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CBI arrests 2 persons in Rs 10 lakh bribery case
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said that it has arrested two persons in an alleged bribery case of Rs 10 lakh.
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Punjab CM urges PM Modi to clear Rs 937 cr projects for 400th Prakash Pura
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 8 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clear the state government's proposal for launching various projects worth Rs 937 crores, including the development of Sri Anandpur Sahib as smart city,
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Punjab CM sanctions Rs 130 crore for flood protection works
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], April 7 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 130 crore for the execution of various flood protection works across the state and directed the irrigation and revenue departments to ensure their completion before the onset of the mo
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Punjab govt sets target of 2 lakh daily doses of COVID-19 vaccination
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 7 (ANI): Amid the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday directed the state health department to ramp up the vaccination drive to meet the target of two lakh doses per day.
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COVID-19: Punjab govt bans political gatherings, extends night curfew till
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 7 (ANI): With the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday ordered a total ban on political gatherings till April 30. Violators, including political leaders, will be booked under the DMA and Epidemics Act,
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Covid-19: Minister Anil Vij says aim to vaccinate 35 lakh in Haryana by Ap
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], April 7 (ANI): Haryana Health Minister, Anil Vij said that by the end of this month, efforts will be made to vaccinate about 35 lakh people in the state. So far, about 21 lakh people have been vaccinated for Covid-19 in Haryana.
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Punjab govt to fast-track growth of digital network, provide broadband acc
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 6 (ANI): Despite having a telecom infrastructure density almost double to that of the national average, the Punjab government has decided to increase it further to ensure fast track growth of digital communication network and provide affordable and universa
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Rectify all black spots on Punjab roads in stipulated time: Chief Secy
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 5 (ANI): In order to make the roads safer and smoother for commuters in the state, Punjab Chief Secretary, Vini Mahajan, on Monday directed the concerned departments and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to rectify all the black spots identified o
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Punjab CM reiterates support for farmers, arhityas, flays Centre for domin
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 5 (ANI): Reiterating his full support for the farmers and the Arhtiyas, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday flayed the Central government for encroaching upon the rights of the states in its bid to dominate them, while castigating it one
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Ayushmann Khurrana begins shooting for 'Doctor G'
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana on Monday kick-started shooting for his forthcoming Anubhuti Kashyap directorial 'Doctor G'. The film will mark his first collaboration with Rakul Preet, who is starred opposite him.
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Punjab reports 3,019 new COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], April 4 (ANI): Punjab reported 3,019 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the state health department on Sunday.
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Amarinder Singh slams Centre for spreading rumours about Punjab farmers
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], April 4 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday slammed the Central government for spreading misinformation about the state's farmers with its "grave and incorrect" allegations of bonded labourers working in the fields.
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