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Mukherjee confers degree on Karzai

May 20, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Jalandhar, May 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday conferred an honorary degree on Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai during the convocation of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) here.

Ahead of Karzai visit, India says willing to discuss security concerns

May 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Ahead of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit, India said Saturday it was ready to discuss and consider Afghanistan's reported request for arms supplies provided it is raised through the proper fora.

Mukherjee, Karzai to attend varsity convocation in Jalandhar

May 17, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Jalandhar, May 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will confer the first honoris causa degree of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the varsity's convocation to be held in this Punjab city Monday (May 20), a varsity official said.

Karzai to visit India

May 16, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai will pay a three-day official visit to India from May 20 to hold wide-ranging discussions with Indian leaders, the Afghan ambassador said Thursday.

Third generation Sikh paddler a rising Kiwi talent

May 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) When every country is out to invite a Chinese table tennis player with open arms, surprisingly a player of Indian origin in the New Zealand women's team here for the Commonwealth Championships has come in for praise from her highly-rated Chinese coach.

Attack on Sarabjit in Pakistan sparks off debate

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Lahore/Jalandhar/New Delhi/Ajmer, April 28 (ANI): The brutal attack on Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh lodged in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail by six inmates, has sparked off a debate on both sides of the subcontinental divide, and is capable of inflaming tensions between the two nations.

Three arrested in Punjab for gang-rape of teenager

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Chandigarh, April 25 (IANS) Punjab Police have arrested three people, including a woman, in connection with the gang-rape of a teenaged girl, police said Thursday.

Japanese firm makes natural gas marine engine

April 23, 2013 at 1:16 AM

Tokyo, April 23 (IANS/WAM) Japan's Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in cooperation with Mitsui OSK Lines has demonstrated running an electronically-controlled engine for marine use, burning natural gas.

Various Sikh organizations plead for Bhullar, death row convict

April 17, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Jalandhar, April 17 (ANI): Various Sikh organisations took to streets in Jalandhar on Wednesday against the Supreme Court endorsing the rejection of the clemency petition by Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, sentenced to death for his role in 1993 militant attacks that claimed several lives and injured many.

Congress slams BJP for gaining political mileage on election turf

April 13, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Parliamentary Secretary to CM Mukesh Sharma has criticized BJP for hosting a lunch for Dalits on Ambedkar Jayanti.

Three dead after consuming food in Punjab factory

April 12, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Jalandhar, April 12 (IANS) Three factory workers here died and at least 30 others were admitted to a hospital after consuming food in the factory premises, police said Friday.

30 factory workers food poisoned in Jalandhar

April 12, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), April 12 (ANI): At least 30 factory workers fell ill and one died after being food poisoned here on Thursday.

'Made in India' label should inspire confidence in Africa : Zimbabwean envoy (Interview)

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) People in the African continent need to be made aware of the changes in India and that "Made in India" products can be of high quality, says a senior African diplomat based here.

Khloe Kardashian, husband suspected of charity fraud

April 4, 2013 at 3:24 AM

Los Angeles, April 4 (IANS) US socialite and TV personality Khloe Kardashian and her basketballer husband Lamar Odom, are suspected of a charity fraud.

Khloe Kardashian and hubby Lamar Odom accused of charity fraud

April 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, Apr. 3 (ANI): Khloe Kardashian and her husband Lamar Odom have been accused of not giving a single cent to cancer-related causes from their charity despite saying so previously.

Another police officer gunned down in Punjab

April 1, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) In yet another killing of an official of Punjab Police, an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was shot dead by unidentified people near Jalandhar city late Sunday night, police said Monday.

Punjab Police ASI shot dead on Jalandhar-Phagwara Highway

April 1, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Jalandhar, Apr 1 (ANI): An assistant sub-inspector of Punjab Police was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Jalandhar-Phagwara Highway late last night.

Policeman killed while on duty by truck driver in Punjab

March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Patiala, Mar 30 (ANI): An on duty policeman died on Friday after he was thrashed by a truck driver near Sidhuwal village of Patiala, as he signalled a speeding truck to stop at a check point.

India committed for Africa's development, says PM

March 25, 2013 at 12:34 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said during his meeting with African leaders at Durban he would reaffirm India's "strong and enduring commitment" as a steadfast partner for inclusive development in Africa.

Punjab Police busts terror plot, arrests three

March 21, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), March 21 (IANS) A terrorism plot was busted with the arrest of three people, including the mother and sister of a Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) leader in this Punjab district, police said Thursday.

Rajasthan policemen continue protest against court order

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Jaipur, March 9 (IANS) Protests by Rajasthan Police personnel continued on a large scale Saturday against a high court order directing the state government not to allow Jaipur's police commissioner to hold office for 15 days until a report on the lawyer-police clashes is submitted.

US airline to offer 'light shower' tech as jet lag cure

March 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Melbourne, Mar 8 (ANI): An US airline is attempting to cure jet lag with a "light shower."

12 school-children killed in Punjab accident

March 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Jalandhar, March 4 (IANS) At least 12 children were killed Monday morning when their school bus collided with a truck near Nakodar town in Punjab, police said. The bus driver was also killed.

School bus collision in Punjab kills 11 school children

March 4, 2013 at 1:38 PM

At least 11 children have been killed in a school bus collision with a truck near Nakodar town in Punjab on Monday, police said. The driver of the bus was also killed in the accidents.

11 schoolchildren killed in Punjab

March 4, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Jalandhar, March 4 (IANS) At least 11 children were killed Monday when their school bus collided with a truck near Nakodar town in Punjab, police said. The driver of the bus was also killed.

School bus collides with truck near Jalandhar, 11 children killed

March 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Jalandhar, Mar 4 (ANI): Eleven children were killed when a school bus collided with a truck in a village in Punjab's Jalandhar district on Monday morning.

Ponty Chadha's security man shoots himself

February 28, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 28 (IANS) A personal security officer (PSO) of murdered liquor baron Ponty Chadha, deployed at his farmhouse in Delhi's Chhattarpur area, has committed suicide by shooting himself in his house here, police said Thursday.

Punjab to develop 50 new urban estates

February 12, 2013 at 11:22 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 12 (IANS) To give a boost to urban infrastructure, the Punjab government Tuesday announced that 50 new urban estates would be established in the state.

Punjab official told to deposit one-third of arbitration fees

February 8, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 8 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court Friday asked Punjab cadre IAS officer S.R. Ladhar to deposit one-third of the total arbitration fees of Rs.1.5 crore into the state government's arbitration account.

AMU wins national varsity tennis tourney

February 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Aligarh, Feb 6 (IANS) The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) lawn tennis team has won the finals of the All India Inter University Tennis Tournament defeating Madras University 3-1.

Warriors playing for pride against Waveriders

February 4, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Jalandhar, Feb 4 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors would get a last chance to settle scores against Delhi Waveriders in the round-robin stage of the inaugural Hockey India League (HIL) when they host the league leaders in their last league encounter here at the Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium here Tuesday.

Indian Railways to host 10th international heavy haul association conference

February 3, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): The Indian Railways will host the 10th International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference here from February 4 to 6.

NRI-drugs mafia nexus: ED raids point to Rs.200 crore hawala ring

February 1, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), Feb 1 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped up its probe into the nexus between drugs mafia, NRIs and business houses in Punjab in the drugs trade, officials said Friday, adding that the scam could involve over Rs.200 crore of hawala money.

ED raids in Punjab, Delhi on drugs mafia

January 30, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 30 (IANS) Tracking a money laundering scandal involving nexus between non-resident Indians (NRIs) and the drugs mafia, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Wednesday raided 15 locations in Punjab, Delhi and Chandigarh, officials said here.

Warriors keen to continue form against Wizards

January 26, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors would be keen to continue their winning form when they take on Uttar Pradesh Wizards in an away game of the Hockey India League (HIL) Sunday here at the Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium.

Punjab government engineer commits suicide in office

January 26, 2013 at 12:08 AM

Jalandhar, Jan 25 (IANS) Holding his senior officers responsible, a junior engineer committed suicide inside his office in this Punjab city Friday, police said here.

Can't do two shows together: Muskaan Mihani

January 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Balancing dual responsibility of two shows is not what Muskaan Mihani aspires for. She rather believes in focusing on one show at a time.

Struggling Mumbai Magicians face improving Punjab Warriors

January 23, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 23 (IANS) Dabur Mumbai Magicians face a do-or-die battle when they take on Jaypee Punjab Warriors in their fifth encounter of the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Surjit Singh stadium here Thursday.

Punjab Warriors seek first home win

January 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 21 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors would look to set the record straight when they take on table leaders Uttar Pradesh Wizards at the Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium for a second time in the Hockey India League (HIL) here Tuesday.

Robbers break into Jalandhar bank, empty 40 lockers

January 19, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 19 (IANS) In a daring and well-planned operation, robbers broke into the vaults of a branch of a state-run bank in this Punjab city and took away cash and jewellery from 40 lockers, police said Saturday.

HIL: Punjab Warriors host Ranchi Rhinos

January 15, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 15 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors, having suffered the disappointment of being beaten in the Hockey India League (HIL) opener, would look for a better result at home where they take on Ranchi Rhinos here Wednesday.

Navjot Singh Sidhu named HIL brand ambassador

January 14, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was named the brand ambassador of the Hockey India League (HIL) here Monday.

Jaypee Punjab Warriors to shift base next season

January 12, 2013 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors will be shifting their base from Jalandhar to Mohali from the next season of the Hockey Indian League (HIL) for logistical reasons.

Punjab Warriors visit Golden Temple ahead of HIL opener

January 10, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Amritsar, Jan 10 (IANS) The Jaypee Punjab Warriors team Thursday visited the Golden Temple here to seek blessings at Harmandir Sahib before the start of the Hockey India League (HIL).

Gang-rape: Man behind fake documents arrested

January 10, 2013 at 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Delhi Police have arrested a man who allegedly helped the owner of a private bus in which a young woman was gang-raped get a permit on forged documents, police said Thursday.

HIL will change Indian hockey: Barry Dancer

January 8, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 8 (IANS) Former Australian international hockey player Barry Dancer, now coach with Jaypee Punjab Warriors, said the Hockey India League (HIL) will boost the profile of the game in the country.

Hero title sponsor for Hockey India League

January 1, 2013 at 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Tuesday roped in Hero MotoCorp as the title-sponsor for the Hockey India League (HIL) starting Jan 14.

Eight killed in Karachi violence

January 1, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Unidentified men killed eight people in different parts of Pakistan's port city of Karachi on the New Year eve, Geo News reported.

Mumbai and police gear up for New Year's eve

December 30, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) As this happening city readies with excitement to ring in the New Year, the city police too are gearing up to ensure that the celebrations Dec 31 night are not marred by any untoward incidents.

Six killed, over 50 wounded in Karachi bombing

December 29, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Islamabad, Dec 29 (IANS) At least six people were killed and more than 50 injured Saturday in a bomb blast in a bus in Pakistan's southern port city Karachi, officials said.

People queue up at Indian High Commission in Singapore

December 29, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Singapore, Dec 29 (IANS) People began to queue up Saturday outside the Indian High Commission in Singapore following the death here of an Indian woman who was gang-raped and tortured in New Delhi and who was flown here for treatment.

More subsidized grain for Maha Kumbh pilgrims

December 26, 2012 at 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved the allocation of 16200 tonnes of wheat and 9600 tonnes of rice for the pilgrims visiting the Maha Kumbh 2012-13 at Below Poverty Lines (BPL) prices.

Delhi, Punjab to kick off HIL

December 20, 2012 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Delhi Waveriders will play the opening match against Jaypee Punjab Warriors in the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Jan 14.

Wife makes hoax bomb call to prevent hubby from flying to Paris without her

December 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New York, December 17 (ANI): A New Jersey woman falsely told cops her husband was plotting to blow up a plane in order to stop him from leaving the country without her.

Two fresh cases filed against Namdhari in Punjab

December 10, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 10 (IANS) Two more cases were Monday slapped against former Uttarakhand Minorities Commission chief S.S. Namdhari, already accused of murder, for alleged use of illegal means to obtain arms licences and passport, a Punjab official said here.

I'v never seen any daily soaps: TV actress Surbhi Jyoti

December 6, 2012 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Before landing the lead role in "Qubool Hai", actress Surbhi Jyoti had never watched any daily soap. She says it was sheer luck that she got caught in the TV show mania.

Singapore Airlines in talks to sell stake in Virgin Atlantic

December 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM

London, Dec. 3 (ANI): Singapore Airlines has said that it is in talks to sell its 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic.

Hamid Ansari condoles passing away of I.K Gujral

November 30, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral.

Former Prime Minister I.K Gujral passes away

November 30, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Gurgaon, Nov. 30 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral passed away at the Medanta Hospital here on Friday after a prolonged illness. He was 92.

Punjab in a spot over Ponty Chadha (Punjab Newsletter)

November 30, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 30 (IANS) He was an enigma during his lifetime and his sudden death has deepened the mystery around him and those close to him. The life of liquor and real estate baron Ponty Chadha, who was killed in a shootout at a farmhouse in Delhi earlier this month, is haunting Punjab Police and the authorities even after his death.

Two killed as car rams into tree

November 26, 2012 at 11:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Two people were killed while two of their friends were injured after a car they were travelling in rammed into a tree here early Monday, police said.

Aamir Khan promotes crime thriller 'Talaash' in Jalandhar

November 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Jalandhar, Nov. 25 (ANI): Actor Aamir Khan promoted his forthcoming crime thriller 'Talaash' in Jalandhar.

Hanging of Kasab evokes support from Pakistanis, Indians alike

November 23, 2012 at 9:38 AM

Attari/Jalandhar/Mumbai, Nov.23 (ANI): Pakistani and Indian nationals have supported the Indian Government's decision to hang Ajmal Kasab.

Now, get visa for Greece in 8 Indian cities

November 22, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Bangalore, Nov 22 (IANS) Greece opened centres in eight cities across the country, including Bangalore, for receiving applications and delivering visas to mainly Indian citizens through VFS Global outsourcing technology services firm.

Not uncomfortable with Kritika: Karan Kundra

November 22, 2012 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) TV actor Karan Kundra is reuniting with former lady love Kritika Kamra for Channel V's new show "The Serial". But if you're expecting to see some discomfort between them, you're highly mistaken, says Karan.

BSF puts troops on alert following Kasab's hanging

November 21, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Jalandhar, Nov.21 (ANI): A general alert was announced along Punjab's border with Pakistan by the Border Security Force (BSF) after the execution of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist involved in the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai.

Lines most used by men and women when dumping partner revealed

November 16, 2012 at 3:46 PM

London, Nov 16 (ANI): A new poll has revealed just how men and women call time on their relationship.

Jaspal Bhatti's film promoter dead

November 12, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 12 (IANS) Navnit Joshi, the promoter of satirist-actor Jaspal Bhatti's film "Power Cut", died Monday of injuries sustained in the Oct 25 accident that killed the famous satirist.

JTHJ promotion to begin from Yash Chopra's hometown

November 6, 2012 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) In order to fulfill Yash Chopra's wish, the cast of his last film "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" will begin the promotions from the late filmmaker's hometown -- Jalandhar, Punjab.

Ahead of poll day, arch rivals spar over corruption (Himachal Newsletter)

November 2, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Shimla, Nov 2 (IANS) As the Nov 4 polling day for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections draws near, a war of words has broken out between two arch rivals - the ruling BJP's Prem Kumar Dhumal and the Congress' Virbhadra Singh. They target each other, mainly on the raging issue of political corruption.

Jaspal Bhatti cremated, hundreds mourn (Second Lead, changing dateline)

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 25 (IANS) The mortal remains of famous comedian, actor and satirist Jaspal Bhatti were consigned to flames at a cremation ground here Thursday evening. Bhatti died in a road accident near Punjab's Nakodar town, 170 km from here, in the morning.

Rest in peace Jaspal Bhatti, Bollywood tweets

October 25, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Famous satirist and comedian Jaspal Bhatti's untimely death has shocked many, including the Bollywood faternity. Celebrities like Anupam Kher, Akshay and Riteish Deshmukh have expressed their grief.

Jaspal Bhatti, the famous comedian dies in road accident

October 25, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Jaspal Bhatti, the evergreen comedian of India passed away in a road mishap near Jalandhar on Wednesday while he was on the way to Nakodar from Bhatinda for the promotion of his upcoming movie 'Power Cut'.

Famous comedian Jaspal Bhatti dies in road accident

October 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct.25 (ANI): Famous comedian Jaspal Bhatti has died in a road accident near Jalandhar.

Comedian Jaspal Bhatti dies in road accident

October 25, 2012 at 8:23 AM

Jalandhar, Oct 25 (IANS) Famous comedian, actor and satirist Jaspal Bhatti died in a road accident near Punjab's Nakodar town, 40 km from here, early Thursday, police said here.

Comedian Jaspal Bhatti dies in road accident

October 25, 2012 at 7:51 AM

Jalandhar, Oct 25 (IANS) Famous satirist-actor Jaspal Bhatti died in a road accident near Punjab's Nakodar town early Thursday, police said here.

Activists seek justice for anti-Sikh riots victims, hold photo exhibition in northern India.

October 22, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Amritsar, Oct.22 (ANI): Activists sought justice for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims and held a photography exhibition here to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the tragedy.

Subway opens 300th outlet in India

October 19, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) World's largest quick service restaurant chain Subway Friday opened its 300th outlet in India, at the Mumbai airport. It plans 700 more outlets in the country in five years, a top company official said.

Rahul denies Chautala's allegation of land scam

October 18, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Wednesday denied the illegal land purchasing charges labeled by former Chief Minister of Haryana and Indian National Lok Dal chief Om Prakash Chautala citing it "entirely false, utterly baseless and defamatory.............

Rahul Gandhi denies Chautala's allegations on land

October 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Wednesday dismissed as "entirely false, utterly baseless and defamatory" allegations by former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala that his purchase of 6.5 acre land in Haryana was irregular.

Debt-ridden man commits suicide with two kids

October 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 4 (IANS) A debt-ridden man committed suicide Thursday by jumping before a speeding train with his two children, who were also killed in the incident near here, police said.

One third of bestselling ebooks cost more than hardback versions

October 1, 2012 at 4:46 PM

London, October 1 (ANI): Readers are paying far more for some ebooks than for the hardback versions, according to a new survey of bestselling fiction and non-fiction sold by online retailer Amazon.

Footballs made in India recalled in Australia

September 26, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Sydney, Sep 26 (IANS) Around half a million children's footballs will be recalled in Australia after two balls, believed to have been stitched by child labour in India, were found with needles in them.

No talks with Mulayam on third front: Sukhbir Badal

September 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 23 (IANS) Following speculation over his meeting with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav in New Delhi Saturday, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal Sunday said that there was no talk about a third front formation then.

Modi to woo voters with cricket gear, volleyballs

September 17, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), Sept 17 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is all set to stump his political rivals by distributing custom made cricket kits and volleyballs among the youth ahead of assembly polls.

World's smallest Indian bodybuilder dies at 23

September 15, 2012 at 4:04 PM

London, Sept 15 (ANI): World's smallest bodybuilder from India has passed away after collapsing from a brain aneurysm. He was 23.

Moral policing and media overzealousness cost a young life (Punjab Newsletter)

September 14, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 14 (IANS) It took the life of a young girl in Jalandhar to expose the moral policing by an over-zealous, publicity-hungry woman officer and a section of the media in the state. The report of a high-level probe into the incident clearly blames Punjab Police and the media for her death.

Canadian citizen arrested with cocaine in Punjab

September 3, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Jalandhar, Sep 3 (IANS) In one of the biggest seizures of cocaine in Punjab's Jalandhar district, police Monday recovered 1.5 kg of the contraband from a Canadian citizen. The consignment is worth over Rs.15 crore in the international market, an official said here.

Congress asks media to shun Raj Thackeray

September 3, 2012 at 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): Congress Party has asked the country's media to boycott the likes of hardliner regional leader Raj Thackeray of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for threatening to shut down Hindi news channels.

Jalandhar girl's suicide: Woman police officer suspended

August 31, 2012 at 2:25 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 31 (IANS) A woman police officer was Friday placed under suspension and a probe was ordered by the Punjab government following a teenage college student's suicide in Jalandhar a day ago.

Dead rats from Jaipur's flooded areas set off alarm

August 30, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Jaipur, Aug 30 (IANS) A large number of dead rats being recovered from water-inundated areas in the Rajasthan capital have alarmed the authorities, officials said Thursday.

Stopped by cops, clicked by media, Punjab girl commits suicide

August 30, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), Aug 30 (IANS) Stopped and allegedly harassed by police and photographed by the local media, a teenaged girl committed suicide Thursday in this Punjab city.

No zero entrance through Bangladesh border: BSF chief

August 29, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Jalandhar, Aug 29 (IANS) Even as the controversy over infiltration into India via the Bangladesh border rages on, the director general (DG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Wednesday said he was not confident that there was "zero entrance" of Bangladeshis into India.

Punjabi to Persian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Tehran teaches it all

August 29, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Tehran, Aug 29 (IANS) It's an Indian school that's been in Iran since the 1930s. It shifted to its present location in Tehran in 1952, became a Kendriya Vidyalaya in 2004 and teaches five languages. On Wednesday, it received a Rs.2 crore boost, the third such grant in the past four years.

Police arrest an absconding Maoist in Phillaur

August 19, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Phillaur (Jalandhar, Punjab), Aug.19 (ANI): Police in Phillaur in Punjab's Jalandhar District, have confirmed the arrest of a Maoist who was absconding since 2009.

Pakistani 'truck painter' paints peace and friendship as Eid gift to India

August 18, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Attari Border, (Amritsar), Aug 18(ANI): Haider Ali, the famous truck painter from Pakistan, painted a truck here on Saturday to spread the message of peace of friendship.

MQM chief sees 'conspiracy' behind repeated terrorist attacks and Hindu migration

August 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Islamabad, Aug 18 (ANI): Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain called on prominent personalities in Pakistan to consider a conspiracy behind the repeated terrorist attacks on defence installations in the nation and the recent migration of Hindus to India.

Action against Punjab health officials for infant's death

August 17, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Acting on the report of an inquiry committee which found medical staff negligent, resulting in the death of an infant last month, the Punjab government Friday ordered the transfer of Jalandhar civil hospital's medical superintendent and initiated action against four others.

Student hangs herself over obscene Facebook comments

August 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Jalandhar, Aug 16 (IANS) A young woman from Jammu committed suicide in her college's hostel room here after two boys allegedly posted obscene comments on her Facebook page, police said Thursday.

Sushil Kumar's Olympic saga (Factfile)

August 12, 2012 at 8:01 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) India's Sushil Kumar has steadily worked his way to the Olympic silver medal. His success graph in the last three years, after he won the bronze at the Beijing Games, shows how assiduously he has pieced it all to the London climax.