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Mining row: CM on the job, says Jakhar

Chandigarh : PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar today said Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh was well aware of the issue of bidding for sand mines by alleged frontmen of Power and Irrigation Minister Rana Gurjit Singh.“The CM’is looking into the matter. He is getting all details,” Jakhar said. He added: “We know that people hope for […]

Cong, Akali stakes: Govt takes foot off the pedal

Chandigarh : Congress and Akali leaders’ stakes in the transport business are apparently restricting the state government from taking a tough stand on the cancellation of about 5,000 illegal route extensions granted prior to 2011. Cancelling these extensions against 1,400 permits/licences in the wake of the Punjab and Haryana High Court order would mean stalling […]

US Navy Seal plunges to death as parachute fails to open

Jersey City, N.J., May 29 : A member of the US Navy’s elite skydiving demonstration team plunged to his death on Sunday when his parachute malfunctioned while performing in an aerial exhibition as part of New York Harbor’s annual Fleet Week festival. US Coast Guard personnel pulled the parachutist from the water near the mouth […]