At Rs 13 lakh, Badal’s poll spend highest in Lambi

At Rs 13 lakh, Badal’s poll spend highest in Lambi

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 […]

Amid confusion, Sajjan finally given guard of honour

Amid confusion, Sajjan finally given guard of honour

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 […]

Capt orders immediate steps to implement free houses for homeless poor

Capt orders immediate steps to implement free houses for homeless poor

Chandigarh : Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday initiated the process of allotting free houses for the homeless poor, as promised in the Congress poll manifesto.He also directed the setting up of a committee, headed by the Chief Secretary, to formulate a legislation for regularisation of illegal colonies and transfer of ownership rights […]

AAP moves HC seeking to use VVPAT-equipped EVMs in MCD poll

AAP moves HC seeking to use VVPAT-equipped EVMs in MCD poll

New Delhi, April 18 : A plea was on Tuesday moved in the Delhi High Court by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeking a direction to the Election Commission to use VVPAT machines attached to EVMs in the upcoming MCD polls in Delhi. The petition for urgent hearing was mentioned before a Bench of acting […]

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

London, April 18 : Embattled Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya, who has been declared a proclaimed offender, was on Tuesday arrested in London by Scotland Yard on India’s request for his extradition on fraud charges. The 61-year-old liquor baron, wanted in India for defaulting on loans, was arrested after he appeared at a central London police […]