Punjab BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha vice-president Paramjit Singh Kainth Patiala: Two Dalit brothers from Kakrala village in Nabha, Patiala district, have complained to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, alleging that personnel at Chhintanwala police post tortured them in custody over a suspected theft.The daily-wage masons alleged that they were stripped, severely beaten, verbally abused…
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of welfare schemes under the social justice and empowerment department, including the Mukhya Mantri Sahara Yojana.The department launched a dedicated online application to ensure transparent, efficient and hassle-free delivery of benefits. So far, 4,050 active…
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Shimla: Himachal Pradesh police will organise the 5th Anti-Chitta and Environment Awareness Walkathon in Una on Sept 7, with chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu leading the campaign. The event aims to unite police personnel, students, youth and citizens against drug abuse while promoting environmental responsibility.Previous walkathons were held…
Chandigarh: The Punjab govt on Tuesday filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court against the Punjab and Haryana high court‘s Aug 3 judgment directing it to clear pending dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief of approximately Rs 14,191 crore to state employees within a fortnight.The SLP points out that the arrears are close…
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Chandigarh: The scuffle between Congress MLAs and security personnel at the Haryana Assembly entrance on the opening day of the monsoon session drew chief minister Nayab Singh Saini’s ire. He said protests could not come at the cost of the dignity of security staff or the House.Addressing a news conference…
SAD functionary Bikram Singh Majithia Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) functionary and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday sought a CBI probe or an independent inquiry monitored by Punjab and Haryana high court into allegations that chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s wife sought Rs 5 crore for the release of a rape accused. AAP…
An army boat sank at Hathnikund Barrage during a drill Yamunanagar: An Army soldier is missing in the Yamuna after a motorboat capsized during a training exercise in Hathnikund barrage in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district Tuesday.Four soldiers were swept away in Yamuna’s strong current, three of whom managed to swim to safety. The fourth soldier was…
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar is the new border range IG Chandigarh: Punjab govt on Tuesday transferred 20 police officers, including eight IPS officers, appointing new senior superintendents of police (SSPs) in six districts and posting Gurpreet Singh Bhullar as border range inspector general (IG).Bhullar had been awaiting posting since he was removed as Amritsar police commissioner…
Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon Amritsar/Bathinda/Chandigarh: AAP on Monday protested against three BJP MPs for attending a tribute gathering for 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar, with party functionaries staging demonstrations outside BJP Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh’s residence in Amritsar and the party office in Bathinda.AAP questioned how BJP MPs could honour a…
Traffic signal-free alternate airport road opens in Mohali Mohali: Airport-bound commuters have got relief with the opening of a newly constructed signal-free alternate road to Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport.The new corridor, running parallel to the existing Airport Road, has gained significance after farmers occupied one side of the Jagatpura-Chandigarh road as part of their…
