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No rail link; threat to sanctuary
Thermal plant at Seeto Gunno a distant dream
Abohar, September 21
The fate of the proposed thermal plant in the subdivision may hang in balance. Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his parliamentarian son Sukhbir Singh Badal have announced that one of the next four power projects will be located in Abohar subdivision. A team of experts have carried surveys and finally recommended that the thermal plant should be set up at Seeto Gunno village. The Chief Minister, accordingly, revealed the location during a public gathering at Khadoor Sahib near Taran Taran on Wednesday.
CM: I am aware of all developments
Ludhiana, September 21
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said his not interfering into the day-to-day functioning of various departments, including the Vigilance Bureau, did not mean that he was unaware about the developments taking place in his state.
Basking in Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s glory
Khatkar Kalan, September 21
Khatkar Kalan, the name synonymous with Shaheed Bhagat Singh in Nawanshahr district, is today basking in the glory of the martyr’s name.The village is one of the modern villages of Punjab. The government has spent crores to develop it for its historical importance.
The grid interactive solar photovoltaic power plant at Khatkar Kalan village, near Nawanshahr.
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Tandon seeks meeting on power tariff hike
Chandigarh, September 21
Former president of the Punjab unit of the BJP, Balramji Dass Tandon, here today urged Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to call a meeting of alliance partners (SAD-BJP) to discuss power tariff hike before its implementation by the
PSEB.
Surya Kiran shines at Rajasansi
Rajasansi, September 21
The Surya Kiran acrobatic team of the IAF today gave a scintillating performance to the thunderous applause of spectators at the forward base of the Air Force station here today.
Breathtaking manoeuvers by nine flaming orange and white machines kept the audience on the edge of their seats during the 30-minute show.
The Surya Kiran team during the air show at the Air Force station in Amritsar on Friday.
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Jatha of 75 cross over to Pakistan
Amritsar, September 21
A jatha of 75 devotees reached Pakistan to take part in the “jyoti jyoti smaon divas” to be organised at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, Narowal district, from the Attari International Railway Station here today .
Mistaken identity or fake encounter?
Amritsar, September 21
In what could be yet another case of mistaken identity or a planned fake encounter, the sister of a victim here today claimed that the actual “militant” the police claimed to have killed was still alive.
Doctor claims ancient cure for asthma works
Fatehgarh Sahib, September 21
A local doctor claims to have revived the ancient therapy to cure asthma completely. Dr Anil
Garg, who is working in the state ayurvedic department, says he has revived the ancient therapy through which he has so far treated a large number of patients.
Rs 3 lakh grant for sports centre
Jalandhar, September 21
The government will spend more money on showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the state besides constructing a new building to house its Archaeology Department.
Relief sought for Jalbhe ‘victims’
Chandigarh, September 21
The Global Human Rights Council, through its chairman Arvind Thakur, filed a PIL petition in the high court today seeking compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to victims of alleged police brutality unleashed at Jalbhe village in Jalandhar district.
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