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The district education department to overcome the burden of midday meal scheme, handed over the responsibility to some private religious organisation, which was of no use. (Representational image)

Over 50,000 children not served mid-day meal in Punjab: report

Mid-day meal scheme (MDMS) is a centrally sponsored scheme to boost the universalisation of primary education in India.

15 Sept 2016 9:32 AM IST

Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia. (Photo: PTI)

'Desperate' Congress losing its ground in Punjab: Bikram Majithia

Congress MLA on Wednesday hurled a shoe at Majithia inside the Punjab Assembly.

14 Sept 2016 2:33 PM IST

Sidhu quit BJP because people were spreading rumours: Navjot Kaur

Sidhu quit BJP because people were spreading rumours: Navjot Kaur

Navjot Kaur added that she would prefer to work only with those having a great vision for the state.

14 Sept 2016 2:33 PM IST

Founder of new front Awaz-e-Punjab Navjot Singh Sidhu addresses a press conference in Chandigarh. (Photo: PTI)

Navjot Singh Sidhu formally quits BJP after floating new front

The move came a day after his wife lashed out at the BJP-SAD regime in Punjab accusing them of not letting her work in...

14 Sept 2016 1:03 PM IST

Punjabs Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia (Photo: PTI/File)

Punjab Cong MLA hurls shoe at revenue minister inside Assembly

The Assembly was adjourned for 15 minutes following the chaos.

14 Sept 2016 12:03 PM IST

The police team also arrested the main accuseds three women employees, aged between 25 and 35 years, and three customers. (Photo: Representational Image)

Haryana cops bust flesh trade racket in massage parlour

The owner was allegedly running a prostitution racket under the guise of a spa and used to charge Rs 1,000 or more per...

13 Sept 2016 7:23 PM IST

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Amarinder Singh asks Manohar Parrikar to stand by defence forces

Parrikar earlier asked the services chiefs to implement the seventh Pay Commission recommendations despite their...

13 Sept 2016 6:46 PM IST

The protesting MLAs refused to accept the appeal of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who reached the spot in the afternoon, to call off their protest. (Photo: PTI)

Congress MLAs refuse to vacate Punjab Assembly complex

As many as 26 Congress MLAs have been protesting against the decision of the Speaker not allowing a debate on the...

13 Sept 2016 6:36 PM IST

After the House was adjourned by the Speaker, Congress MLAs continued to stay in the House and several legislators spent the night there. (Photo: Twitter)

Congress MLAs spend night in Punjab Assembly

Congress MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu said about 23 legislators are still inside the Assembly.

13 Sept 2016 2:31 PM IST

Of the 254 prisoners, a total of 59 persons cannot be repatriated as their nationality has not been confirmed by the Government of Pakistan, govt said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Prisoners in Punjab to get parole for house repair, farm activity

Congress accused state govt of seeking help of dreaded gangsters' to win the upcoming election.

13 Sept 2016 10:59 AM IST

The motion, admitted on September 8, was moved on several grounds, including failure of the state government to protect the interests of Punjab on the SYL canal issue, the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, emergence of mafia groups, rampant corruption, the deteriorating fiscal position of the state and failure in apprehending the culprits behind the Bargari sacrilege case. (Photo: Videograb)

Punjab: Cong's no-confidence motion against govt defeated by voice...

The motion was moved on several grounds, including failure of the state govt to protect the interests of Punjab on SYL...

12 Sept 2016 9:18 PM IST

Amarinder Singh, Arvind Kejriwal and Navjot Singh Sidhu. (Photo: PTI)

Amarinder Singh hits out at 'Haryanvi' Kejriwal, 'comedian' Sidhu

Kejriwal will not be allowed to come in and win the elections here and become Chief Minister of Punjab, Singh said.

12 Sept 2016 8:31 PM IST