Government, Congress in a spat over Harsimrat Badal

NEW DELHI : The Congress in the Rajya Sabha on Monday accused the government of scuttling a private member bill on special status for Andhra Pradesh while the ruling coalition accused it of misbehaving with minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal. “On Friday there was a (private member) bill on implementation of package for Andhra Pradesh; the […]

Sidhu takes on BJP but mum on joining AAP

CHANDIGARH : Former BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday said he gave up his Rajya Sabha seat as he was repeatedly asked to stay away from Punjab which he was not prepared to do.Addressing a crowded press conference here, Sidhu, however, declined to spell out his political future and ducked questions on whether he […]

Badal seeks cooperation from Australian high commission in education,urban development

CHANDIGARH : Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today sought cooperation from the visiting Australian High Commissioner Ms. Harinder Sidhu in the fields of education, skill training, agriculture and urban development. The Australian High Commissioner called on Mr. Badal here at his official residence this afternoon. Taking part in the deliberations, the Chief Minister […]

Extortion from pesticide dealers by Agriculture officials done at the behest of Tota, Sukhbir: AAP

CHANDIGARH: Claiming that the arrest of the three senior officials, who were ‘extorting’ money from pesticide dealers in Bathinda was part of the “Pesticide Scam” unearthed few months back, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today demanded resignation of Agriculture Minister Tota Singh.In a joint statement on Saturday, AAP spokesperson, Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Kanwar Sandhu and Aman […]

Navjot Sidhu to address media on Monday in Delhi

AMRITSAR: Former BJP MP would address the media persons on Monday July 25 at national Capital New Delhi.Talking to media persons here today, Chief Parliament Secretary of Health with the Punjab Government Dr. Navjot Kaur who is also MLA of BJP from Amritsar said that her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu would address the media at […]