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ENGLISH MEDIUM IN 400 PUNJAB SCHOOLS

Jun 6, 2017 - 9:44 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CHANDIGARH (TIP): Despite more than 1.4 lakh students in Class X and XII failing in English this year, the Punjab Education Department is on its way to introduce English as the medium of instruction in at least 400 government […]

AAP NATIONAL EXECUTIVE TO MEET ON SUNDAY, REDRAW GUJARAT POLL PLAN

Jun 6, 2017 - 9:40 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is likely to redraw its strategy for contesting the Gujarat assembly elections, which is scheduled to be held later this year, and take a few steps back in favour of […]

Indian-Americans shine at Intel science fair in the US

Jun 5, 2017 - 7:44 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): While four Indian- Americans received top awards in various categories, an Indian boy has won the world’s largest pre-college science competition in the US in environmental engineering category for his project on biodegradation of pesticides. Prashant Ranganathan, a 12th grader from Jamshedpur, alongwith over 20 high […]

Miracle plant breeder Dilbagh Athwal passes away at 88

May 19, 2017 - 6:50 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW JERSEY (TIP): Dr Dilbagh Singh Athwal, a “miracle plant breeder” who was among those who laid the foundation of the Green Revolution in the 1960s, passed away in New Jersey (USA), May 15 evening. He was 88. His family, including his two sons, were by […]

Sports News

KINGS XI PUNJAB PIP MUMBAI INDIANS TO STAY IN IPL HUNT

May 15, 2017 - 6:07 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

KINGS XI PUNJAB PIP MUMBAI INDIANS TO STAY IN IPL HUNT Wriddhiman Saha’s unbeaten 55-ball 93 powered Kings XI Punjab to 230/3 against Mumbai Indians in an IPL – Indian Premier League 2017 encounter. In reply, MI could score 223/6 in 20 […]

A tech whiz no more

May 13, 2017 - 9:23 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

A tech whiz no more “Whom the gods love, die young.” Karan (Kay) Beri was President of RIC Technology & Services Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru, and Founder of Opinio Media Inc. as well as a Director of The Indian […]

Actor-politician Gurpreet Singh Waraich ‘Ghuggi’ resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party

May 12, 2017 - 6:02 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Ghuggi quits AAP after Bhagwant Mann’s elevation as party’s Punjab chief CHANDIGARH (TIP): “I cannot work under the leadership of a person who has been appointed on the condition that he will not drink (liquor),” said actor-politician Gurpreet Singh Waraich ‘Ghuggi’ as […]

OBITUARY

May 10, 2017 - 6:22 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

KARAN (KAY) BERI 7th Jan 1979 to 6th May 2017 With a heavy heart, we convey the sad news of the sudden demise of Karan (Kay) Beri, President of RIC Technology & Services Pvt. Ltd. […]

Punjab chief minister Capt Amaridner Singh with Sunil Jakhar. (Photo: Twitter)

SUNIL JAKHAR APPOINTED PUNJAB CONG PRESIDENT

May 5, 2017 - 9:00 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Eyes on the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on May 4 appointed Sunil Jakhar, former minister and a staunch Capt Amarinder Singh loyalist, as the new president of the Punjab unit. […]

Uttar Pradesh natives Sanjay Singh (right) and Durgesh Pathak (left) had taken over the Punjab unit in early 2015 — as in-charge and co-incharge — almost 18 months before the state polls.

‘Outsiders’ Sanjay, Durgesh finally exit Punjab AAP

Apr 28, 2017 - 7:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CHANDIGARH (TIP): It’s been more than six weeks since the Aam Aadmi Party’s disappointing loss in the Punjab assembly elections, but finally a humiliation in the Delhi civic polls became the trigger for Sanjay Singh […]

An ISIS suspect held from Sant Nagar in Jalandhar.

10 held for IS link, one from Jalandhar

Apr 21, 2017 - 7:06 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Nine police teams of five states have arrested four suspected terrorists belonging to the ISIS Khorasan module for plotting a strike and detained six more. They were looking for potential recruits in […]

Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh and Canadian defense minister Harjit Singh Sajjan.

Capt says many Sikh Canadian ministers, MPs Khalistani sympathisers; Canada terms it disappointing, inaccurate

Apr 14, 2017 - 5:16 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CHANDIGARH (TIP): Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh’s statement against Canadian defence minister Harjit Singh Sajjan terming him a “Khalistani sympathiser” has triggered a diplomatic row with the Canadian high commission on April 13 terming […]

Captain Amarinder Singh and Rahul Gandhi worked together to ensure Congress Party victory in Punjab

Congress needs a winning strategy ‘Captain Model’ may work

Mar 24, 2017 - 9:33 am EDT George Abraham 0

Captain Amarinder Singh is often referred to as ‘Raja’ for his authoritarian style and imposing mannerism dealing with complex issues involving people. However, he has proved once again that a strong and charismatic leadership can […]

World Bank approves $450 mn assistance to Pakistan

Mar 19, 2017 - 6:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

ISLAMABAD (TIP): The World Bank today approved a financial assistance worth $450 million to Pakistan to support its efforts to help the poor and most vulnerable people in the country. The Finance for Growth Development […]

Led by Harbachan Singh, Secretary-General of INOC, USA, loud chants of "Congress Party Zindabad, and Capt. Amarinder Singh Zindabad," resonated in the hall where a large gathering had assembled.

Jubilant crowd in USA welcomes Capt. Amarinder Singh’s landslide victory in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Elections

Mar 17, 2017 - 8:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): A large crowd of the Indian National Overseas Congress, USA officials, members and supporters welcomed the long-awaited news of Capt. Amarinder Singh‘s landslide victory (77/117) in the state assembly elections in Punjab. […]

Captain Amarinder Singh takes over as the 26th Chief Minister of Punjab

Mar 17, 2017 - 2:37 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CHANDIGARH (TIP): Capt Amarinder Singh was on March 16 sworn-in, at a simple ceremony, as the Punjab chief minister for the second time with nine ministers, including Navjot Singh Sidhu also taking the oath. Earlier, […]

Capt Amarinder Singh has team in place: Time to bat for Punjab

Mar 17, 2017 - 2:34 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Capt Amarinder Singh, the new Chief Minister of Punjab, has put together a Cabinet that represents a selection of veterans which, if tea leaves are to be read, portends well for the state. He has […]

Assembly Elections 2017 Anti-Incumbency a dominant factor

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:11 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Exit polls find BJP ahead in UP, Goa; Cong & AAP neck-and-neck in Punjab NEW DELHI (TIP): Anti-incumbency appears to be a factor in deciding the fate of political parties in the fray in five […]

Punjab police arrest INLD Leader Abhay Choutala along with other party workers at Shambhu Barrier near Ambala in Haryana on Thursday; and (below) symbolic digging of the SYL Canal by INLD supporters Photo courtesy: HT

SYL standoff: INLD bid to dig canal foiled; Abhay Chautala, 72 other leaders jailed

Feb 24, 2017 - 11:47 am EST Agencies | Media Reports 0

PATIALA (TIP): Top leaders of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), including Abhay Chautala, 18 other MLAs and two MPs, were arrested by Punjab Police at Shambhu barrier on the Punjab-Haryana border on Thursday after […]

A girl, along with her family members, showing indelible ink mark on her finger after casting vote during the assembly election at a polling station in Patiala on February 4. Photo courtesy/ PTI

India Assembly elections: Change of guard on cards in Punjab, Goa

Feb 10, 2017 - 1:05 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Punjab and Goa, which reported high voter turnout for assembly elections on February 4, could be looking at a change, an analysis of past poll data reveals. In around 80% of the […]

Alexi Singh Grewal became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in cycling, at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. Photo: Todd Buchanan

Overseas Indian sportsmen have done their homeland proud

Jan 6, 2017 - 1:34 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

The year 1984 may have been a tumultuous year for the Punjabi community in general and Sikh community. It may not be easy for anyone to put behind the dastardly and tragic events that rocked […]

Poll schedule for 5 states announced, UP to vote in 7 phases; counting on March 11

Jan 6, 2017 - 11:25 am EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Election Commission on January 4 (Wednesday) announced the poll dates for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa. Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said that the state of Manipur will have […]

Indian American Balwinder Singh pleads guilty to Khalistan terror movement involvement

Nov 30, 2016 - 7:22 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): 42 Year old Balwinder Singh, a resident of Nevada, pleaded guilty before US District Judge Larry Hicks to one count of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, knowing and intending that […]

Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Wife Navjot Kaur along with Pargat Singh Join Congress

Nov 28, 2016 - 12:39 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Former BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu and former Awaaz-e-Punjab leader Pargat Singh today have formally joined the Congress party in the presence of Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh. About the joining […]

Dalit to be deputy CM if AAP wins Punjab: Kejriwal at manifesto release

Nov 26, 2016 - 3:11 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

JALANDHAR (TIP): With an eye on nearly 32% Dalit voters in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday playing the masterstroke by declaring that if his party formed the government in Punjab, […]

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