SAD (A) urges Jathedar to summon Badal
Sangrur, October 25
The district unit of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) today urged the
Jathedar of Akal Takht to summon Mr Parkash Singh Badal, president of
the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), at Akal Takht for calling “Khanda Sahib”
a “sand” (tool), which was presented to him at a function at Mahima
Singh Wala village, near Delhon, a few days ago.
Tributes paid to Harbhajan Yogi
Chandigarh, October 25
Deputy Chief Minister, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, paid rich tributes to Harbhajan Singh Yogi while representing the Punjab Government at his bhog ceremony held in Esponala, New Mexico, USA on Saturday.
Punjab to boost industrial development in border districts
Ferozepore, October 26
The Punjab Government has decided to offer special incentives to industrialists who are ready to invest their capital in the border districts of Amritsar, Ferozepore and Gurdaspur. This was stated by Capt Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab, during an interaction with mediapersons at Mohanke village, near
Guruharsahai, today.
Illegal construction by councillor irks shopkeepers
Patiala, October 25
The municipal corporation, which has started a demolition drive against illegal constructions in the city, is caught a controversy. A councillor has allegedly constructed a shop on its land near Government Rajindra Hospital early this month.
‘Ghadri Babian Da’ mela from October 28
Jalandhar, October 25
The five-day mela “Ghadri Babian Da”, dedicated to the welfare of womenfolk, will commence at the Desh Bhagat Yaadgar Hall here on October 28.
Another spoof on Punjab politics, entertainment
Chandigarh, October 25
The famed Chacha- Bhatija duo has brought out another heartwarming spoof, making fun of all those who matter in the world of Punjab
politics, entertainment etc.
Pak writer turns nostalgic, rues plight of Punjabi
Doraha, October 25
Maqsood Saqib, a renowned writer and journalist from Pakistan, shared his views and musings on the linguistic crisis facing Indian as well as Pakistani Punjab with the students of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, today.
Indo-Pak cultural exchange programme soon, says Bajwa
Gurdaspur, October 25
A special cultural exchange programme for the artistes and intellectuals of Indian and Pakistani Punjabs would be held at Jalandhar on November 19 and 20.
Documentary on Pakistani dances shown
Amritsar, October 25
“Lattoo”, a documentary on Pakistan’s dances, was shown at the Thakur Singh Art Gallery here last night.
VB refutes allegation of harassment
Chandigarh, October 25
Even as the Vigilance Bureau today refuted the allegations of harassing the family of petitioner in DSPs recruitment cases Jaskaran Singh, the Shiromani Akali Dal today came down heavily on Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh for unleashing “a reign of terror and vendetta”.
Munim beaten up, arthiyas go on strike
Sangrur, October 25
The arhtiyas of the local grain market today observed strike in protest against the alleged “beating up” of a “munim” of an arhtiya by another arhtiya here.
MC chief survives no-trust motion
Moga, October 25
Municipal Council chief Joginder Pal Jain today survived the second no-confidence motion brought against him within five weeks.
Sanitary goods damaged in fire
Bathinda, October 25
Sanitary goods worth lakhs of rupees were reduced to ashes after the godown, situated on the Bathinda-Goniana main road, caught fire late last night due to an electricity short-circuit.
Piyush, Tejvir, Lakshay declared healthy babies
Patiala, October 25
A healthy baby competition was organised by Kidzee here yesterday. Piyush, Tejvir Rehal and Lakshay were declared winners in the six months to one year, one to two and two to four year categories, respectively.
Manak to be on AIR ‘Guldasta’
Patiala, October 25
The coming episodes of “Guldasta,” a popular programme of Akashvani Patiala will feature Punjabi folk singer Kuldeep Manak.
‘Siropa’ for wife of Nirmal Singh
Amritsar, October 25
The wife of Sikh youth Nirmal Singh, killed by masked robbers in the USA and whose ashes were brought to India after five months, was honoured with a “siropa” by SGPC member Jaswinder Singh .
Former MLA cremated
Amritsar, October 25
Mr Surinder Singh, former MLA, who died last evening, was cremated with state honours at Majitha village today.
Undertrial escapes, two cops behind bars
Bathinda, October 25
Gurpal Singh, who had been facing trial in a local court, after he was arrested in a narcotic smuggling case a few months ago, escaped from the police custody late last evening, while he was being brought back to the local central jail by two policemen from a function organised in connection with the death anniversary of his kin.
Murder accused arrested
Jalandhar, October 25
The police today arrested three persons involved in the Saudagar Ram Kala murder case, in which the deceased’s body was burnt to remove the evidence of the crime, from near the Guru Teg Bhadur Nagar.
One killed, one hurt in mishap
Sahnewal, October 25
A pillion-rider was killed while the scooter-driver was injured when a Tata Sumo jumped traffic lights and hit the scooter at the main chowk of Sahnewal, last night.
Three injured in road accident
Bathinda, October 25
Three residents of this town, who were riding a scooter, were injured when a car hit their vehicle near Bhai Kanhaiya Chowk on the Bathinda-Goniana road last night.
