WHO chief alarmed over explosive spread of Zika virus

London : An alarmed World Health Organisation (WHO) has reportedly convened an emergency meeting to discuss what it called the ‘explosive’ spread of the Zika virus. The virus has been linked to thousands of birth defects in Latin America.WHO Director General Margaret Chan said she was ‘deeply concerned’ to hear that the virus has spread […]

Afghan national detained in Pathankot

Amritsar : An Afghanistan national has been detained at the Pathankot railway station today over visa validity issues.The 25-year-old was on his way from Srinagar when he had an altercation with a passenger over travelling without a ticket.The police was called after the scuffle broke out and the man was handed over to the police, […]

Khadoor Sahib by poll: AAP rebel papers rejected

Khadoor Sahib : With the candidature of AAP rebel Bhai Baldeep Singh getting rejected on Thursday and the Congress’ decision to stay away from the Khadoor Sahib byelection, it would be a cakewalk for the Akalis to occupy the seat.The candidature of Bhai Baldeep Singh, who had applied as an Independent candidate, was discarded today […]