New Delhi, Apr 19 : In what could be seen as a major step towards ending the VIP culture prevalent in India, the government on Wednesday banned the use of red beacon on vehicles attached to dignitaries, including the central and state ministers and other VVIPs.As per sources, the decision taken by the Union Cabinet […]
Chandigarh : Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday ordered re-verification of the list of Blue Card beneficiaries of the Atta-Dal scheme to make it more targeted and comprehensive, while directing it to be linked with Aadhar card and bringing in its ambit families of farmers who had committed suicide and landless labourers. A […]
PATIALA : Talwandi Sabo thermal plant in Mansa District has been shut down following a major fire in the coal handling plant. According to sources the fire on coal conveyor belt started just after 11PM yesterday night which could not be controlled by plant authorities. At the time of fire two out of three units […]
Muktsar : In the high-profile Lambi Assembly constituency, which had witnessed a contest between stalwarts of the SAD and the Congress, former CM Parkash Singh Badal spent the highest on his election campaign. His expenditure was Rs 13.13 lakh. As per details submitted to the election authorities on April 10, Capt Amarinder Singh of the […]
New Delhi, April 18 : Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan was on Tuesday accorded a tri-service guard of honour outside South Block lawns in Raisina Hills. There was confusion yesterday over whether a guard of honour will be given to the Canadian Defence Minister today. Late in the night, MoD spokesperson Nitin Wakankar clarified […]