Punjab Politics News
Cong ex-minister moves women’s panel against Moga unit chief, son
Wednesday, 23/12/2015
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MOGA: A day after Moga district Congress president Darshan Singh Brar and his son Kamaljit Brar were booked in a sexual harassment case on the complaint of former Congress minister Dr Malti Thapar, the latter has approached the National Commission for Women (NCW) against the duo.
Alcohol isn’t a drug, says Jyani
Tuesday, 22/12/2015
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Thehri (Gidderbaha) : Though the newly-formed Bihar government has banned liquor, the Punjab government doesn’t consider it a drug. While inaugurating a 50-bed de-addiction and rehabilitation centre built at a cost of Rs 4.3 crore, Health Minister Surjit Jyani today said, “Alcohol is not a ‘nasha’ (drug).” The state government collects a major share of its revenue through the sale of liquor.
Won’t let BJP name Chandigarh airport after RSS man, say leaders
Tuesday, 22/12/2015
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Patiala : Leaders cutting across party lines have protested the Haryana government’s proposal to name the Chandigarh international airport after Mangal Sein, an RSS leader and former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, instead of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Punjab has been campaigning actively to name the airport after Shaheed Bhagat Singh for quite a few years.
Cops backing accused, says Jakhar
Monday, 21/12/2015
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Chandigarh : In the Abohar murder case, senior Congress leader and former CLP leader in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Sunil Jakhar, today demanded an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
BJP is resorting to political terrorism: Sunil Jakhar
Sunday, 20/12/2015
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Chandigarh : Senior Congress leader and former CLP leader in Punjab Vidhan Sabha Sunil Jakhar on Saturday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre was resorting to political terrorism in an attempt to stifle the voice of dissent and the voice of opposition.
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