Pak flag protest hits Osama film
The shooting of Kathryn Bigelow’s film on Osama bin Laden, depicting the Al Qaeda leader’s killing in Abbottabad last year, was stalled here Friday by VHP activists who objected to the hoisting of Pakistani flags.
Khap groups extend deadline by 3 days
The Sarv Khap Mahapanchayat, a conglomerate of various khaps, on Thursday decided to extend the deadline of their agitation by three days to the state government for inclusion of jats in the Central OBC list.
Uranium traces in Punjab ground water
The fact that ground water in Malwa, a southern area of Punjab, has traces of uranium in its ground water was established even in the past. A recent report presented by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (Barc) to the Punjab and Haryana high court has re-established this fact.
Rs 12-lakh ‘VIP number’ for Rs 45K Vespa
One can buy a brand-new SUV for Rs 12 lakhs, but that’s not the way everyone thinks, at least in Punjab, where everything considered “VIP” — a vehicle registration or a mobile number — comes at a premium.
Farmer Ricky Brar from Muktsar district has just shelled out Rs 12 lakhs to get a vehicle registration number of his choice (PB-30-J-0003). And the vehicle? A LML Vespa scooter, bought secondhand from a government employee for just Rs 45,000.
Rs 12-lakh ‘VIP number’ for Rs 45K Vespa
One can buy a brand-new SUV for Rs 12 lakhs, but that’s not the way everyone thinks, at least in Punjab, where everything considered 'VIP' — a vehicle registration or a mobile number — comes at a pre
Saif, Mika to perform at World Series Hockey opening
The inaugural season of Bridgestone World Series Hockey (WSH) will see a star-studded opening - Bollywood celebrities like Saif Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia and singer Mika will perform at the event here on
Saif, Mika to perform at World Series Hockey opening
The inaugural season of Bridgestone World Series Hockey (WSH) will see a star-studded opening - Bollywood celebrities like Saif Ali Khan, Neha Dhupia and singer Mika will perform at the event here on
Cops escort buses in Haryana as unions go on strike
Police had to escort state transport buses at some places in Haryana on Tuesday as roadways employees joined the nationwide 24-hour strike call given by 11 trade unions against the policies of the cen
Women soldiers may show border aggression
The daily retreat ceremony at the Wagah border, during which BSF and Pakistan Rangers put up a show of aggression, could soon see a contingent of women soldiers participating.
Sources said BSF planne
Women to take part in Wagah drill
The Retreat ceremony at the Wagah border, famous for its aggressive ceremonial theatrics between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistan Rangers, could soon have women soldiers doing this exe