Mohammad Ghazali

Haryana To "Completely Seal" Delhi Border, Essential Services Allowed

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday May 29, 2020

The Haryana government has issued orders to "completely seal" all borders with Delhi, state minister Anil Vij tweeted on Thursday, after flagging concerns of coronavirus spreading with people travelling from the national capital.

Punjab Ministers vs Chief Secretary Standoff Ends After Officer's Apology

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Wednesday May 27, 2020

The fortnight-long standoff between the cabinet ministers and Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh was resolved in today's meeting where the latter apologised for his behaviour during a meeting called to discuss the state's post-lockdown excise policy. The gesture was taken as a victory of legislators over executives.

Himachal BJP Chief Resigns Amid Health Corruption Scandal

India News | Reported By Mohammad Ghazali, Edited By Aman Dwivedi | Wednesday May 27, 2020

Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal today resigned from his post "on the basis of moral grounds," a week after a senior state health official was arrested on corruption allegations.

Airline Employee Who Took Delhi-Ludhiana Flight Tests COVID Positive

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Wednesday May 27, 2020

A 50-year-old Alliance Air employee, one of the 11 people on board a Delhi-Ludhiana flight on Monday, has tested positive for coronavirus. All other passengers have been quarantined.

Drafted As Quarantine Centres, Punjab Hotels Stare At Losses, "Stigma"

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Sunday May 24, 2020

The decision to offer their hotels as centres to quarantine Non-Resident Indian (NRI) evacuees has left hotel owners in Punjab fighting a dual battle-of financial losses and the stigma of having operated as a quarantine centre, feared as source of Coronavirus infection.

Haryana Government's Incentive Scheme For Farmers Gets Lukewarm Response

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali | Saturday May 16, 2020

The Rs 7,000 per acre incentive programme launched by the Haryana government to encourage farmers to switch from water-guzzling paddy to other crops has not received the desired response.

Haryana Allows Procuring Of Wheat From Other States

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali | Saturday May 16, 2020

Haryana government on Friday allowed procurement of wheat from other states through "Meri Fasal-Mera Beyora" portal, a decision taken after pressure from Arthiyas (procurement agents).

Chandigarh Biker Spat On Road. Then He Was Made To Do This

Chandigarh News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday May 12, 2020

A motorcyclist in Chandigarh was made to clean the road by traffic volunteers in the city after he was caught spitting on the road.

Sonia Gandhi Paid For Your Tickets, Congress MLA Tells Migrants On Train

India News | Reported By Mohammad Ghazali, Edited By Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday May 11, 2020

As a special train with migrants was rolling out of a station on Sunday in Congress-ruled Punjab, each passenger was handed a pamphlet. "Your ticket was paid for by Sonia Gandhi," said the flyers distributed at Bhatinda station by a Congress MLA.

Punjabi Singer, Cops Charged After Gun Shooting Video Amid Lockdown

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Stela Dey | Monday May 4, 2020

A controversial Punjabi singer, Sidhu Moosewala, who is already facing charges for promoting gun culture, was charged again today after a video of him shooting at a firing range was widely shared on social media amid the nationwide lockdown. The incident took place in front of five cops, in an embarrassing situation for Punjab police.

Punjab Extends Curfew For 2 More Weeks Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday April 29, 2020

The curfew across Punjab announced last month amid the coronavirus outbreak -- will be extended by two more weeks, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said today. The lockdown will now remain in force till May 17. Depending on the situation after two weeks, a decision will be taken on its extension or removal, the Chief Minister said.

Punjab Gets Written Complaint From Centre For Treating ACs As Essentials

India News | Reported By Mohammad Ghazali, Edited By Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday April 21, 2020

Punjab is the latest state to be told off by the centre for "diluting" coronavirus lockdown guidelines with decisions like designating the sale and servicing of air-conditioners as "essential". The state withdrew its order last evening. The home ministry had also written a sharp letter to Kerala for allowing restaurants, book shops and barber shops...

Coronavirus - Amarinder Singh Points To The "Only Good Thing" Amid COVID-19 Crisis

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday April 10, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday said that the only good thing to come out of the ongoing coronavirus crisis has been the disruption of the drug supply into the state.

"Dial 112...": Punjab Police's Reply To Amarinder Singh's Tweet Has People In Splits

India News | Reported By Mohammad Ghazali, Edited By Aman Dwivedi | Friday April 3, 2020

In what appeared to be an unintended automated response, Punjab Police's official Twitter handle last night asked Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to dial emergency numbers when he instructed them to help some migrant labourers stranded in Ludhiana.

Nirmal Singh, Padma Shri Winner And Sikh Spiritual Singer, Dies Of COVID-19

India News | Reported By Mohammad Ghazali, Edited By Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday April 2, 2020

Nirmal Singh won a Padma Shri award died of coronavirus in Punjab early this morning.