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Re-poll begins in 5 Punjab districts

Chandigarh, Feb 9 (IANS) Voting in 48 polling stations in five districts in Punjab began on Thursday morning following re-polling announced by the Election Commission (EC). Voters started turning out to cast their votes in Amritsar, Moga, Muktsar, Mansa and Sangrur districts, where the re-poll has been ordered. Voting will continue till 5 p.m.…
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Assets of 60 Uttarakahnd MLAs double in five years

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Average assets of 60 MLAs contesting the 2017 Uttarakhand polls has nearly doubled in the last five years, registering a jump of over Rs 1.75 crore. According to a report by election watchdog Association for…

War on corruption not a political fight: Modi

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his governments war against corruption and black money was not a political fight and said it was meant to empower honest people. "There is no denying that corruption…

Haryana Police worthless: NCW member

Gurugram, Feb 8 (IANS) The Haryana police is "worthless" and policemen's attitude and ability to tackle crime against women were not satisfactory, Rekha Sharma, a member of the National Commission for Women, said here on Wednesday.…

Haj Quota

Haj Quota As per the Annual Bilateral Agreement signed between India and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Haj 2017, a quota of 1,70,025 pilgrims (1,25,025 seats for Haj Committee of India and 45,000 seats for Private Tour Operators) has been…