Former Punjab-cadre IPS Iqbal Singh Lalpura takes over as Chairman of National Commission for Minorities

Former IPS officer from Punjab, Sardar Iqbal Singh Lalpura took charge as the Chairman of National Commission for Minorities on Friday. Lalpura replaced the outgoing chairperson of the Commission Ghayorul Hasan. In his illustrious career as a police officer, Lalpura has been awarded the President’s Police Medal for meritorious service. […]

Russia-Belarus integration to continue in accordance with interests of sides: Kremlin

The integration of Russia and Belarus will continue in accordance with the interests of the two countries, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. “Integration will, of course, further improve, continue, in the form that will be the greatest, in the best way in the interests of the two countries,” Peskov told reporters. The spokesperson also […]

Sidhu-led Congress delegation meets representatives of farmer unions

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Navjot Singh Sidhu along with other party leaders on Friday met representatives of farmer unions here, ahead of the state Assembly elections scheduled next year. “Had a positive meeting with Samyukt Kisan Morcha … Discussed the way forward,” Sidhu tweeted. Around 32 farmer organisations […]

Indian Railways planning ‘Gurudwara Circuit Train’ for Sikh pilgrimage sites

Indian Railways is planning to run a Gurudwara Circuit Train for Sikh devotees to visit their pilgrimage sites, as per sources from the Indian Railways. The circuit initially proposed includes Gurdwara Harminder Sahib, Amritsar, Gurdwara Damdama Sahib, Nanded, Gurdwara Patna Sahib, Patna and Gurdwara Huzur Sahib, Nanded, which will be completed in 11 days. […]

IPL 2021: Sakariya’s courage and enthusiasm rubs off on everyone, he’s brilliant, says Sangakkara

Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has seen left-arm seamer Chetan Sakariya from close quarters, and looks like the Sri Lanka legend is in awe of the character exhibited by the youngster in the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Sangakkara opened up on how he is impressed with Sakariya, […]

CoWIN launches new API ‘Know Your Customer’s/Client’s Vaccination Status’

In order to check the COVID-19 vaccination status of an individual, the Co-WIN portal has developed a new API called ‘Know Your Customer’s/Client’s Vaccination Status’, the Union health ministry said on Friday. The ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) said that to use the application program interface( API), an […]

32 farmer bodies hold meeting with political parties in Chandigarh

Around 32 Kisan organisations of Punjab are holding a meeting in Chandigarh with various political parties of the state, except Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The meeting has been scheduled by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha to request these parties not to hold political campaigns at various places in Punjab before the official declaration of the Punjab Assembly elections as it may disturb […]

‘Instability in Afghanistan will spill over to neighbouring countries, including China’

After the Taliban’s messy takeover of Afghanistan last month, experts familiar with the region believe that the instability in the troubled country will ultimately spill over to neighbouring countries. Writing for The Jerusalem Post, Kelly Alkhouli, director of international relations at the Center of Political and Foreign Affairs (CPFA), said that […]