14-yr-old boy shot dead by ‘drunk’ guest

Monday 23 March '09

A 14-year-old boy was shot dead as a drunken baraati opened fire at a wedding in Banur on Sunday evening.

Government gives a miss to Patiala Heritage Festival

Sunday 22 March '09

The annual Patiala Heritage Festival has been given a skip by the ruling government once again this year.

Congmen want DIG Asthana transferred

Friday 20 March '09

Fearing harassment at the hands of Patiala Range DIG SK Asthana during the parliamentary polls, senior leaders of the Congress have sought his removal.

BSP employs social engineering in Punjab too; has mixed bag of candidates

Saturday 14 March '09

Set to play a significant role in swaying election results in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, the Bahujan Samaj Party is using its social engineering formula in Punjab as well.

Libra may spoil the party for Dullo

Wednesday 11 March '09

Expelled Akali leader and outgoing MP from Ropar Sukhdev Singh Libra may throw a spanner in the works of former Punjab Congress chief Shamsher Singh Dullo in the newly-created Lok Sabha constituency of Fatehgarh Sahib...

‘Remove poll code violations in 24 hrs’

Saturday 7 March '09

With a view to put a check on the poll code violations in Patiala, senior district officials today issued directions to remove hoardings, banners, cut-outs put up by political parties within the next 24 hours.

Patiala benefits being caught in political tug-of-war

Saturday 7 March '09

Despite being caught in a political tug of war between Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh, Patiala town has nothing to complain about.

Industry seeks rollback of PSEB policy change

Friday 13 February '09

With the industry up in arms against the Punjab State Electricity Board’s recent policy change for supply of power to continuous processing industry...

Dancers enthral drunk guests as Patiala school turns into wedding party venue

Thursday 12 February '09

A government school in Kurala on the Chandigarh-Patiala highway, on Monday catered to “dancing and entertainment lessons” as the school premises were let out for the wedding of an influential political leader of the village.

Boast to sports infrastructure directed at Punjabi Varsity

Wednesday 11 February '09

After winning the coveted Maulana Azad Trophy for excellence in sports last year, Punjabi University, Patiala, will soon have a boast in sports infrastructure with construction of two synthetic and clay tennis courts each, apart from other sports infrastructure building.

Capt rubbishes VB leaks, says responsible for actions as CM

Tuesday 10 February '09

Former chief minister and chairman of the Punjab Congress Campaign Committee Capt Amarinder Singh today rubbished claims of Vigilance officials that he had tried to pass the buck ...

Cong to meet EC to declare Punjab sensitive state: Capt

Saturday 7 February '09

The Congress today urged the people to oust the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP combine in the state and give the Congress-led UPA regime another chance at the Centre.

PRTC bus drivers, conductors beaten up

Friday 6 February '09

The drivers and conductors of two PRTC (Pepsu Road Transport Corporation) buses were assaulted by the public at Banur, on Thursday...

Incubator deaths: 5 days later, minister back, so are principal, doctor

Friday 6 February '09

Buckling under pressure from the striking junior doctors, the state Government on Thursday revoked the suspension of Medical College principal Jaswinder Pal Kaur Shergill....

Power crisis to deepen

Tuesday 3 February '09

The ongoing power crisis in Punjab is likely to deepen further with the Punjab State Electricity Board assuring seven-hour assured supply to the agriculture sector from tomorrow.

Incubator deaths: minister quits, doctor suspended

Monday 2 February '09

A day after five infants were burnt to death following a short-circuit in the paediatrics department of Government Rajindra Hospital....

With PSEB in a limbo, govt works overtime to resolve issue

Friday 30 January '09

The recent letter of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), the all-powerful power regulatory body for Punjab, questioning the legal status of the Punjab State Electricity Board, has put the Punjab government in a tizzy.

Annual Plan to focus on irrigation, health: Manpreet

Saturday 24 January '09

Outlining the main objectives for next year’s Annual Plan outlay, Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Badal today said the focus would be on making the state self-reliant in power by involving the private sector.

PMET scam: Two held for hiring impostors

Thursday 22 January '09

After the arrest of a senior medical officer of the Punjab government and a chemist of Fatehgarh Sahib in the PMET scam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has also arrested their sons.

No Cabinet reshuffle on cards: Badal

Wednesday 21 January '09

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today set to rest all speculations of a possible Cabinet reshuffle in the wake of Sukhbir Singh Badal’s elevation as Deputy Chief Minister tomorrow.

Ayurveda Director appointed, rules tweaked later

Monday 19 January '09

The government circumvented, and even acted against its own rules, to appoint Rakesh Sharma on the post of Director, Ayurveda, that had been lying vacant for the last 25 years.

Day after attack, nihang chief seeks Z-plus security

Thursday 15 January '09

After repeated attacks on him, Nihang Budha Dal chief Baba Balbir Singh has sought Z-plus security. He has also sought a high-level probe from the CBI or any other agency into a series of attacks on him so far.

‘Load-shedding in Punjab to continue till February’

Wednesday 14 January '09

Overdrawal of power by Punjab in the previous paddy season continues to spell trouble for residents, with frequent cuts.

Brar is PSEB chairman

Wednesday 14 January '09

After months of dilly-dallying, the Punjab government today appointed Harinder Singh Brar as the new chairman of the all-important Punjab State Electricity Board.

Minister orders FIR against Patiala DFO

Friday 9 January '09

Punjab's Irrigation Minister Janmeja Singh Sekhon today ordered the registration of an FIR against Patiala's Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) for alleged misappropriation of funds.