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Sikh children in USA stage plays to spread awareness about religion

Monday 2 February '09

In a first effort of its kind, Sikh children in the US are telling people about ideals of the religion through plays.
US-based Sikh body to give scholarships to 300 poor students

Monday 2 February '09

US-based Sikh Human Development Foundation received 400 scholarship applications from needy students of Punjab and other North Indian states for 2009-2010 academic year.
Punjab budget likely to be presented in June

Friday 30 January '09

The annual budget of the Punjab government is likely to be presented in June this year. Though the Assembly session is proposed to start around February 27...
The new centre of the Golden Triangle

Wednesday 28 January '09

Last year alone, 270 kg of heroin was seized by the Punjab police, bringing into focus the state’s role as a conduit for international drug smuggling....
Police, admn reshuffle on cards

Monday 26 January '09

With SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal taking over as the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, a major reshuffle in the civil and police set-up is on the cards.
Unholy smoke wraps shrine

Tuesday 20 January '09

Golden Temple, one of the country's holiest shrines and a known tourist destination, is facing a slew of problems.
Amritsar seat in sight, Sukhbir to take oath as Dy CM there

Monday 19 January '09

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal will be sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister at the Ranjit Avenue grounds in Amritsar on January 21.
Major cut in Punjab’s escort vehicles

Thursday 8 January '09

A new security policy draft for Punjab calls for withdrawing escort vehicles of several politicians, top bureaucrats and senior police officers.
Another chargesheet likely against Virk

Saturday 3 January '09

Former Punjab DGP S S Virk seems headed for more trouble with the Punjab Government deciding to move a new chargesheet against him
Forest Hill case: IFS officers to be prosecuted

Wednesday 24 December '08

The Central Government has given prosecution sanction against two senior Indian Forest Service...
Turban ban: UN tells France to have a re-look at law

Monday 22 December '08

The United Nations has told France to re-examine the law imposing ban on religious symbols.
Driving in Punjab? Stop at one-star, two-star dhabas

Friday 19 December '08

Punjab’s dhabas have had a legendary reputation for offering a star-rated gastronomic experience...
EO suspended for not informing govt about consumer forum orders

Saturday 13 December '08

The Punjab government today suspended Executive Officer of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT), Avtar Singh Azad, for failing to inform the government about a case going on at Consumer Forum...
On December 19, India will play England at the PCA ‘fortress’

Tuesday 9 December '08

When India takes on England in the second match of the test series on December 19...
Finance panel hauls state over the coals

Monday 8 December '08

The 13th Finance Commission has pulled up the Punjab Government for not utilising grants given by the preceding panel.
Punjab has no anti-terror squad in case of a strike

Friday 28 November '08

In case of a terrorist strike in the state, the Punjab Police have no squad like the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) or Special Task Force (STF) to react to the situation. There is an STF, but it only collects information about proclaimed offenders.
DGP orders physical verification of arms

Wednesday 26 November '08

Physical verification of all arms and ammunition issued to police personnel in the state has been ordered by Punjab Director General of Police NPS Aulakh.
Double-decker bus service in state soon

Friday 21 November '08

Punjab will soon become the first state in the country to have inter-city double-decker bus service, for which the Punjab Transport Policy and State Motor Vehicle Rules are being amended.
Punjab to mortgage municipal properties for welfare schemes

Friday 14 November '08

In another indication of the precarious state of Punjab's finances, the state Government is planning to mortgage the properties...
Directive on using Tricolour on VIPs’ cars

Tuesday 4 November '08

The state government has issued a directive to check the misuse of Tricolour by VIPs.
Finance ministers' meet to focus on Centre-state fiscal relations

Monday 3 November '08

The Centre-state fiscal relations will be discussed in the one-day empowered committee meeting of state finance ministers...
Shortage of saplings hits Nanhi Chhaan project

Thursday 16 October '08

Nanhi Chhaan, the initiative started at the Golden Temple to give away sapling as ‘parshad’ to the newly-weds and expecting women over a month ago, is wilting.
Now, farm advisory on cellphones

Tuesday 14 October '08

Updates on crop prices, weather and an advisory on farming will on your fingertips, literally.
DGP asks for report on gunmen given to VIPs

Tuesday 14 October '08

The diamond robbery case in which son of an SSP was involved along with his gunmen has raised the hackles of Punjab DGP NPS Aulakh.
Give Rs 50 lakh to fight Capt case: House to govt

Tuesday 14 October '08

For the first time ever, the assembly has asked the Punjab government to allocate Rs 50 lakh to fight the case against former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh in the Supreme Court.
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