Navjot Sidhu assumes office, promises to do Captain’s bidding

Navjot Sidhu assumes office, promises to do Captain’s bidding

Chandigarh : Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday assumed office of the Minister for Local Bodies, putting the controversy over the post of deputy chief minister to rest. Addressing his first press conference here, the former cricketer said, “The Captain is like my father. I will take up any role assigned to me. I am happy […]

Rajya Sabha adjourned as Congress protests against Goa Governor’s role

Rajya Sabha adjourned as Congress protests against Goa Governor’s role

New Delhi, March 17 : Opposition Congress on Friday forced an adjournment of Rajya Sabha proceedings over the conduct of the Goa Governor in inviting the BJP to form the government in the state after she reportedly consulted Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Congress members alleged breach of propriety and constitutional norms in the consultations Goa […]

27 MLAs in new House face criminal charges

27 MLAs in new House face criminal charges

Ludhiana : Of Punjab’s 117 elected MLAs, 27 face criminal cases. And 11 of them face “serious” charges such as murder, attempt to murder, dacoity and robbery, according to a 44-page booklet released by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR). The booklet carries details of the legislators’ background, financial status, educational qualification, gender and other […]

Punjab elections rigged, count VVPAT slips: Kejri

Punjab elections rigged, count VVPAT slips: Kejri

New Delhi : Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal today alleged that the elections in Punjab were rigged and that 25-30 per cent of AAP’s votes may have been ‘transferred’ to the SAD-BJP alliance. He claimed the Centre could have “masterminded” the election results in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand as well […]