Monday, June 6, 2011

Corporate America hails India's decision to buy 10 Boeing C17s

Corporate America hails India's decision to buy 10 Boeing C17s


Corporate America hails India's decision to buy 10 Boeing C17s

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:25 PM PDT

Welcoming India's decision to buy 10 Boeing C-17 heavy-lift aircraft for its Air Force, US-India business body on Monday said it is a testament to New Delhi's confidence in having the US as its long-term defence partner.


Corporate America hails India's decision to buy 10 Boeing C17s

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:25 PM PDT

Welcoming India's decision to buy 10 Boeing C-17 heavy-lift aircraft for its Air Force, US-India business body on Monday said it is a testament to New Delhi's confidence in having the US as its long-term defence partner.


IIAS attracts more visitors

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:22 PM PDT

Acclaimed to be an institution of higher learning and research, the Indian Institute of Advanced studies (IIAS) is getting popular amongst visitors from abroad as well within India as a tourist spot with the number of visitors increasing over the years.


Western Command chief reviews progress of Rohtang tunnel work

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:20 PM PDT

In the wake of security threats along border areas across Spiti and Ladakh, chief of Western Command of the army reviewed the progress of work on Rohtang tunnel on Monday.


Apple growers demand payment for procured fruit, hold demonstration

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:19 PM PDT

Orchard owners on Monday held demonstrations in the apple growing belt and demanded immediate payment for the fruit procured by government agencies under market intervention scheme (MIS) last year.


This is an opportunity to contribute towards our cause: Miss Tibet

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:17 PM PDT

Sipping coffee with her mother, Tenzin Dekky and elder sister, Kelsang Dolma, Miss Tibet 2011 celebrated victory with her small family in Tennor restaurant in McLeodganj.


Sikh loses three teeth in 'Osama's brother' racial attack in New York

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:16 PM PDT

A Sikh Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee was sucker-punched by a man in Brooklyn who accused him of being related to Osama Bin Laden.


Three youths drown in Yamuna

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:14 PM PDT

Out on picnic, three unidentified youths met a watery grave after they slipped into deep waters in Dadupur head of Yamuna river near Yamunanagar on late Monday evening.


Two labourers dead, two injured as earth caves in

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:13 PM PDT

Two labourers were buried alive in Suchi Pind locality after the earth of the trench they were digging caved in on Monday morning.


50 kg charas recovered

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:12 PM PDT

Deputy Commissioner of Police AS Chahal said a police party patrolling near Amritsar railway track spotted a few gunny bags which were being thrown out of Motihari train before it reached the platform.


Ambala has just 71 eye donors Institute for Blind manned by SD Educational Society has the lowest number of just one donor, that too its superintendent, who was the first to fill the pledge form two years ago. Ambala has just 71 eye donors

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:10 PM PDT

Institute for Blind manned by SD Educational Society has the lowest number of just one donor, that too its superintendent, who was the first to fill the pledge form two years ago.


1,000 MW Karcham Wangtoo plant to be commissioned by Aug 15

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:09 PM PDT

With one turbine having begun power generation and the second one on trial run, India's largest hydropower project in the private sector is likely to be commissioned ahead of schedule by mid August this year.


Patiala boy tops in +2 (com) exams

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:08 PM PDT

Local boy Rohit has brought laurels to the city by securing first position in the state in +2 (commerce group) examination. His school authorities said Rohit has secured above 95% marks.


Punjab to allow private architects clear building plans

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:07 PM PDT

In a bid to eliminate red-tape and simplify house construction in Punjab, the state government on Monday has decided to allow private architects clear building plans.


Illegal detention: HC notice to DGP, commissioner

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:06 PM PDT

Acting on a complaint filed by an Amritsar-based woman alleging illegal detention of her husband at the instance of former Punjab minister Bikramjeet Singh Majithia, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday issued notice to the Punjab DGP and Amritsar police commissioner asking them to respond the allegations.


SGPC sets up panel to finalise proposal on Bluestar memorial

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:02 PM PDT

Sikhs, including moderate and radical leaders, observed the 27th anniversary of Operation Bluestar at Akal Takht on Monday by performing Bhog of Akhand Path in memory of those killed in army action in 1984.


Was struggle for separate Sikh homeland a non-movement?

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:01 PM PDT

Was the militant movement for a separate Sikh homeland a "non-movement", or a movement which failed to take off.


Dalbir Kaur leaves for Pakistan

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:00 PM PDT

With prayers on her lips and a bag full of evidences of her brother's innocence, Dalbir Kaur, sister of Sarabjit Singh, left for Pakistan from Attari land border on Monday to meet Singh in Kot Lakhpat jail and to persuade authorities there for his release.


An attempt to present Sikhs' spirit

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:59 PM PDT

While the indomitable spirit of the Sikhs is legendary, sadly, this trait of the community is not lauded enough in contemporary culture.


Appointment of ex-registrar's son: Applicant goes to info panel

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:58 PM PDT

The controversy kicked up by the selection of the son of a former registrar of Punjabi University, Patiala, as assistant professor refuses to die down.


Farmer's killing: Villagers lay siege to police station

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:57 PM PDT

Demanding arrest of persons responsible for the killing of a youth in a land dispute case, residents of Tajoke village on Monday blocked Barnala-Bathinda highway.


Chawla finds anganwari centres lacking in facilities

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:55 PM PDT

Tattered mats, dirty floors, deaf workers and exploited beneficiaries. All this and more came tumbling out during a surprise inspection of anganwari centres by a team of officials and minister Laxmikanta Chawla.


Punjab govt orders probe into cholera outbreak

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:53 PM PDT

Punjab government has ordered an inquiry into outbreak of cholera in Kasupur village of Shahkot sub-division.


1 member of snatchers gang arrested

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:52 PM PDT

Mansa police has apprehended a member of the gang that had snatched Rs 15 lakh from an iron merchant of Haryana.


Special screening as gratitude to Punjabis

Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:51 PM PDT

Amidst the hype created for the Indian release of the Indo-British collaborated film, "West is West", the film's makers have not forgotten to pay back to those who made the shooting memorable.


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