Fazilka

Everything you need to know about Fazilka: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Fazilka: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Pakistan accuses India of airspace violation; IAF downplays

June 11, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Islamabad/New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Pakistan Tuesday accused India of violation of its airspace but the Indian Air Force said it appeared to be a "technical violation" as its aircraft on a routine training sortie seemed to have flown close to the border.

Indian aircraft violates Pakistani airspace: Pakistan

June 11, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Islamabad, June 11 (IANS) The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Tuesday accused Indian aircraft of violating the country's airspace by entering the Punjab province.

Armed women security squads to be deployed in Punjab

April 14, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) To ensure women's safety in the state, the Punjab government Sunday introduced the Women Armed Special Protection Squad (WASPS).

Cabinet approves SPV for TAPI pipeline, GAIL to join

February 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved the formation of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline project and allowed the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) to join the SPV.

23 teams to vie for men's, women's Kabaddi World Cup

November 27, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 27 (IANS) With a record prize money of Rs.4.54 crore, including Rs.2 crore for the winner, the third World Cup Kabaddi, featuring a total of 23 teams, will begin at Bathinda Dec 1, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal announced here Tuesday.

Sukhbir talks of 'Punjab-Punjab' after Pakistan visit

November 9, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 9 (IANS) Hoping that the economic landscape of the region would change in times to come, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said his five-day visit to Pakistan has resulted in major "Punjab-Punjab initiatives".

Punjab seeks greater border trade with Pakistan

September 23, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 23 (IANS) With trade between India and Pakistan growing steadily since 2007 when trucks from either side were allowed restricted access to the other country, Punjab now wants to open up border trade with its neighbours in a big way.

Gas from TAPI likely to flow in five years: Official

August 18, 2012 at 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Gas from the ambitious Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline is expected to start flowing into energy-starved India in another five years, official sources said.

Punjab to check potable water quality

July 1, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Chandigarh, July 1 (IANS) Amid allegations of potable water contamination, the Punjab government has decided to get a survey conducted to check the quality of water being supplied to residents, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal announced Sunday.

40 crore saplings to be planted in next 8 years: Badal

June 30, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Chandigarh, June 30 (IANS) The ambitious "Greening Punjab" campaign, to begin Sunday, will see over 40 crore saplings of various trees being planted in various parts of the state in the next eight years, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal announced Saturday.

TAPI gas pipeline will buttress regional co-operation: experts

May 23, 2012 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): The multi-billion dream of the Turkmenistan - Afghanistan - Pakistan - India (TAPI) gas pipeline moved a step closer to realisation on Wednesday.

Pak, India, Afghanistan 'agree' to TAPI gas transit fee

April 21, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Islamabad, Apr 21(ANI): Pakistan Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain has said that India, Afghanistan and his country have decided to set 49.5cents as the transit fee for the 7.6 billion dollar Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project.

Pak signs Gas Sales Purchase deal with Turkmenistan to make TAPI project operational

November 15, 2011 at 1:39 PM

Islamabad, Nov 15(ANI): Pakistan has signed the Gas Sales Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Turkmenistan, which will lead to the operationalisation of 7.6 billion dollar Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline.

India discusses TAPI pipeline project with Afghanistan

January 10, 2011 at 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan.10 (ANI): Energy starved India believes Afghanistan can play a crucial role as a major energy trade and transit hub in the future and could act as a energy bridge between Central and South East Asia.

7.6-bn-dollar TAPI gas pipeline accord inked

December 12, 2010 at 10:58 AM

Ashgabat, Dec 12 (ANI): Pakistan has joined India, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan in signing the long awaited over 7.6-billion-dollar gas pipeline project to help meet its sharply rising industrial and domestic demands.

Punjab farmers attracted to sugarcane cultivation

October 22, 2009 at 8:09 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 22(ANI): Rising demand of sugar and comparatively low production of sugarcane has led to an increase in sugar prices in Punjab and to stabilize the situation, sugar mill owners are now motivating farmers to grow more sugarcane and reap rich rewards.

Peer Baba Muhammad Ali fair held in Fazilika

October 14, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Fazilika, Oct. 14 (ANI): Sufi saints have been known for centuries to have spread the message of brotherhood, love and peace beyond the religious confines of different communities in India.

Efforts on to revive tradition of Sanjha Chulahs in Punjab

July 8, 2009 at 1:45 PM

Fazilika (Punjab), July 8 (ANI): Sanjha Chulha or, traditional common oven has been a part of Punjabi tradition for ages, however, it has been losing it popularity for quite some time.

Punjabi youth learning classical and salsa dance forms

July 8, 2009 at 1:24 PM

Chandigarh/Ludhiana, July 8 (ANI): Punjab is known for its Bhangra and Gidda dance forms. But, now youth are showing interest in learning Southern Indian classical dance forms and even the Salsa from the west.

Punjab farmers adopt direct seeding method for paddy cultivation

July 7, 2009 at 2:24 PM

Ludhiana, July 7 (ANI): To overcome the problems caused by shortage of farm labourers and scarcity of water for irrigation, farmers in Punjab have adopted direct seeding methodology for paddy cultivation. The technique has come as a major blessing for paddy growers.

A call centre for farmers in Punjab

May 20, 2009 at 2:27 PM

Abohar (Punjab), May 20 (ANI): In a first of its kind initiative in the country, a call centre named Zamidara Farmsolutions has started functioning in Punjab.

Punjab villagers want politicians to keep their word

April 1, 2009 at 5:25 PM

Chanawala (Ferozepur), April 1 (ANI): Once again it's election time and residents of Chananwalla Village on the India-Pakistan border in Punjab are debating which political party should they believe in for promoting their welfare.

Fazilika women gaining recognition with embroidery

February 20, 2009 at 1:29 PM

Fazilika (Punjab), Feb.20 (ANI): Phulkari, the traditional art of floral designs on fabric, has been a synonym of Punjabi culture and a major charm among Punjabi women for centuries. However, a number of resident women in Fazilika town here have earned recognition for themselves through a special embroidery work.

Fear grips Punjab's border areas

December 12, 2008 at 12:21 PM

Fazilka town (Punjab), Dec 12 (ANI): Residents of border areas close to Pakistan said they are troubled by the increasing presence of security forces as relations sour between the two countries.

Fazilka, first to have a 'Car-free city' concept in India

December 1, 2008 at 1:08 PM

Chandigarh, Dec.1 (ANI): Fazilka, a small township near the India-Pakistan border, in Punjab has become the first ever place in the country to implement a unique concept of creating a "Car Free City" in the region.

Fazilka, first to have a 'Car-free city' concept in India

December 1, 2008 at 12:58 PM

Chandigarh, Dec.1 (ANI): Fazilka, a small township near the India-Pakistan border, in Punjab has become the first ever place in the country to implement a unique concept of creating a "Car Free City" in the region.

Radio Pakistan concern for the girl child in India

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Firozepur (Punjab), Aug.12 (ANI) The latest cause promoted by Radio Pakistan in its programmes directed at the border villages has chosen to promote the girl child and blamed the Government of India for encouraging female foeticide!

Access cycle rickshaws by a phone call!

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Fazilka (Punjab), July 17 (ANI): A group of engineering graduates here has set up a concept called "Ecocab call centre" to overcome the routine transportation problem.

India and Pakistan close to IPI gas pipeline project deal

April 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM

India and Pakistan in a bilateral meeting came close to finalise the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project by sorting

Deora to hold talks on TAPI pipeline project in Pak

April 23, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Indian Petroleum Minister Murli Deora will begin talks with his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Muhammad Asif on the