Tag: Bathinda, Books, Malwa, Patiala
The Malwa route to Punjabi literature since the 1970s
MANY ‘MISSIONARY’ PEOPLE IN THE MALWA REGION ARE TRYING TO KEEP BOOKS RELEVANT IN THE LIFE OF PEOPLE. AJAY BHARDWAJ Chandigarh Punjab is no Bengal or Kerala where books are kept under pillows. Known more for guns and agriculture, the state has struggled quite hard to find a place on the literary horizon. Amid blaring
3-year-old raped in Patiala by her landlord
A 3-year-old-girl was allegedly raped by her landlord in Punjab’s Patiala on Thursday. The police reached the spot for investigation and sent a team in search of the accused, who managed to flee from the scene. Police Inspector Darshan Singh said that information was received on Thursday night and a case was registered on the
Patiala Boy Amrit Paul Dies Of Heart Attack In Canada
Patiala Boy Dead Canada: A young man who went to Canada from Patiala for his higher studies died there with heart attack. Amrit Paul went Canada in December 21, 2016 for his further studies.Death of Amit Paul was due to a heart attack last night. It is also worth mentioning that some of his fellow
Three killed in blast at food processing unit in Patiala
The blast took place at a food processing unit in Patiala early Tuesday morning. The blast happened when an ammonia gas cylinder exploded while factory employees were working in the peas packaging unit of Himalaya Fresh Protein.Three persons were killed while eleven were injured. Amongst the injured four persons are in critical condition. Later on, Deputy
Ludhiana MC Elections: Last day to file nominations
Ludhiana MC Elections: The nomination filing process with regard to Ludhiana MC Polls will end on Tuesday. It is worth mentioning that polling would be held on 24th February, 2018 whereas counting of votes for Ludhiana MC polls would be done on February 27 and for wards where by polls are being held would start immediately after the completion of election
Punjab, Haryana and UT Chandigarh celebrate R-Day
Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory Chandigarh today joined the nation in celebrating the 69th Republic Day amid tight security arrangements. Police, homeguards and NCC contingents were among other participants in the parades taken out in district headquarters in the two states and their joint capital Chandigarh. School students presented colourful programmes and tableaux exhibited development of
‘Padmaavat’ opens in Haryana, Punjab to ‘good response’
With scores of armed policemen and private guards stationed in and around multiplexes and cinema halls in Haryana and Punjab, the screening of the Hindi film “Padmaavat” began in both states on Thursday to a good response from viewers. Security personnel were stationed outside leading malls and cinema halls where the film is being screened
Patiala gets its new Mayor today
The Patiala city gets its new Mayor on Tuesday. Sanjeev Bittu of Congress from ward number 42 has been elected unopposed by the concerned authorities. He has been declared the Mayor of the city during the oath taking ceremony in Jalandhar. Meanwhile, Yoginder Singh Yogi elected as Senior Deputy Mayor (Urban Sikh) and Vinti Sangar,
Akali leaders protesting against State Govt detained in Patiala
Akali leaders protesting against State Govt: In a rage against controversial statement by Congress leader Harry Mann against the Akalis, SAD leaders started a protest against Congress in Gurdwara Singh Sabha after gathering at YPS Chowk at Patiala along with Surjit Rakhra to lead towards the residence of Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh.However, as soon
Scorpio car of Patiala resident turned turtle at Sirhind road
Scorpio car with number of Haryana turned turtle at Patiala-Sirhind road. Resident of Patiala Gurmeet Singh’s car suddenly turned over in this mishap, car driver died on the spot.Boxes of Illegal liquor recovered from Gurmeet Singh’s car by Mallepur police. Mallepur police has started investigation by taking the liquor into its custody and sent the dead
Three district Mayors to be chosen from General Category
According to a letter issued by the Punjab government, Mayor for Jalandhar, Amritsar and Patiala would be chosen from General Category. This letter has been sent to the three corporate administrators and soon the process of selecting mayors will begin. Congress had won with majority in all three corporations. Now Congress is going to announce
Patiala: Road accident at Patran- Narwana main Highway
Road accident Patran- Narwana main Highway: One people died and two injured in the road accident when there is collision between Truck and motorcycle.A road accident took place at Patran- Narwana main Highway, Patiala.Injured were rushed to nearby the hospital.
SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal reaches Patiala
Sukhbir Singh Badal reaches Patiala: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal reached Rakhra village in Patiala. SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal reached Rakhra village in Patiala to conduct a meeting with 48 candidates today. According to the information all state SAD delegation are present in meeting at Rakhra
Swine Flu(H1N1) awareness seminar organized in Patiala
Swine Flu(H1N1) awareness seminar organized in Patiala . Today under the direction of Dr balwinder singh ,civil surgeon Patiala , swine flu(H1N1) awareness seminar was organized in red cross bhawan ,Patiala in which more than 250 employee of buses and student from nanny course took participation . Dr gurmeet singh girn ,epidemiologist ,Patiala said that
Special trains for Patna Sahib from Punjab begins today
Special trains for Patna Sahib: Decks have been cleared for special trains to take devotees for the Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji from Punjab to Patna Sahib and back. The Punjab government had sought permission from the Indian Railways to run special trains from Amritsar, Bathinda and Patiala to Patna Sahib following
High court issues notice to State Election Commissioner and Punjab Govt
High Court issued notice to State Election Commissioner and Punjab Govt against a PIL for not taking action against violence at Mallawala, Khemkaran , Baghapurana and Makhu. Two applications filed for the local body elections in Punjab in the High Court. In the first application it has been said that many candidates including Akali were
Municipal Corporation Elections: Voting starts at Nabha
Voting starts Nabha: Voting starts for Municipal Corporation Polls at Nabha, Patiala. Polling booth installed at Ward no. 37 and Booth no. 3. People cast their vote.Voting held due to the electronic fault happened in the EVM voting machine.Punjab State Commissioner stated that he received a report of R.O and observer related to the ward
Patiala MC Elections 2017 results declared
Congress Candidate win municipal corporation Patiala in ward no. 41,42,44, 45,46,47,48,49,50, 51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58, 59. Congress candidate win municipal corporation Patiala in ward no. 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30 congress. Municipal Corporation patiala Out of 60 wards declared 58 Congress 58 Repoll- one booth in ward no 37 due to evm fault Ghagga Total-13 Declared-13 Cong-8 BJP-2 SAD-1 IND-2 Ghanour total
Patiala: Congress worker wins from ward 7
Patiala: Congress worker wins from ward 7 in Punjab Municipal Corporation Election Congress worker from ward no 2 at
Chandigarh: SAD-BJP delegates met State Election Commissioner
SAD-BJP delegates met State Election Commissioner: SAD-BJP leaders reached to meet Election commissioner in Chandigarh. SAD-BJP leaders met to complained against the workers(goons) of Captain Government.They reached to complaint regarding Congress government. Congress government alleged for booth capturing in
