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Patiala (Punjab), Nov 10 (IANS) Three members of a family were killed when their Maruti van fell into the Bhakra main line canal while returning after Diwali festival celebrations Friday night. More...

Ludhiana, Nov 10 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Saturday called upon leaders of all political parties to come forward for the development of the state, saying his government had not unleashed any vendetta against its opponents. More...

CANAL BREACH IN PUNJAB More...

London, Nov 8 (IANS) Sarika Watkins-Singh, the Sikh teenager who has been excluded from her school in south Wales for refusing to remove the 'kada', a symbol of Sikhism, has been backed by the local race equality council. More...

London, Nov 8 (IANS) Sarika Watkins-Singh, the Sikh teenager who has been excluded from her school in south Wales for refusing to remove the 'kada', a symbol of Sikhism, has been backed by the local race equality council. More...

London, Nov 7 (IANS) A Sikh teenager in South Wales has been temporarily barred from attending school after she refused to remove her kara -- a bracelet worn for religious reasons. More...

London, Nov 7 (PTI) A Sikh student of Indian origin has been excluded from her school in Britain for refusing to take off her iron bangle. More...

London, Nov 7 (ANI): A Sikh teenager has been sent back from her school for wearing a Kara (steel bracelet), one of the religious symbols which reminds a Sikh of his or her bondage to the Guru. Sarika Singh (14) refused to remove her Kara because she felt that it is "a constant reminder to her...

Islamabad, Nov 7 (IANS) Seven relatives of a 100-year-old Kashmiri Sikh who died in September and was cremated in Indian Kashmir have arrived in Pakistan to immerse his ashes in the Jhelum river in accordance with his last wish. More...

A top British cop came visiting Punjab six years ago and so appalled was he at the quality of education in rural areas that he took on the task of raising funds for building proper schools. More...

Seham (Punjab), Nov 7 (IANS) A top British cop came visiting Punjab six years ago and so appalled was he at the quality of education in rural areas that he took on the task of raising funds for building proper schools. More...

Punjab Chief Minister, Pervaiz Elahi, has said that the Punjab government would establish 'Punjab Internet City' at a cost of Rs 1.28 billion (US$21 million) near Kala Shah Kaku where local and foreign IT companies would be provided land to enhance direct foreign investment, strengthen...

The Sikh Sports Association of USA is inviting anyone to participate in a "Guru Nanak Peace Walk and Marathon" in the name of global harmony. More...

A 14-year-old girl is excluded from a Cynon valley school for refusing to remove a Sikh bangle. More...

A 14-year-old girl is excluded from a Cynon valley school for refusing to remove a Sikh bangle. More...

The Punjab government has decided to auction vehicle registration numbers, taking a cue from the union territory of Chandigarh that auctions all VIP and preferential vehicle numbers, generating millions in revenue annually. More...

MUMBAI, Nov 5 - Textiles firm Punjab Woolcombers Ltd said on Monday its board had approved splitting each share into ten. More...

By Sunil Sharma Chandigarh, Nov 5 (ANI): Keeping a dog as a pet is becoming an obsession in Punjab's major cities like Patiala, Chandigarh and Ludhiana, reminding one of royalty of Punjab of yore. Going on an evening stroll with a handsome dog is picture perfect in city like Chandigarh. One can...

The 28th Annual Sikh Parade in Yuba City turned in record crowds this weekend, exceeding the expectations of organizers. Near perfect weather brought in an estimated 75,000 to 80,000 Sikhs and non-Sikhs on Sunday to enjoy one of the Sacramento Valley's largest religious and cultural...

Chandigarh, Nov 5 (IANS) The Punjab government has decided to auction vehicle registration numbers, taking a cue from the union territory of Chandigarh that auctions all VIP and preferential vehicle numbers, generating millions in revenue annually. More...