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

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

Akali Dal claims clean sweep in Punjab local polls

May 21, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Chandigarh, May 21 (IANS) Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party combine Tuesday claimed a "clean sweep" in the zila parishad and block samiti elections.

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.

PM to Youth: Utilize energy in positive direction for development

January 28, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has urged youth to utilize their energy in the positive direction so that maximum complicated problems of the country can be solved by the force of youth. He was addressing the annual National Cadet Corps rally in capital

Gujral had a strong Punjab connection

November 30, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 30 (IANS) Having represented Punjab in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, former prime minister Inder Kumar Gujral had a strong bond with Punjab.

Designer Suneet Varma completes 25 years in industry, presents couture collection

November 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov.25 (ANI): One of India's foremost couturiers, Suneet Varma, presented a unique couture collection here on the occasion of his completing 25 years in the fashion industry.

Dalit beaten to death in Punjab, NHRC sends notice

November 1, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday issued notice to Punjab Police over the death of a Dalit labourer who was severely beaten over plucking vegetables in Kapurthala district.

Travel to Jaipur in double-decker train

August 24, 2012 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Now travelling to Jaipur will be easier, with the Indian Railways Friday starting its second double-decker air conditioned train from Delhi to the Rajasthan capital.

Dimple Kapadia is our silent muse: Sandeep Khosla

August 18, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, who have completed 25 years in the fashion industry, have had their longest association with actress Dimple Kapadia and fondly consider her their silent muse.

Sotheby's to celebrate 25 years of designers Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla (With Image)

July 16, 2012 at 11:20 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Indian contemporary fashion will be talk of London Sep 3-5 with Sotheby's opening an exhibition of designer wear and interior decor by celebrated designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.

Punjab prisons chief rejects Bibi Jagir Kaur's plea for TV in jail

April 5, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Chandigarh, Apr.5 (ANI): Punjab Director General of Police (Prisons) Shashi Kant has rejected a request from former state minister Bibi Jagir Kaur to install a television in her cell at the Kapurthala Jail.

'SAD-BJP alliance is biggest obstacle in Punjab's development': Sonia Gandhi

January 19, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Kapurthala, Jan 19 (ANI): Stating that the Shiromani Akali Dal- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance has become the biggest obstacle in the development of Punjab,

Kapurthala prison firing leaves about four dead, 15 injured

November 21, 2011 at 12:12 PM

Kapurthala (Punjab), Nov.21 (ANI): At least four prison staff or inmates have died and 15 others injured following a heated confrontation between prison officials and inmates at Kapurthala's Modern Jail on Sunday.

Muskmelon crop hit by viral disease in Punjab

April 28, 2011 at 7:34 PM

Amritsar, Apr 28 (ANI): A viral disease, which has hit the growing crop of Muskmelon all over Punjab, has left many farmers worried for they are witnessing that hundreds of acres of crop is dying its slow death.

India's first air-conditioned double-decker rail coach developed in Kapurthala

February 26, 2010 at 5:38 PM

Kapurthala (Punjab), Feb 26(ANI): The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) of Kapurthala boasts of developing a prototype of the country's first air-conditioned double-decker coach.

Self-immolation bid claims life of one in Kapurthala

February 8, 2010 at 11:55 PM

Kapurthala (Punjab), Feb 8 (ANI): A lady teacher died due to burns after she attempted to immolate herself to protest the state government's alleged apathy towards teachers.

A dream house to promote Punjabi culture and values

January 13, 2010 at 3:23 PM

Amritsar, Jan 13(ANI): In an age of technology and automation, life has become perfunctory, but Manpreet Singh of Amritsar has set a different example by deciding to live in a mud house and be in tune with nature.

Livestock business gaining popularity among Punjab farmers

November 18, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Tarn Taran Nov.18 (ANI): An increasing number of farmers are being motivated to undertake crop diversification and livestock farming in Punjab.

Horticulture witnesses a profitable season in Punjab

June 2, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Abohar, June 2 (ANI): With the weather remaining favourable, farmers in Punjab are anticipating a bumper crop of muskmelon, grapes and pears this year.

Punjab chief minister calls all party meet over violence

May 25, 2009 at 4:28 PM

Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Monday decided to hold an all party meeting here Tuesday to discuss the violence in the state following the death of a Sikh religious leader in a clash in Vienna and also called for the closure of all commercial establishments in the state.

Kapurthala Science city has close encounters

May 19, 2009 at 6:32 PM

Kapurthala, May 19 (ANI): The Pushpa Gujral Science city in Kapurthala is a unique example where effort has been made to popularise science by making it simple and enjoyable for the people.

Police arrest gang involved in dacoities

May 14, 2009 at 10:24 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Six members of a gang who were involved in over 35 cases of dacoities and burglaries were arrested in the national capital Wednesday and as many as 800 gold biscuits were recovered from their possession, police said.

Bhullar bags third professional golf title

May 9, 2009 at 11:35 PM

Aamby Valley (Maharashtra), May 9 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar recorded his third professional win Saturday when he fired a bogey-free four under 68 on the final day of the PGTI Players Championship presented by the Aamby Valley Golf Club.

Bhullar in lead at Players Championship

May 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM

Aamby Valley (Maharashtra), May 6 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar opened a three-shot lead after the first day of the PGTI Players Championship presented by Aamby Valley Golf Club here Wednesday.

Bhullar edges out Himmat in play-off at golf tourney

May 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM

Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar came from way behind overnight leader Raju Ali Mollah, to win his second professional golf title after edging out Himmat Singh Rai in a playoff at the PGTI Players Championship at the Rambagh Golf Club here Saturday.

Bhullar wins qualifier, joins Jeev for British Open

April 1, 2009 at 5:27 PM

Sentosa, April 1 (IANS) India's Gaganjeet Bhullar underlined his potential as one of the hottest young stars in the region as he won the International Final Qualifying - Asia. The 20-year-old carded a four-under-par 67 Wednesday.

Lieutenant General Avinash Chander Soneja posted as DG of OL and SM

March 30, 2009 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Lieutenant General Avinash Chander Soneja, an alumnus of the Sainik School, Kapurthala, has been posted as Director General of Operational Logistics and Strategic Movement at Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence (Army), New Delhi.

Two railway officials suspended after employee dies

January 16, 2009 at 12:21 AM

Kapurthala (Punjab), Jan 15 (IANS) Two officials of the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) were suspended Thursday after an employee of the factory was killed in a freak accident inside the complex.

Sheila Dikshit: 'mascot of a clean chief minister' (Profile)

December 8, 2008 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) From a politician by default to the Congress' longest serving woman chief minister, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday wrote herself into the record books by steering her party to a third consecutive victory in the assembly elections.

101 Indian prisoners return from Pakistan

November 26, 2008 at 9:08 PM

Attari Border (Punjab), Nov 26 (IANS) Carrying with them mixed feelings - both happy and sad - 101 Indians who were languishing in Pakistan jails were repatriated to India at this joint land border checkpost.

Cherie Blair inaugurates school in Punjab village

November 18, 2008 at 9:50 PM

Dhilwan (Punjab), Nov 18 (IANS) Cherie Blair, wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, Tuesday inaugurated the renovated building of a government school in Dhilwan village of Punjab's Kapurthala district.

Late-starter Punjab now wants to ride IT bandwagon (Lead, superseding earlier story)

November 13, 2008 at 1:22 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 13 (IANS) Punjab, the harbinger of the green revolution in agriculture, has realised it is better late than never as it seeks to make a mark now in the information technology (IT) sector.

Late-starter Punjab wants to ride IT bandwagon

November 13, 2008 at 11:53 AM

Chandigarh, Nov 13 (IANS) Having satisfied the appetite of the country by contributing the maximum foodgrains to the central pool, green revolution state Punjab now wants to get into something brainier - the state has set itself a deadline to attract investment in the information technology (IT) sector.

News of Punjab boy's death came with first remittance

October 19, 2008 at 7:12 PM

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Oct 19 (IANS) News of a 22-year-old Punjab youth's mysterious death in Lebanon came on the same day as his first remittance of Rs.31,000. It was a tragic coincidence for a family that fell victim to the state's thriving illegal immigration racket.

Railways to manufacture low-cost stainless steel coaches

October 17, 2008 at 10:48 AM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Indian Railways will soon introduce a low-cost variant of German-designed stainless steel coaches with superior aesthetic features and enhanced passenger capacity.

Bhullar lone Indian set to make cut at Kolon Hana bank

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Seoul, Oct 3 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar alone looks set to make the halfway cut at the Kolon-Hana Bank Korea Open Friday. The Kapurthala youngster added an even par 71 to his first round 73 to be two-over 144. He is currently in tied 51st place, and 45 players were yet to complete their second round.

Bhullar lone Indian set to make cut at Kolon Hana bank

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Seoul, Oct 3 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar alone looks set to make the halfway cut at the Kolon-Hana Bank Korea Open Friday. The Kapurthala youngster added an even par 71 to his first round 73 to be two-over 144. He is currently in tied 51st place, and 45 players were yet to complete their second round.

Punjab heritage edifices being restored to boost tourism

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Patiala, Aug.13 (ANI): The land of five rivers Punjab is also known for its grand history existing in its centuries-old forts, fortresses and Serais or, traditional lodgings created by the erstwhile rulers of Punjab. It's been always felt that these historical buildings hold a huge tourist potential, provided they are properly maintained.

Kalam to visit Kapurthala in Punjab

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kapurthala, July 27 (ANI): Former president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will visit Kali Bein in Punjab's Kapurthala District today, to participate in the concluding function to mark the eighth anniversary of 'kar sewa' of the holy river.

Mukesh Kumar edges out Bhullar to clinch Punjab Open

March 31, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Veteran golfer Mukesh Kumar held his nerve at the crucial juncture to seal the inaugural Centurion Bank of Punjab Open