6
die in Punjab accidents daily
Bathinda
“Six of a wedding party
die in a road mishap near Tarn Taran, seven of family die in an
accident on the Malerkotla-Nabha road; two youths run over by a
truck in Ropar district; cyclist crushed to death”. These are
some of the headlines, which appeared in various dailies so far
this month of accidents which took place in Punjab. |
Sukhbir’s
challenge to Congress
Samaalsar (Moga),
December 24
Former Union Minister, Sukhbir
Singh Badal has challenged the Congress to compare the development
works undertaken by the SAD-BJP alliance with the development works
carried out during the Congress rule. Kanwaljit’s associates join Congress
Zirakpur, December 24
The Shiromani Akali Dal, (SAD) suffered a major setback today when two close associates of Capt. Kanwaljit Singh, the general secretary of the ruling SAD and the Finance and Planning Minister of Punjab, along with their supporters joined the Congress at a convention held at Chhat village, here today.
New
SAD youth wing chief felicitated
Ludhiana, December 24
Mr Sharanjit Singh Dhillon has
been appointed president of the youth wing of the Shiromani Akali
Dal-Badal.
Villagers
block traffic over custodial death
Tarn Taran, December 24
Hundreds of people today lodged
their protest against the death of Pardeep Singh, a class X student
and resident of Gandiwind Dhattal village who died in police custody
on Saturday night.
Centenary
celebrations draw to a close
Sangrur, December 24
The five-day centenary
celebrations to mark the installation of Gursagar Mastuana Sahib
concluded here today. The Gursagar Mastuana Sahib is known as a
religious place and an educational institution which was set up by
Sant Attar Singh.
Jalandhar
DD wins three awards
Jalandhar, December 24
Jalandhar Doordarshan has won
three DD Awards, instituted by the Doordarshan authorities for the
first time this year.
‘Leisure
valley’ or dumping site?
Bathinda, December 24
A 40-acre of land, “which was
to be developed as “leisure valley” is being used as dumping
ground by the people residing in nearby colonies and to dispose of
sewerage by the authorities concerned.
Circular
act of terrorism: Dal
Amritsar, December 24
Expressing distress over the
contents of a controversial circular issued by the SSP, Lucknow,
directing the SHO’s to keep an eye on Muslims and Sikhs, the Dal
Khalsa described it as an “act of state terrorism”.
Amarinder greets Christians
POSTINGS/TRANSFERS
9 IGPs
shuffled
Chandigarh, December 24
The Punjab Government today
ordered posting of nine Inspectors-General of Police. Those given new
postings are: Mr S.M. Sharma, Inspector-General of Police, India
Reserve Battalion; Mr G.D. Pandey. IG (Operations); Mr Sanjiv Gupta,
IG (Security); Mr S.S. Saini, IG (Crime); Mr Suresh Arora, IG
(Vigilance); Mr Rajinder Singh IG (Home Guards); Mr A.P. Pandey IG
(HQ); Mr Bakshi Ram IG (Computer and Wireless) and Mr R.C. Prasad, IG
(Traffic).
311
constables promoted
Sangrur, December 24
Mr Jatinder Singh Aulakh, SSP,
Sangrur, today promoted 311 constables as Head Constables in the
district.
2
arrested for looting lotteries
Amritsar, December 24
Two persons, who used to loot
lotteries were arrested by the police last evening. This was stated by
Mr Rajesh Jaiswal, Superintendent of Police at a press conference held
here today.
Kidnapper
arrested
Bathinda, December 24
The police claims to have solved
the kidnapping of Gurjeet Kaur, a resident of the district, by
arresting Ram Bhagat her alleged kidnapper from Uttar Pradesh.
School
teachers seek arrears
Teachers
honoured
Convocation
held
Professor
invited
‘Milkfed
ready to face WTO threat’
Mansa, December 24
Punjab Milkfed is ready to face
the threat caused by the WTO. This was stated by Mr Jagdeep Singh
Nakai, Chairman, Milkfed, Punjab, while distributing profits among
members of the Milk Production Cooperative Society at Joga village of
the district today.
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