‘Problem of drugs as serious in Punjab as in any other state’

‘Problem of drugs as serious in Punjab as in any other state’

Chandigarh: based Joshi Foundation’s Quit and Kick Drug Movement, a mass awareness initiative against drug addiction to make Punjab drug-free, would reach Ludhiana on April 25. As an initial step, the foundation is organising round table conference of principals/management/directors of prominent schools and colleges in Ludhiana. Announcing this here on Thursday, the chairman of Joshi Foundation Chandigarh […]

Farmer deaths: For Punjab, Haryana caution is buzzword

Farmer deaths: For Punjab, Haryana caution is buzzword

CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana governments have no option but to tread with caution. Seasoned bureaucrats say if they acknowledge farmer deaths, there can be a rise in the trend, resulting in more suicides. “But how will they stop a farmer from getting a heart attack once he witnesses complete destruction on his fields?” asks Bhartiya […]

Police hunt gunman after 23-year-old shot dead in Horsley Park

Police hunt gunman after 23-year-old shot dead in Horsley Park

A GUNMAN remains on the loose after a fatal shooting in Sydney’s west last night.The 23-year-old male victim was shot dead at a home in Horsley Park just before midnight.Large sections of Horsley Drive in both directions running from the M7 to Ferrers Road were cordoned off while police searched into the early hours of […]

Ashmore man charged with impersonating a soldier

Ashmore man charged with impersonating a soldier

A MAN who dressed as an Australian Defence Force commando while buying food from a fast-food store has been arrested and charged after an eagle-eyed RAP officer noticed errors in his uniform.RAP Senior Sergeant Stewart Reid said the man was inside the Robina McDonalds store in an Australian Army uniform when a RAP officer noticed […]