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PM's security breach: Punjab govt forms panel to probe lapses; report within 3 days

Elections | Jan 06, 2022, 11:26 AM IST

In a "major security lapse", the prime minister's convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur on Wednesday after which he returned from poll-bound Punjab without attending any event, including a rally.

Punjab govt refused to provide job and reward as promised, alleges chess champion Malika Handa

Sports | Jan 03, 2022, 09:20 AM IST

World Chess Champion Malika Handa recently took to Twitter to express her anger against Punjab government. She alleged in the tweet, that, Punjab government had promised her reward and a job, which hasn't been fulfilled.

World champion Malika Handa claims Punjab govt failed to fulfill promises made to her | Watch

India | Jan 03, 2022, 12:06 AM IST

Taking to Twitter, the World Chess champion said that she had met the Sports Minister on December 31, where he informed the player that she is ineligible for job and cash award because they do not have a policy for deaf sports.

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Punjab government replaces officiating DGP, gives charge to IPS officer Siddharth Chattopadhyaya

India | Dec 17, 2021, 01:11 PM IST

The order to appoint Chattopadhyaya as the officiating DGP was issued late Thursday night.

BSF jurisdiction row: Manish Tewari asks Punjab govt to move Supreme Court

India | Nov 12, 2021, 11:06 AM IST

The Centre had last month amended the BSF Act to authorise the border guarding force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a 50 km stretch, up from the existing 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.

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Punjab Assembly passes resolution against Centre's BSF order, calls it 'insult' to state police

India | Nov 11, 2021, 02:21 PM IST

The Centre had last month amended the BSF Act to authorise the border guarding force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a 50 km stretch, up from the existing 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.

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Punjab government approves State Sand and Gravel Mining Policy 2021

India | Nov 10, 2021, 07:52 AM IST

As per the new policy, the landowner or possessor can dispose of ordinary earth extracted or removed during the levelling of their agriculture fields up to 3-feet.

Punjab Cong chief Sidhu questions state govt over Kotkapura police firing incident probe

India | Nov 08, 2021, 08:53 PM IST

Sidhu also asked why a special leave petition (SLP) has not been filed against the blanket bail given to former director-general of police Sumedh Singh Saini, one of the accused in the firing incident.

Punjab Congress Crisis: Navjot Singh Sidhu meets CM Channi amid power tussle

News | Oct 01, 2021, 08:48 AM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday met Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi amid political turmoil within the party after his surprise resignation from state Congress president post. The cricketer-turned-politician was invited by CM Channi in an attempt to resolve the crisis.

Navjot Singh Sidhu to meet CM Charanjit Singh Channi in Chandigarh's Punjab Bhawan

News | Sep 30, 2021, 03:44 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation has further pushed the political crisis in Punjab. Navjot Singh Sidhu has reached Chandigarh, where he is scheduled to meet CM Charanjit Singh Channi.

Govt in Punjab reduced to 'tamasha'; remove tainted ministers: Kejriwal

National | Sep 29, 2021, 06:47 PM IST

Kejriwal, who is the Delhi CM, also asked the Punjab CM to act on promises made by his predecessor, including the action in the Bargari desecration case.

Congress names Punjab's first Dalit CM-Designate Charanjit Singh Channi, Sidhu says 'historic'

India | Sep 20, 2021, 11:15 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Harish Rawat also mentioned of appointing two deputy chief minister's. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who was earlier said to be the frontrunner for the top post, may become one of the two deputies.

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Inmates would be able to lodge complaints against wrongdoings going on inside jails: Punjab Govt

India | Sep 11, 2021, 07:51 AM IST

On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, ADGP Jail PK Sinha said that the unique move is aimed at putting a stop to bribery, drugs and other illegal activities in the jails.

6th Pay Commission: THIS state govt announces 15% basic pay hike for its employees, pensioners

Business | Aug 27, 2021, 08:56 AM IST

The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of Cabinet Minister Brahm Mahindra and others in resolving the grievances of the 2.85 lakh employees and 3.07 lakh pensioners

Punjab govt allows reopening of schools for all classes from August 2

Education | Jul 31, 2021, 02:29 PM IST

The Punjab Government on Saturday issued a notice directing all schools to reopen and resume all classes from August 2.

Navjot Sidhu bats for 300 units of free electricity, 24-hour power supply in Punjab

India | Jul 04, 2021, 01:25 PM IST

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday pitched for providing up to 300 units of free electricity and round-the-clock power supply to consumers in Punjab.

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Punjab power cut: Navjot Sidhu trains gun at Amarinder; flags 'faults' in erstwhile govt's deals

India | Jul 02, 2021, 03:44 PM IST

"PPAs- Badal Govt signed PPAs with 3 Private Thermal Power Plants in Punjab. Till 2020, Punjab has already paid 5400 Crore due to faulty clauses in these Agreements and is expected to pay 65,000 Crore of Punjab People’s Money just as fixed charges," Sidhu added.

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