News for 'Jalandhar'

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP national president JP Nadda and several other famous faces were seen at polling booths, exercising their franchise in the final and seventh phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

Sher-e-Jalandhar whip Hi-Fliers

Sher-e-Jalandhar whip Hi-Fliers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

Prabhjot Singh scored a brace in a 4-0 victory in the Premier Hockey League.

Sher-e-Jalandhar win 3-0

Sher-e-Jalandhar win 3-0

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Sher-e-Jalandhar beat a fighting Maratha Warriors 3-0 via tie-breaker in the Premier Hockey League.

Over 40,000 job lost in Jalandhar

Over 40,000 job lost in Jalandhar

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Over 40,000 people working in various industries, including those in the export sector, in Jalandhar have lost their jobs primarily due to steep reduction in production -- a direct fallout of the economic slowdown dawning on India as a result of the global financial crisis.

How India Celebrated Karva Chauth

How India Celebrated Karva Chauth

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Glimpses from Karwa Chauth celebrations in India.

Jail inmates go on rampage in Jalandhar

Jail inmates go on rampage in Jalandhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Chaos began after the locks of cells opened at around 6.30 am when all the prisoners gathered and protested against the locking of some of the inmates in the dark cell (popularly known as chakki) as punishment, prison sources said.

6 Punjab police officers transferred days after Amritpal Singh's escape

6 Punjab police officers transferred days after Amritpal Singh's escape

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Punjab government on Wednesday shifted six police officials, including the senior superintendent of police Jalandhar (Rural), in Jalandhar district, where radical preacher Amritpal Singh escaped the police dragnet earlier this month.

Party men revolt against Sukhbir Badal, ask him to quit SAD top post

Party men revolt against Sukhbir Badal, ask him to quit SAD top post

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The rebel leaders met in Jalandhar when SAD chief Badal was holding a meeting with the district presidents and other leaders in Chandigarh to review the party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls.

Gagan Ajit stars for Sher-e-Jalandhar

Gagan Ajit stars for Sher-e-Jalandhar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

The discarded India striker scored thrice in a 6-0 win over Chennai Veerans in the Premier Hockey League.

Phase Seven: Touch And Go Seats

Phase Seven: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Polling for the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, with 57 seats going to the polls across 8 states.

Baba Siddique killing: Cops hunt for 3rd shooter in MP

Baba Siddique killing: Cops hunt for 3rd shooter in MP

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Police scoured places of worship in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain and Khandwa in their hunt for the third shooter wanted for Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique's killing.

PHOTOS: Harbhajan-Geeta Basra tie the knot in Jalandhar

PHOTOS: Harbhajan-Geeta Basra tie the knot in Jalandhar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

In a ceremony attended by close relatives and friends the couple exchanged marriage vows through Sikh rituals at a Gurdwara in Jalandhar . The wedding was attended by no member of the film industry.

Will go back to jail on June 2, proud of it: Kejriwal

Will go back to jail on June 2, proud of it: Kejriwal

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said he will be surrendering on June 2 and asserted that he will not bow down even if he is harassed in jail.

Setback for Kejriwal as SC registry refuses urgent listing of bail plea

Setback for Kejriwal as SC registry refuses urgent listing of bail plea

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The apex court registry refused to accept the application, saying since Kejriwal was given liberty to move the trial court for regular bail, the plea is not maintainable.

Army officer in coma for 8 yrs after injury in J-K anti-terrorist op dies

Army officer in coma for 8 yrs after injury in J-K anti-terrorist op dies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Lt Colonel KS Natt was cremated with full military honours in Jalandhar earlier in the day.

Desi Taking Dutch Cricket By Storm

Desi Taking Dutch Cricket By Storm

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Meet Vikramjit Singh, one of the youngest participants in World Cup 2023.

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Voting for the bypolls in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu were held on Wednesday.

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Karamjit Anmol, while the BJP has named North West Delhi MP Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, a reserved parliamentary constituency.

Bypolls held in 7 states amid violence in Uttarakhand, Bengal, Bihar

Bypolls held in 7 states amid violence in Uttarakhand, Bengal, Bihar

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Moderate to high turnout was recorded in 13 assembly constituencies across seven states where bypolls were held on Wednesday amid sporadic incidents of violence in Uttarakhand, Bihar and West Bengal.

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Congress appeared to have bounced back in the state's political landscape after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of the AAP in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls.

Jalandhar crash: Teen rescued after two days; death toll 9

Jalandhar crash: Teen rescued after two days; death toll 9

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

A teenager was on Wednesday miraculously pulled out alive from the rubble, two days after a factorybuilding collapsed here, as rescuers raced against time to extricate those trapped while three more bodies were recovered, taking the death toll to nine.

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

As the final hooter rang through the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, sealing the Indian hockey team's bronze medal triumph, an electrifying wave of emotions swept through the families of the victorious players.

Proud of my son, says martyred Army captain's father

Proud of my son, says martyred Army captain's father

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Father of martyred Army captain Brijesh Thapa on Tuesday said he was proud of his son who was killed in action while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda.

Bishop Franco Mulakkal steps down after Vatican's request

Bishop Franco Mulakkal steps down after Vatican's request

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was temporarily relieved of his pastoral responsibilities by Pope Francis in 2018 following allegations of rape by a nun, has resigned from the Jalandhar Bishop's post, a church source said on Thursday.

'Modi will win with largest majority ever recorded'

'Modi will win with largest majority ever recorded'

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Ron Somers, founder and CEO of India First Group and the former President of leading business advocacy group US-India Business Council said that when Lok Sabha election results are declared on June 4, "I believe that Narendra Modi will win Parliament by the largest majority ever recorded in the country's history.

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted flag marches at various places in Punjab on Wednesday while central forces maintained a tight vigil in Tripura.

Soldiers Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Soldiers Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Women tie rakhis to army jawans in Prayagraj ahead of Raksha Bandhan.

Two more FIRs against Amritpal, aides as radical preacher still at large

Two more FIRs against Amritpal, aides as radical preacher still at large

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Amritsar Rural senior superintendent of police Satinder Singh said seven of Amritpal's associates have been arrested under the provisions of the Arms Act.

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The two-time MP was taking part in the Rahul Gandhi-led march in Phillaur in Jalandhar where he fainted, said senior party leader Partap Singh Bajwa, who was also marching in the yatra.

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

Rate cards for LS election expenditure fixed, here is the list

Rate cards for LS election expenditure fixed, here is the list

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

With polls to elect the 18th Lok Sabha approaching, district poll panels are fixing the rates for expenses as part of the election expenditure monitoring process.

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The response was tepid in other parts of the country even as several INDIA bloc parties as well as other non-BJP outfits extended their support to the bandh.

Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in LS

Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in LS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice in the post-lunch period on Thursday as a war of words broke out between the treasury and opposition benches, triggered by Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi's spat with the Bharatiya Janata Party's Ravneet Singh Bittu.

Punjab police recovers bike on which Amritpal fled

Punjab police recovers bike on which Amritpal fled

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Amid the crackdown on 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh and his aides, four accused were detained in Ludhiana on Wednesday, and were sent to jail, informed the police.

Survivor nun to pursue legal battle against ex-bishop Franco Mulakkal

Survivor nun to pursue legal battle against ex-bishop Franco Mulakkal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

A day after the resignation of bishop Franco Mulakkal as Jalandhar bishop, 'Save Our Sisters' campaigners on Friday said the survivor nun who had levelled rape charges against him would continue her fight for justice through the legal system.

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur on Friday said her husband 'gifted' the chief minister's chair to Bhagwant Mann, claiming that Arvind Kejriwal once wanted the former cricketer to lead Punjab but he chose not to betray his party.

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

During their state-wide operation, police seized one .315 bore rifle, seven 12 bore rifles, one revolver, and 373 live cartridges of different caliber, they said.

Amritpal's mentor aided his escape, with ISI help

Amritpal's mentor aided his escape, with ISI help

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Officials said Papalpreet Singh is considered one of Amritpal Singh's mentors who had been advising him on various issues.

World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Netherlands' Teja Nidamanuru, Aryan Dutt and Vikram Singh might have a few drops of tears in their eyes when they step onto the field for their opening World Cup match against Pakistan on Friday.

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Expunging remarks is within the powers of the Speaker.' 'Nobody can question or challenge the Speaker's decision.'