Sidhu a ‘human bomb’, will explode once he enters Cong: Sukhbir

Chandigarh : After Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa hinted that former BJP leader Navjot Singh Sidhu would join their party on the auspicious day of Diwali, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday said Sidhu is a “human bomb” and “would explode once he entered the Congress”. Badal told the media that Congress […]

BJP fumes as Akalis go solo for publicity

Jalandhar : Upset over the SAD solely taking mileage in the publicity material being put up across Punjab, including new wall paintings, bus posters, advertising boards and booklets, the state BJP leaders will be raising the matter in the core committee meeting of the party to be held tomorrow in Chandigarh. The newly appointed BJP […]

Use of drugs in polls serious concern: CEC

Chandigarh : As all opposition parties are apprehending the large-scale use of drugs and liquor during the Assembly elections scheduled early next year, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dr Nasim Zaidi today said the issue had “engaged the commission’s very serious attention.” Stating that the commission had already started discussions with the enforcement agencies concerned to […]

I, wife won’t contest, says Kejriwal

Chandigarh : Admitting that talks were on with former BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu for a poll alliance in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said the party’s chief ministerial candidate would be from among the elected MLAs. Kejriwal a born Punjabi, says Jagmeet Brar AAP promises […]