Punjab General News
Daily hearing in Faridkot abduction case begins
Thursday, 17/01/2013
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With the framing of charges against all 20 accused, District and Session Judge Archna Puri today started day-to-day proceedings in the Faridkot abduction case.The case may be decided within 20 days.
Nishan booked for threatening victim’s kin
Thursday, 17/01/2013
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The police has slapped yet another case on the main accused in the Faridkot abduction and rape case, Nishan Singh, for allegedly threatening the victim and her family. In his complaint, the 15-year-old victim's father alleged that Nishan Singh called him up from the jail yesterday evening and threatened him not to depose against the accused in the court.
Healthcare delivery system all set for major revamp in Punjab
Tuesday, 15/01/2013
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The healthcare delivery system is in for major revamp in Punjab. With a Task Group on Health and Medical Education of Punjab Governance Reforms Commission making recommendations for improving the standards of public health facilities, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has given in-principle approval to bring sea change in the health sector in Punjab.
Kamal picked to lead Punjab BJP
Tuesday, 15/01/2013
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44- yr- old is CM’s political adviser CHANDIGARH: A staunch activist of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh ( RSS), 44- year- old Kamal Sharma is set to be the new president of the Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP).
Speaker to fix responsibility for screening of Majithia clip
Tuesday, 15/01/2013
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Chandigarh : The Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker is set to examine the issue of live telecast of House proceedings and fix responsibility for screening of the video clip of Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia mouthing expletives in the Assembly during the ongoing Maghi Mela.
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