Tanveer Thakur

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‘Punjab’s New generation turning obese’

Punjabis are known for their love for food and healthy appetite. however, what is not known is that the next generation of Punjabis, especially in urban areas, are turning obese.

‘Rail industry move in punjab will be welcome’

Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal said here on Sunday that the SAD-BJP Punjab government would respond “immediately and positively” to any proposal to set up a railway industry in the state and that “we are, in fact, keen on any such proposals from all Central ministries. In fact, we have been begging for it.”

Transfer trauma for being honest

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I went to St. Xavier’s school in Kolkata. It was one of the best schools in the city, and produced great personalities like Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, Jagdish Chandra Bose and many other great names. Our school used to take students from all strata of society on the basis of merit. We had very good teaching facility, which inculcated good values in students.

‘Don’t amend gurdwara act’

Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday asked the Congress party to refrain from “playing with fire” by amending the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1971, which could disturb the hard-earned peace of the state.

Himachal set for high-voltage campaign

With the battlelines drawn for the Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and withdrawal of nomination papers to end on Saturday, the hill state is ready for the high-voltage campaigning.

Haryana says IAS transfer as per high court direction

The Haryana government clarified on Tuesday that the recent transfer of IAS officer Ashok Khemka was carried out in compliance with the directions of the Punjab and Haryana high court.

IAS officer: I did my job honestly

Supporters during the filing of nomination papers by Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal in Hamirpur on Tuesday.

Senior IAS officer from Haryana Ashok Khemka, who was recently transferred by the state government for allegedly ordering a probe into the land deals of Robert Vadra, on Tuesday told the media that he

Rape victim family forced to drop case for `35,000

In yet another case of insensitivity of society towards rape victims, a family of a minor girl was pressurised by the village panchayat to drop case of rape against the rape accused, a 60-year-old man

Delay in 2nd list brings out rift in BJP

The BJP in Himachal Pradesh, which declared its first list of candidates a few days back, is releasing its second list.

Parties rush on candidate list

The small hilly state of Himachal Pradesh is going for Assembly elections early next year, but unlike in the past, this time the election in the state have assumed significance as the Congress and the BJP would be fighting it out here along with Gujarat.

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