Punjabi writers lead nation’s protest against intolerance, curbs on freedom of expression

CHANDIGARH: Half a dozen celebrated Punjabi writers have returned their Sahitya Akademy awards in protest against rising intolerance and curbs of freedom of expression by the BJP led NDA government at center even as eminant writer Sudheendra Kulkarni was today assaulted by Shiv Sainiks at Mumbai. Those returned their Sahitya Akademy awards included Surjit Patar, […]

Punjab Congress seeks apology from Modi for comparing Badal with Nelson Mandela

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress has registered strong protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for comparing Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal with Nelson Mandela. Congress has demanded an apology from Modi.Sukhpal Singh Khaira former MLA and PPCC spokesperson in a hard hitting statement said that by comparing a “corrupt and tainted” leader like Badal with the legendary […]

Punjab CM appeals farmers to call off agitation, puts blame on Congress

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today appealed to farmers and farm labour Unions, blocking rail tracks for the last four days, to call off their agitation in larger public interest. He also called the farmer and labour repersentatives for talks on October 12.Farmers are agitating against damage of cotton crop due to supply […]

Punjab CM appeals farmers to call off agitation, puts blame on Congress

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today appealed to farmers and farm labour Unions, blocking rail tracks for the last four days, to call off their agitation in larger public interest. He also called the farmer and labour repersentatives for talks on October 12.Farmers are agitating against damage of cotton crop due to supply […]