AAP “most corrupt” says BJP, on Punjab ministerial changes

AAP “most corrupt” says BJP, on Punjab ministerial changes

BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa | File Photo | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR BJP on Monday termed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as the “most corrupt” in the country over the induction of Balbir Singh as a minister in the Punjab government. Addressing a presser … Read more

PM Modi stuck for 20 minutes, Amit Shah says action to be taken soon

PM Modi stuck for 20 minutes, Amit Shah says action to be taken soon

The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the Punjab government to fix responsibility and take strict action against those responsible for a major security lapse that occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state on Wednesday. It has also sought a detailed report from the state government on the matter. The incident occurred … Read more

Punjab govt issues directions to remove posters of ex-CM Amarinder Singh from buses

Punjab govt issues directions to remove posters of ex-CM Amarinder Singh from buses

The Punjab government has issued directions to the state-owned PRTC to remove posters from buses with pictures of former chief minister Amarinder Singh. Charanjit Singh Channi took over as the chief minister of the state, replacing Singh, on Monday. Posters carrying pictures of the chief minister are pasted on state-owned buses. These posters highlight the … Read more

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder to take first shot of Covid-19 vaccine; 1.25 lakh health workers to be vaccinated in first drive

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder to take first shot of Covid-19 vaccine; 1.25 lakh health workers to be vaccinated in first drive

According to the Punjab Health Secretary Hussan Lal, Punjab will vaccinate 23 per cent of the population in the first phase. (Representative Image, IE) As all the states step-up their preparedness for receiving Coronavirus vaccines, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh announced that the first dose of the vaccine, after getting a clearance from the … Read more

Punjab govt to table bill in assembly to boost investment

Punjab govt to table bill in assembly to boost investment

The Punjab government will table a bill in a special assembly session beginning Monday to improve the state’s investment climate and generate employment. The state cabinet approved the conversion of the Factories (Punjab Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 into a Bill at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, an official statement said. The Bill is … Read more