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Private buses killed 436 persons in two years, total death toll 737

CHANDIGARH: Even as many accidents by private bus operators in Punjab are not registered by police, the official figures of death due to accidents by buses are alarming. Total 737 persons had died in road accidents involving only buses, out of which 436 persons were killed by private buses. Accordint to available records, private buses […]

Orbit-like incident in Ferozepur went unnoticed 11 years ago

Ferozepur, 9 May :- The Orbit bus incident in Moga that rocked the state recently is not an isolated case. In another such incident that took place a decade ago, the victim’s father has been running from pillar to post to get justice. His 20-year-old daughter died of head injuries on March 21, 2004, after she was […]

High Court issues notice to Punjab government on Khaira’s petition

Chandigarh, May 9 -The Punjab and Haryana high court today issued notice for May 19 to Punjab Home Secretary, the DGP, Additional DGP, IG Bathinda zone, DIG Ferozepur range and SSP and SP Fazilka on a petition filed by Sukhpal Singh Khaira who has alleged that he apprehended registration of a false case against him.He […]

Capt Amarinder demands immediate release of students, withdrawal of cases

Chandigarh, May 9 : Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Capt Amarinder Singh today demanded immediate release and withdrawal of cases against 12 students from Faridkot who have been jailed for protesting against the Moga molestation and murder.“By putting students behind bars and slapping them with serious charges of attempt to murder, the Akalis […]