In a first, transgender gets driving licence in Pakistan capital
Islamabad: In a first, Islamabad traffic authorities issued a driving licence to a transgender, 15 years after she first started driving a car, according to media reports. Laila Ali, a leader of the transgender community who is listed as Mohammad Ali on her national identity card and driving licence, spoke to the police chief and […]
Kartarpur corridor: Foundation stone laid in Gurdaspur
Gurdaspur (Pb): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Monday laid the foundation stone for the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which will facilitate easy passage to Sikh pilgrims to the historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. The decision to build the passage — from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district to the […]
Following reports about suspicious movement, Punjab police alerted
Chandigarh: Security agencies went into a tizzy in Punjab’s border district of Pathankot after a farmer reported suspicious movement of six men, with police launching a massive search operation. The agencies were already on alert after four people travelling from Jammu in a hired car snatched the vehicle from its driver at gun point on […]
1992 could be repeated in Ayodhya during ‘Dharam Sabha’: BJP legislator
BALLIA (UP): Controversial BJP MLA Surendra Singh has warned that 1992 could be repeated in Ayodhya, if required, during a “Dharam Sabha” to be held November 25. Taking part in a rally to mobilise people for the event, the BJP lawmaker told reporters Thursday that 5,000 people from his constituency, Bariya, would travel to participate […]
JK Governor has a right to take decision: Union Law Minister
Indore (MP): Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Thursday that Jammu and Kashmir Governor had every right to take appropriate decision in view of the “uncertain” political situation in the state. Governor Satya Pal Malik’s decision Wednesday to dissolve the J&K Assembly has created a political furore. Talking to reporters here, Prasad said, “The […]
Pro-Khalistan banners at Nankana Sahib in Pakistan
Lahore: Pro-Khalistan banners were erected at the Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on Friday during the visit of Indian Sikh pilgrims to commemorate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Sikhs from North America, Europe and the UK under the banner of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) were canvassing in the gurdwara […]
Pak willing to open Kartarpura Corridor for Sikhs: FM Qureshi
Islamabad: Pakistan has conveyed to India its decision to open Kartarpura Corridor for Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Thursday, even as the Foreign Office here said it cannot do much unless New Delhi responds. Qureshi’s statement came hours after India urged Pakistan to build a corridor to Katarpur Sahib […]
Developing the passage a soothing balm, says Sidhu
Chandigarh: Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, who has been pitching for opening of a corridor for Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan, welcomed the Centre’s decision to develop passage from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur to Pakistan. “I welcome this auspicious step by the Union Cabinet, it will be a cup of joy for 12 […]