Everything you need to know about Jalandhar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Jalandhar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Chandigarh, April 27 (IANS) An ambitious Rs.2,332-crore project to clean the rivers of Punjab would be completed by December 2013, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said here Friday.
Jalandhar, April 22 (IANS) With rescue teams recovering more bodies Sunday, the death toll in the blanket factory collapse in Jalandhar has risen to 23.
Jalandhar, April 19 (IANS) The untiring efforts of rescue teams engaged in finding survivors beneath the collapsed blanket manufacturing factory in this Punjab city saw more success early Thursday with a trapped worker being rescued after 72 hours under the debris.
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Jalandhar, April 18 (IANS) Hopes of finding more survivors in the collapsed four-storeyed blanket manufacturing factory in Jalandhar began to recede Wednesday evening though a teenaged boy was pulled out of the debris earlier in the day after almost 55 hours of the collapse that has claimed 10 lives so far.
Jalandhar, April 18 (IANS) A teenage boy was pulled out from the debris of the collapsed blanket factory here Wednesday, nearly 55 hours after the four-storey building had been flattened, police said. Many more people could still be trapped, officials said as rescue efforts continued for the third day.
Jalandhar, April 17 (IANS) Rescuers Tuesday raced against time in Punjab's Jalandhar city to save the lives of dozens of garment workers who were trapped under the debris of a factory building that collapsed two days ago, killing six people, police said.
Jalandhar (Punjab), April 17 (IANS) Prominent industrialist Sheetal Vij has been arrested after a factory building owned by him collapsed, leaving at least six workers dead and many trapped under the debris, police said Tuesday as rescue teams continued to hunt for survivors.
Jalandhar (Punjab), April 16 (IANS) The Punjab government Monday evening ordered an inquiry into the collapse of the building of a blanket factory here late Sunday night which left two people dead and several others trapped under the debris.
Jalandhar, April 16 (ANI): A building housing a blanket factory collapsed in Jalandhar late on Sunday night, leaving one person dead.
Jalandhar (Punjab), April 16 (IANS) At least one person was killed and several workers feared trapped under debris after a four-storeyed blanket factory building collapsed here, police said Monday.
Jalandhar, April 16 (IANS) Several workers were feared trapped under debris after a four-storeyed factory building collapsed in Punjab's Jalandhar city, 150 km from state capital Chandigarh.
Jalandhar, April 16 (IANS) Several workers were feared trapped after a three-storyed factory building collapsed in Punjab's Jalandhar city, 150 km from state capital Chandigarh.
Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) The 2012 assembly elections in Punjab brought out a new dimension in the politics of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and its alliance partner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Both parties, hitherto identified with their strong Sikh and Hindu ideology respectively, have now successfully experimented with something more secular.
London/Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) As he turned a memorable 101-years-old Sunday, Sikh marathoner Fauja Singh did not have his birthday celebrations on his mind at his London home. Instead, the oldest athlete on earth is busy preparing for his next event - the London Marathon - on April 22.
Jalandhar girl Vanya Mishra has crowned as the Pantaloons Femina Miss India (PFMI) World 2012 title at a gala event.
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Jalandhar girl Vanya Mishra was Friday crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India (PFMI) World 2012 title at a gala event here.
Jalandhar (punjab), Mar.24 (ANI): A fire destroyed a sports manufacturing factory here on Saturday.
Amritsar/Jalandhar, Jan 30 (ANI): Candidates contesting the assembly polls in Punjab cast their votes on Monday, and urged the voters to exercise their franchise to strengthen democracy.
Amritsar/Jalandhar, Jan 30 (ANI): Candidates contesting the assembly polls in Punjab cast their votes on Monday, and urged the voters to exercise their franchise to strengthen democracy.
Jalandhar, Jan 24 (ANI): With just six days left for assembly polls in Punjab, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP coalition would create industrial clusters to promote growth in the state, if re-elected to power.
Jalandhar, Jan 24 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday criticized the Ashok Gehlot-led government in Rajasthan for not allowing controversial author Salman Rushdie to address participants at the Jaipur Literature Festival via video link.
Jalandhar, Jan 24 (ANI): With just six days left for assembly polls in Punjab, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP coalition would create industrial clusters to promote growth in the state, if re-elected to power.
Jalandhar, Jan 24 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday criticized the Ashok Gehlot-led government in Rajasthan for not allowing controversial author Salman Rushdie to address participants at the Jaipur Literature Festival via video link.
Rajatal/Jalandhar (Punjab), Jan.20 (ANI): Villagers living in the border areas of Rajatal and Jalandhar in Punjab on Friday expressed sorrow over political parties and state governments failing to provide basic amenities to them.
Rajatal/Jalandhar (Punjab), Jan.20 (ANI): Villagers living in the border areas of Rajatal and Jalandhar in Punjab on Friday expressed sorrow over political parties and state governments failing to provide basic amenities to them.
Jalandhar, Jan 15 (ANI): In a bid to inspire and educate young minds, the Indian Army organised an exhibition displaying its major weapons and communication technologies to residents in Jalandhar on Saturday.
Jalandhar, Jan 15 (ANI): In a bid to inspire and educate young minds, the Indian Army organised an exhibition displaying its major weapons and communication technologies to residents in Jalandhar on Saturday.
Jalandhar, Nov 6 (ANI): As a symbolic protest against the recent fuel price hike yoga guru Baba Ramdev rode a bicycle along with his admirers at Jalandhar.
Jalandhar (Punjab), Oct.6 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) personnel ha reported the successful seizure of 27 kilograms of heroin and foreign currency worth Rs.1, 98, 500.
Jalandhar, July 10 (ANI): Punjab Police has arrested three persons for smuggling drugs in Jalandhar city.
Jalandhar, Apr 22 (ANI): Family members of murdered Jalandhar hotelier Gur Kerat Singh on Friday demanding justice said the arrests must be made immediately in connection with the case.
Jalandhar, Apr 21 (ANI): Gur Kerat Singh, the son of hotelier Rajbir Singh, was allegedly shot dead by the nephew of a Shiromani Akali Dal MLA here this morning.
Karachi, Feb 8(ANI): Legendary Pakistani Ghazal singer Mehdi Hasan, 84, has been battling infections and undergoing treatment for the same in Karachi.
Jalandhar, Aug 23 (ANI): A Pakistani national, who has been accused of spying, was arrested in Jalandhar on Sunday.
Jalandhar, Feb 5 (ANI) Kamaljeet Singh Bhatia, Senior Deputy Mayor of Jalandhar was on Thursday beaten up by leaders of an employees union of the municipal corporation for his alleged manhandling of a civic body official.
Jalandhar, Dec 2 (ANI): Four Indian Army soldiers were killed last night when battery of an army vehicle, which they were recharging, exploded in the Motor Transport (MT) Section unit in the Jalandhar Cantonment area.
Amritsar, Nov 13(ANI): Ten Punjabi youngsters, who were duped by travel agents, recently managed to return to their homes from Iran after a year.
Jalandhar, Nov 12 (ANI): Devender and Suman Mohanty, parents of the Indian naval officer, Kunal Mohanty who was murdered in a racial attack in UK, expressed happiness over the 18-year jail term for their son's murderer.
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Amritsar, Oct.14 (ANI): After being duped by travel agents, ten Punjabi youngsters managed to return to their homes here from Iran after a year long traumatic experience.
Jalandhar, Sep 27(ANI): Punjab's Jalandhar city is home to roughly two million Punjabis, who are settled abroad, and with growing investments by expats, the city is witnessing an overall transformation.
Jalandhar, Aug 17(ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday seized six kilograms of heroin from the agricultural fields in a Punjab village near Amritsar during a combing operation of the area near the India-Pakistan border.
Amritsar, Aug. 16 (ANI): Dressed in white, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Varun Gandhi paid obeisance at the Golden Temple here on Sunday.
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (ANI): Concept clothing is the new thing in Chandigarh. Three entrepreneurs got together and set up an outlet called 'Emerge' in, which a unique ambience has been created to attract new-age customers.
Jalandhar (Punjab), July 31(ANI): Harbhajan Singh on Friday said that he was confident about the Indian cricket team re-emerging as a fitter and hungrier side after the much needed break.
Jalandhar (Punjab), July 31(ANI): Harbhajan Singh on Friday said that he was confident about the Indian cricket team re-emerging as a fitter and hungrier side after the much needed break.
Dhande Village (Punjab), July 5 (ANI): Two rocket shells were fired from across the border into Punjab's Dhande village on Saturday night.
Jalandhar, June 9 (ANI): Special summer camps have been set up for kids in various Gurdwaras in different parts of Punjab, where they are being taught about the essence of Sikhism.
Jalandhar, June 1 (ANI): Members of the Sikh community staged a mass protest against a congregation of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect here on Sunday.
Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) Amidst the spurt in attacks on Indian students in Australia that many say are racially motivated, the cousin of Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has alleged foul play in the death of his son in Melbourne May 7.
Vancouver, May 26 (IANS) Outraged by the killing of their spiritual leader Sant Rama Nand by Sikhs opposed to his sect in Vienna, the Ravidassia community of Canada has called it an act of terrorism and violation of their right to worship .
Jalandhar, May 25 (IANS) The violent unrest that has gripped Punjab after a leader of the Dera Sachh Khand was killed following a clash in a gurdwara in faraway Austria has brought the sect into limelight.
Shimla, May 25 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Monday stopped operations of its state transport bus service in neighbouring Punjab after two buses were set afire there during violence that flared up following the death of a Sikh religious leader in a clash in Austrian capital Vienna.
Chandigarh, May 25 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today claimed that the violence sparked by the killing of a Sikh preacher in Austria was confined only to a few areas in Jalandhar and the situation is under control.
Vienna, May 25 (IANS) An Indian Sikh guru died in the Austrian capital Monday following an armed attack between rival Sikh groups at a gurdwara the previous day. Six people have been arrested for their suspected role in the clash that injured at least 15 people and sparked widespread violence in India's Punjab state.
Jalandhar, May 25 (IANS) Mobs in Punjab Monday set railway coaches on fire at the Jalandhar Cantt railway station and blocked the National Highway No.1 to protest clashes at a gurdwara in Austria's capital Vienna that left one dead and many injured.
Jalandhar, May 24 (IANS) A clash between two groups in a gurudwara in Austrian capital Vienna in which 11 people were injured Sunday triggered tension in Punjab, with curfew being imposed in parts of this industrial town and several vehicles being torched here and elsewhere. Security was heightened in several parts of the state.
Jalandhar, May 20 (IANS) Three children and the driver taking them to school were killed Wednesday morning when their bus collided with passenger train at an unmanned railway crossing in Punjab's Jalandhar district.
Jalandhar, May 20 (IANS) At least four people, including three children, were killed and several injured Wednesday morning when their school bus collided with a passenger train at an unmanned railway crossing in Punjab's Jalandhar district.
Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) A special court of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here Friday convicted a former judge on corruption charges in a six-year-old case.
Jalandhar, Dec 16 (IANS) A wealthy property dealer and his son from this Punjab city are cooling their heels in police custody after they fired at a team of income tax officials who raided their house and offices here, officials said Tuesday.
Jalandhar, Dec 10 (ANI): After the success of ace shooter Abhinav Bindra in Beijing Olympics more than 1600 shooters are taking part in the 18th All India G.V. Mavlankar Shooting Championship being held in Punjab state.
Jalandhar, Dec 5 (IANS) Fed up with the main stadium in this Punjab city being given for days together for fairs and workshops, sports enthusiasts Friday decided to take matters into their hands and ransacked the stalls of an education fair.
Chandigarh, Dec 5 (IANS) The Punjab police Friday seized over 20,000 pirated film discs and arrested one man after a tip-off from the officials of the Indian Music Industry, a consortium of 142 firms.
Karachi, Dec 4 (IANS) Pakistan has cleared the national hockey team's visit to India for a four-nation tournament to be played in Chandigarh and Jalandhar from Jan 31 next year, it was announced Thursday.
Jalandhar (Punjab), Nov 12 (ANI): Activists of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a students wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launching its nationwide movement against the Bangladeshi immigrants called for a shutdown of colleges in Jalandhar In Punjab on Wednesday.
Jalandhar, Nov 6 (IANS) A paralysed Sikh, who evaded deportation from Canada to India for two years by hiding at various gurdwaras (Sikh shrines) in that country, finally reached his native Sohal Khalsa village in this Punjab district Thursday.
Jalandhar, Nov 6 (IANS) A gang of four unidentified men Thursday looted Rs.4 million in cash from the General Post Office (GPO) in this Punjab town, a police official said.
Vancouver, Nov 5 (IANS) A paralyzed Sikh, who evaded deportation to India for two years by hiding at various gurdwaras here, was sent to India late Monday.
Vancouver, Oct 24 (IANS) A paralysed Sikh, whose case made headlines in Canada as he evaded deportation by seeking sanctuary in gurdwaras here for 15 months after failing to get refugee status, has now decided to leave Canada.
Jalandhar, Oct 6 (ANI): India's best ever performance at the Beijing Olympics has sparked off a tremendous growth in the sports industry. Jalandhar, the traditional hub of sports goods manufacturing, is now looking at increasing its share in the domestic and foreign market. One of the progressive units going through a transformation is the Universal Sports Industry. Jalandhar occupies a prominent place in the burgeoning sports goods industry in India. And, India's impressive performance in the Beijing Olympics has led to a boom in the Jalandhar sports industry. With its massive potential for employment, growth and export, Jalandhar produces over 300 items including inflatable balls, hockey sticks, cricket bats and boxing equipment. Among the leaders is Universal Sports Industries, a fourth generation company manufacturing various kinds of sporting goods. For over 55 years, it has developed a comprehensive range of sporting goods to cater to the needs of sports and leisure enthusiasts. Pran Chadha, the director of Universal Sports Industries, said, "Initially we were manufacturing products to cater to the domestic market and merchant exporters. In 1978, during my visit to England I got many orders and our company tied up with some of the big brands. With that our business witnessed a boom."
Amritsar, Oct 5 (IANS) Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Sunday arrested an elderly non-resident Indian (NRI) couple from the Amritsar-Birmingham-Toronto flight that was about to take-off and seized from them 3.7 kg of heroin.
Dubai, Oct 4 (IANS) The body of a 41-year-old Indian bearing injury marks was found on a roadside in Bahrain.
Jalandhar, Oct 2 (IANS) On a day when Gandhian ideals of non-violence are being remembered, a senior cabinet minister in Punjab Thursday chose to overlook scores of people who took law in their hands outside his residence here while beating up a youth who they thought was a thief.
Dubai, Oct 4 (IANS) The body of a 41-year-old Indian bearing injury marks was found on a roadside in Bahrain.
Jalandhar, Oct 2 (IANS) On a day when Gandhian ideals of non-violence are being remembered, a senior cabinet minister in Punjab Thursday chose to overlook scores of people who took law in their hands outside his residence here while beating up a youth who they thought was a thief.
Jalandhar, Sept 24 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the country needed stronger laws to fight terrorism, but dismissed suggestions for bringing back POTA, saying it was a failed law.
Chandigarh, Sept 19 (ANI): Foreign academic institutions are lining up to encourage Punjabi students to study abroad. New Zealand, regarded as a key global destination for higher education, is looking to India to attract prospective students. Recently, Richar Lee, Academic Director of the National Institute of Studies in New Zealand, was in Chandigarh to counsel and guide students wanting to study in New Zealand. "We emphasise more on our IT courses because it is one area in which New Zealand lacks talent. Here in seminars we also introduce students to our various business diploma courses. Our business courses are practical and more applied based," said Lee. New Zealand is optimistic that admissions from India will go up from 2,600 last year to 7,000 this year. "Students want to go to New Zealand for education because they can work there on part time basis. During summer vacations they can also work on a full time basis and thus can save a good amount," said G. S. Kang, CEO of Westhinghlander Immigration Consultancy, Chandigarh.
Lohian (Punjab), Aug 17 (ANI): People of Ferozpur district in Punjab are facing a bleak future with the rising river Satluj submerging around 12 villages.
Chandigarh, Aug 16 (ANI): Some professional artists recently organised a workshop titled 'A For Artists' in an attempt to interact with art lovers.
Jalandhar, July 29 (ANI): 60-year-old Sangeeta Deol was stricken by polio when she was a child, but her determination and strong will did not let it affect her desire to succeed. Today her success in diversified farming is an example for others to follow.
Jalandhar, July 21 (ANI): Sarabjit Kaur of Jalandhar, a versatile artist, has been successful in playing an instrument almost near to extinction.
Wellington, July 17 (ANI): Three of the 35 Indian pilgrims who went missing, will meet immigration officials today to provide information about the alleged scam that brought them to New Zealand.
Jalandhar, June 27 (ANI): Owners of amusement parks with water themes in Punjab are doing a brisk business as people in large numbers are thronging to beat the summer heat.
Local favourites Garhwal Heroes FC and Indian National FC had an easy outing as they posted matching solitary goal victory over their higher
Nehru Champion Challenges College title winner DAV College, Jalandhar, who proved their superiority few days back at the same venue couldn't be able to
Spirited DAV College, Jalandhar came back from a one-goal deficit to beat Sikh Regimental Centre (SRC), Ramgarh 2-1 in the qualifying
The fourth edition of the prestigious Oriental Bank Maharaja Ranjit Singh hockey tournament commences today with the nation's premier teams
Defending champions DAV College, Jalandhar, maintained their supremacy by claiming the ninth title of the SAIL-Nehru Champion Colleges Hockey
The golden boy Ajay Kumar scored the decisive goal for the defending champion DAV College (Jalandhar) as they sneaked past Sri Guru
Riding on Ameet Bhargav's four goals, including a hat-trick, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (SGGSC), Chandigarh blanked Jamal Mohammed College,
Title contender and local favourites Osian's New Delhi Heroes continued their dream run as they defeated Punjab Police 2-0 in the inaugural match,
Title aspirant DAV College, Jalandhar, rallied twice to overcome the stiff challenge of CRA College, Sonepat 3-2, while Lyallpur
The annual prestigious Nehru hockey carnival will come to close with their last endeavour of the year the 15th SAIL-Nehru Champion Colleges'
Local favourites Chandigarh Dynamos alongwith former champions and strong contenders of PHL title Bangalore Hi-Fliers have made it to the last four stage, by beating their respective opponents, of the 4th Premier Hockey
Defending champions Orissa Steelers finally recorded their first outright victory as they convincingly defeated Chennai Veerans 3-0 in the league match of the fourth Premier Hockey League played at the Sector-42 stadium here
A total of 21 foreign players have been roped in to add zing for the three-week long Premier Hockey League (PHL) league, out of which 10 will be from the Netherlands to display the European flavour, eight
Dr. Jaswinder Pal Kaur Shergill, principal of Guru Nanak Medical College of Amritsar has been suspended for the alleged removal of the kidney from a childâ??s body during the operation. Daughter of a peon was operated with some complications in
Before quashing the tense situation over Dera chiefâ??s acts, some new issues have surfaced and about his criminal activities few years ago. Haryana and Punjab High court has rebuked
