Chhte Khaira

Everything you need to know about Chhte Khaira: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Chhte Khaira: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Congress accuses Akali Dal of doublespeak on Bhullar

April 14, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) The Congress party in Punjab Sunday termed the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal's appeal for clemency to Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar "a farce", and accused it of shedding "crocodile tears" for the 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict.

Mourning for Gujral lost in pomp and show of Kabaddi event

December 2, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 2 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal's presence at the glittering start to the third World Kabaddi Cup Saturday, despite a seven-day state mourning and cancellation of all his engagements till Dec 6, drew flak from the opposition Congress.

Allegations galore over Sukhbir Badal's largesse to alma mater

October 4, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 4 (IANS) As Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal Thursday gave a grant of Rs.one crore to his alma mater, Lawrence School-Sanawar, allegations and counter-allegations flew thick and fast.

Sukhbir Badal's largesse to alma mater kicks up storm

October 3, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 3 (IANS) Largesse of Rs.one crore that Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal has doled out from state government funds to his alma mater Lawrence School, Sanawar, in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh, has raised a political storm in the state.

Villagers kill three in Jharkhand for practising 'black magic'

June 22, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Ranchi, June 22 (IANS) A 65-year-old man and his two young sons were axed to death Friday by villagers suspecting them of practising black magic in Jharkhand's Gumla district, police said.

The grooms were drunk, the brides said no

May 1, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Patna, May 1 (IANS) Left at the altar - alone and drunk. That was the fate of two grooms in normally patriarchal Bihar when their would-have-been brides and their families walked out on them because they were simply too sozzled.

Gloves out in Congress after Punjab defeat (Punjab Newsletter)

April 6, 2012 at 11:13 AM

Chandigarh, April 6 (IANS) It has lost but it is still fighting. Ironical as it may sound, that is the state of affairs in the Punjab Congress these days.

Congress summons Amarinder, Bhattal to capital following infighting

April 2, 2012 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Amid a continuing spat between Punjab Congress chief Capt Amarinder Singh and his detractors following the party's debacle in the assembly polls, the Congress central leadership has summoned the warring leaders to Delhi April 4 for seeking an explanation.

Osama's brother-in-law files petition in Pak court for sister's custody

March 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Islamabad, Mar 20 (ANI): Former Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's brother-in-law has filed a petition in the civil judge Islamabad's court for the custody of his sister Amal Asada and her children.

Osama's brother-in-law files petition in Pak court for sister's custody

March 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Islamabad, Mar 20 (ANI): Former Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's brother-in-law has filed a petition in the civil judge Islamabad's court for the custody of his sister Amal Asada and her children.

No safe drinking water, no votes, says Bihar village

April 5, 2009 at 1:03 PM

Patna, April 5 (IANS) Fed up with official apathy, people of a Bihar village, suffering for decades due to high fluoride content in drinking water, have sent politicians the simple message: no safe drinking water, no votes.

Maoists kill three in Bihar

March 17, 2009 at 6:17 PM

Khaira (Bihar), Mar 17 (ANI): Armed Maoists attacked Khaira village in Bihar's Lakhisarai District and killed three persons on Monday night to avenge the murder of one of their men last week.

Three people killed by Maoists in Bihar

March 17, 2009 at 11:48 AM

Patna, March 17 (IANS) Three people have been killed by suspected Maoist rebels in a Bihar village, police said Tuesday.

Inter-state gang of snatchers busted in Chandigarh

January 20, 2009 at 9:13 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) Police Tuesday claimed they had busted an inter-state gang of thieves, active in the union territory of Chandigarh and in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana.

Punjab Congress legislator arrested after protest

October 12, 2008 at 7:13 PM

Kapurthala (Punjab), Oct 12 (IANS) Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Congress legislator from the Bholath assembly constituency in Punjab, was arrested in this district Sunday along with nearly 100 of his supporters after they peacefully protested against the re-laying of the foundation stone of a water supply scheme in a village.

Health clubs for rural youth in Punjab villages

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ramgarh (Kapurthala), Sep.11 (ANI): Several non-resident Indians, in cooperation with local residents are promoting health facilities in villages of Doaba region to motivate youth against drug addiction and encourage them to join health clubs and sport activities.