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Punjab CM stresses on quality education, reduces land requirement for priv
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 24 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday stressed on the need for quality education and announced his decision to reduce the minimum land requirement for setting up private universities in the state from 35 to 25 acres.
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For Ghaggar embankments, Capt Amarinder to meet Central ministers, officia
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Sangrur/Patiala (Punjab) [India], July 23 (ANI): Blaming the Akalis for the control of Ghaggar river going to the Central Water Commission (CWC), Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said that he would meet Central government ministers and officials to press for reinforce
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Anyone not happy with Harpreet Sidhu's re-appointment as STF chief can see
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 20 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that anyone unhappy with senior IPS officer Harpreet Sidhu's re-posting as Special Task Force (STF) chief is welcome to leave the state and seek deputation with the Central government.
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Punjab: CM Amarinder Singh accepts Navjot Sidhu's resignation
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 20 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh has accepted the resignation of Navjot Singh Sidhu as minister from Punjab cabinet.
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550th Guru Nanak Prakash Purab: SGPC president urges Punjab CM to appoint
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], July 18 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Gobind Singh Longowal on Thursday urged Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to appoint two representatives of the state government in order to jointly celebrate the 550th birth annive
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Punjab government promotes 3 IPS officers to DGP rank
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 17 (ANI): Punjab government on Wednesday promoted three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) with immediate effect.
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If Sidhu didn't want to do his job, then there was nothing I could do abou
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday said that if Navjot Singh Sidhu did not want to do his job, then there was nothing he could do about it.
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Call all-party meet to tackle nationwide water crisis, says Punjab CM
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] July 15 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday suggested calling an all-party meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to evolve a consensus and fo
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No issues with Sidhu, gave him important portfolio, recommended ticket for
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday downplayed the speculations of all not being well between him and his Cabinet colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu by stating that he not only gave Sidhu an important portfolio but also recommended an LS ticket
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Navjot Singh Sidhu sends resignation to Punjab CM
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday sent his resignation to Chief Minister of Punjab at his official residence, ending speculations that ensued through the weekend following the announcement of his exit from Captain Amarinder Singh's cabinet.
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Capt Amarinder hails Pak for removal of 'permit for passage' via Kartarpur
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 14 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday welcomed Pakistan's decision to remove the requirement of a separate permit system to allow pilgrims to travel through the historic Kartarpur corridor but requested for the waiver of passport
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Punjab CM empowers deputy commissioners to clear investment projects up to
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 12 Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday empowered deputy commissioners (DCs) to independently clear investment projects up to Rs 10 crore.
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