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

  India | November 11, 2021 14:21 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 | November 10, 2021 7:52 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.

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

  India | November 08, 2021 20:53 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.

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

  News | October 01, 2021 8:48 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.

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

  News | September 30, 2021 15:44 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.

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

  National | September 29, 2021 18:47 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.

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

  India | September 20, 2021 11:15 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 | September 11, 2021 7:51 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.

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

  Business | August 27, 2021 8:56 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

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

  Education | July 31, 2021 14:29 IST

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

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

  India | July 04, 2021 13:25 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 | July 02, 2021 15:44 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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  Punjab opens stadia after drop in COVID cases

  Other Sports | June 16, 2021 18:17 IST

  Special Secretary D.P.S. Kharbanda said the district sports officers have been asked to complete the arrangements for opening of the stadia by ensuring all Covid protocols.

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  Farmers hold protest against Punjab govt over power shortage

  News | June 15, 2021 18:09 IST

  Farmers under the aegis of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee protested against Punjab government in Guruwali Village, Amritsar over power shortage issue during paddy sowing season.

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  Kotkapura Firing: AAP, BJP reject Punjab Govt's decision of forming special investigation team

  India | May 09, 2021 12:10 IST

  AAP and BJP rejected the Punjab government's decision to constitute a new special investigation team to probe the 2015 Kotkapura firing incident,

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  Punjab government imposes ban on sand mining at night

  India | April 24, 2021 17:26 IST

  Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, who chaired a review meeting over the issue, directed police and ED (Mining) to take strict action against those found engaged in mining operations at night.

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  Amarinder Singh rejects IPS officer's resignation over 'court order’

  India | April 13, 2021 18:54 IST

  Inspector General Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh headed the Special Investigation Team of the Punjab police, probing the 2015 police action in Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan in Faridkot district

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  Punjab govt to waive off Rs 1186 crore loan of 1.13 lakh farmers

  News | March 08, 2021 12:40 IST

  The Punjab government has announced to waive farm loans worth Rs 1,186 crore of 1.13 lakh farmers and Rs 526 crore of landless farmers in 2021-22. The announcement was made by state's Finance Minister Manpreet Singh in the Assembly.

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  Punjab: Amarinder Singh govt to waive farm loans worth Rs 1,186 crore of 1.13 lakh farmers

  India | March 08, 2021 12:41 IST

  Punjab government to waive farm loans worth Rs 1,186 cr of 1.13 lakh farmers and Rs 526 cr of landless farmers in 2021-22.

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  Punjab's agriculture laws have provision to send farmers to jail: Tomar

  India | February 05, 2021 15:02 IST

  Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh, have been protesting at Delhi's borders for over two months demanding rollback of three farm laws.