Sunday, November 24, 2024

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SAD condemns AAP govt’s move to defraud the poor by allowing private builders to buy back chunks of land reserved for EWS housing

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today condemned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s move to defraud under privileged sections of society by allowing private builders to buy back chunks of land which had been reserved for housing for economically weaker sections (EWS).

Trump taps former acting US Attorney General to serve as NATO Ambassador

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said that he will nominate former acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker, to serve as Washington's Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

SAD on crossroads-two key Hindu leaders left party after Akali Dal getting back to 'Panthic Agenda'

CHANDIGARH: In a major political development, two key Hindu leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) have resigned from the primary membership of party after SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal submitted his resignation from post of president.

SAD committed blunder by rejecting Sukhbir’s resignation: Maluka

PATIALA: Shiromani Akali Dal – Sudhaar Leher’s leader Sikander Singh Maluka today advocated SAD’s pact with BJP and called for unity among various SAD factions. He said that workers worked in unison during 2022 and 2024 elections. But, internal unresolved issues and not lending ear to people’s demands has balkanized Akali Dal and politics in Punjab.

SAD Acting president Balwinder Singh Bhunder urges Istri Akali Dal president Bibi Hargobind Kaur to end her fast unto death.

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working president S Balwinder Singh Bhunder today urged Istri Akali Dal(IAD) president Bibi Hargobind Kaur to end her fast unto death, which she has been observing since November 12 outside the deputy commissioner’s office in Sri Muktsar Sahib.

SAD Working Committee unanimously appeals to party president Sukhbir Singh Badal to reconsider his resignation.

CHANDIGARH:  The Working Committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today unanimously appealed to party president S Sukhbir Singh Badal to reconsider his resignation and asserted that if the latter did not accept its request the entire Committee would resign enmasse.

AAP govt coming in the way of grant of parole to Bhai Rajoana:  SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today asserted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government was coming in the way of grant of parole to Bandi Singh Balwant Singh Rajoana and demanded it give its consent for the same during the hearing of the case in the Supreme Court tomorrow.

Sukhbir Badal submits his resignation as President of the SAD to the party’s Working Committee

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today submitted his resignation to the party’s Working Committee to pave the way for the election of the new President of the SAD.

Nimrat Kaur cooks this special prasad on 'Gurpurab'

MUMBAI: Actress Nimrat Kaur recently shared a heartwarming video on social media, where she is seen making kada prasad on the auspicious occasion of Gurpurab.

Any move to allocate land in the UT to Haryana is unconstitutional as it violates Article 3:  SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today asserted any decision to allocate land to Haryana in the union territory would be unconstitutional as it would violate Article 3 whereby parliament alone could change State boundaries.

'Coming to the City of Joy': Premier League star Sol Campbell named international ambassador for World 25K Kolkata

KOLKATA: Former Premier League great Sol Campbell is coming to the City of Joy as the ex-England footballer has been named international event ambassador for 2024 World 25K (TSW 25K), the world’s first World Athletics Gold Label 25K.

SAD takes strong notice of centre’s decision to allocate land to Haryana in Chandigarh.

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today took strong notice of the recent news about allotment of land to Haryana in Chandigarh to build a separate Vidhan Sabha.

Trump names Mike Huckabee to be US ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump has said that he has named former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to be the US ambassador to Israel, to help steer foreign policy in the Middle East with the region in crisis.

Trump nominates Mike Huckabee to be US ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump has said that he has named former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to be the US ambassador to Israel, to help steer foreign policy in the Middle East with the region in crisis.

AAP and BJP responsible for Agri crisis in Punjab: SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responsible for the agri crisis in the State and accused them of working in collusion with each other to destroy the farm economy of Punjab.

Kangana Ranaut mourns sad demise of her nani, calls her a ‘remarkable woman’

MUMBAI: Kangana Ranaut recently took to social media to mourn the sad demise of her nani Indrani Thakur, who was more than 100 years-old.

Israeli PM appoints new Ambassador to US

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to appoint Yechiel Leiter as Israel's Ambassador to the United States, according to a statement issued by Netanyahu's office.

Chhath 2024: Devotees, vratis prepare for 'Kharna' puja and prasad

NEW DELHI:As the vibrant and fervent celebrations of Chhath Puja enter its second day, markets across Delhi, UP and Bihar are abuzz with devotees buying goods for the Puja.

SAD asks centre to withdraw proposal to abolish the Senate of Panjab University.

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today expressed deep concern at the central government’s proposal to abolish the Senate of Panjab University Chandigarh.

SAD condemns incidents of violence outside religious places in Canada

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Working President Balwinder Singh Bhunder today condemned incidents of violence outside religious places in Canada and appealed to people of Indian origin to defeat the conspiracies to divide them on communal lines even as he called upon the Canadian government to ensure all places of religious worship were secure from such acts of violence.

Lalu Prasad Yadav slams Nitish Kumar for his ‘feet touching’ habit

PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for publicly touching the feet of BJP veteran leader R.K. Sinha during the Chitragupta Puja.

Ravi Shankar Prasad distributes Chhath Puja essentials to underprivileged in Patna

PATNA: In a heartwarming gesture, BJP Lok Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad distributed essential Chhath Puja items to the lesser privileged in Patna, Bihar, as the four-day festival commenced on Tuesday.

Emmy-winning director Richie Mehta becomes ambassador for the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival

MUMBAI: The acclaimed filmmaker Richie Mehta, who is known for ‘Delhi Crime’ and ‘Poacher’, has been announced as one of the ambassadors for the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2024. The festival, dedicated to raising awareness about sustainability and environmental issues is set to be held from November 22 to December 8 this year.

Register criminal case against BJP spokesman R P Singh for hurting religious sentiments:  SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today demanded a criminal case be registered against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson R P Singh for hurting religious sentiments and spreading hatred in civil society by terming the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) as the Shiromani Christian Community.

SAD will not contest Bi-elections of Punjab Vidhan Sabha

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal has decided not to contest bi elections of Punjab Vidhan Sabha .

Akal Takht Jathedar declined SAD request to give relaxation to Sukhbir Badal to campaign in by-elections

AMRITSAR: Giani Raghbir Singh Jathedar of Akal Takht today took strict stand and refused to give any relaxation to Sukhbir Badal former deputy chief Minister of Punjab to campaign in the by-elections of Punjab Vidhan Sabha.

No difference in Nitish and Giriraj Singh's political approach: Lalu Prasad

MUMBAI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad claimed on Wednesday that there was no difference between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Giriraj Singh's political approach.

Sad and shameful: Rajeev Chandrasekhar on TMC MP's behaviour during JPC Waqf Bill meet

NEW DELHI: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday strongly condemned the scuffle during a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, calling it shameful.

Kejriwal came with dreams of change but has become a 'maafi expert': Ravi Shankar Prasad

NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, while commenting on the Supreme Court’s rejection of Arvind Kejriwal’s petition in a defamation case, said that the former Delhi Chief Minister, who once promised to transform the country, has now become an expert on seeking apology (maafi expert).

Giani Harpreet Singh resigns from Jathedar's post, blames Valtoha and SAD leaders for defaming him, threatening his family

CHANDIGARH: Giani Harpreet Singh Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib today submitted his resignation and blamed Virsa Singh Valtoha and other Akali Dal leaders for giving threats to him and his family.

Akal Takht orders SAD to expel Virsa Singh Valtoha for ten years for threatening Sikh high priests

AMRITSAR: The Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh after meeting of five Sikh high priests today ordered the Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) to expel former MLA Virsa Singh Valtoha from primary membership of party for ten years for issuing threats to Akal Takht Jathedar and violating the Sikh maryada.

Man United terminate Alex Ferguson's ambassadorial contract: Report

NEW DELHI: Manchester United new part-owners INEOS have ended a multi-million pound ambassadorial contract with Alex Ferguson as the club continued its cost-cutting programme.

Akal Takht Jathedar ordered SAD leader Virsa Singh Valtoha to appear before Takht on October 15

AMRITSAR: Giani Raghbir Singh Jathedar Akal Takht highest seat of Sikh religion has ordered Shiiromani Akali Dal leader Virsa Singh Valtoha to appear before Akal Takht on October 15 at 9 AM with the evidence regarding the allegations of pressure to take a decision against Sukhbir Singh Badal.

Russian ambassador to North Korea hosts reception to mark diplomatic ties

SEOUL:The Russian ambassador to North Korea has hosted a reception to reaffirm bilateral ties ahead of the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Pyongyang's state media reported on Saturday.

Putin dismisses Russian ambassador to US

MOSCOW: Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has been dismissed from his role, according to a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday.

‘Bigg Boss 18’: Gunaratna Sadavarte to sprinkle humour in house after heated duels in show

MUMBAI: Amidst all the tension and fights in “Bigg Boss 18”, advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte will be seen adding a dash of humour and fun to lighten the moods in the upcoming episode of the controversial reality show, hosted by Salman Khan.

RCB hand over restored Ittgalpura & Sadenahalli lakes to local authorities under Go Green initiative

BENGALURU: In a significant step towards environmental conservation, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday officially handed over the fully restored Ittgalpura and Sadenahalli lakes to local authorities

SAD appeals to SEC to extend nomination period at all places hit by violence

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today appealed to the State Election Commission to extend the nomination filing period at all places hit by violence as well at places where opposition candidates were not allowed to file nominations for the panchayat polls besides taking action against civil and police officials who failed to fulfill their responsibilities or even colluded with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers and legislators to throttle democracy.

SC to hear Tirupati Prasadam adulteration case today

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear on Friday morning a clutch of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus.

Tirupati Prasadam row: SC adjourns hearing to Friday

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned, till October 4, the hearing on a clutch of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus.

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Remo D'Souza surprises 'DID L'il Masters 5' contestant Sadiya on Eid

MUMBAI: Ace choreographer and judge Remo D'Souza's surprise for 'DID L'il Masters 5' contestant Sadiya came as a surprise for her around Eid.

Lalu Prasad likely to be released on bail on Thursday in fodder scam

PATNA: RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav, convicted in the Rs 139.5 crore Doranda treasury case related to fodder scam, is likely to be released on Thursday.

'You must stop this', SC expresses concern on hate speeches made at Dharam Sansads

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern at state governments for not doing enough to prevent hate speeches, as it grilled the Uttarakhand government on a proposed Dharam Sansad in Roorkee.

Lalu Prasad gets bail in fodder scam; RJD hails

RANCHI: he Jharkhand High Court on Friday granted bail to Rashtriya Janta Dal(RJD) chief Lalu Prasad in connection with a fodder scam case relating to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 139.5 crore from the Doranda treasury in undivided Bihar.

SAD asks CM to direct cooperative banks to stop issuing arrest warrants against farmers

CHANDIGARH: -The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today asked chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to direct cooperative banks to stop issuing arrest warrants against farmers who had failed to repay their loans because of deteriorating financial conditions due to crop failures coupled with sharp increase in agricultural inputs.

UAE summons Israeli ambassador to protest events at Al-Aqsa Mosque

DUBAI: Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister of state for International Cooperation (MoFAIC), has summoned Amir Hayek, Israeli ambassador to the UAE, to "strongly protest and denounce the events taking place in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque," according to a MoFAIC statement on Tuesday.

CM should visit Meritorious and Adarsh schools established by erstwhile SAD led govt with his top officers – SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today asked chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to visit Meritorious and Adarsh schools established by the erstwhile SAD led government which along with other reformatory measures had taken Punjab to the number two slot in the national survey on school education instead of blindly following other models.

Collapse in law and order creating insecurity in minds of Punjabis – SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today said the collapse of the law and order situation in Punjab post formation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had created a feeling of insecurity in the minds of Punjabis and requested chief minister Bhagwant Mann to take immediate corrective steps instead of remaining busy in propaganda exercises.

Sukhbir Badal should resign from post of SAD president: Bhoma

AMRITSAR: Sukhbir Singh Badal, President of Shiromani Akali Dal Badal should have immediately resigned from his post of President after taking a moral responsibility.

Harpal Singh Cheema condoles sad demise of journalist Joshi's daughter

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Minal Joshi (age one and half years) daughter of senior journalist of Daily Post web channel Sumit Singh Joshi. She had been suffering from a serious illness for some time.

Nominating outsiders to Rajya Sabha first blow against Punjab and Punjabiat by AAP: SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had struck the first blow against Punjab and Punjabiat by nominating rank outsiders to the Rajya Sabha and in the process betrayed the people of the State who had taken them to their word of bringing in sweeping positive change and given them a massive mandate to implement the same.

Five Ambassadors, High Commissioners present credentials to President

NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind accepted credentials from Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Algeria, Malawi, Canada, Indonesia, and Russia at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

PS to CM Venuprasad reviews arrangements for swearing in of new CM on March 16

KHATKAR KALAN: Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister Punjab, Mr A Venuprasad today reviewed the arrangements for the swearing in ceremony of the new Chief Minister Mr Bhagwant Mann on March 16 here at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Museum and Memorial.

Venu Prasad will be Bhagwant Mann’s principal secretary

CHANDIGARH: Before taking oath as the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann’s Principal Secretary has been appointed. Venu Prasad, a 1991 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Bhagwant Mann’s chief Secretary .

SAD to walk extra mile to offer full constructive support to Bhagwant Mann: Sukhbir Badal

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal today offered his party’s “full constructive support” to the incoming Aam Admi Party Government in Punjab “if and wherever the Chief Minister-designate Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann deems it necessary”

AAP juggernaut flattens SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, family

CHANDIGARH: The century old regional political outfit Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), fighting these Assembly polls in Punjab to save its 'sinking ship' after a humiliating defeat in the 2017 Assembly polls, was largely banking on the charismatic Parkash Singh Badal, 94, whose feet were touched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after filing his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in 2019. But even he could not retain his seat that he had won for five consecutive terms.

Sukhbir Badal calls meeting of SAD core committee on March 14

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal president Mr Sukhbir Badal has called a meeting of the party’’s Core Committee and all candidates of the party at party headqyarters here on March 14 at 2 PM. ti discuss the present political situation in the state and analyse poll results .

AAP leads in Punjab, Congress and SAD struggling for second place

CHANDIGARH: The counting of votes started in Punjab with AAP becoming largest party with lead in 70 seats while Congress and SAD are struggling for the second place. BJP plus Punjab Lok Party of Capt Amarinder Singh are leading in only four seats.

SAD-BSP alliance will form the next govt on its own steam – Sukhbir Singh Badal

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the SAD- BSP alliance would form the next government in Punjab on its own steam even as he asserted the Congress party would meet a crushing defeat and would not cross the 20 seat figure mark.

SAD does not believe in exit Polls, it should be banned : Sukhbir Badal says

AMRITSAR: " Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal president Shiromani Akali Dal said he does not have faith in the credibility of the exit polls and and opinion polls should be banned.

Allow visits by family members to see Prisoners after improved COVID situation in state: SAD writes to CS

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal has urged Punjab Chief Secretary that rules for meeting of family members with Prisoners and Under Trials in state jails should be reviewed keeping in view improved COVID-19 situation in state and urged him to allow visits by families to them.

Punjab won’t surrender to coercive decisions of Centre Government : SAD

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali (SAD) has always fought for rights of Punjab and will continue to do so and the Centre should understand that Punjab will never surrender to its coercive decisions.

SAD strongly opposes proposal to send back Punjab doctors from Chandigarh and hire new ones from outside

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal has raised strong objection to proposal of UT Chandigarh Administration to send back 112 Punjab doctors working on deputation in Chandigarh and hire more doctors from other states and UTs and party termed this decision as a conspiracy to dilute state’s share in Chandigarh Administration and also announced that a SAD delegation will meet Union Home Minister to take up the issue.

Battle for UP: Swami Prasad Maurya's convoy attacked, daughter supports him

KUSHINAGAR(UP):Violence erupted in UP's Fazilnagar Assembly constituency on Tuesday when the convoy of SP candidate Swami Prasad Maurya was attacked by assailants during a roadshow.

Deeply saddened by conflict in Ukraine: Dalai Lama

DHARMASALA: Globetrotting Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday said he has been deeply saddened by the conflict in Ukraine.

Mohali court dismissed bail plea of SAD leader Bikram Majithia in the NDPS case

MOHALI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Thursday was sent to judicial custody till March 8 by Mohali court.

Clear wave in favour of the SAD-BSP alliance, we will touch the 80 figure mark: Sukhbir Singh Badal

BADAL: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal said there was a clear wave in favour of the SAD-BSP alliance and that it was poised to touch the eighty figure mark and form the next government in Punjab.

Sukhbir Badal appeals to Punjabis to support the SAD- BSP alliance and reject the Dilli Dals of outsiders

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal today while thanking the Gurmat Siddhant Pracharak Sant Samaj & Valmiki Samaj for the support extended to the SAD-BSP alliance, appealed to Punjabis to support their own party - SAD and reject all the ‘Dilli dals’ including the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and BJP.

Sukhbir Badal thanks Punjabis for reposing overwhelming faith in the SAD-BSP combine

MUKATSAR SAHIB: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today thanked Punjabis for reposing their overwhelming faith and trust in the SAD-BSP combine by coming out in strength on the last day of campaigning to snub both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress party.

SAD-BSP alliance to sweep polls; determined to break Sidhu's arrogance: Sukhbir Badal (IANS Interview)

CHADNIGARH:The SAD-BSP alliance will sweep the polls in Punjab and there is no question of rejoining the BJP-led NDA government. The party is determined to break Congress leader Navjot Sidhu's arrogance. And Parkash Singh Badal is a people's man and he's contesting at the age of 94 is a natural corollary.

Big blow to Navjot Sidhu in Amritsar East, Congress Councilor Jatinder Kaur Sonia joins SAD

AMRITSAR: In Amritsar East constituency, Punjab Congress President Navjot Sidhu suffered a major setback when Congress Councilor Jatinder Kaur Sonia from city ward no. Joined Mr. Rajan Gill, General Secretary, Akali Dal was also present on the occasion.

Madhuri Dixit, Manav Kaul talk about disadvantages of fame on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit talks about the disadvantages of fame on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. She is appearing as a special guest to promote her web series 'The Fame Game' with co-actors Manav Kaul, Sanjay Kapoor, Lakshvir Saran and Muskan Jaferi.

A.R. Rahman, Devi Sri Prasad, Shreya Ghoshal pay tributes to Bappi Lahiri

CHENNAI: Music director A.R. Rahman on Wednesday joined scores of musicians and singers across the country in paying tribute to Bollywood music director Bappi Lahiri, who passed away late on Tuesday night in Mumbai.

Advent of SAD-BSP govt will witness an increase in social welfare schemes – Sukhbir Singh Badal

GHANAUR: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the advent of the SAD-BSP alliance government in Punjab would witness an increase in social welfare schemes and that the old age pension would be increased from Rs 1,500 per month to Rs 3,100 per month and the shagun benefit to brides from weaker sections would be increased to Rs 75,000.

SAD-BSP alliance promises solar energy in poll manifesto

CHANDIGARH:The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) alliance on Tuesday released election manifesto promising what it called "brave and path-breaking initiatives", including a revolutionary shift to clean solar energy to ensure zero-bill electricity to every house and student cards of Rs 10 lakh each for quality education, anywhere.

SAD-BSP Government will restart old pension scheme for government employees : Sukhbir Singh Badal

SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH NAGAR(MOHALI):Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal today declared that the SAD-BSP Government would restart the pre-2004 old pension scheme for government employees of the state after assuming power in the state.

Sansad TV's YouTube channel hacked, restored now

NEW DELHI: The YouTube Channel of the Sansad TV was hacked at midnight on Monday but was restored in the early morning on Tuesday.

CEO Dr Raju mourns SAD demise of Assistant Director Youth services Barnala Vijay Bhaskar Sharma during election duty

CHANDIGARH:Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju on Sunday condoled the sad demise of Vijay Bhaskar Sharma, Assistant Director Youth Services Barnala additional charge Faridkot, who died in a road accident while returning from election duty on Saturday Evening. Vijay Bhaskar Sharma, (47), was posted as Supervisor at 103 Barnala Constituency.

SAD-BSP alliance all set to sweep Punjab Assembly polls : Sukhbir Singh Badal

JALALABAD (FEROZEPUR): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that SAD-BSP alliance was all set to sweep Punjab Assembly polls and people had already made up their mind to hand over the reins of the state to an alliance which would put the State back on the track of development and restart social welfare initiatives.

Navjot Sidhu jolted with three sitting Congress councillors joining the SAD

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today received a major boost in Amritsar East constituency with three sitting Congress councillors joining the party besides leaders from other areas.

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SAD asks CM and Ashu to explain why they were protecting Simarjit Bains in a rape

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today asked chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh and Food and Supplies minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu to explain why they were protecting Lok Insaf Party (LIP) leader Simarjit Singh Bains against action in rape cases and asked whether this was being done because the LIP leader had agreed to join the Congress party.

Why Cardi B is sad for her daughter

MUMBAI:Rap star Cardi B is hoping her daughter Kulture fully recovers in time to celebrate her third birthday.Kulture had a bad reaction to a mosquito bite, causing her eyes to swell and hindering her vision, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Prasad, Javadekar resign as PM Modi sanitises govt

NEW DELHI: Twelve ministers have resigned from the Modi government including Law and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar.

Punjab government released an additional Rs. 309 Crore to PSPCL for Power Purchase : A .Venu Prasad

PATIALA: The Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of cash strapped Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) , A Venu Prasad on Tursday stated here that the PSPCL has received an additional amount of Rs.309 crore from Punjab government during current paddy season to purchase power from the open market to mitigate the immediate surge in power demand due to continued dry spells in the state.

Regular minimum 8 hour electricity supply being ensured to farmers: A Venu Prasad

CHANDIGARH: On the directions of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is ensuring uninterrupted 8-hour electricity supply to farmers daily for paddy sowing even amidst unprecedented demand hike across domestic sector.

Regular minimum 8-hour electricity supply being ensured to Farmers: A Venu prasad

CHANDIGARH:On the directions of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is ensuring uninterrupted 8-hour electricity supply to farmers daily for paddy sowing even amidst unprecedented demand hike across domestic sector.

Prompt action against SAD President at the instance of the mining mafia proves CM is patronizing it: Bikram Majithia

AMRITSAR: Former minister Bikram Singh Majithia today said the prompt action ordered against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal by the State DGP at the instance of the mining mafia proved that the mafia was being patronized by chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh.

PSPCL achieves record power supply of 3029 lakh units in June 25: A Venu Prasad

PATIALA: Punjab state power corporation limited has successfully catered the historical record of power supply of 3029 lakh units and also touched maximum demand of 13,161 MW on June 25,2021.This was disclosed by PSPCL CMD Shri A.Venu Prasad in prèss note here today.

Excommunicated, former Punjab Minister, SAD leader Sucha Singh Langah urges Akal Takht Jathedar to forgive his mistakes

AMRITSAR: Sucha Singh Langah, a former minister who was expelled from the Panth and a member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, once again apologized to the Jathedar of the Akal Takht for re-joining the Panth. He visiting Sri Harmandir Sahib and Sri Akal Takht Sahib here today to submit his appeal.

Punjab Olympic Association condoles the sad demise of legendary athlete Milkha Singh

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Olympic Association (POA) in a special resolution condoled the sad demise of legendary athlete Sh. Milkha Singh, the most outstanding athlete of India, who died on June 18, 2021 at Chandigarh. POA will soon inaugurate a Hall Of Fame in the Punjab Olympic Bhawan at Mohali, where Triple Olympic Gold Medalist late Sh. Balbir Singh Senior, Legendary Athlete late Sh. Milkha Singh and Olympic Champion Shooter Sh. Abinav Bindra will be honoured with the installation of their statues.

US ambassador to return to Moscow this week: State Department

WASHINGTON: US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will return to Moscow this week, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

PSPCL redressed 1.8 lac power complaints in record 3 days: A. Venu Prasad

PATIALA: A series of heavy storms hit different parts of Punjab on 10th June, 11th June and 13th June caused huge damage to the power transmission & distribution infrastructure of the state and assessed financial loss around 25 crores to PSPCL. This was informed by CMD A.Venu Prasad in a press note issued here today.

Newly formed SAD-BSP alliance would sweep the 2022 assembly elections: Majithia

AMRITSAR: Former minister Bikram Singh Majithia today said the newly formed SAD-BSP alliance would sweep the 2022 assembly elections even as he announced that more like minded parties would come on the same platform with the SAD and BSP in the near future.

Campus Ambassadors with the highest voter registration will receive the award

KAPURTHALA: In view of Punjab Assembly Elections 2022, the Election Commission of India has launched a special drive for continuous registration of maximum number of young voters. Voter can fill up Form No. 6 to cast his/ her vote. He should be a resident of Kapurthala district.

SAD-BSP alliance opportunist and a marriage of convinience: Sukhjinder Randhawa

CHANDIGARH: The Cabinet Minister and Senior Congress leader S. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has termed the SAD-BSP alliance as a rank opportunistic one which is more of a marriage of convenience based on votebank politics sans any ideological foundations.

UN chief saddened by death of former IOM leader

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday expressed his sadness over the death of William Swing, a former leader of the UN migration agency.

SAD tricked BSP with dalit card for alliance in Punjab, not promised Deputy CM post to BSP

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali seems to have tricked the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and took the dalit commmunity for a ride while forging an allaince with BSP for assembly elections of 2022.

SAD joins hands with BSP for Punjab polls; latter to contest 20 seats

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Saturday formed an alliance to contest the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections together.

SAD and BSP forge alliance in Punjab for 2022 assembly elections

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) and Bahujan Sanaj Party (BSP) today formed political alliance in Punjab to contest 2022 assembly elections together.

Damdami Taksal warns SAD against out of court settlement in Op Blue star case against Center

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali dal (SAD) should not make mistake of reaching out of court settlement with union government in the court case related to Operation Blue Star in Golden Temple in June 1984. This was stated by Harnam Singh Khalsa head of Damdami Taksal and president Sant Samaj while talking to media persons at its headquarters in Mehta 45 km from here today.

Punjab CM orders DGP to register cases against AAP,SAD for holding dharnas in state

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday directed the Director General of Police to register cases under the Disaster Management Act against Opposition leaders and workers who have been staging dharnas in the state over the past few days.

Disposal of bodies in Ganga sad and shameful: MC Mehta

CHANDIGARH: With a view to generating awareness on environment related issues, Society for Promotion of Science & Technology in India (SPSTI) in association with Chandigarh Chapter of NASI initiated a series of events on environmental awareness. Mr. M.C. Mehta, an eminent environmental lawyer and a Padma Shri & Ramon Magsaysay awardee, delivered a lecture on Ecosystem Restoration on June 06, 2021. The lecture was supported by NCSTC, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

Row over SGPC decision of closing 'Parsad' of Patasa and Siropa Sahib in Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: A row has begun over Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak committe (SGPC) decision of stopping of giving 'parsad' of Patasa and Siropa as Guru's blessings to the devotees visitng Sri Harmandir Sahib here. The Sikh bodies have targeted SGPC president Bibi Jagor Kaur for discontinuing the age old tradition.

BIG FM culminates 'Dhun Badal Ke Toh Dekho' season 2 with Sadhguru

NEW DELHI: The radio network BIG FM recently culminated the second season of one of its celebrated shows, "Dhun Badal Ke Toh Dekho", hosted by the visionary humanitarian and Padma Vibhushan recipient, Sadhguru. In collaboration with Isha Foundation, the four-month-long show saw the renowned author and Yogi host engaging in conversations pertaining to a plethora of topics.

Aman Saini appointed Nakodar sadar SHO

NAKODAR: Jalandhar(rural) senior superintendent of police Naveen Singla has appointed inspector Aman Saini as Nakodar sadar police station house officer(SHO) in place of Vinod Kumar who has been appointed as SHO Patara .Aman Saini has assumed his charge.

CBI gives clean chit to Lalu Prasad in DLF bribery case

NEW DELHI: In relief to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder Lalu Prasad, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has given him a clean chit in connection with a bribery case involving DLF.

Police officer appointed brand ambassador of Lucknow zoo

LUCKNOW: Chiranjeev Nath Sinha, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Lucknow central zone, has been appointed brand ambassador of Lucknow zoo.

SAD (Sanyukat) to visit Gurdwara Sahib at Buraj Jawahar Singh Wala to offer prayers on June 1, 2021: Bir Devinder Singh

CHANDIGARH: he senior leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukat) along with the party workers will visit Gurdwara Sahib at Burj Jawahar Singh Wala on June 1, 2021, at 12: 30 pm to offer commemorative Prayers.

Punjab CM condoles sad demise of Charanjit Singh Walia

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday condoled the sad demise of the Chairman, Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Trust and President of Punjab Nursing Colleges Association Charanjit Singh Walia (61), who passed away in a private hospital at SAS Nagar (Mohali) this afternoon after battling Covid for over two weeks. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

Punjab CM mourns SAD demise of former minister Inderjit Singh Zira

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday condoled the sad demise of Senior Congress Leader and former Cabinet Minister Inderjit Singh Zira (63), who passed away at a private hospital in Mohali this morning after a prolonged illness due to Cancer. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

We need support from all walks of life to counter the outbreak of coronavirus:Sadhu Singh Dharamsot

PATIALA: Stressing on need of support from all walks of life to save the precious lives of the punjab people falling prey to the deadly CORONAVIRUS, Punjab Minister for Forests, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Sadhu Singh Dharamsot said, here, today evening, that one should endorse the measures being taken by the state in public interest instead of opposing them vehemently

Sadiq Khan wins 2nd term as London Mayor

LONDON: Incumbent London Mayor Sadiq Khan has won a second term in office, beating his Conservative rival Shaun Bailey, following the local elections held last week, the media reported on Sunday.

Follow Sadhguru's yogic kriya for fitness in Covid times: Goa govt

PANAJI: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's yogic kriya will help government servants to deal with the Covid-19 crisis by strengthening their immune and respiratory systems, a circular issued by the Goa government's General Administration Department has said.

Rural development Minister Tript Bajwa condoles sad demise of renowned academician Rashpal Malhotra

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Mr. Tript Bajwa has condoled the sad demise of renowned scholar Rashpal Malhotra (84), who was founder of Center for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID).

Son of former SAD minister Sucha Singh Langah arrested with heroin

GURDASPUR: Punjab Police has arrested Parkash Singh son of former SAD minister Sucha Singh Langah during a raid in a house in Dhariwal and recovered heroin from the house. Two more persons were also arrested.

Punjab CM condoles Sad demise of PR official Lalit Jindal

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday condoled the sad demise of Senior Assistant Lalit Jindal (45) who passed away at Rajindra Government Medical College & Hospital, Patiala this morning after battling Covid for over two weeks. He is survived by his parents, wife, a daughter and a son.

Pak recalls ambassador in Saudi Arabia over corruption charges

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has recalled its Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, along with other officials at the Pakistan embassy, to make them part of a high-level inquiry into complaints of demanding bribes from the Pakistani expatriates

Lalu Prasad to stay at daughter's home in Delhi

PATNA: After the release order submitted by Superintendent of Hotwar jail at Ranchi, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Supremo Lalu Prasad will be released any time from New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and will stay at the official residence of Rajya Sabha MP and his daughter Misa Bharti in the national capital.

Cabinet Minister Channi expresses grief over sad demise of former MLA Jagraj Singh Gill

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi has expressed deep shock and grief over the sad demise of former MLA Jagraj Singh Gill. He was detected positive for Corona and died in hospital.

SAD demands to dismiss Food Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu for bungling in purchase of Bardana

RUPNAGAR: Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) General Secretary and former minister Daljit Singh Cheema today appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh to immediately dismiss Food Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu for failing to ensure smooth Wheat procurement and scam in purchase of Bardana.

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