LUDHIANA : 83 years old Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa was once again arrested by the Jagraon police on August 27 and was later admitted to the Dayanand Medical College & Hospital of Ludhiana. Notably, Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa has been on hunger protest since January 16, 2015, seeking release of political Sikh prisoners […]
Chandigarh : “Jhaadu teeley teeley ho reha hai. Mann udaas hai (AAP is disintegrating. I am sad),” said a corncob seller on the Sirhind-Chandigarh road. An ardent AAP supporter, he shared his disappointment at the turn of events in the party. On other levels, more volunteers and leaders seem to be turning their back towards the […]
Chandigarh : The turmoil in AAP after Sucha Singh Chhotepur’s removal as state convener has made Pargat Singh, suspended Akali MLA from Jalandhar Cantt, wary. He was to join AAP in mid-September. “I have yet to make up my mind. I am exploring all options,” the MLA told The Tribune. Chhotepur’s removal from his post, […]
CHANDIGARH : With assembly elections less than six months away, the Punjab government has decided to distribute utensils worth Rs 100 crore. Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Sikandar Singh Maluka said on Monday that the utensils would be distributed to Panchayats (village councils), Mahila Mandals (women forums) and Youth Clubs.The state’s Rural Development and Panchayats […]
New Delhi : Over the past one month, the AAP has been facing trouble from its four rebel lawmakers, but the party has decided against sacking them ahead of the Punjab Assembly polls to avoid opening “another front”.The decision not to take action against them has been taken as it would lead to opening another […]