By Dr. Sawraj Singh Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion, was a great humanitarian. He had the broadest vision among the entire visionaries and was one of the strongest advocates for a global community. His concept of a global community is all-inclusive. SARBAT (everybody) includes all human beings, all living organisms, and non-living […]
CHANDIGARH – It seems, the BJP, buoyed by its successive wins at the hustings, will be demanding redistribution of power in Punjab though it is unlikely to demand more ministerial berths. It certainly wants its ministers be given charge of important portfolios. Sources say the party is eyeing Investment Promotion, Housing, Excise and Taxation and […]
FARIDKOT – With low demand for cotton from China, the world’s largest consumer of cotton and yarn, the cotton prices have touched an all-time low in the local markets. At present, cotton is selling at Rs 3,950-Rs 4,100 per quintal against Rs 5,000-5,300 in the corresponding period last year. Over 20 per cent fall is […]
JALANDHAR – Akali Dal MLA from Kartarpur Sarwan Singh Phillaur and NRI Sabha (Punjab) former president and hotelier Kamaljit Singh Hayer appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for investigation into the allegations of receiving money from Goraya-based businessman Chuni Lal Gaba. The businessman is under scanner for his alleged involvement in the Rs 6,000 crore […]
AMRITSAR – Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal dedicated the first phase of the Golden Temple entrance plaza to the people here this evening. This will pave the way for easy movement of the pilgrims at the main entrance of the holy shrine. Dedicating the plaza, the CM termed it as […]
AMRITSAR – In a joint operation, the BSF and the police today seized 4 kg heroin at the India-Pakistan border in the Amritsar sector today. The contraband was reportedly smuggled from the Pakistan side. MF Farooqui, DIG BSF, Amritsar, said four packets of the contraband (suspected to be heroin) were found near the Rania border […]
– Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini the Bureau of Investigation had been formed and it would start functioning in two weeks. Saini was here to attend the Police Commemoration Day function at Punjab Armed Police (PAP) complex. He said the bureau would ensure time-bound investigations into criminal cases. Talking to the […]
CHANDIGARH – In a judgment that would change the way protection is provided to runaway couples, a Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that the State was duty-bound to safeguard their life and liberty even without solemnisation of a valid marriage. The judgment is significant as the Single […]
HOSHIARPUR – The Centre for Human Rights Initiative, Training and Research Association (CHITRA) filed a petition with the Punjab NRI Commission, seeking action against unscrupulous travel agents. Rights activist Kulwant Singh Nagra from CHITRA brought to the notice of the commission the news item “100 youths duped of Rs 90 lakh” published in The Tribune […]
Never look back on your past. Lessons learned come in handy for a former military pro in The Equalizer. Inspired (?) from the hit mid 1980s television series this hip update is slick. What else would you expect from master director Antoine Fuqua who unleashes the tough love in this terrific blend of action and […]
