Amritsar: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including an AK rifle, 25 pistols and a bulletproof jacket, in a recovery that has exposed the scale of efforts by Pakistan-based handlers and their local associates to push weaponry into Punjab.The recovery of a bulletproof jacket, believed to…
Bathinda: Concerns over water pollution and large-scale felling of trees dominated the first public hearing on the proposed Malwa Canal project on Friday, as farmers and environmentalists questioned officials over its environmental impact. In a symbolic protest, farmers even brought contaminated water allegedly supplied through the Sirhind Feeder Canal and asked officials to drink it,…
Chandigarh: To strengthen its campaign against narcotics trafficking, Haryana govt has notified 13 new exclusive fast-track special NDPS courts across the state, taking the total number of such courts to 21.According to a notification issued by the administration of justice department, one special NDPS court each at the level of additional sessions judge has been…
CHANDIGARH: The first Sikh to go to space has taken another daring step by wing walking at 80. Bryan Adams once sang, “18 Till I Die.” If there were a living embodiment of that anthem, it would be Arvinder Singh Bahal.While many settle into the comforts of retirement, Bahal is doing quite the opposite. He…
CHANDIGARH: The governing AAP on Thursday claimed that reports from two “independent” laboratories “outside Punjab” have established that the man seen in an alleged sacrilege video was not chief minister Bhagwant Mann, and demanded a probe into an alleged conspiracy to defame him.The move comes three days after Akal Takht declared Mann ‘Guru Dokhi’ (anti-Guru)…
Phagwara: Mounting his attack on SAD and its chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s family, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday blamed late CM Parkash Singh Badal for the 1978 Nirankari-Sikh clash, accusing him of facilitating the escape of the culprits and pushing Punjab into turmoil.Targeting the Badal family three days after the Akal Takht declared…
Patiala: The Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) has directed a former BDPO of Nabha to deposit the Rs 25,000 penalty imposed on her for violating provisions of the RTI Act and submit a compliance report before the next hearing on Sept 9. Nearly three months after imposing the maximum penalty on the former public information…
Dharamshala: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a 50-bed integrated AYUSH hospital to be constructed within the District Ayurvedic Hospital premises in Dharamshala.Speaking on the occasion, the CM said the state govt was committed to strengthen the healthcare system by combining modern medical services with AYUSH-based treatment…
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh high court has directed the state govt to ensure govt employees posted in tribal, hard and rural areas, but actually serving on deputation at easier stations, do not continue to derive transfer and posting benefits from their original postings. The court has ordered stricter maintenance of service records to accurately reflect…
Kullu: Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly elected panchayat pradhans and up-pradhans of Kangra district. The CM also administered a collective pledge to the gathering to make Himachal Pradesh free from chitta and to strengthen the mass movement against drug abuse. Addressing the…
