Chandigarh: A senior Hindu leader, Anish Sidana, who had recently been appointed political adviser to SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal has resigned from the Akali Dal. He had recently left the Congress to join the SAD. Sidana alleged the SAD leaders were positioning themselves to appease the hardliners. TNS
A correction
In a report, ‘Chhotepur back in SAD fold’, in these columns on Friday, Mohan Singh Tur was erroneously referred to as Sucha Singh Chhotepur’s father instead of father-in-law. Tur never served as SGPC chief, as mentioned in the item. In a related report, Chhotepur was mentioned as Tur’s son, instead of son-in-law. TNS
Rs 1.34-cr embezzled, truckers seek probe
Sangrur: Some members of the Bhawanigarh Truck Operators’ Association have allegedly misappropriated Rs 1.34 crore. Operators have submitted a complaint to Sangrur Deputy Commissioner (DC) and demanded a high-level inquiry. TNS
Dhigan is vice-chief of SC Land Development Corp
Chandigarh: The government has appointed Naresh Dhigan as vice-chairman of the Punjab Scheduled Caste Land Development and Finance Corporation. An official said Dhigan has assumed the charge. TNS
Pahra appointed member of Milkfed Board of Directors
Chandigarh: Gurdaspur MLA Barindermeet Singh Pahra has been appointed as a member of Board of Directors of Milkfed. Pahra is a close associate of Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Randhawa. TNS
Three killed in road mishap on NH-62 in Sriganganagar
Abohar: A driver and helper were killed after their truck collided head on with another heavy vehicle on the national highway 62 in Sriganganagar on Thursday night. Cops said the deceased have been identified as Manoj Meghwal (30) and Raju Nayak (32) of Karmisar in Bikaner. OC
Prof Bansal conferred with Nat’l Eminent Engineer Award
Chandigarh: The Institution of Engineers has conferred Dr Savina Bansal, professor and former Dean, MRSPTU (Bathinda), with the ‘National Eminent Engineer Award’ for her outstanding achievements and contributions made to the profession of electronic and telecommunication engineering. TNS
Sukhbir's adviser quits SAD
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