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Everything you need to know about Jalandhar Cantt Ho: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Mukherjee confers degree on Karzai

May 20, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Jalandhar, May 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday conferred an honorary degree on Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai during the convocation of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) here.

Ahead of Karzai visit, India says willing to discuss security concerns

May 18, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Ahead of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's visit, India said Saturday it was ready to discuss and consider Afghanistan's reported request for arms supplies provided it is raised through the proper fora.

Mukherjee, Karzai to attend varsity convocation in Jalandhar

May 17, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Jalandhar, May 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will confer the first honoris causa degree of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the varsity's convocation to be held in this Punjab city Monday (May 20), a varsity official said.

Karzai to visit India

May 16, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai will pay a three-day official visit to India from May 20 to hold wide-ranging discussions with Indian leaders, the Afghan ambassador said Thursday.

Third generation Sikh paddler a rising Kiwi talent

May 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) When every country is out to invite a Chinese table tennis player with open arms, surprisingly a player of Indian origin in the New Zealand women's team here for the Commonwealth Championships has come in for praise from her highly-rated Chinese coach.

Attack on Sarabjit in Pakistan sparks off debate

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Lahore/Jalandhar/New Delhi/Ajmer, April 28 (ANI): The brutal attack on Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh lodged in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail by six inmates, has sparked off a debate on both sides of the subcontinental divide, and is capable of inflaming tensions between the two nations.

Three arrested in Punjab for gang-rape of teenager

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Chandigarh, April 25 (IANS) Punjab Police have arrested three people, including a woman, in connection with the gang-rape of a teenaged girl, police said Thursday.

Various Sikh organizations plead for Bhullar, death row convict

April 17, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Jalandhar, April 17 (ANI): Various Sikh organisations took to streets in Jalandhar on Wednesday against the Supreme Court endorsing the rejection of the clemency petition by Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, sentenced to death for his role in 1993 militant attacks that claimed several lives and injured many.

Three dead after consuming food in Punjab factory

April 12, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Jalandhar, April 12 (IANS) Three factory workers here died and at least 30 others were admitted to a hospital after consuming food in the factory premises, police said Friday.

30 factory workers food poisoned in Jalandhar

April 12, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), April 12 (ANI): At least 30 factory workers fell ill and one died after being food poisoned here on Thursday.

Another police officer gunned down in Punjab

April 1, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) In yet another killing of an official of Punjab Police, an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was shot dead by unidentified people near Jalandhar city late Sunday night, police said Monday.

Punjab Police ASI shot dead on Jalandhar-Phagwara Highway

April 1, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Jalandhar, Apr 1 (ANI): An assistant sub-inspector of Punjab Police was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Jalandhar-Phagwara Highway late last night.

Policeman killed while on duty by truck driver in Punjab

March 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Patiala, Mar 30 (ANI): An on duty policeman died on Friday after he was thrashed by a truck driver near Sidhuwal village of Patiala, as he signalled a speeding truck to stop at a check point.

Punjab Police busts terror plot, arrests three

March 21, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), March 21 (IANS) A terrorism plot was busted with the arrest of three people, including the mother and sister of a Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) leader in this Punjab district, police said Thursday.

12 school-children killed in Punjab accident

March 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM

Jalandhar, March 4 (IANS) At least 12 children were killed Monday morning when their school bus collided with a truck near Nakodar town in Punjab, police said. The bus driver was also killed.

School bus collision in Punjab kills 11 school children

March 4, 2013 at 1:38 PM

At least 11 children have been killed in a school bus collision with a truck near Nakodar town in Punjab on Monday, police said. The driver of the bus was also killed in the accidents.

11 schoolchildren killed in Punjab

March 4, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Jalandhar, March 4 (IANS) At least 11 children were killed Monday when their school bus collided with a truck near Nakodar town in Punjab, police said. The driver of the bus was also killed.

School bus collides with truck near Jalandhar, 11 children killed

March 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Jalandhar, Mar 4 (ANI): Eleven children were killed when a school bus collided with a truck in a village in Punjab's Jalandhar district on Monday morning.

Punjab to develop 50 new urban estates

February 12, 2013 at 11:22 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 12 (IANS) To give a boost to urban infrastructure, the Punjab government Tuesday announced that 50 new urban estates would be established in the state.

Punjab official told to deposit one-third of arbitration fees

February 8, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 8 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court Friday asked Punjab cadre IAS officer S.R. Ladhar to deposit one-third of the total arbitration fees of Rs.1.5 crore into the state government's arbitration account.

AMU wins national varsity tennis tourney

February 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Aligarh, Feb 6 (IANS) The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) lawn tennis team has won the finals of the All India Inter University Tennis Tournament defeating Madras University 3-1.

Warriors playing for pride against Waveriders

February 4, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Jalandhar, Feb 4 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors would get a last chance to settle scores against Delhi Waveriders in the round-robin stage of the inaugural Hockey India League (HIL) when they host the league leaders in their last league encounter here at the Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium here Tuesday.

NRI-drugs mafia nexus: ED raids point to Rs.200 crore hawala ring

February 1, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), Feb 1 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped up its probe into the nexus between drugs mafia, NRIs and business houses in Punjab in the drugs trade, officials said Friday, adding that the scam could involve over Rs.200 crore of hawala money.

ED raids in Punjab, Delhi on drugs mafia

January 30, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 30 (IANS) Tracking a money laundering scandal involving nexus between non-resident Indians (NRIs) and the drugs mafia, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Wednesday raided 15 locations in Punjab, Delhi and Chandigarh, officials said here.

Warriors keen to continue form against Wizards

January 26, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors would be keen to continue their winning form when they take on Uttar Pradesh Wizards in an away game of the Hockey India League (HIL) Sunday here at the Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium.

Punjab government engineer commits suicide in office

January 26, 2013 at 12:08 AM

Jalandhar, Jan 25 (IANS) Holding his senior officers responsible, a junior engineer committed suicide inside his office in this Punjab city Friday, police said here.

Can't do two shows together: Muskaan Mihani

January 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Balancing dual responsibility of two shows is not what Muskaan Mihani aspires for. She rather believes in focusing on one show at a time.

Struggling Mumbai Magicians face improving Punjab Warriors

January 23, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 23 (IANS) Dabur Mumbai Magicians face a do-or-die battle when they take on Jaypee Punjab Warriors in their fifth encounter of the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Surjit Singh stadium here Thursday.

Punjab Warriors seek first home win

January 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 21 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors would look to set the record straight when they take on table leaders Uttar Pradesh Wizards at the Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium for a second time in the Hockey India League (HIL) here Tuesday.

Robbers break into Jalandhar bank, empty 40 lockers

January 19, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 19 (IANS) In a daring and well-planned operation, robbers broke into the vaults of a branch of a state-run bank in this Punjab city and took away cash and jewellery from 40 lockers, police said Saturday.

HIL: Punjab Warriors host Ranchi Rhinos

January 15, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 15 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors, having suffered the disappointment of being beaten in the Hockey India League (HIL) opener, would look for a better result at home where they take on Ranchi Rhinos here Wednesday.

Navjot Singh Sidhu named HIL brand ambassador

January 14, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was named the brand ambassador of the Hockey India League (HIL) here Monday.

Jaypee Punjab Warriors to shift base next season

January 12, 2013 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors will be shifting their base from Jalandhar to Mohali from the next season of the Hockey Indian League (HIL) for logistical reasons.

Punjab Warriors visit Golden Temple ahead of HIL opener

January 10, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Amritsar, Jan 10 (IANS) The Jaypee Punjab Warriors team Thursday visited the Golden Temple here to seek blessings at Harmandir Sahib before the start of the Hockey India League (HIL).

HIL will change Indian hockey: Barry Dancer

January 8, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 8 (IANS) Former Australian international hockey player Barry Dancer, now coach with Jaypee Punjab Warriors, said the Hockey India League (HIL) will boost the profile of the game in the country.

Hero title sponsor for Hockey India League

January 1, 2013 at 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Tuesday roped in Hero MotoCorp as the title-sponsor for the Hockey India League (HIL) starting Jan 14.

Six killed, over 50 wounded in Karachi bombing

December 29, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Islamabad, Dec 29 (IANS) At least six people were killed and more than 50 injured Saturday in a bomb blast in a bus in Pakistan's southern port city Karachi, officials said.

Delhi, Punjab to kick off HIL

December 20, 2012 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Delhi Waveriders will play the opening match against Jaypee Punjab Warriors in the Hockey India League (HIL) at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Jan 14.

Two fresh cases filed against Namdhari in Punjab

December 10, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 10 (IANS) Two more cases were Monday slapped against former Uttarakhand Minorities Commission chief S.S. Namdhari, already accused of murder, for alleged use of illegal means to obtain arms licences and passport, a Punjab official said here.

I'v never seen any daily soaps: TV actress Surbhi Jyoti

December 6, 2012 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Before landing the lead role in "Qubool Hai", actress Surbhi Jyoti had never watched any daily soap. She says it was sheer luck that she got caught in the TV show mania.

Hamid Ansari condoles passing away of I.K Gujral

November 30, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral.

Ghulam Nabi Azad condoles passing away of I.K Gujral

November 30, 2012 at 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral.

Former Prime Minister I.K Gujral passes away

November 30, 2012 at 4:07 PM

Gurgaon, Nov. 30 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral passed away at the Medanta Hospital here on Friday after a prolonged illness. He was 92.

Punjab in a spot over Ponty Chadha (Punjab Newsletter)

November 30, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 30 (IANS) He was an enigma during his lifetime and his sudden death has deepened the mystery around him and those close to him. The life of liquor and real estate baron Ponty Chadha, who was killed in a shootout at a farmhouse in Delhi earlier this month, is haunting Punjab Police and the authorities even after his death.

Two killed as car rams into tree

November 26, 2012 at 11:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Two people were killed while two of their friends were injured after a car they were travelling in rammed into a tree here early Monday, police said.

Aamir Khan promotes crime thriller 'Talaash' in Jalandhar

November 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Jalandhar, Nov. 25 (ANI): Actor Aamir Khan promoted his forthcoming crime thriller 'Talaash' in Jalandhar.

Hanging of Kasab evokes support from Pakistanis, Indians alike

November 23, 2012 at 9:38 AM

Attari/Jalandhar/Mumbai, Nov.23 (ANI): Pakistani and Indian nationals have supported the Indian Government's decision to hang Ajmal Kasab.

Now, get visa for Greece in 8 Indian cities

November 22, 2012 at 7:14 PM

Bangalore, Nov 22 (IANS) Greece opened centres in eight cities across the country, including Bangalore, for receiving applications and delivering visas to mainly Indian citizens through VFS Global outsourcing technology services firm.

BSF puts troops on alert following Kasab's hanging

November 21, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Jalandhar, Nov.21 (ANI): A general alert was announced along Punjab's border with Pakistan by the Border Security Force (BSF) after the execution of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist involved in the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai.

Jaspal Bhatti's film promoter dead

November 12, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 12 (IANS) Navnit Joshi, the promoter of satirist-actor Jaspal Bhatti's film "Power Cut", died Monday of injuries sustained in the Oct 25 accident that killed the famous satirist.

JTHJ promotion to begin from Yash Chopra's hometown

November 6, 2012 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) In order to fulfill Yash Chopra's wish, the cast of his last film "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" will begin the promotions from the late filmmaker's hometown -- Jalandhar, Punjab.

Ahead of poll day, arch rivals spar over corruption (Himachal Newsletter)

November 2, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Shimla, Nov 2 (IANS) As the Nov 4 polling day for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections draws near, a war of words has broken out between two arch rivals - the ruling BJP's Prem Kumar Dhumal and the Congress' Virbhadra Singh. They target each other, mainly on the raging issue of political corruption.

Jaspal Bhatti cremated, hundreds mourn (Second Lead, changing dateline)

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 25 (IANS) The mortal remains of famous comedian, actor and satirist Jaspal Bhatti were consigned to flames at a cremation ground here Thursday evening. Bhatti died in a road accident near Punjab's Nakodar town, 170 km from here, in the morning.

Rest in peace Jaspal Bhatti, Bollywood tweets

October 25, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Famous satirist and comedian Jaspal Bhatti's untimely death has shocked many, including the Bollywood faternity. Celebrities like Anupam Kher, Akshay and Riteish Deshmukh have expressed their grief.

Jaspal Bhatti, the famous comedian dies in road accident

October 25, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Jaspal Bhatti, the evergreen comedian of India passed away in a road mishap near Jalandhar on Wednesday while he was on the way to Nakodar from Bhatinda for the promotion of his upcoming movie 'Power Cut'.

Famous comedian Jaspal Bhatti dies in road accident

October 25, 2012 at 9:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct.25 (ANI): Famous comedian Jaspal Bhatti has died in a road accident near Jalandhar.

Comedian Jaspal Bhatti dies in road accident

October 25, 2012 at 8:23 AM

Jalandhar, Oct 25 (IANS) Famous comedian, actor and satirist Jaspal Bhatti died in a road accident near Punjab's Nakodar town, 40 km from here, early Thursday, police said here.

Comedian Jaspal Bhatti dies in road accident

October 25, 2012 at 7:51 AM

Jalandhar, Oct 25 (IANS) Famous satirist-actor Jaspal Bhatti died in a road accident near Punjab's Nakodar town early Thursday, police said here.

Activists seek justice for anti-Sikh riots victims, hold photo exhibition in northern India.

October 22, 2012 at 7:03 PM

Amritsar, Oct.22 (ANI): Activists sought justice for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims and held a photography exhibition here to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the tragedy.

Subway opens 300th outlet in India

October 19, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) World's largest quick service restaurant chain Subway Friday opened its 300th outlet in India, at the Mumbai airport. It plans 700 more outlets in the country in five years, a top company official said.

Rahul denies Chautala's allegation of land scam

October 18, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Wednesday denied the illegal land purchasing charges labeled by former Chief Minister of Haryana and Indian National Lok Dal chief Om Prakash Chautala citing it "entirely false, utterly baseless and defamatory.............

Rahul Gandhi denies Chautala's allegations on land

October 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Wednesday dismissed as "entirely false, utterly baseless and defamatory" allegations by former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala that his purchase of 6.5 acre land in Haryana was irregular.

Debt-ridden man commits suicide with two kids

October 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Ghaziabad, Oct 4 (IANS) A debt-ridden man committed suicide Thursday by jumping before a speeding train with his two children, who were also killed in the incident near here, police said.

Footballs made in India recalled in Australia

September 26, 2012 at 4:43 PM

Sydney, Sep 26 (IANS) Around half a million children's footballs will be recalled in Australia after two balls, believed to have been stitched by child labour in India, were found with needles in them.

No talks with Mulayam on third front: Sukhbir Badal

September 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 23 (IANS) Following speculation over his meeting with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav in New Delhi Saturday, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal Sunday said that there was no talk about a third front formation then.

Modi to woo voters with cricket gear, volleyballs

September 17, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), Sept 17 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is all set to stump his political rivals by distributing custom made cricket kits and volleyballs among the youth ahead of assembly polls.

World's smallest Indian bodybuilder dies at 23

September 15, 2012 at 4:04 PM

London, Sept 15 (ANI): World's smallest bodybuilder from India has passed away after collapsing from a brain aneurysm. He was 23.

Moral policing and media overzealousness cost a young life (Punjab Newsletter)

September 14, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 14 (IANS) It took the life of a young girl in Jalandhar to expose the moral policing by an over-zealous, publicity-hungry woman officer and a section of the media in the state. The report of a high-level probe into the incident clearly blames Punjab Police and the media for her death.

Canadian citizen arrested with cocaine in Punjab

September 3, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Jalandhar, Sep 3 (IANS) In one of the biggest seizures of cocaine in Punjab's Jalandhar district, police Monday recovered 1.5 kg of the contraband from a Canadian citizen. The consignment is worth over Rs.15 crore in the international market, an official said here.

Congress asks media to shun Raj Thackeray

September 3, 2012 at 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): Congress Party has asked the country's media to boycott the likes of hardliner regional leader Raj Thackeray of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for threatening to shut down Hindi news channels.

Jalandhar girl's suicide: Woman police officer suspended

August 31, 2012 at 2:25 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 31 (IANS) A woman police officer was Friday placed under suspension and a probe was ordered by the Punjab government following a teenage college student's suicide in Jalandhar a day ago.

Dead rats from Jaipur's flooded areas set off alarm

August 30, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Jaipur, Aug 30 (IANS) A large number of dead rats being recovered from water-inundated areas in the Rajasthan capital have alarmed the authorities, officials said Thursday.

Stopped by cops, clicked by media, Punjab girl commits suicide

August 30, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), Aug 30 (IANS) Stopped and allegedly harassed by police and photographed by the local media, a teenaged girl committed suicide Thursday in this Punjab city.

No zero entrance through Bangladesh border: BSF chief

August 29, 2012 at 6:59 PM

Jalandhar, Aug 29 (IANS) Even as the controversy over infiltration into India via the Bangladesh border rages on, the director general (DG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Wednesday said he was not confident that there was "zero entrance" of Bangladeshis into India.

Punjabi to Persian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Tehran teaches it all

August 29, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Tehran, Aug 29 (IANS) It's an Indian school that's been in Iran since the 1930s. It shifted to its present location in Tehran in 1952, became a Kendriya Vidyalaya in 2004 and teaches five languages. On Wednesday, it received a Rs.2 crore boost, the third such grant in the past four years.

Police arrest an absconding Maoist in Phillaur

August 19, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Phillaur (Jalandhar, Punjab), Aug.19 (ANI): Police in Phillaur in Punjab's Jalandhar District, have confirmed the arrest of a Maoist who was absconding since 2009.

Pakistani 'truck painter' paints peace and friendship as Eid gift to India

August 18, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Attari Border, (Amritsar), Aug 18(ANI): Haider Ali, the famous truck painter from Pakistan, painted a truck here on Saturday to spread the message of peace of friendship.

MQM chief sees 'conspiracy' behind repeated terrorist attacks and Hindu migration

August 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Islamabad, Aug 18 (ANI): Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain called on prominent personalities in Pakistan to consider a conspiracy behind the repeated terrorist attacks on defence installations in the nation and the recent migration of Hindus to India.

Action against Punjab health officials for infant's death

August 17, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Acting on the report of an inquiry committee which found medical staff negligent, resulting in the death of an infant last month, the Punjab government Friday ordered the transfer of Jalandhar civil hospital's medical superintendent and initiated action against four others.

Student hangs herself over obscene Facebook comments

August 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Jalandhar, Aug 16 (IANS) A young woman from Jammu committed suicide in her college's hostel room here after two boys allegedly posted obscene comments on her Facebook page, police said Thursday.

Sushil Kumar's Olympic saga (Factfile)

August 12, 2012 at 8:01 PM

London, Aug 12 (IANS) India's Sushil Kumar has steadily worked his way to the Olympic silver medal. His success graph in the last three years, after he won the bronze at the Beijing Games, shows how assiduously he has pieced it all to the London climax.

Punjab get injured African student airlifted

August 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 5 (IANS) The Punjab government said Sunday it will bear the expenses of airlifting an injured Burundian student to Delhi for his onward journey home. The young man is in coma since he was assaulted in the state in April.

'Anhey Ghorey Da Daan' to release Aug 10

August 2, 2012 at 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) National award-winning Punjabi film "Anhey Ghorey Da Daan" (Alms for the Blind Horse) will release across select cities Aug 10.

India benefited from ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup: Harbhajan

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Dubai, July 31 (ANI): World Cup winning off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India has benefited from the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, as a number of top performers from the event, billed as a finishing school for future stars, have moved on to serve the country at the highest level.

After infant's death over Rs 200, Punjab makes neo-natal services free

July 27, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Chandigarh, July 27 (IANS) Two days after a new-born infant died in a Jalandhar hospital after being allegedly removed from an incubator as her parents could not deposit a fee of just Rs.200, the Punjab government Friday announced that all neo-natal services in state government hospitals would be free.

Infant dies after removal from Punjab hospital incubator, probe ordered

July 26, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Jalandhar/Chandigarh, July 26 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Thursday ordered a high-level probe after the parents of a newborn alleged that their child died in the civil hospital in Jalandhar after hospital staff removed her from the incubator for non-payment of an amount of just Rs.200.

Don't pay arrears of raised power tariffs: Amarinder

July 24, 2012 at 10:59 PM

Jalandhar, July 24 (IANS) Former Punjab chief minister and state Congress president Amarinder Singh Tuesday asked people not to pay the arrears of the recently-hiked power tariff in the state.

Main accused in African student's assault held in Punjab

July 9, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Jalandhar, July 9 (IANS) The main accused in the assault on African student Yannick Nihangaza here in April, Amandeep Singh, has been arrested, police said Monday.

Ex-Pak PM Gilani allowed to be 'ticketless traveller' on trains

July 9, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Lahore, July 9 (ANI): A train carrying former Pakistan prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to Multan, had apparently let him travel without a ticket.

African in coma: Father complains against university

July 8, 2012 at 9:36 PM

Patiala, July 8 (IANS) The father of Yannick Nihangaza, the African youth who is in coma for over two months at a hospital here after being beaten up in a Punjab city, has complained to Patiala deputy commissioner that Lovely Professional University where his son studied had refused to help him.

Badal announces Rs 5 lakh assistance for African in coma (Third Lead)

July 6, 2012 at 11:52 PM

Chandigarh, July 6 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Friday evening announced immediate cash assistance of Rs.500,000 to African national Nestor Ntibateganya, father of 23-year-old student Yannick Nihangaza who is in coma since the last two months after assault by a group of youngsters April 21 in Jalandhar.

India assures Burundi of help for African youth in coma

July 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi/Patiala, July 6 (IANS) India Friday assured Burundi's ambassador of all possible assistance for a 23-year-old student from the east African country lying in coma after being beaten up in Jalandhar in Punjab in April.

African in coma: Badal tells police to spare no one (Lead, Changing dateline)

July 6, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Chandigarh, July 6 (IANS) Reacting to the news of a young African man lying in coma after being beaten up in Jalandhar in April, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal Friday told the police to arrest all the accused.

African youth in coma since April, father seeks Badal's help

July 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Patiala (Punjab), July 6 (IANS) Battered to near death by some local youths, a 23-year-old student from the east African country of Burundi has been lying in coma in a private hospital in Punjab since April. His distraught father has pleaded to the Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for help.

Indian, Pakistani border guards to prevent truce violations

July 5, 2012 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani border guards Thursday agreed to prevent and avoid cross-frontier firing and to maintain the ceasefire which was agreed upon in November 2003.

Indian, Pakistani border guards start dialogue

July 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Talks beween the Indian Border Security Force (BSF)and Pakistan Rangers began here Monday where issues like cross-border firing, smuggling of arms, drugs and fake currency as well as infiltration will be discussed.

Sarabjit Singh's family shocked at confusion created by Pakistan

June 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Jalandhar, June 27 (ANI): Sarabjit Singh's family has expressed shock at the confusion created by the Pakistan Government after reports emerged that the authorities had decided to release him, but later clarified that they had taken steps to release another Indian prisoner named Surjeet Singh.

Sarabjit and Surjeet: Shock in one home, joy in another

June 27, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Jalandhar/Ferozepur, June 27 (IANS) The fate of two Indians in Pakistani jails -- Sarabjit Singh and Surjeet Singh -- by the turn of events since Tuesday has made their families in Punjab go through jubilation as well as shock and despair.

Sarabjit's family shattered by Pakistan's 'cruel joke'

June 27, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Jalandhar, June 27 (IANS) From jubilation to outrage and tears. Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh's family said Wednesday they felt cheated by the cavalier manner in which the Pakistan government did a flip-flop on the commutation of his death sentence and release.

Jubilation to despair for Sarabjit's family

June 27, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Jalandhar, June 27 (IANS) The celebrations in Punjab's Bhikhiwind village quickly turned to despair as news came in early Wednesday of Pakistan's apparent flip-flop on the pardon and release of Sarabjit Singh, who is on death row on terrorism charges.