Punjab

Punjab: Ruling party’s Youth wing leader Bhola Haripuria’s associate arrested with “white powder”

After Bhola flew to United Kingdom (UK), Jalandhar (rural) police have claimed to have arrested Manjit Singh Billa, a close associate of Phillaur-based SAD leader Gurmail Singh Bhola, in an NDPS Act case for possessing 110 gm of white powder. Bhola was also questioned by police a few days ago but was released after several hours following political pressure, reported Times of India.

“Suspected of having relations with ISI” and head of controversial Dera shot dead

Suspected of having relations with Pakistan’s spy agency ISI and the head of a “Sufi” dera was shot dead allegedly by two unidentified assailants at Khukhrana village near Moga.

Punjab: Ruling party youth wing leader held for molestation

Punjab's ruling party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)'s youth wing Youth Akal Dal (YAD) is again in news-headlines, and again for disgraceful reason. As per media reports from Patiala, a Youth Akali Dal (YAD) leader was arrested on the charges of sexual harassing a 21-year-old woman.

Chemist shops remained closed in Punjab in protest against police harassment

Alleging harassment by cops of Punjab police on the pretext of habit forming drugs under the ongoing campaign against drugs in the state, over 31,000 chemist and drug shops in Punjab remained shut.

Battle of Paddy plantation to start from June 10 in Punjab

Moga, Punjab (June 09, 2014): A day before starting of battle for paddy plantation, the Punjab farmers are making arrangements for irrigation or the labour for the transplantation while Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is also busy in arranging power for

20 Engineering students feared drowned in Beas river in HP

At least 20 Engineering students from Hyderabad were feared washed away by the Beas river near Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, officials said.

Badal Dal leader’s son held in Moga for possessing heroin

Moga, Punjab (May 23, 2014): According to media reports the police have arrested a constable, son of a local leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), and his accomplice on the charge of possessing of heroin.

All talks of progressive state, development and making Punjab a California falls flat

Blaming the entire political leadership responsible for degradation that has plagued our society, the Dal Khalsa said a handful of people have forgotten the teachings and philosophy of Great Gurus and were indulging in inhuman and heinous activities that puts entire society to shame.

Former DGP Shashi Kant discloses names of politicians, ministers allegedly involved in drugs trade in Punjab

Jalandhar, Punjab (April 22, 2014): According to media reports Shashi Kant, a former DGP (Jails) of Punjab and a senior leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has created a stir by alleging that he had handed over a list of 85 persons including politicians from SAD-BJP and the Congress involved in drug trade in Punjab to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, but he had brushed the shocking revelations under the carpet and didn't act against any of those involved .

Hansi-Butana canal: SCI accepts Haryana’s plea for early adjudication against stay order; Decision likely on April 24

New Delhi, India (April 19, 2014): It is learnt that on Tuesday (April 15) the Supreme Court of India (SCI) accepted Haryana government’s plea for an early hearing of its application for vacating the 2007 SC order, restraining it from using the 109-km Hansi-Butana canal.

Punjab Digital Library – Web of information on Punjab

To preserve the state's heritage and literature, old manuscripts, documents, drawings and pictures related to Punjab are being digitised. The relevant information is being uploaded to provide online access to rare writings on Punjab.

Haryana eying on more water from Punjab rivers – Want 10K cusecs from 2nd Ravi-Beas Link Project

Chandigarh/ Punjab (November 14, 2013): As per certain media reports Haryana has once against raised the issue of river waters with the Government of India seeking more water from the Punjab’s rivers. According to Hindustan Times: Haryana has sought about 10,000 cusecs of water from the Second Ravi-Beas Link Project, which was declared a project of ‘national’ importance by the Government of India in 2008.

Punjab Govt. reacts to Haryana’s statement on river water; Says no compromise over riparian rights

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 23, 2013): After the Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's statement that Haryana shall fight till last drop of river water 'share', Punjab's ruling party the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) on July 22, 2013 reiterated that 'there can be no compromise on the Riparian principle on the river waters of the state'.

Kalala village in Barnala District of Punjab in the grip of ‘hepatitis C’

Barnala, Punjab (July 22, 2013): According to media reports Kalala village of the Barnala district has been hit by 'hepatitis C and diarrhoea', with more than 200 of its residents undergoing treatment for these diseases at various government and private hospitals.

Haryana CM Hooda asked Punjab to vacate the city of Chandigarh

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 22, 2013): The city of Chandigarh that had been one of the unsettled issued between the states of Punjab, Haryana and the Union of India; once again could the issue to heated political blame-game. As per media reports the Haryana state has once again asserted it's claim over the city of Chandigarh. Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda reportedly said on July 21, 2013 that Punjab should vacate the Chandigarh if it wanted to set up a new city, called New Chandigarh.

Sikh Youth Federation (Bhindranwale) held protest against aquittal of Sajjan Kumar

Amritsar, Punjab (May 15, 2013): It is learnt that on May 14, 2013 members and activists of Sikh Youth Federation (Bhinderanwale) took out a march in protest against the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, one of the organizers of Sikh genocide 1984.

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie – List of Cinemas/Theaters (& show timings) across Punjab/India

Ludhiana/Chandigarh (May 10, 2013): Much awaited Punjabi movie, Sadda Haq, has hit cinema screens across Punjab and other states of India today. Check list of cinemas and show timings across Punjab and India.

Sadda Haq releasing on May 10 – List of Cinemas/Theaters in Punjab and other states of India

Chandigarh/Ludhiana (May 08, 2013): Sadda Haq Punjabi movie is set to hit cinema screens across Punjab and other states of India on May 10, 2013.

Various theatres in Punjab cancel ‘Shootout at Wadala’ screenings

According to certain media reports the screening of Bollywood release was cancelled at several theatres in the state of Punjab. Screening of John Abraham's "Shootout at Wadala" has reportedly been cancelled at Ludhiana, Moga, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Amritsar and Moga on May 06, 2013 after an organization named "Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj" raised objections on two particular dialogues in the movie .

Punjab jail dept refutes rumours about Rajoana being shifted to Tihar Jail

Patiala, Punjab (March 30, 2013): According to certain media reports the Punjab jails department on March 29, 2013 dismissed the rumors that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, currently on death row for assassinating former chief minister Beant Singh, has been shifted to Delhi's Tihar Jail. The authorities reportedly refuted such claims as baseless.

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