Dera becomes new religion for Punjab, Haryana parties

For months, Dera Sacha Sauda has been a target of hatred and violence because of the controversial attire and mannerisms that its chief Ram Rahim Singh adopted to emulate 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh. Over a dozen people died and an attempt was made on Ram Rahim’s life after clashes broke out between Sikhs and [...]

Dream Girl woos voters for Sidhu

Actor-politician Hema Malini on Sunday said BJP stalwart LK Advani possessed all the qualities needed to become the Prime Minister of the country.
“Advani is a humble, down to earth person” and has all the qualities to occupy the chair of the Prime Minister, she told an election rally in support of BJP candidate and former [...]

Polling begins in 4 constituencies of Punjab

Polling commenced today at 0700 hrs on a peaceful note in four of the 13 Lok Sabha constituencies of Punjab going to the polls in the fourth phase today.
An estimated 52,75,539 voters in the four cnstituencies, including 25.81 lakh women and 15,930 service voters will exercise their franchise till 1700 hrs in 5694 polling stations [...]

Don’t get carried away by propaganda, AVM appeals ...

Amritsar Vikas Manch, a NGO about 20 years standing has appealed to the people to realize the the importance of their right to vote and the strength of each and every vote.
The Patrons of the Manch Prof. Mohan Singh and Dr. Charanjit Singh Gumtala have observed that electioneering in the state is in full swing [...]

Chahal sets up Chandigarh win

Buoyed by a superb century by Angad Chahal (103), visitors Chandigarh emerged as the winners against Patiala on the basis of the first innings lead in the final of the Punjab State Inter-District U-16 Cricket Tournament for ML Markan Trophy played at Dhruv Pandove Stadium, Patiala on Wednesday.
In reply to Patiala’s first innings total of [...]

Punjab sets new record of wheat procurement

Punjab, the food bowl of the country, has scaled new milestone in wheat procurement with the government and private millers procured 105.37 lakh MT of wheat during the ongoing Rabi Marketing season.
State agencies have procured 10288698 tonnes of wheat till date while private mills procured 18423 tonnes. PUNGRAIN, PUNSUP and MARKFED procured 1602488 MT, 2378487 [...]

Leaders canvassing for final round

Leaders of political parties in India have fanned out for an intense campaigning in the last and final round of polling – scheduled for May 13 – for 86 Lok Sabha seats in seven states and two union territories, although 85 constituencies in seven states and New Delhi go to elections today (Thursday) to decide [...]