“Centre benefiting from taxes on petrol”
Chandigarh, June 14
Decision of various state governments not to charge any VAT on the incremental component of prices of petrol and diesel may not be enough to give any substantial relief to consumers.
Can VC make an appointment effective after expiry of his term?
Jalandhar, June 14
Can a Vice-Chancellor effect appointments from a future date that comes after
the expiry of his own term in the office?
Cong leaders seek action against Birmi
Ludhiana, June 14
Factionalism in the Congress in Ludhiana came to the fore when Chief
Parliamentary Secretary, Milkiat Singh Birmi accused Pradesh Congress Committee
(PCC) president, Shamsher Singh Dullo of collecting money in the name of the
party. Several local leaders in a joint statement today urged the party high
command to restrain him.
CPM not to withdraw support to UPA govt
Chandigarh, June 14
The general secretary of the CPM, Mr Prakash Karat, today said there was no
question of withdrawing support to the UPA government following developments
over the hike in the petrol and diesel prices. He, however, said his party would
seek a reduction in taxes on petrol and diesel to bring down the prices of the
two products.
CPI not for alliance with communal forces
Ludhiana, June 14
Mr Joginder Dayal, a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of
India (CPI) yesterday ruled out any alliance with separatist or communal forces
for forming the third front in the state.
Foreigners show the way forward
Heritage conservation in Punjab
Chandigarh, June 14
When Punjab Finance Minister committed himself to the proposal of formalising the collaboration with Smithsonian Institution (SI) US today, the backdrop of his affirmation was crystal clear.
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Top conservation experts from India attend the concluding session of Indo-US conference organised by the Anandpur Sahib Foundation and Smithsonian Institution US in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune
photo by Manoj Mahajan |
Hair shearing case: victim harassed by hospital staff
Hoshiarpur, June 14
A case of inhumane treatment of a woman patient in the blazing sun at the Primary Health Centre
(PHC), Mahilpur, has come to light.
Women’s conference pledges against female foeticide
Tarn Taran, June 14
Participants in the Mata Ganga Istri Conference (All India Women Conference), organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee today pledged to end the menace of female foeticide, uplifting the status of women, to mark the 400th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev here today.
Councillor resents non-development of area
Patiala, June 14
Congress municipal councillor, Ms Sarita Gera, while expressing her displeasure over the ‘maltreatment’ meted out to ward number 4 by the authorities concerned, today cautioned the Mayor, Mr Vishnu Sharma, that if corrective steps were not taken, the Congress party would have to pay a heavy price in the coming Assembly elections.
Kirti Chakra awardee’s widow threatens self-immolation
Baghelewala (Moga), June 14
Fed up with the reported delay of Punjab government in taking action against the “erring” acting principal of Shaheed Zora Singh Government Senior Secondary School of this village, Manjeet Kaur, a class IV employee of the school and widow of Kargil martyr and Kirti Chakra awardee lance havildar Zora Singh, threatened self-immolation if the government failed to take proper action against him at the earliest.
PPSC announces results of PCS (Judicial)
Patiala, June 14
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) today announced the results of successful candidates of the PCS (Judicial)-2006, the examination of which was held in April.
Thousands take part in nagar kirtan
Bathinda, June 14
The SGPC today took out a nagar kirtan from Takht Sri Damdama Sahib to Taran Taran to mark the 400th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev.
Petrol price hike fuels protests
Patiala, June 14
Various public organisations came together today on a common platform to express their anger over the recent price hike effected by the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre in petrol and diesel products.
Work on theme park begins
Chamkaur Sahib, June 14
Construction work on the first phase of a theme park — Saka Chamkaur — to commemorate 300 years of the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh in the battle of Chamkaur Sahib, began here today with the digging of earth at the site by the Panj Piaras.
Ex-Army man killed in accident
Kharar, June 14
A retired Army personnel was killed in an accident near the bus stand late last night.
Traffic police, NCC hold rally
Patiala, June 14
The local traffic police in collaboration with cadets of the NCC (Air wing) held a rally in the city to educate people about traffic rules.
Chandigarh, June 14
