WFI doesn’t want Sushil as observer

WFI doesn’t want Sushil as observer

New Delhi : The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has refused to acknowledge two-time Olympics medallist Sushil Kumar as a national observer for the sport. Kumar is among the 12 Olympians appointed as national observers by the central government a while back to oversee the conduct of national camps and trials, evaluate the performance of […]

I’m batting with more freedom after India comeback: Yuvraj

I’m batting with more freedom after India comeback: Yuvraj

Hyderabad, April 6 : Star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said he has been batting with more freedom after making a successful return to the Indian ODI team earlier this year. Yuvraj made a comeback to the Indian team against England earlier this year and roared back to form with a brutal century in the second ODI […]

Govt framing policy to end free run of Badal buses

Govt framing policy to end free run of Badal buses

Chandigarh : With an aim to ending the monopoly of the Badal family-owned transport companies, the Punjab Government today announced to come out with a new draft transport policy in two weeks. The government will review the existing permits and the inter-state reciprocal agreement with Chandigarh. To be framed by May 15, as directed by […]

20 parliamentary secys, 1 CPS via ordinance likely

20 parliamentary secys, 1 CPS via ordinance likely

Chandigarh : In an apparent move to placate colleagues in the Punjab Congress who have not found a place in the state Cabinet, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh is set to appoint one Chief Parliamentary Secretary (CPS) and 20 Parliamentary Secretaries through the ordinance route. An ordinance is valid for six months and must be […]

Act against drug peddlers or we act against you, Punjab cops told

Act against drug peddlers or we act against you, Punjab cops told

Patiala : Laying down the new rules of engagement, police officers in the rank of SP and below in Punjab were today clearly told to either “act against drug peddlers or face the consequences”. At the first meeting of the Special Task Force (STF) set up to fight the drug menace, ADGP Harpreet Sidhu warned […]