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Verdict in case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief on Aug 25

Chandigarh: A special CBI court in Panchkula will pronounce its verdict in a sexual exploitation case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on August 25. The head of the Sirsa-headquartered sect has been asked to appear in person before the court the same day. Arguments of the

Published 17-Aug-2017 19:51 IST

Punjab: Swine flu claims 15 lives

Chandigarh: Fifteen persons died due to swine flu in Punjab this summer season, the state's Health and Family Welfare minister Brahm Mohindra said here on Thursday. At least 278 suspected cases of swine flu were reported across the state this summer season and out of these 75 cases were found

Published 17-Aug-2017 18:50 IST

10-year-old Chandigarh rape victim delivers girl child

Chandigarh: A 10-year-old girl, who was raped by her uncle repeatedly, delivered a girl child in a government hospital here on Thursday, hospital officials said. The mother and child were stable, hospital sources said, adding the newborn was in intensive care as it was underweight. The rape victim

Published 17-Aug-2017 14:09 IST

Rural Punjab to be Open Defecation Free by year end : CM

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today reiterated his government's commitment to make rural Punjab Open Defecation Free (ODF) by the end of this year. The chief minister gave the assurance to Union Drinking Water and Sanitation secretary Parmeswaran Iyer, an official

Published 16-Aug-2017 21:34 IST

Opposition parties gearing up for Gurdaspur Lok Sabha bypoll

Chandigarh: PTI Opposition parties in Punjab are gearing up for the upcoming Gurdaspur Lok Sabha bypoll, with the SAD and BJP holding a joint meeting while AAP leaders also met volunteers on Wednesday. The Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat fell vacant after BJP MP and actor Vinod Khanna died of cancer in

Published 16-Aug-2017 18:03 IST | Updated 18:06 IST

Verdict on Dera chief likely, Punjab-Haryana put on alert

Chandigarh: The authorities in Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday asked the police in both states to be on alert ahead of a special CBI court's verdict in an alleged rape of a 'sadhvi' by Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Sources in both states said that the police have been asked to

Published 16-Aug-2017 16:23 IST

As Gurdaspur by-poll looms, Punjab CM announces sops on I-Day

Chandigarh: With a by-election to the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat looming large, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced various schemes and incentives for holistic development of border areas in Gurdaspur and Pathankot districts. He made the announcements in his speech after

Published 15-Aug-2017 21:40 IST

Sikh Takht chief passes away

Chandigarh: Giani Mal Singh, the Jathedar (chief) of Takht Keshgarh Sahib, passed away in Mohali town near here on Tuesday. He was admitted to Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Sohana Eye and Super Specialty Charitable Hospital in Mohali district. He had undergone surgery for brain tumour last year.

Published 15-Aug-2017 19:55 IST

'Will implement farm debt waiver scheme soon'

Gurdaspur: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday assured farmers that his government will soon implement the promised farm-debt waiver scheme in about a months time and appealed to them to not consider suicide or any other extreme step to escape their loan burden. Speaking at the

Published 15-Aug-2017 15:32 IST

Indian, Pakistani border guards exchange sweets on I-Day

Chandigarh: Despite the bilateral tensions, border guards of India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged sweets and greetings along the International Border in Punjab on India's 71st Independence Day. Border Security Force (BSF) officers and personnel exchanged sweets with Pakistan Rangers at Attari

Published 15-Aug-2017 15:24 IST | Updated 17:39 IST

Haryana, Punjab celebrate I-Day

Chandigarh: Patriotic fervour gripped Haryana and Punjab on Tuesday as they marked the country's Independence Day. From Gurugram in Haryana to Gurdaspur in Punjab, Independence Day celebrations including cultural programmes were held with the participation of thousands of people.

Published 15-Aug-2017 10:59 IST

Amarinder spends Independence Day eve with troops

Gurdaspur (Punjab): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh spent the Independence Day eve with troops of the 3 Sikhs on Monday. Amarinder Singh entered the 'Barakhana' (regimental dinner) with the troops of the 3rd battalion of the Sikh regiment. For the Chief Minister, a former Army captain himself,

Published 15-Aug-2017 06:50 IST | Updated 06:53 IST

Pb govt to preserve monuments, places of historical

Ferozepur: The Punjab government will preserve and maintain the monuments and the places holding historical and cultural importance in the state, minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said on Monday.The government will also develop these places as tourist spots so as to make the people aware about the

Published 14-Aug-2017 22:22 IST

Anti-drugs campaign successful: Amarinder

Amritsar/Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said that his government's drive against drugs in the state had been "highly successful" while admitting that some drugs were still available. "Our government's campaign against drugs has been highly successful, with over 6,900

Published 14-Aug-2017 21:50 IST

Amarinder warns against censorship by cable operators

Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday warned against censorship by cable distribution companies, saying action would be taken against those indulging in such activity. He said his government will not indulge in political vendetta and would take strict action against any media or

Published 14-Aug-2017 21:31 IST

SAD threatens agitation over women safety in Punjab

Chandigarh: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday threatened to launch an agitation if the Punjab government fails to take action on alleged atrocities on women in the state and registration of false cases against the party's councillors. "Atrocities against women and registration of false cases

Published 14-Aug-2017 19:35 IST

Security agencies on high alert in Punjab, Haryana

Chandigarh: Security has been beefed up across Punjab, Haryana and their common capital Chandigarh for the Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday. A thick security blanket has been thrown in Gurdaspu, a border district where Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will unfurl the tricolour on

Published 14-Aug-2017 16:53 IST

Teenager molested by neighbour in Punjab's Moga district

Moga: A 19-year-old girl was allegedly molested at her home by a neighbour in a village here, police said on Monday. The victim's father alleged that Gurpreet Singh, alias Soni, forcibly entered their house in Dhar Kalan village yesterday when no one was at home and molested his daughter, they said.

Published 14-Aug-2017 16:15 IST

Remission of sentence upto one yr for convicted Pb prisoners

Chandigarh: Convicted prisoners in Punjab's jails would be granted remission of up to one year in their sentences. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had recommended the remission in prison sentences as a goodwill gesture on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day.

Published 14-Aug-2017 06:48 IST

Amarinder accuses AAP leader of politicising farmers plight

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday accused state AAP leader Sukhpal Khaira of politicising the plight of cotton farmers due to whitefly infestation in some areas of Mansa. Strongly reacting to Khaira's allegations of involvement of Chief Minister's Office (CMO) and cabinet

Published 13-Aug-2017 20:24 IST

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