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Sarna refuses to
toe Badal’s line
Chandigarh, September 20
As the scene of the Akali politics has shifted to Delhi for a while because of
the annual elections to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (DSGPC),
the political tussle between the Badal and Sarna factions has become bitter.
Police transfers
after Vidhan Sabha session
Chandigarh, September 20
Appointment of Station House Officers from a “carefully screened list”,
creation of new cells, including economic offences cells and anti-drug cells at
police headquarters and a major administrative reshuffle at the top level
immediately after the fifth session of the present Vidhan Sabha are among
several steps taken to give the Punjab police a new look.
 Kashish flies
high on wings of melody
Chandigarh, September 20
The best place to find 14-year-old Kashish Mittal is the musically-kept home of
his guru, Pandit Yashpaul, whose mastery over the nuances of the Agra gharana of
classical music is well known. Having absorbed the finest elements from his
guru’s treasurehouse of classical music, the young Patiala boy recently
emerged victorious in the All-India solo classical vocal contest held at Gwalior.
BSP threatens stir if
Mayawati arrested
Jalandhar, September 20
Terming the CBI charges against former UP Chief Minister Mayawati, regarding
alleged irregularities in the Rs 175-crore Taj Heritage Corridor project, as
politically motivated, the BSP today threatened to launch a nationwide agitation
if she was arrested in this case.
Ravi Inder flays Badal, Tohra
Patiala, September 20
Mr Ravi Inder Singh, a former Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, today flayed the policies of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).
A labourer uses a winnowing tray to separate grains from chaffs at a grain market in
Amritsar
on Saturday. Punjab, known as India's breadbasket, has had a good monsoon this year, which allowed farmers to grow more paddy crops.
— Reuters |
Rights panel for action
against cop
Amritsar, September 20
The Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has directed the SSP Tarn Taran
to take action against ASI Swaran Singh who had allegedly occupied the house of
Pushpinder Kaur, a widow and resident of Patti in the Tarn Taran area.
Women protest
against ‘satta’ operators
Nangal, September 20
Women of the town took to the streets this evening to protest against the rising
menace of ‘satta’ and sale of psychotropic drugs in the area.
Candles lighted
to spread preachings of Baba Farid
Faridkot, September 20
Nearly 300 members of various Government Organisations, the Baba Farid Memorial
Society and students of Diet institution led by Mr Inderjit Singh Khalsa
chairman, Baba Farid Committee and Gurdwara Godri Sahib Society Faridkot visited
Hussainiwala border near Ferozepore last evening.
Villagers burn
minister’s effigy
Nurpurbedi (Ropar), September 20
Villagers here today held a rally and burned an effigy of the state Minister for
Grievances, Mr Ramesh Dutt Sharma, to protest against the alleged efforts of the
minister to get two local leaders, Mr Vijay Kumar Puri, district general
secretary of the BJP, and Mr Ashwani Kumar, booked in a false case.
1.14 lakh bogus
pensioners detected
Faridkot, September 20
The Punjab Govt. has detected 1.14 lakh bogus pensioners who have been availing
pension under the old age, handicapped and widows categories for the past many
years after submitting the documents, particularly during the SAD-BJP rule in
the state.
CM presented
book on Shastri
Chandigarh, September 20
A delegation of the Punjab Pradesh Youth Congress (PPYC) today called upon the
Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, and presented him a book on former Prime
Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, which has been authored by his daughter-in-law,
Ms Vibha Shastri.
Bandh against
police inaction
Jalalabad, September 20
A complete bandh was observed here today against the alleged failure of the
police to catch those who killed a chemist, Pawan Kumar, on the night of August
29 after looting cash from his shop. The bandh was called by the Punjab Beopar
Mandal and various social and religious organisations of the town.
RPF celebrates
raising day
Ferozepore, September 20
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) celebrated its 19th raising day at the
Railway Stadium here today. The chief guest, Mr H.C. Punia, DRM, took salute
from an impressive march past led by parade commander, Mr S.K. Arjun.
Order to demolish
ex-Mayor’s construction
Amritsar, September 20
The state government has directed the local Municipal Corporation to demolish an
“unauthorised” construction belonging to a former Mayor near the Gagan
cinema house here.
Nanera appointed
PPCC Secretary
Chandigarh, September 20
Mr Avtar Singh Nanera of Nabha has been appointed Secretary of the Punjab
Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC).
Panchayat
officer suspended
Ropar, September 20
The Director Panchayats has suspended the District Panchayats Development
Officer (DDPO), Mr Jaswant Singh, for dereliction of duty. Highly-placed sources
said the reason behind the suspension was his failure to attend a meeting held
by the Director yesterday.
SDOs meet
Punjab Mandi Board chief
Chandigarh, September 20
A deputation of the Punjab Mandi Board Subdivisional Officers Association met the Chairman of the Punjab Mandi Board regarding their long-pending demands on Thursday.
Doctor robbed near police
chief’s house
Amritsar, September 20
A daring dacoity behind the house of the district police chief rocked the Civil
Lines area here last evening. Three armed men who said they were members of the
Babbar Khalsa looted cash and jewellery from the clinic-cum-residence of leading
dermatologist Dr Rakesh Bharti.
Youths assault
woman
Hoshiarpur, September 20
Tension prevails at Bachhohi village of this district over the alleged teasing
of a girl and assault on a woman yesterday.
Dera mahant
found murdered
Moga, September 20
Baba Budh Dass, head of the Dera Smadhan near Gurdwara Mastan Singh was found
murdered today.
Traders observe bandh
Nabha, September 17
Life came to standstill as traders and shopkeepers observed a bandh against
“high-handedness” of octroi contractors in the city.
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