Transfer orders invalid, say Panj Pyaras; may face action

Amritsar : The SGPC is likely to initiate action against the Panj Pyaras for non-compliance of its transfer orders. The two Panj Pyaras were to join their outstation assignments on November 21, but they refused to do so. The Panj Pyaras alleged they had been kept in the dark as none of their directions was […]

Falling iron ore prices weigh on Asian shares

Sydney : Asian markets experienced mixed fortunes on Tuesday following declines in the US and as slumping iron ore prices continued to hurt mining companies. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.95% at 5,226.40.Analysts said iron ore prices were continuing to move towards the decade low reached earlier this year. The commodity is Australia’s biggest export […]

No Australian combat troops to fight in Middle East

Sydney : The so-called Islamic State (IS) group is weak and Australia has no plans to send combat troops to fight it, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says.Mr Turnbull was speaking after terror attacks in Paris claimed by IS.His remarks contrasted with former prime minister Tony Abbott’s description of IS as a “death cult”. Mr Abbott, now […]

Clarke regrets his ‘dog’ reference for Buchanan

Melbourne : Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has stood by his criticism for former coach John Buchanan, but has admitted that his ‘dog’ reference for the coach was a step ‘too far’. In his new book ‘ Ashes Diary 2015’, Clarke claimed that Buchanan had no impact on the team, stating that even his dog […]

Kohli bats for ‘landmark’ day-night Tests

Nagpur, Nov.24 : Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has backed the introduction of day-night Test cricket and expressed that he hoped the experiment would work in reviving the dwindling interest in the iconic longer format of the game. “It is a landmark Test,” Kohli said. “It is a big experiment. It is a big step […]