Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him of early resolution of the Paddy procurement in wake of Centre’s decision for its postponement till October 10. Channi called on the Prime Minister at latter’s official residence in New Delhi this evening and termed his maiden visit […]
Taking strong exception to the ‘alarmist narrative’ that is sought to be created by certain people having vested interests about peace and security in Punjab and outside, the Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Friday warned against such designs as it will create an unnecessary sense of fear and insecurity among the people. “Rest […]
In view of the current security scenario, Officiating Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota on Thursday directed all the Border district SSPs to start Night Domination Operations along the Indo-Pak international border from 9 pm to 4 am. The border districts include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Batala, Amritsar Rural, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and […]
Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Aruna Chaudhary, on Thursday, while presiding over a maiden review meeting of the top officials, directed to expedite the functioning of the department and finalize the process for providing government jobs to the family members of the farmers died during the farmers’ struggle. “Complying with the instructions of […]
Scotching speculation to the contrary, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday made it clear he was not joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) but had no intention of continuing in the Congress, which he said was going downhill with senior leaders completely ignored and not given a voice. Denying any move to […]
In view of the considerable improvement in the Covid situation across the State, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday ordered relaxation in restrictions from 150 to 300 on indoor and 300 to 500 on outdoor gatherings in the State. He however, said that the Covid protocol restrictions would be adhered to strictly despite […]
In a significant decision to provide a major relief to the economically weaker sections of the society, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday announced to waive off the entire outstanding default amount of domestic electricity bills upto 2 KW load. Acceding to the long pending demand of people whose electricity connections were […]
Punjab Congress Chief Navot Singh Sidhu broke silence, a day after abruptly resigning from the post raised questions, over the appointments of the director general of police, advocate general and “tainted” leaders. He said he was ready to make “any sacrifice” but would always stand by his principles. Plunging the Congress into a fresh crisis […]
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday inaugurated a host of adventure sports activities like parasailing, paramotor and jet scooter, at Tikkar Taal (Morni Hills), Panchkula. With this formal inauguration, the aero and water sports activities were made operational commercially. Training would be provided by the government to the local youth to carry out […]
The Punjab government would conduct a high level enquiry into the seed quality following the pink bollworm attack on cotton crops in Malwa region and the criminal proceedings would be initiated against the guilty with attachment of properties and levying of fine. This was disclosed here today by the Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa […]