Amid rejoicing by a big gathering, a six-member Akali ministry, led by Surjit Singh Barnala, was sworn in by Governor Arjun Singh at Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh. The five ministers, all of Cabinet rank, are Balwant Singh, Amrinder Singh, Sukhjinder Singh, Basant Singh Khalsa and Major Singh Uboke. Slogans of “Jo bole so nihal, sat sri akal” were raised as they took the oath of office.

PM in Bhutan

Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan resolved to consolidate the close and warm friendship that exists between India and Bhutan. Expressing their desire to build further on “the excellent foundations that have been laid”, the two leaders in their respective speeches noted with satisfaction that it was possible for a large country like India and a small neighbour li

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