Punjab

CHANDIGARH, MAY 30: Reacting to Union Minister Harsimrat Badal’s demand for an inquiry from the Central Agency into the alleged seed scam, the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee leaders today in a scathing attack on the Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, said that if Harsimrat is genuinely wishing well for Punjab …

CHANDIGARH, MAY 30: Categorically rejecting allegations of withdrawal of free power to Punjab’s farmers, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said his government is ready to willing to forego the portion of fiscal deficit enhancement offered by the Centre but would not compromise with the farmers’ interest at any …

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today warned the Congress government in Punjab against breaking the back of the beleaguered peasantry by scrapping the free power facility and asked it to be ready to face a state-wide mass movement (Lok Lehar) by the SAD on this issue.

LUDHIANA: A 53-year-old coronavirus patient Pritpal Singh, a resident of Chhawani Mohalla in Ludhiana died of Covid-19 at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H).

CHANDIGARH: Indicating huge opportunity of industrial growth in India in view of the increasing number of companies looking to shift from China, Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday assured the industry government’s support to ensure 100% operationalisation over the next few days.

AMRITSAR: Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh on Friday said he would decide on observing 36th anniversary of Operation Bluestar once the Centre clears the air on the lockdown, which expires on May 31.

CHANDIGARH, MAY 29: The Punjab Government has approved to extend the tenure of 496 contractual workers working in various categories on contract basis in the School Education Department by one year.

CHANDIGARH, MAY 29: With journey of more than 4.84 Lakh migrant workers already facilitated through 375 special trains, Punjab is amongst the best performing states in this regard, with 9 more trains to run tomorrow from different locations across the State.

CHANDIGARH, MAY 29: To further strengthen the management and control of COVID-19, the Punjab Government has enhanced the penalties in case of violation of instructions and guidelines issued to contain the spread of Coronavirus. It was disclosed by the Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu in the high powered review meeting …

S.A. S. Nagar, May 29: In accordance with the guidelines issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Punjab, regarding persons travelling by train (Incoming/Outgoing) in the State, Girish Dayaln, Deputy Commissioner SAS Nagar has informed that only passengers with confirmed tickets would be allowed to enter the railway platform …