek help in 'false cases'

In the letter, the duo has claimed that complainants have been threatening them on pretext of cheating cases registered against them.

06 Jul 2019 10:28 AM

Whenever a train approaches, these children climb railways track and jump into a nearby canal, throwing caution out of the window. (Photo: ANI)

Ludhiana: Boys perform dangerous stunts, jump into canal from railway tracks

Local police say whenever they attempt to nab those boys, they fail as the boys inevitably manage to give them the slip.

04 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

Punjab STF arrests inter-state opium smuggler. (Photo: ANI)

Amritsar: Inter-state smuggler arrested by STF; 6.5 kg opium seized

The accused is a resident of Sultanwind area in Amritsar.

03 Jul 2019 8:45 PM

Sunny Deol became a member of parliament for the first time after he defeated Congress's Sunil Jakhar with a massive margin in the recent general election. (Photo: Twitter | @iamsunnydeol)

Sunny Deol appoints representative in constituency, Cong claims ‘betrayal’

Gurpreet Singh Palheri, however, downplayed the matter, saying his appointment would ensure a ‘24-hour service to people of Gurdaspur’.

02 Jul 2019 3:06 PM

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal (Photo: PTI)

FIR sought against Punjab Jail minister Randhawa by SAD

Shiromani Akali Dal have written a letter to Punjab Guv accusing him of exploiting resources.

01 Jul 2019 7:59 PM

The pilgrims will be visiting Pakistan tomorrow by a special train from Attari railway station. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan declines visas to 58 sikhs for pilgrimage

Sikhs, whose visa were not approved, protested outside the SGPC office and demanded that there should not be a visa system.

26 Jun 2019 4:52 PM

The posters with a picture of Sidhu and captioned read, 'When are you quitting politics? Time to keep your words. We are waiting for your resignation.' (Photo: ANI)

When will you quit politics?: Posters asking for Sidhu's resignation seen in Punjab

On Friday, similar posters also surfaced in Mohali.

22 Jun 2019 4:18 PM

The accused and his aides can be seen thrashing and abusing a woman on a road in the video. (Photo: ANI)

Video captured 6 man thrashes woman in Punjab; accused sent to police remand

Six people accused of thrashing a woman over a money dispute were sent to two days police remand by a local court on Saturday.

15 Jun 2019 6:13 PM

He was pulled out of the borewell on early Tuesday morning after a rescue operation of over 110 hours. (Photo: ANI)

2-yr-old Punjab boy dies after being pulled out of borewell after 110 hours

The toddler was stuck in the seven-inch wide borewell at a depth of 125 feet.

11 Jun 2019 9:19 AM

The two-year-old boy fell into an abandoned 150-foot borewell on Thursday afternoon outside his house. In the joint operation, the NDRF and local administration are digging a parallel pit to rescue the child named Fatehveer Singh and have reportedly dug up to 120 feet. (Photo: ANI)

90 hours and counting, toddler still stuck in borewell in Punjab

‘The rescue work is being done manually because the soil type does not permit machines to be used,’ PWD minister Vijay Singla said.

10 Jun 2019 2:50 PM

The victim allegedly hails from Nepal and is undergoing treatment at a city hospital, while the accused hailed from Bihar. (Representational Image)

39-yr-old migrant labourer rapes minor in Punjab, beaten to death by mob

The incident occurred in Dinesh Nagar area under Ramamandi Police Station limits.

03 Jun 2019 10:49 AM

Fans cheer India by making 20kg World Cup-themed cake

Kukreja said that there are two of his favourite players on the cake, India captain Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.

30 May 2019 12:13 PM

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa (Photo: File)

'Rafale will be a gamechanger' says Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa

Dhanoa asserted that the Sukhoi-M30, Tejas and Rafale will soon arrive to replace the older aircraft which are in need of an upgrade.

27 May 2019 1:08 PM

Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Raghunath Nambiar. (Photo: ANI)

Clouds do prevent radars from detecting accurately: Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar

The officer was asked to react on Army Chief General Rawat's remarks on Sunday in Kerala where he had defended PM's comments in this regard.

27 May 2019 12:58 PM

While speaking to ANI, Yashanpreet Kaur said that there is a dire need for the government to roll out rules for opening coaching classes and also requested the administration to make adequate arrangements to douse the fire on time. (Photo: ANI)

Students pay tribute to victims of Surat fire in Amritsar

The children condoled the death by chanting Gayatri Mantra.

25 May 2019 2:58 PM

Former actor and BJP candidate Sunny Deol led by 77,000 votes against state Congress chief Sunil Jakhar. (Photo: File)

17th Lok Sabha, Punjab: Congress bags 8 out of 13 seats

Shiromani Akali Dal, BJP secure 2 each; AAP 1

23 May 2019 8:46 PM

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