Why Akali Dal is silent, Asks Phoolka

Chandigarh : Aam Aadmi Party senior leader and leader of opposition in Punjab vidhan sabha, Adv. H.S. Phoolka today stated that it is unfortunate that Arun Jaitley, Defence Minister, conveyed his objections to Harjit Singh Sajjan, Defence Minister, Canada on passing of resolution declaring Nov’84 Killing of Sikhs a ‘Genocide’. Phoolka stated that Ontario Assembly […]

Talwandi Sabo thermal shut down for a month after fire mishap

PATIALA : Talwandi Sabo thermal plant in Mansa District has been shut down following a major fire in the coal handling plant. According to sources the fire on coal conveyor belt started just after 11PM yesterday night which could not be controlled by plant authorities. At the time of fire two out of three units […]

At Rs 13 lakh, Badal’s poll spend highest in Lambi

Muktsar : In the high-profile Lambi Assembly constituency, which had witnessed a contest between stalwarts of the SAD and the Congress, former CM Parkash Singh Badal spent the highest on his election campaign. His expenditure was Rs 13.13 lakh. As per details submitted to the election authorities on April 10, Capt Amarinder Singh of the […]

Capt orders immediate steps to implement free houses for homeless poor

Chandigarh : Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday initiated the process of allotting free houses for the homeless poor, as promised in the Congress poll manifesto.He also directed the setting up of a committee, headed by the Chief Secretary, to formulate a legislation for regularisation of illegal colonies and transfer of ownership rights […]