SAD should snap ties with BJP: Punjab Congress

Punjab Congress on Tuesday said SAD should take a cue from JD(U) and snap ties with BJP to protect the interests of minorities, including Sikhs.

Centre in touch with Interpol for hostages release: Tewari

Centre is in constant touch with Interpol for securing safe release of five Indian hostages held captive by the Somali pirates, Manish Tewari said.

Bajwa demands peace memorial in Punjab

Punjab unit of Congress on Monday raised demand for a peace memorial in memory of people killed during the days of militancy in the state.

Congress demand for memorial a politically motivated attempt: SAD

Shiromani Akali Dal rubbished Congress demand for peace memorial in memory of people killed during militancy describing it as "malicious and politically motivated attempt" to ridicule Sikh sentiments.

Temperatures dip after rains lash Haryana, parts of Punjab

Maximum temperatures on Monday settled a few notches below normal level after many places in Haryana and a few areas in Punjab were lashed by rains.

Man seeks court intervention in checking irregularities

Maximum temperatures on Monday settled a few notches below normal level after many places in Haryana and a few areas in Punjab were lashed by rains.

Badal offers help to Uttarakhand govt for rescuing Sikh pilgrims

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal directed Chief Secretary to help Uttarakhand Government to rescue Sikh pilgrims stuck on Sri Hemkund Sahib due to heavy rain causing road blockades at several places.

Three persons die in two separate incidents in Punjab

Three persons died in two different incidents in the area, police said on Monday.

21 Congo youths arrested for thrashing policemen in Punjab

Twenty one youths from the Republic of Congo, studying at a private university here, were arrested for allegedly attacking police personnel near a bus stand, police said on Sunday.

Monsoon hits Punjab, Haryana almost fortnight in advance

Arriving almost a fortnight in advance than its usual date, the southwest monsoon today covered entire Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, with rains lashing many parts in the region, leading to a dip in mercury.