Virk’s suspension extended
Chandigarh, June 28
In a new development, the Punjab government has extended the suspension of former DGP S.S. Virk beyond the first three months of the original suspension period.
Cong leader, 25 others booked for murder
Abohar, June 28
The police has registered a case against Khuyiansarwar block Congress president Balbir Singh Danewalia and 25 others in connection with the murder of Gurjit Singh
Tinna, alias Churla, official sources confirmed this evening.
NRI arrested for conspiring to kill wife
Moga, June 28
An NRI, whose wife was murdered here yesterday, was arrested today on the charge of conspiring to kill her, a senior police official said.
Man’s death: 3 booked
ABOHAR:
Raj Kumar Raju and two other residents of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Jammu
Basti) have been booked in connection with the death of one Charanjit Singh. The victim, along with the accused, had reportedly gone to Sriganganagar to get firewood.
GND varsity officer chargesheeted for ‘whistleblowing’
Amritsar, June 28
Guru Nanak Dev university Syndicate today served a charge sheet on Varinder Pal Sharma , finance and development officer for "whistle blowing" . The charge sheet enclosed media reports in which the suspended FDO had criticised the university , the vice- chancellor and other senior functionaries, levelling serious charges against them.
Counselling for PG admissions in medical colleges
Authorities keep students on tenterhooks
Fatehgarh Sahib, June 28
A large number of medical students from Punjab who are seeking admission to various post-graduation courses in the state medical colleges are groping in the dark as the health authorities have not yet finalised the counselling dates despite the fact that June 30 is the deadline for completing the admission process.
Teachers allege exploitation, block traffic
Four teachers from the Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College (BBSBEC) have been invited to present research papers in international conferences.
Dancing her way to glory
Patiala, June 28
Thirteen-year-old Isha Dang, a class VIII student of Lady of Fatima Convent High School, has a knack for winning prizes through sheer talent, for she has so far won 91 prizes in different dance competitions at state, national and international level.
Internet learning module launched
Patiala, June 28
Internet service provider Sify Limited launched its learning module to spread awareness among common masses about the Internet here today.
