Everything you need to know about Punjab Raodways Bus Stand: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Punjab Raodways Bus Stand: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Chandigarh, May 22 (IANS) The Punjab government has initiated a probe into the distribution of text books containing allegedly vulgar and irrelevant content in government schools, a minister said Wednesday.
Chandigarh, May 22 (IANS) The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) combine swept the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab, the state election commission announced Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Ajit Chandila of Rajasthan Royals was about to spot-fix in another Indian Premiere League (IPL) match too for which he had taken Rs.15 lakh from a Punjab-based bookie, police claimed here Wednesday.
Chandigarh, May 22 (IANS) Punjab has asked all its departments to seek permission from the cultural affairs department before renovating any government building that was constructed before 1947, an official said Wednesday.
Chandigarh, May 22 (ANI): The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP combine has gained majority in the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Punjab.
Chandigarh, May 21 (IANS) Heat wave condition intensified further across Punjab and Haryana Tuesday with temperatures at some places crossing 46 degrees Celsius Monday, the weather office here said.
Lahore, May 21 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has claimed that "conspiracies" hatched by national and international institutions led to the Pakistan Peoples Party's defeat in the general elections.
New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, who is in India on a three-day visit, will meet Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here this evening.
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Saddened by the current situation in the country, actress-businesswoman Preity Zinta is "thiking" about joining "politics" as she wants to be part of a movement to bring positive changes in India.
Chandigarh, May 20 (IANS) Punjab and Haryana continued to reel under intense heat with temperatures at some places crossing 45 degrees Celsius Monday, Met officials said here.
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Leading actor and Rajasthan Royals' co-owner Preity Zinta is shaken by the spot-fixing scandal to hit the Indian Premier Legaue (IPL) and says if the charges of spot-fixing are true, it would be bad for the game.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) It was a blazing weekend across northern plains and central plateau of India which reeled under the intense summer heat. Temperatures Sunday soared to 47 degrees Celsius in Maharashtra's Nagpur, and over 43 degrees even in Himachal hills. No respite is expected as the dry heat is likely to continue.
Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Violent clashes between workers of Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and the opposition Congress were reported from at least two places as the polling for local self-government bodies ended Sunday evening, officials said.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will attend the annual convocation of Lovely Professional University in Punjab's Phagwara Monday, an official statement said Sunday.
Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Officials said 20-25 percent voting was reported from various parts of the state till noon in zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections being held in Punjab Sunday.
Islamabad, May 19 (IANS) A Pakistani newspaper Sunday lauded army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani for breaking convention and calling on incoming Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Amritsar, May 19 (ANI): Polling for 146 Panchayat Samitis and 22 Zila Parishads is taking place under full security arrangements here today.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Playing their final league match, Kings XI Punjab finished on a winning note by beating table-toppers Mumbai Indians by 50 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash here at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Saturday. It was also the last match of their captain, Adam Gilchrist, who has announced his retirement from the format.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Kings XI beat Mumbai Indians by 50 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor-starrer "Aurangzeb" has drawn a decent response at the box office with an opening day collection of Rs.3.75 crore.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab made 183/8 against the Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League tie at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
Chandigarh, May 18 (IANS) What was supposed to be a bumper crop with a record target for wheat procurement has turned out to be a dampener with much lower quantities of wheat arriving in grain markets across Punjab and Haryana - the country's breadbasket.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash here at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad chief coach Tom Moody said the team was constantly looking to improve in all three departments of the game.
Sydney, May 18 (ANI): Australian legend Adam Gilchrist has expressed his disappointment at the spot-fixing scandal of the Indian Premier League and has demanded life bans for the cricketers involved in the crime if they are found guilty.
New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Government agencies have procured over 243 lakh tons of wheat during ongoing Rabi marketing season, an official release has said.
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.
Chandigarh, May 17 (IANS) With the Punjab and Haryana High Court coming down heavily on the lewd lyrics of songs sung by singer-rapper Honey Singh, the Punjab Police Friday booked him for singing vulgar songs in public.
Lahore, May 17 (ANI): The Lahore High Court has initiated judicial inquiry into the killing of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh by his fellow prisoners in Kot Lakhpat jail and has appointed Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi as the inquiry judge.
Chandigarh, May 17 (IANS) A top Congress leader displaying the manifesto of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab may appear odd, but that's exactly what is happening in Punjab these days.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab kept their faint hopes of making the play-offs alive by beating Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Thursday.
Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) Karnataka created history by winning their maiden Rangaswamy Cup, the symbol of supremacy in the Indian Hockey Federation's senior National men's hockey championship after defeating Uttar Pradesh 3-1 in the final here Thursday.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab piled up 171 for four against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Thursday.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field first against the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Thursday.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has decided to name an indoor facility in its picturesque stadium here after Sachin Tendulkar.
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.
New Delhi/Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) The cricketing world was again shamed Thursday as three Rajasthan Royals players, including India fast bowler S. Sreesanth, were arrested in Mumbai for their alleged involvement in spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) that could well have its links with the Mumbai underworld.
Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) Haryana Wednesday lifted the ban imposed last month on the screening of Punjabi movie "Sadda Haq". The ban was lifted following the Supreme Court's recent nod to allow the screening of the film after making some cuts.
Bangalore, May 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh qualified to meet hosts Karnataka in the final of the Indian Hockey Federation's 64th senior National men's hockey championship for the Rangaswamy Cup after drubbing Manipur 19-2 in their concluding league match here Wednesday.
Lahore, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf has decided to move Supreme Court and Election Commission of Pakistan in order "to seek justice" after it identified "significant rigging instances" in as many as 20 constituencies in the Punjab province.
Karachi, May 15 (ANI): The Secretary General of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has said that massive rigging took place in the Punjab during the elections and that a white paper would be issued after collecting evidence in this regard.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said poor bowling even on home ground cost his team dearly as it lost to Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets in the Pepsi IPL-T20 tie at the Chinnaswamy stadium here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Hosts Karnataka made their second entry into the final of the Senior National Men's Hockey Championship for the Rangaswamy Cup with a 2-1 win over Punjab here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab at the M. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Chris Gayle struck a 53-ball 77 and skipper Virat Kohli smashed 57 off 43 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore piled up a huge 174 for five in 20 overs against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Chris Gayle struck a 53-ball 77 and skipper Virat Kohli smashed 57 off 43 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore piled a huge 175 for five in 20 overs against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.
Dharamsala, May 14 (IANS) The picturesque but sleepy town of Dharamsala is all set to host Kings XI Punjab's last two home matches at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium as IPL 6 draws to a close.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Regional films should not try hard to compete with Bollywood, rather they should focus on bringing freshness in their script to carve a niche among global audiences, says Jasbir Singh Derewal, producer of National Award-winning film "Nabar".
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Essentially, or broadly, the vote in Pakistan's recent elections has been democratic despite the usual complaints of rigging and booth capturing.
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Essentially, or broadly, the vote in Pakistan's recent elections has been democratic despite the usual complaints of rigging and booth capturing.
Islamabad, May 14 (IANS) Forty-nine polling stations in Pakistan achieved the impossible -- the votes polled were more than the total number of voters.
Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) The Royal Challengers Bangalore will have to live up to their reputation of being hometown bullies if they hope to remain in contention for the play-offs as they return to familiar environment to take on the unpredictable Kings XI Punjab here Tuesday after three weeks on the road in the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL).
Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) Skipper Deepak Beijwad converted two penalty corners to pave the way for Karnataka's 3-1 win over Jharkhand with the result taking the hosts to the top of the league table in the Indian Hockey Federation's 64th senior National men's hockey championship for the Rangaswamy Cup here Monday.
Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood, governor of Pakistan's Punjab province, quit Monday, a media report said.
Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Shahbaz Sharif is likely to become the chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province again, a media report said Monday.
Lahore, May 13 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has rated the May 11 elections in the country as the "most poorly managed affair", and has recommended a serious initiative to revamp the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), redefine its priorities and reduce bureaucrats' meddling in political affairs.
Bangalore, May 12 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai got their campaign back on track with a 3-0 win over Uttar Pradesh in the preliminary league of the 64th senior National men's hockey championship for the Rangaswamy Cup here Sunday.
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) An arrest warrant has been issued for nine presiding officers of polling stations in a National Assembly constituency for not yet providing results, a media report said Sunday.
Islamabad/Lahore, May 12 (ANI): Pakistan Mulsim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif is all set to become Pakistan's prime minister for a record third time, after his party emerged with the most seats in Saturday's general elections.
Lahore, May 12 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has said it has emerged as the second largest national party, capable of playing the role of a strong, active opposition in the National Assembly.
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML- N), led by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, is leading in the general elections, initial results suggested late Saturday night.
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Nawaz Sharif Saturday pledged to fulfil all the promises that he made during the election campaign and thanked the masses for expressing confidence in his party and leadership.
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) The initial results of the Pakistan general elections showed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party leading till late Saturday night.
Mohali, May 11 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) At least 32 people were killed and 224 others injured in a number of attacks and incidents of violence across Pakistan on the day of general and provincial assembly elections, media reports said.
Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Saturday thanked the country's people for coming out in huge numbers and exercising their right to vote.
Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) admitted Saturday that it failed to hold free and fair polls in the country's largest city of Karachi, and called an emergency meeting to discuss complaints of rigging.
Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 11 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Saturday said that had the Congress-led UPA central government acted in time, the life of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh could have been saved.
Mohali, May 11 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist won the toss and elected to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League clash here at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Saturday.
The Punjab School Education Board PSEB has declared the Punjab Board Class 10th Punjabi Additional Subject Results 2013.
Chandigarh, May 11 (IANS) Two controversies, both swirling around ministerial malfeasance and impropriety, may not have anything to do directly with Punjab but the state is experiencing its political fallout.
Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Unfazed by Taliban threats and bombings, millions of Pakistanis Saturday voted in parliamentary elections that will mark a democratic transition from one elected government to another.
Mohali, May 10 (IANS) Known so far for the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium, Mohali is all set to get seven new sports stadia next month.
Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): The chief commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has issued a mandate to Taliban commanders to carry out widespread attacks in the country on May 11.
Mohali, May 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals almost assured themselves of a play-off berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after they defeated Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Thursday.
Mohali, May 9 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Thursday.
Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider Gilani was abducted Thursday in a town in Pakistan's Punjab province by armed men who attacked his street corner meeting with guns blazing, killing one person and injuring four others.
Islamabad, May 9 (ANI): The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Pakistan has written to Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani saying that the current security plan is inadequate, and has asked him to deploy army personnel at all the sensitive stations across the country.
Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider Gilani was kidnapped Thursday in a town in Pakistan's Punjab province by armed men who stormed his street corner meeting with their guns blazing, killing one and injuring five.
Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider Gilani was abducted Thursday from a street corner meeting in a town in Pakistan's Punjab province by armed men, a media report said.
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), May 8 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and 15 others injured Wednesday when an overcrowded bus skidded off the road and plunged into the Beas river, officials said.
Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) Nearly 300,000 security personnel, including 32,000 army men, are to be deployed for elections in Pakistan's Punjab state, a media report said Wednesday.
Mohali, May 7 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab batsman David Miller has rated his unbeaten 101 of 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as his best innings ever.
Mohali, May 6 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.
Punjab, May 6 (IANS) A fine unbeaten century by David Miller gave Kings XI Punjab a stunning six wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.
Mohali, May 6 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab captain David Hussey won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.
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.
Lahore, May 6 (ANI): Following the murder of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan and the reciprocal assault on Pakistani convict Sanaullah in India, security in and around all cells housing foreign convicts, especially Indians, has been doubled across the Punjab province.
Dharamsala, May 6 (IANS) Here's good news for cricket buffs. Delhi-Dharamsala flights resume from May 15, just a day before the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium here.
Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) All 57 prisoners from Pakistan lodged in various jails in Punjab will be segregated from the rest of the inmates to ensure their safety, following the recent assault on a Pakistani prisoner in a Jammu jail.
Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) It was to be their fight against the union government move to impose wealth tax on agricultural land falling near urban areas. But in the process, politicians in Punjab have ended up fighting among themselves for credit for getting the measure abandoned.
Panaji, May 4 (IANS) The Indian state appeared to have "over-reacted" over the death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan, a former top spy said Saturday.
Chandigarh, May 3 (IANS) Following the attack on a Pakistani prisoner in a Jammu jail by a fellow inmate Friday, authorities in Punjab have imposed curbs on the movement of Pakistani prisoners lodged in jails in Punjab for their safety.
Thiruvanathapuram, May 3 (IANS) South African cricketing icon Jonty Rhodes says surfing has something that gentleman's game does not have - the "cool" factor.
Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) They may have failed to secure his release but VIPs of all shades came together here Friday at the cremation of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was beaten to death in Pakistan.
Bhikhiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) They may have failed to secure his release but in Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh's death, political leaders and VIPs lined up for his cremation here Friday afternoon. Sarabjit was accorded full state honours at the cremation.
Bhikiwind (Punjab), May 3 (IANS) Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who died after a murderous attack in a Lahore jail, was cremated at his hometown here Friday amid jostling crowds of tearful mourners.
