Nomination process for panchayat polls ends in Punjab

The process of filing of nominations for the forthcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Punjab was over amid clashes between ruling Akalis and opposition Congress activists at few places in the state.

Body of abducted teenager found in Ludhiana, one held

The body of Sachin Gupta (17), allegedly kidnapped three days back, was found in a house opposite his residence here on Tuesday, police said.

Panel wants bail pleas of 175 undertrials allowed in Chandigarh

The committee set up to review the cases of undertrials in Chhattisgarh has recommended that the state government should not oppose the bail petitions of 175 persons currently in jail.

Railways bribery case: Another accused held in Chandigarh

The CBI on Tuesday arrested Ajay Garg, an industrialist, here in connection with the railways bribery case, an official source said.

Railgate: BJP holds protest in Chandigarh

BJP activists Tuesday held a protest here demanding resignation of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal in the wake of the arrest of his nephew for allegedly taking bribe to get a plum posting for an official.

Amarinder Singh appears in court in a scam case

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh appeared before a district court in connection with Amritsar Improvement Trust (AIT) scam here on Monday.

Protesters stop trains over Sajjan Kumar`s acquittal

Protests over acquittal of Congress` Sajjan Kumar in 1984 Sikh carnage case continued for second day as activists of over half dozen Sikh bodies stopped 2 trains for over an hour at railway station.

Rape accused beaten up in jail

A rape accused sustained several head injuries in district jail here after getting into a fight with two inmates, who were arguing among themselves that those convicted of rape should be hanged.

Pakistani prisoner admitted to hospital, discharged after treatment

A Pakistani prisoner, convicted in the Kandhar hijacking case and suffering from renal problem, was admitted to a hospital here in a serious condition.

Bajwa asks Cong workers to prepare for panchayat polls

Punjab Congress chief Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday exhorted party workers to start preparations for upcoming block Samiti and Zila Parishad polls, and asked them to inform people about the "failures" of the SAD-BJP government.