Cong leader escapes acid attack in Amritsar

Amritsar, January 23 : Congress leader and advocate Vaneet Mahajan was on Monday allegedly attacked by two unidentified persons outside a temple on Majitha Road here. Mahajan narrowly escaped as the acid bottle thrown at him deflected from the car bonnet and fell on the road. The police have started investigations. This is the fourth […]

Kejriwal writes to Election Commission to withdraw his security during Punjab visit

CHANDIGARH : Setting an example for other political parties to follow, AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today requested the Election Commission to withdraw his security during his visits to Punjab which are creating unnecessary inconvenience to the public. In a letter addressed to Mr. V.K.Singh Chief Electoral Officer Punjab, Kejriwal said, […]

All of 18, Lambi girl stands tall as AAP star campaigner

Lambi : At 18, this student of BSc (first year) is taking the centre stage during various political programmes of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in this constituency, thanks to her oratorical skills. Navjot Kaur Lambi, daughter of a marginal farmer of Kheowali village (near Badal village), delivers a fiery speech for about eight minutes. […]

1,146 in fray for 117 Punjab seats

Chandigarh : A total of 1,146 candidates have been left in fray for the February 4 election to the 117-member Punjab Vidhan Sabha, with 114 withdrawing their candidature. Today was the last day to opt out of the contest. A total of 1,078 candidates had contested the last election in 2012. Meanwhile, last-ditch efforts by […]