Severe cold swept Punjab and Haryana early on Sunday, with Amritsar reeling at a minimum temperature of minus 0.5 degrees Celsius. According to the meteorological department officials here, the night temperatures hovered well below normal limits at most places in the two states. They said moderate fog was reported from Amritsar and Ludhiana in the […]
The All-India Junior Selection Committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup to be played in the West Indies from 14th January to 5th February 2022 across four host countries. The 14th edition of the tournament will see 16 teams competing for the trophy in 48 matches.India are […]
The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday that it will no longer censor films released in cinemas, the country’s latest effort to boost its brand as a liberal hub attractive to foreigners. Instead of cutting sensitive scenes that could offend traditional Islamic sensibilities, the Emirati Media Regulatory Authority will introduce a new 21+ age category […]
In a no-holds-barred attack, Punjab minister Rana Gurjeet Singh on Sunday called state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu a “political mercenary” and alleged that he has divided the party. The minister also accused Sidhu of questioning the loyalty of the “true and traditional Congressmen” and said he joined the party just to become the chief […]
Kidambi Srikanth on Sunday suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Loh Kean Yew of Singapore to settle for silver in the BWF World Championships in Huelva. World No. 15 Srikanth lost against the 22nd-ranked Loh Kean Yew 15-21, 20-22 in just 42 minutes to end up as the runner-up.This was Srikanth’s first defeat against Loh Kean […]
Campaigning for the December 24 municipal corporation election in Chandigarh, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal promised free water and doorstep delivery of services if his party wins the polls. He accused the ruling BJP and the Congress of having “ruined” Chandigarh which is also known as ‘the City Beautiful’.”These days, a rumour is doing the […]
A man was beaten to death in Kapurthala on Sunday after being accused of sacrilege at a gurdwara, the second such lynching in the state in 24 hours as Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi suggested that they might be linked to the upcoming elections. Channi visited Amritsar’s Golden Temple, the scene of the first […]
CM CHANNI Ludhiana, December 19:Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi today declared the Shri Krishan Balram Rath Yatra as “state festival”. Accompanied by Cabinet Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, MLAs Surinder Dawar, Sanjay Talwar and Kuldeep Singh Vaid, and several others, the Chief Minister paid obeisance at the Rath Yatra today. On this occasion, CM Charanjit […]
Punjab Agriculture Department has got the award for better crop residue management. Joint Director of Punjab Agriculture Department Sushil Kumar on Sunday received the award on behalf of Punjab Agriculture Minister Randeep Singh Nabha and every Punjabi farmer, who have contributed in this cause. The Govt has provided more than 86000 straw management machines to […]
Expressing deep anguish over the unfortunate incident to attempt sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the sanctum-sanctorum of Sri Darbar Sahib last evening, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi reiterated his Government’s firm commitment to thoroughly probe into the entire matter to get into the bottom of the case to unmask the real conspirators […]