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Punjab CM says hike in paddy MSP is shamefully inadequate, insulting to ag
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 10 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday termed the hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy as "not only grossly inadequate but also an insult to the farmers who have been fighting for their rightful dues."
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Punjab CM writes to PM Modi for release of 'pending funds' under SC schola
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 10 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the release of the state's "pending amount" and revised sharing pattern under the Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (PMS-SCs) for the
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AICC panel on Punjab submits report to Sonia, recommends coordination comm
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): The three-member panel, set up by Congress President Sonia Gandhi to end factionalism in the party's Punjab unit, submitted its report to her on Thursday and is learnt to have recommended suitable accommodation of former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, setti
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Punjab Cong crisis: 3-member panel to meet today, likely to submit report
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): The meeting of the three-member Congress panel comprising Mallikarjun Kharge, Harish Rawat and JP Aggarwal, constituted after factionalism surfaced in Punjab Congress, will be held on Thursday at 15 GRG.
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Sukhbir Badal demands dismissal of Punjab Health Minister over COVID-19 va
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Mohali (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday demanded the immediate dismissal of Health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu for presiding over alleged vaccine and 'Fateh kit' scams.
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File cases, take action against AAP, SAD over protests: Punjab CM to DGP
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Chandigarh, (Punjab) [India], June 7 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday directed the Director-General of Police to register cases under the Disaster Management Act against Opposition leaders and workers who have been staging dharnas in the state over the past few
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AAP accuses Punjab Govt of scam in purchase of Fateh kits
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 7 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday accused the Punjab government of doing a scam in purchasing Fateh kits, which are used for the treatment of COVID patients.
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Amarinder Singh thanks PM Modi for acceding request on COVID vaccines
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for acceding his request of central procurement of COVID-19 vaccines and their distribution for all age groups.
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Punjab CM extends COVID curbs to June 15; orders graded relaxations from t
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 7 (ANI): In view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered extension of COVID restrictions in the state to June 15 with certain relaxations, including the opening of shops till 6 pm and private offi
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COVID-19: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh wishes speedy recovery to Milkha Singh
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday spoke to Milkha Singh's son Jeev Milkha Singh to enquire about the condition of the legendary athlete.
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Ludhiana students among 8,000 children who urge Punjab CM to take action f
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], June 5 (ANI): More than 8,000 school students from different parts of Punjab, including Ludhiana, wrote to Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on World Environment Day on Saturday urging him to take action for controlling air pollution.
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BJP tears into Punjab govt over 'vaccine scam', demands Balbir Singh Sidhu
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], June 5 (ANI): As opposition has been targeting Punjab government for allegedly diverting its vaccine stocks to private hospitals at a marked-up price, the BJP on Saturday slammed Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and State Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu fo
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