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'Rail roko' proves protest not limited to 2 states: Farmers

'Rail roko' proves protest not limited to 2 states: Farmers

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

With farmers on Thursday blocking railway tracks across the country, at stations big and small, protesters at Singhu said it proves that the agitation is not just limited to Punjab and Haryana.

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The guidelines issued by the top court on February 11, 2010 included setting up barbed wire fencing around the well during construction, using a steel plate covers fixed with bolts over the well assembly and filling up of borewells from the bottom to the ground level among others.

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

5 Amarinder govt ministers may not find place in new Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Pargat Singh, Raj Kumar Verka, Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Kuljit Nagra and Rana Gurjit Singh are likely to be included in the cabinet, according to the sources.

BJP questions Cong's silence at girl's 'rape', killing in Punjab

BJP questions Cong's silence at girl's 'rape', killing in Punjab

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Noting that the young girl belonged to a Dalit migrant family from Bihar, Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman also took a swipe at Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, questioning if he had asked Rahul Gandhi about the issue while holding a joint poll campaign with him in the state.

After 25 yrs, SAD, BSP come together for Punjab polls

After 25 yrs, SAD, BSP come together for Punjab polls

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

The Mayawati-led BSP will fight 20 of the 117 assembly seats in Punjab, while the rest will be contested by the SAD.

Punjab CM lifts weekend, night curfew from Monday

Punjab CM lifts weekend, night curfew from Monday

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The CM also ordered opening of bars, cinema halls, restaurants, spas, swimming pools, gyms, malls, sports complexes, museums, zoos etc, subject to all eligible staff members and visitors having taken at least one dose each of the vaccine.

Channi or Sidhu? Rahul to announce Cong CM face in Punjab today

Channi or Sidhu? Rahul to announce Cong CM face in Punjab today

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

For the last several weeks, both Channi and Sidhu have, directly or indirectly, made a case to be declared as the party's nominee for the top post.

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Rediff.com15 May 2022

A tormenting heatwave swept through North India on Sunday with the mercury crossing 49 degrees Celsius in pockets of Delhi, while the weather office forecast some relief Monday onwards.

Cops take Deep Sidhu to Red Fort to recreate vandalism scene on R-Day

Cops take Deep Sidhu to Red Fort to recreate vandalism scene on R-Day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Sidhu, according to police, was a "prominent player" behind the January 26 violence and vandalism at the Red Fort. He was arrested from Karnal bypass in Haryana on Monday night by a team of Delhi Police's Special Cell.

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Intelligence Bureau (IB) will interrogate actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu on Wednesday, who has been sent to seven-day police custody for his alleged role in the violence that took place at the Red Fort and other parts of the national capital on Republic Day, according to Delhi Police sources.

Charanjit Channi: 'Sidhu camp' leader who revolted against Amarinder

Charanjit Channi: 'Sidhu camp' leader who revolted against Amarinder

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

He had along with three other ministers rebelled against Amarinder Singh while choosing to side with the camp of state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

IAF's MiG-29 crashes in Punjab, pilot safe

IAF's MiG-29 crashes in Punjab, pilot safe

Rediff.com8 May 2020

An IAF spokesperson said the MiG-29 aircraft was on a training mission. "The aircraft had developed a technical snag and the pilot ejected safely as he was unable to control the aircraft," he said.

Channi declared Congress CM face for Punjab polls

Channi declared Congress CM face for Punjab polls

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The other main contender for the party's CM face was Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, a Jat Sikh face.

More farmers from Punjab head for Delhi to join tractor parade

More farmers from Punjab head for Delhi to join tractor parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Farmer unions protesting the Centre's three farm laws had said they would go ahead with their tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day.

Over 63% voting on 117 seats of Punjab

Over 63% voting on 117 seats of Punjab

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

At many places, where the voters had entered booths before 6 pm and were standing in queues, they were allowed to cast their votes.

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Polling was held for over hundred civic bodies in Punjab on Sunday amid stray incidents of skirmishes at some places.

Nowshera martyr cremated, family criticises government

Nowshera martyr cremated, family criticises government

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Singh is survived by his wife Jasbir Kaur, a daughter, two sons and elderly parents.

Can Channi's caste, Sidhu's ploys win Punjab for Cong?

Can Channi's caste, Sidhu's ploys win Punjab for Cong?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

After many years, intricate caste calculations will dominate politics in Punjab.

2 more truck drivers killed by terrorists in Kashmir

2 more truck drivers killed by terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The terrorists also torched two of the trucks.

Padma Shri awardee Sikh spiritual singer dies of COVID-19

Padma Shri awardee Sikh spiritual singer dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The 62-year-old 'Gurbani' exponent had recently returned from abroad and tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday.

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

From Jammu and Kashmir to Andhra Pradesh, consumers are facing power cuts ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours.

Major lapse in PM's security in Punjab; Centre faults state govt

Major lapse in PM's security in Punjab; Centre faults state govt

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit was cut short on Wednesday after a "major security lapse" as he was stranded on a flyover for 20 minutes due to a blockade by protesters, prompting the Union Home Ministry to seek an immediate report from the state government and strict action against those responsible.

SRK's father-in law passes away

SRK's father-in law passes away

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The cremation ceremony was held in Delhi.

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Pratishtha Deveshwar learnt to reframe her anguish into an opportunity for action. She felt that God had given her an opportunity to make an impact on the wider world.

Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Phagwara clash: 4 injured; mobile internet services shut in 4 districts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The groups clashed over the installation of a board and renaming of a chowk (intersection) in Phagwara, police said.

Key witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead

Key witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

According to police, no visible injury marks were found on the body of the priest.

Cavalcades of tractors set out for R-Day parade in Delhi

Cavalcades of tractors set out for R-Day parade in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Tractors carried the flags of the unions, some sported the tricolour, and also posters with slogans of 'Kisan Ekta Zindabad', 'No Farmer, No Food' and 'Kaale Kanoon Radd Karo'.

20 pilgrims killed as truck plunges into gorge in Punjab

20 pilgrims killed as truck plunges into gorge in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Twenty pilgrims, including 15 women, were killed and 50 injured when an over-loaded mini truck rolled down a 100 feet deep gorge near village Nari on the Hoshiarpur-Dharmsala road in the wee hours on Thursday.

Farmers take out tractor march against farm laws

Farmers take out tractor march against farm laws

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Farmers started the tractor march around 11 am and moved towards Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway amid heavy deployment of Delhi Police and Haryana Police personnel.

Indian woman pilgrim accepts Islam, marries in Pak: Reports

Indian woman pilgrim accepts Islam, marries in Pak: Reports

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kiran Bala, who went to Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival, changed her name to Amna Bibi.

Punjab untouched by Modi wave: Cong wins 8 seats

Punjab untouched by Modi wave: Cong wins 8 seats

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The Akali Dal-BJP alliance won on four seats and the AAP bagged one.

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Here's the list of 80 districts under lockdown till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

It has also been decided to suspend the interstate bus services till March 31, the officials said. The decisions have been taken at a high-level meeting attended by chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister.

BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

"The way my papa (Dharmendra) worked with and supported Atal ji (Atal Bihari Vajpayee), I am here today to work with and support Modi ji. My work will do the talking," Sunny said after joining the BJP in the presence of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister for Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal.

I had been saying all 39 others were dead: Lone survivor Harjit Masih

I had been saying all 39 others were dead: Lone survivor Harjit Masih

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Masih said they were killed in front of my eyes and I had been saying all these years, wondering why the government was not accepting what he had said earlier.

Baba remark: Two complaints filed against Digvijay

Baba remark: Two complaints filed against Digvijay

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Two separate complaints were on Wednesday filed in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh against Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh for allegedly calling Baba Ramdev a 'thug.'

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The families say Swaraj was a constant source of support and helped them bring back the mortal remains of their loved ones which finally gave them closure.

Covid effigies replace Ravana during subdued Dussehra celebrations

Covid effigies replace Ravana during subdued Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

As government-issued guidelines in many places banned large congregations and setting up of fairs or food stalls, the torching of effigies was restricted to very few venues than usual. The Ramleela Maidan at the iconic Red Fort where every year the Dussehra festivities are attended by dignitaries including the prime minister and the President apart from hundreds of common people, was deserted this time as the annual celebrations were cancelled.

RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan

RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has announced the contours of carving out of its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business into an independent unit with a USD 25 billion loan from the parent, as it looks to unlock value by selling stakes to global investors like Saudi Aramco.

India detects new 'double mutant' variant of COVID-19

India detects new 'double mutant' variant of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The ministry, however, said it could not be sufficiently established yet if these variants were behind the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in some states.

Lincoln stamp, hand-woven shawls: PM Modi's gifts to Trumps

Lincoln stamp, hand-woven shawls: PM Modi's gifts to Trumps

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Here are the list of gifts which were presented to Trumps by PM Modi.