Orbit bus mishap: AAP, Congress target govt

JALANDHAR: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader HS Phoolka said here today that AAP, if voted to power, would impound all buses plying illegally and bring their owners to book. Phoolka was here to take part in a dharna organised by the family of Vinod Kumar Sahni, who died in yesterday’s Orbit bus mishap.He said, “The state […]

Punjab CM gives nod to release Rs 22 crore for cattle ponds

CHANDIGARH : Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal accorded approval to release additional funds of Rs. 22 crore for the completion of 22 cattle ponds across the state to house the stray cattle which were posing a serious threat to the human lives and causing major damage to crops in the state. A decision to […]

2 killed, 21 injured in boiler blast at Malerkotla factory

CHANDIGARH : At least three people have been killed and 21 others injured after a blast in a dryer at a paper mill in the city of Malerkotla located in the Sangrur district of Punjab.The blast occurred between 11 a.m. and 12 noon at Vishal Paper Mill in Malerkotla, Investigating Officer Sanjeev Goyal told International […]

Pargat to join AAP, recontest Jalandhar Cantt seat

Jalandhar : Pargat Singh, suspended Akali MLA from Jalandhar Cantt, will join the the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by mid-September and recontest the seat on AAP ticket. This was confirmed by Durgesh Pathak, organisational incharge of AAP. Sounding cautious, Paqthak said: “In politics, it is not wise to comment till something actually happens. In any case, […]