Tag: Punjab
Will Contest 2022 Assembly Polls: Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday reiterated his intention to contest the next Assembly elections in the state, but said the decision on leading the party rested with the Congress President. ....
Punjab CM For Stricter Lockdown On Weekends, Holidays
Amid apprehensions of community spread of Covid, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered stricter lockdown on the weekends and public holidays with movement to be restricted to e-passes holders. ....
Rahul Gandhi, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Vow To Force Centre To Revoke Farm Laws
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in pledging to force the Union government to revoke the 'draconian' farm laws. ....
Navjot Singh Sidhu Marks Presence In Punjab Assembly After Long 'hibernation'
A notable absence from the political scene in Punjab for quite some time, cricketer turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu was conspicuous by his presence on the opening day of the Assembly session here on Monday. ....
Punjab To Reopen Universities, Colleges From Nov 16
The Punjab government on Thursday announced to reopen universities and colleges located outside the containment zones from November 16. ....
Punjab CM Launches Scheme To Achieve 100% School Results
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday launched 'Mission Shat Pratishat' (Mission 100 per cent) for 2020-21 to empower schools in the state to achieve 100 per cent results in annual exams despite the Covid crisis. ....
Thousands Of Farmers Assemble At Haryana Borders In Punjab
Bracing overnight rains and chilly winds, thousands of protesting farmers on Thursday assembled at various places along the Haryana borders in Punjab amid mounting tension. ....
Adamant Protesting Farmers Resume Journey Towards Delhi
Braving chilly night under the open skies, thousands of protesting farmers from Punjab and Haryana gathered in Panipat town, resumed their onward journey on tractor-trailers on Friday towards the national capital to lodge their protest over the Centre's new agriculture laws. ....
Accept Amit Shah's Appeal, Punjab CM Urges Protesting Farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday urged the protesting farmers to reciprocate to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's gesture by accepting his appeal to shift to a designated place, thus paving the way for early talks to resolve their issues.....
Govt Ready To Give Written Assurance On MSP, Changes In Farm Laws: Reports
With the fifth round of talks between the Centre and farmer leader set to begin on Saturday afternoon, the Union government is learnt to have decided to give a written assurance on MSP, and also agree to amend the contentious three new farm laws enacted in September. ....
