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In villages where it flows, SYL canal matters less than jobsSubscriber Only
January 16, 2017 02:17 IST
The Congress for its part has claimed that it was the one that “saved” Punjab’s water as it had cancelled the SYL agreement with Haryana during its 2002-2007 term in office, when Amarinder Singh was chief minister.
BJP moves EC against SP’s smartphone scheme
January 16, 2017 00:14 IST
In a letter to the chief electoral officer here, senior BJP Vice President, J P S Rathore said SP was continuing with the registration of benefitiaries under its smartphone scheme which was against the mode code.
Navjot Singh Sidhu a traitor, has betrayed BJP: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
January 16, 2017 12:49 IST
Terming former BJP leader Navjot Singh Sidhu a “traitor”, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal alleged that he has betrayed his “mother party”, the BJP, which brought him into the politics. She was addressing an election rally in favour of her brother and Revenue minister Bikram Singh Majtiha in Matewal […]
Punjab polls: Satpal Gosain returns to BJP
January 15, 2017 22:04 IST
All 117 assembly constituencies in Punjab would go to polls on February 4, results of which would be out on March 11.
Badals, Amarinder never paid heed to woes of border area: Arvind Kejriwal
January 15, 2017 21:58 IST
If AAP forms government, special economic package will be announced for special development of border areas, the Delhi Chief Minister said.
Uttarakhand polls: Congress, BJP indulge in dynasty politics, seek tickets for family
January 15, 2017 21:58 IST
Chief Minister Harish Rawat, BJP leader Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri, Vijay Bahuguna among others are seeking party tickets for their family members for the february 15 state assembly polls.
Congress announces seven candidates for Goa polls
January 15, 2017 21:33 IST
The party's candidate from St Cruz would be Tony Fernandes while Fialho Xavier would be its candidate from Cumbarjua.
Won’t spare Badals for registering false cases against people: Amarinder Singh
January 15, 2017 21:23 IST
Amarinder alleged, "The Badals are only interested in promoting their family interests and are not concerned about the welfare of Punjab."
Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal welcomes Amarinder’s decision to contest from Lambi seat
January 15, 2017 21:21 IST
Badal claimed that SAD-BJP alliance was committed to ensure development of all sections of the society.
UP polls: Election Commission likely to give interim order on Samajwadi Party election symbol
January 15, 2017 20:53 IST
The dispute arose following election of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav as the National President of Samajwadi party at a national convention convened by party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on January 1.
UP polls: EC may give order on SP symbol dispute tomorrow
January 15, 2017 20:51 IST
Former solicitor general Mohan Parasaran, appearing for Mulayam's side, disputed the contention that there was any split in the party and insisted that the symbol should remain with him.
Son turned out unworthy, mother remained same, BJP on Navjot Singh Sidhu
January 15, 2017 20:35 IST
Reacting to a purported picture in which Sidhu is seen bowing down to Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, Sampla said, "Till yesterday, Sidhu used to address Rahul as 'Pappu' and today the same 'Pappu' has become his political Guru".
BJP will win comfortably in Manipur Assembly polls: Prakash Javadekar
January 15, 2017 20:30 IST
Accusing Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh of not doing enough to end the ongoing economic blockade in Manipur called by the United Naga Council, Javadekar said, "People are suffering a lot due to this blockade."
Punjab polls: Congress candidate’s brother in Apna Punjab Party list
January 15, 2017 20:28 IST
Inder Sekhri had earlier opposed his brother Ashwani's nomination from Batala and subsequently joined APP.
BJP will win comfortably in Manipur Assembly polls: Prakash Javadekar
January 15, 2017 20:27 IST
"The agenda of the Congress government in Manipur is to divide, but BJP's agenda is to unite the people of the state for development," Javadekar claimed.
Lok Dal offers ‘option B’ to Mulayam Singh Yadav ahead of EC order on ‘cycle’ symbol
January 15, 2017 20:23 IST
Lok Dal's offer came amid hectic discussions by leaders of rival camps on various options and ramifications once the poll panel gives its order.
Congress announces 7 more candidates for Goa assembly polls
January 15, 2017 20:21 IST
During the ongoing pre-poll alliance talks with Congress, the NCP had demanded Vasco and Benaulim seats and even announced the candidature of Churchill Alemao from Benaulim and Jose Philip D'Souza from Vasco.
Amarinder Singh is a ‘coward’, says Harsimrat Badal
January 16, 2017 00:56 IST
On Saturday, Amarinder Singh declared that he will contest the upcoming state assembly elections from Lambi, which is the home turf of current CM Parkash Singh Badal.
Sukhbir Singh Badal asks Navjot Singh Sidhu why he was missing from Punjab
January 15, 2017 19:33 IST
Terming Sidhu as a "first class opportunist and carpetbagger", he said it was obvious his ambition had got the better of him.
UP polls: Left parties announce list of candidates
January 15, 2017 17:53 IST
CPI-ML has put up candidates on 17 , All India Forward Bloc on 7 and SUCI(C) on 5 seats, the release said, adding the names of 35 remaining candidates will be announced soon.
BJP must be ready to face consequences of demonetisation, says Mayawati
January 15, 2017 16:49 IST
The assembly elections in the most populous and politically crucial state will be held in seven phases beginning February 11.
Navjot Sidhu to contest from Amritsar East, confirms Capt Amarinder Singh
January 15, 2017 16:21 IST
In Punjab, it will be a three-way contest between the Congress, SAD-BJP and AAP.
Beginning of new innings on ‘front foot’: Navjot Singh Sidhu on joining Congress
January 15, 2017 18:41 IST
This political development comes months after the cricketer-turned politician’s wife Navjot Kaur joined the Congress.
Goa polls: Mining ban-hit people pin hopes on election
January 15, 2017 14:30 IST
The ban on iron ore extraction and export in Goa imposed in 2012, was lifted by Supreme Court in April, 2014, with a cap on export till 20 million metric tons.
Navjot Singh Sidhu joins Congress after meeting Rahul Gandhi
January 16, 2017 12:20 IST
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh earlier said Sidhu would be campaigning for the Congress and would also be contesting in the upcoming assembly elections from Amritsar east.
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