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Sukhi gives Vigilance the slip
Jalandhar, September 15
Giving Vigilance Bureau (VB) the slip, a former militant- turned-police “cat” Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi managed to flee Punjab.
Sub-committee receives complaints against Boparai
Patiala, September 15
The sub-committee headed by Syndicate member and SAD general secretary Prem Singh Chandumajra today received complaints of aggrieved employees against Punjabi University Vice-Chancellor Swaran Singh
Boparai.
India Today finding puts Punjab on top
SAD claims credit
Chandigarh, September 15
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working president Sukhbir Singh Badal said here today that although it was a matter of great satisfaction that Punjab had emerged as the No. 1 state in the country, the steep fall on all parameters of development between the years 2002 and 2007, was a matter of grave concern.
It’s due to us: Amarinder
Ram Setu
BJP burns copy of affidavit
Sangrur, September 15
In a protest against hurting the sentiments of the Hindus by the UPA government by filing an affidavit, regarding the non-existence of Rama and Ram Setu, in the Supreme Court, members and activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by its district president Jatinder Kalra, held a protest march and demonstration in Sunam, about 13 km from here, today.
Virk’s arrest illegal: Counsel
Mohali, September 15
Counsel of former DGP of Punjab S.S. Virk today told a local court that Virk’s arrest by the vigilance bureau was illegal.
Virk’s kin demand judicial probe into land deals
Chandigarh, September 15
Family members of arrested DGP S.S. Virk today demanded that a judicial commission be set up to probe all land deals in the periphery of Chandigarh and claimed that there were serious discrepancies in some of the issues raised by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
Meeting on Giani Iqbal Singh’s ‘sacking’ not held
Amritsar, September 15
Giani Iqbal Singh, who was “sacked” as Jathedar Patna Sahib by the secretary of the Takht Patna Sahib Management Committee through a controversial order, is heading towards more trouble following fresh charges of furnishing wrong information for getting his passport prepared.
In a setback to Giani Iqbal Singh, the meeting of the committee convened by him today could not be held at Takht Patna Sahib to discuss his “sacking”.
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Giani Iqbal Singh
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Memorial for Namdhari martyrs
Bhaini Sahib (Ludhiana), September 15
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today announced that the Punjab government would raise memorials in the memory of five Namdhari martyrs of Amritstar in their native villages on the pattern of Kuka martyrs of
Malerkotla.
Mohali Airport
Dhumal supports plan
Ludhiana, September 15
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal supported the proposal of Kila Raipur MLA Jassi Khangura urging Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to involve the state governments of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana in the setting up of an international airport at
Mohali.
PSEB engineers condemn attack on SE
Patiala September 15
PSEB engineers have condemned the manhandling of an additional sectional engineer (SE) of the Patiala circle by a group of workers.
‘The Deaf Way’ holds contests
Patiala, September 15
The Patiala Deaf Friendship Club celebrated the 50th International Day of the Deaf, under the aegis of The Deaf Way, here today. On this occasion, schools from
Amritsar, Sunam, Bathinda, Ludhiana and Barnala participated in the events.
Winners of various contests organised by the Patiala Deaf Friendship Club in Patiala
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Cultural show marks ‘Crescendo '07’
Ropar, September 15
A freshers' party was organised at the Rayat and Bahra Institute of Engineering and Biotechnology,
Sahauran. The event marked the beginning of the new academic session.
Bhattal visits jail, meets ‘premis’
Sangrur, September 15
Former Punjab Chief Minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, along with MLA from Dirba Surjit Singh
Dhiman, today visited the local district jail reportedly to meet her supporter, former sarpanch Darshan Singh.
4 Horse expedition
Pathankot, September 15
The cycle expedition of 4 Horse, which was undertaken as part of celebrations to commemorate the 150th year of raising, received a warm welcome on its return at the regiment location here today. The expedition lasted from September 7 to 15. Major-Gen B.S.
Grewal, Colonel of the Regiment, and Col Hardeep Singh Dhodi, Commandant, accompanied the team to the last leg of the expedition that covered 62 km.
Surgeons’ body meets today
Ludhiana, September 15
After nearly four decades, a special meeting of the Association of Surgeons of India will be held here tomorrow on the hosting of the 68th annual conference of the All-India Surgeons Association slated from December 25 here.
Bhindranwale’s widow dead
Jalandhar, September 15
Bibi Pritam Kaur, widow of late Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, died after a brief illness at her residence here late last night. The 60-year-old was a heart patient and admitted a couple of days ago at a local hospital following high sugar levels. Two sons, Isher Singh and Inderjit Singh, survive her. Her cremation will be held tomorrow at 2:30 pm at Rode village.
— TNS
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