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‘Big day’ will decide future of Punjab: Amarinder Singh
Punjab with 117 seats will vote in a single phase on February 14 and the counting of ballots will be on March 10 along with four other states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.
Impose President’s Rule in Punjab: Amarinder after ‘lapse’ in PM’s Security
The former Chief Minister "regretted" that this government had "stooped so low" that it "orchestrated" disruption of the rally and "did not" provide proper security to the Prime Minister and he had to cancel his programmes.
Amarinder Singh Announces Party’s Alliance with BJP
On November 2, Amarinder Singh had resigned from the Congress and sent a seven-page letter to interim party President Sonia Gandhi.
End of farmers’ stir to pave way for constructive environment: Amarinder
Chandigarh: Congratulating the farmers over the triumphant culmination of their 15-month-long agitation against the (now scrapped) farm laws…
Amarinder Singh to Announce New Party soon; Hints at Pact with BJP for Punjab Polls
Chandigarh, Oct 19 : Formally saying goodbye to the Congress which made him the Chief Minister of Punjab…
BJP to keep its option open about any tie up with Amarinder Singh
The BJP is facing toughest challenges in Punjab in comparison to other four states - Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Goa and Uttarakhand -- where polls will be held together in February-March next year.
Amarinder Singh slams Congress over preposterous lies
His remarks came after Surjewala claimed that 78 of the 79 Punjab Congress MLAs had written to the party leadership seeking Captain Amarinder's ouster.
Amit Shah meets BJP National President J.P. Nadda amid Punjab Political Turmoil
On Thursday, the former Punjab Chief Minister meets National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and after the meeting, Doval leaves to meet Shah.
Amarinder Singh in touch with Punjab Congress in-charge Harish Rawat in Delhi
However, speculation is rife about the political future of Amarinder Singh following his visit to Delhi.
Amarinder Singh calls on Amit Shah, discusses ‘farm issues’
Sources said that both the leaders discussed several issues, including national security, farmers' agitation and the current political situation in Punjab.
Navjot Singh Sidhu’s resignation a setback for Priyanka Gandhi?
Priyanka Gandhi who was at the forefront in the appointment of the former cricketer over the objections of then Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
Sidhu once again exhibited ‘shifty’ character: Amarinder Singh
When asked if he would back former PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar for the job, Amarinder Singh said, "He (Jakhar) is very competent and had performed exceeding well as the party chief."
Opinion: Congress’ Revival Journey: It’s all about making the Right Beginning
The Congress faces a major challenge in the form of factionalism. However, 'factionalism' is in the 'inherent' culture of the party.
‘Is there Room for Humiliation’, Amarinder Singh retorts on Congress’s ‘No Place for Anger’ Comment
"The Congress party made him the Chief Minister for 9 years and 9 months. It seems to me that such things do not suit his stature, considering his experience, his contribution to public life," Shrinate added.
Will fight Navjot Sidhu’s Elevation to Chief Ministership: Amarinder Singh
He claimed that the Gandhi siblings were "quite inexperienced" and "their advisors were clearly misguiding them".
Charanjit Singh Channi chosen as Punjab’s first Dalit CM, to take oath on Monday
With his appointment, the Congress is trying to woo the Dalit vote, comprising 32 per cent, ahead of the Assembly polls slated in March 2022.
Charanjit Singh Channi to be the next Punjab CM
Channi, who was the Technical Educational and Industrial Training Minister in the Amarinder Singh, was, for quite some time, a hard critic of the Chief Minister.
I resigned as I felt humiliated, says Amarinder Singh
"I have given my resignation. The future politics option is always there and I will use that option," the Chief Minister, who was active in the politics for 52 years, told the media after resigning from the post.
Captain Amarinder Singh Quits In Punjab, Takes Team Along
"CM captain_amarinder has met Punjab Governor and submitted his and his council of ministers' resignation," the Chief Minister Media Advisor Raveen Thukral infomed in a tweet.
Repeal farm laws, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh urges Amit Shah
Citing reports, Amarinder Singh said more than 400 farmers and farm workers had laid their lives in their fight for their rights since the agitation shifted to the Delhi borders.
Amarinder seeks Meenakshi Lekhi’s resignation for dubbing farmers as ‘hooligans’
He said the BJP leaders had even tried to defame the farmers earlier with slanderous descriptions like 'terrorists' and 'urban Naxals'.
In Navjot Singh Sidhu’s appointment a subtle message from Sonia Gandhi to CMs
The Congress is facing a Punjab-like situation in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, where Sachin Pilot and T.S. Singh Deo, respectively, have chief ministerial ambitions.
Navjot Singh Sidhu now on driving seat to steer Congress in Punjab Elections
Reiterating that he would accept any decision taken by Sonia Gandhi, Amarinder Singh termed the meeting with Rawat as fruitful, adding the latter would take up the issues raised by him with Gandhi.
Won’t meet Sidhu until he apologises for ‘derogatory’ tweets: Amarinder Singh
AICC General Secretary Rawat reached Chandigarh on Saturday morning to meet Amarinder Singh. He returned to Delhi later in the day.
Resume dialogue with farmers, Punjab CM to Modi
Intelligence reports also suggest that with the Assembly elections in Punjab scheduled early next year, ISI-led Khalistani and Kashmiri terror outfits are planning terrorist actions in the state in the near future.
Navjot Singh Sidhu likely to become Punjab State President of Congress
New Delhi: Punjab Congress is likely to get new State President in the form of Navjot Singh Sidhu…
Amarinder Singh to ‘lead’ Congress to Victory in 2022: Media Advisor
"The party is working on a formula to appoint two working presidents and elections will be fought under the leadership of the Chief Minister," said Rawat.
Rahul Gandhi steps in resolve infighting in Punjab unit
While Sidhu is not relenting in his attack on the Chief Minister, he has insisted on an early resolution of issues. State in-charge Harish Rawat has said that the matter is with Sonia Gandhi and refused to comment on statements made by Sidhu.
Milkha Singh’s death an end of era: Amarinder Singh
Milkha Singh was admitted in the ICU of Covid Hospital of PGIMER on June 3 and was treated for Covid there till June 13 when after putting up a battle with Covid Milkha Singh tested negative.
Sidhu-Amarinder feud ‘organisational issue’, party watching: Congress
As his attacks on Amarinder Singh saw pushback from other ministers, who demanded his suspension from the party for indiscipline, Sidhu had urged him to stop firing from his "colleagues' shoulders", and asked "… Who will protect you in court of the Great Guru?"
Punjab CM rules out complete lockdown for now
Micro-containment strategy must be strictly implemented and encouraged, he said, directing all district officers to give this their highest priority to control the spread.
If Sidhu wants to contest against me, he’s free to do so: Amarinder Singh
On the issue of delay in the case, Amarinder Singh clarified that the recent judgement of the high court had nothing to do with the sacrilege cases and was related to the firing at Kotkapura.
Only 5 days of vaccine stock left, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Singh on Saturday said that the state has only five days of COVID-19 vaccines left
Amarinder slams Centre for spreading misinformation about Punjab farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday slammed the Centre for allegedly spreading misinformation about the state's farmers with its recent letter on the plight of bonded labourers.
AAP again exposed on farm laws issue: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 5 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party…
Mamata Banerjee, Amarinder Singh may skip today’s NITI Aayog meet: Report
The Prime Minister will chair Saturday's meeting and issues related to agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing and human resource development, service delivery at the grassroots level and health and nutrition will be discussed.
BJP and AAP crying foul in face of imminent defeat in civic polls: Amarinder
The Congress has always upheld the Constitutional principles of democracy and the freedom of the citizens, and continues to do so in Punjab and other states where it is ruling, he said.
70 ‘missing’ persons found in Delhi jails: Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said a total of 89 persons from the state were reported…
Probe to identify ‘locals’ involved in Singhu violence: Punjab CM Amarinder
“We have small farmers and removal of MSP or ending the Arhtiya system will hit them hard,” he said, adding that the central government does not understand the psyche of the farmers of Punjab.
Javadekar trying to shift Red Fort blame on Congress: Amarinder Singh
On the Union Minister’s statement that the Punjab government failed to stop farmers from joining the tractor rally, the CM said: “How could I stop peaceful farmers from going to their own national capital to exercise their democratic right of protest?”
Punjab CM appeals farmers to ensure peace in tractor rally
Even as he termed their Republic Day tractor rally a testimony to the celebration of the Indian Republic…
Punjab CM slams AAP’s Bhagwant Mann on farm laws
“You really have no knowledge of how legislative work is done,” said the Chief Minister while advising Mann not to shoot his mouth off on matters of such vital importance.
BJP lowering prestige of the Governor’s office, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Reacting sharply to BJP state unit's tweet accusing him of trying to make Punjab into another West Bengal, the Chief Minister said it was the "power-hungry BJP which had been trying to use the office of the Governor for its own vested interests".
Punjab CM takes exception to summon top officials by Governor
“The lost lives cannot be recovered,” he pointed out, asking the Punjab BJP leaders to stop politicising a peaceful agitation with their ill-conceived comments.
Incidents of damage to infra would turn investors away from Punjab: Assocham
The blockade of important highways connecting J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and the NCR has been resulting in a daily loss of Rs 3,000-3,500 crore, as per Assocham estimates.
Punjab CM hits out at Kejriwal for ‘exploiting farmer stir’
He warned the Delhi CM that his latest attempt to drive a wedge between the Punjab government and the farmers would not succeed.
Amit Shah-Amarinder Singh meet on farmers’ issue
The meeting started at Shah's residence soon after the Punjab Chief Minister reached there, minutes before the fourth round of government and farmer representative meeting at Vigyan Bhawan began.
Punjab CM announces Rs 5L each for farmers who died during stir
Chandigarh, Dec 3 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday expressed grief over the death of two…
Punjab CM slams Khattar over ‘Khalistani’ remark
Amarinder Singh also slammed Khattar for making baseless allegations that he was instigating the farmers and provoking them to agitate.
Punjab CM’s go-ahead to state’s second sero survey next week
Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS): Punjab will conduct its second sero survey next week, for which Chief Minister Amarinder Singh…
Punjab CM appeals to farmers to lift blockade completely
The Chief Minister, however, assured the unions that his government would not allow the interests of the farmers to be compromised at any cost, as these were linked inexorably to the interests of the state.
Punjab CM seeks Shah’s intervention on restoring rail services
Given the gravity of the issue, it was time to come together to resolve the issue in the interest of the nation, the Chief Minister added.
Amarinder leads dharna at Jantar Mantar, says it’s his duty
Taking the fight of Punjab farmers to Delhi and to highlight the crisis of supplies in the state…
Punjab CM to lead ‘dharna’ at Rajghat on Nov 4 morning
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced that he will lead a relay ‘dharna’ of Congress MLAs…
Punjab CM launches scholarship scheme for SC students
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday formally launched the recently announced Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scheduled…
CM Amarinder praises farmers for lifting blockade on goods
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday welcomed the farmer unions’ decision to allow movement of goods trains,…
Punjab’s Resolute: Assembly Unanimously Passes Bills Against Farm Laws
The bills against farm laws were also backed by the Opposition SAD, AAP and Lok Insaaf MLAs.
Sidhu slams Punjab govt over farmers’ issues
All is not well within the Punjab Congress as former cricketer turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has sharpened…
Convening Assembly to negate farm laws my prerogative: Punjab CM
Amarinder Singh also rejected SAD's ultimatum for sacking state SC Welfare Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in the alleged scholarship scam, in which a committee of three IAS officers and even the Chief Secretary had given him a clean chit.
Punjab CM slams Sukhbir for bid to hijack farmers’ stir
It was clear the duo had no justification for their actions, which had brought the situation to such a pass, where the very survival of the farmers was at stake, he said.
Amarinder Singh appeals to farmers to end train blockade
Chandigarh, Oct 5: Reiterating his and his government’s full support to the agitating farmers in their fight against…
Punjab CM announces Rs 50 lakh for upkeep of Bhagat Singh’s memorial
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday announced Rs 50 lakh for the upkeep and maintenance of Shaheed-e-Azam…
Akali decision to quit NDA political compulsion: Amarinder
Amarinder Singh said if Sukhbir Badal, Harsimrat Badal and other SAD leaders had any shame left, they should admit to their deceitful actions as part of the Union government and beg the farmers for forgiveness.
Pain of agitating farmers will reach Central govt: Amarinder
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday expressed hope that the pain of the agitating farmers, who braved…
Punjab lowers market fee on basmati rice
Chandigarh, Sep 22 (IANS): Paving the way to provide a level-playing field for basmati traders and millers from within…
Refrain from farm protest amid corona: Punjab govt
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered an inquiry into a letter issued by a BDPO regarding…
Punjab to provide oximeters for Rs 514 to all residents
Chandigarh, Sep 11 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday announced oximeters to be made available to…
Congress MP behaving like Opposition leader: Amarinder
Ridiculing Congress MP Partap Singh Bajwa for trying to rake in political moolah over the alleged Rs 55.71…
Punjab to collectively move apex court for NEET, JEE exams deferment
There was no time to take up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the issue of deferment of exams, said Amarinder Singh in response to a suggestion to this effect.
Rs 10 lakh relief if any journalist in Punjab dies of Covid-19
The decision comes a day after the death of a Patiala-based journalist who succumbed to the virus.
Punjab a new headache for Congress amid Rajasthan crisis
“The MPs have raised some issues and it’s unfortunate that hard words were used from both the sides, but the Chief Minister has said that he will take strict action against the culprits.”
Punjab hikes relief to hooch victims’ kin to Rs 5 lakh each
Tarn Taran (Punjab), Aug 7 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday announced an increased compensation of…
Punjab hooch tragedy: CM suspends 7 excise officials
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered the suspension of, and inquiry against, seven Excise and Taxation…
Will do everything to protect nation’s security: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, July 29 : Taking strong exception to the so-called ‘warning’ by Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal on…
Punjab waives all fees in govt schools for this session
He also announced Rs 5,100 cash prize each for 335 students who scored 98 per cent plus marks in the Class XII examinations.
9.5 lakh farmers, family members to be brought under health insurance scheme in Punjab
A total of 9.5 lakh farmers will now be covered with effect from August 20, according to the release.
Amitabh’s message on COVID-19 inspired millions: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, July 12 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday wished speedy recovery to actor Amitabh Bachchan.…
Punjab CM seeks cancellation of college, varsity exams
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union…
Punjab CM gives nod for formation of plasma bank
Chandigarh, July 9 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, here on Thursday, gave the nod for formation of…
Punjab to go for Covid-19 rapid antigen testing
On successful completion of the pilot rapid antigen project, which will cover a minimum of 1,000 tests, such testing would be done on the migrants coming back to the state in the wake of reopening of industries and for work in the paddy fields.
Punjab postpones exams for university exit classes till July 15
Chandigarh, June 28 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday announced the postponement of exams for the…
Galwan valley clash part of larger design of China: Punjab CM
Beyond that there is an area that in any case belongs to China, he explained, adding that "there is a little gap between the glacier and the Aksai Chin area, which is the Daulat Beg Oldi gap, which they are trying to close."
Allow soldiers to open fire in self-defence: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Lamenting the demise of four Punjabi soldiers in the Galwan Valley clash, the Chief Minister said it was extremely unfortunate, even though "as army men, we are always prepared to take the bullet".
Nation expects befitting response to horrific China clash: Punjab CM Amarinder
Chandigarh, June 18 : Terming as “horrendous” and “barbaric” the brutality with which 20 Indian soldiers were killed…
Will appeal against court ruling on school fees: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) The Punjab government will appeal against the High Court ruling allowing private schools to…
Punjab shops, beauty parlours to open 12 hours daily
Bicycles, rickshaws and auto-rickshaws will be allowed subject to compliance of the SOP as issued by the Transport Department.
No discontinuation of free power to farmers: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) Categorically rejecting allegations about withdrawal of free power to Punjab’s farmers, Chief Minister Amarinder…
‘Good work Sonu’, says Punjab CM on actor’s charity
Last week, Chef Vikas Khanna prepared a special dish and named it ‘Moga' after the town in Punjab where actor Sonu Sood was born.
Punjab CM okays Rs 55 crore for flood protection
The state had in June last year signed an agreement with the company for formulation of water conservation and management master plan for the state.
Punjab to provide 100% potable water by 2022: Amarinder
Chandigarh, May 18 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said the state was all set to…
Sitharaman’s announcements nothing but ‘jumlas’: Punjab CM
Amarinder Singh said as one of the most affected states, agriculturally, Punjab needed support for the farmers during the wheat harvesting and procurement, which the Centre failed to deliver.
Unorganised labour to be priority in Centre’s relief package: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, May 13 (IANS) Expressing disappointment at the Centre’s failure to address the humanitarian crisis resulting from the…
Narco-terrorism: Punjab CM warns Pakistan on nefarious designs
He congratulated the force, led by DGP Dinkar Gupta, for the latest arrests, as well as the important role played by them in the Kashmir operations against Hizbul Mujahideen.
Amid labour shortage, Punjab advances paddy sowing date
Describing these concerns as understandable, the Chief Minister said it was in the interest of the farmers to push the dates ahead by 10 days.
Hike paddy MSP, incentive bonus to check stubble burning: Punjab CM to PM
Chandigarh, May 8 (IANS) Citing the challenges faced due to labour shortage and the need for ensuring food…
Punjab CM rejects ex-DGP Saini’s vendetta charge
The spokesperson said the complainant had cited the Supreme Court order of December 7, 2011 that it was "open to the applicants who had filed the petitions under Section 482 of the CrPC to take recourse to fresh proceedings, if permissible in law".
Punjab CM pegs April revenue shortfall at 88%
The Chief Minister said around 20,000 international travellers were expected to return to Punjab in three-four weeks, in addition to around 12,000 who had registered in other states for coming back.
Punjab CM asks opposition not to trigger panic
Chandigarh, May 1 (IANS) Asserting that this was not the time to indulge in petty politics, Punjab Chief…
Punjab CM urges PM for special trains for migrants’ return
Chandigarh, April 30 (IANS) After the Centre’s advisory on return of stranded migrants and others, Punjab Chief Minister…
Punjab CM thanks PGI for treating corona warrior policeman
Chandigarh, April 30 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday thanked the PGI Hospital doctors and paramedical…
Punjab extends curfew by two weeks after May 3
Chandigarh, April 29 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday announced extension of curfew in the state…
Allow shops, industries to open in non-containment zones: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, April 27 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday drew the Centre’s attention to the critical…
Allow retired defence personnel to return home: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, April 24 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to grant…
Punjab seeks bailout package for COVID-19 crisis
Chandigarh, April 21 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday suggested to the Centre a three-pronged strategy…
Punjab seeks Rs 3,000 cr relief over Covid-19 pandemic
Chandigarh, April 21 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, here on Tuesday, demanded Rs 3,000 crore as interim…
No money received from Centre to fight Covid-19: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, April 18 : Criticising Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal for trying to mislead the people, Punjab Chief…
Reconsider decision on full wages to workers: Punjab CM to Centre
Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday urged the Centre to reconsider its directives…
No decision yet on extending curfew: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, April 8 (IANS) Hours after issuing an advisory that also talked on extending the statewide curfew to tackle…
Facilitate stranded migrant workers: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 28 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday asked local authorities to facilitate the people, especially…
Punjab’s first coronavirus patient tests negative: CM
Chandigarh, March 27 Punjab’s first coronavirus patient, who returned from Italy and undergoing treatment in a government hospital,…
Clear liabilities under MGNREGA: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) Amid the coronavirus crisis, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sought financial assistance from…
Nationwide lockdown must to save millions: Punjab CM
At the same time, Amarinder Singh urged the people to pledge themselves to fight the war against COVID-19 by staying at home.
Gogoi’s RS nomination wrong, questionable: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 19 (IANS) Dubbing as “wrong and questionable” the nomination of former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan…
Punjab govt doctors, paramedics given extension till September 30 amid coronavirus
Chandigarh , Mar 16 : The Punjab Government passed a resolution on Monday extending the services of doctors…
Punjab will fill up one lakh vacancies in two years: CM
Chandigarh, March 16 (IANS) As the Congress government completed three years in power in Punjab, Chief Minister Amarinder…
Punjab CM greets on Hola Mohalla, Holi
Chandigarh, March 10 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday greeted the people on the occasion of Hola…
Punjab CM salutes women for empowerment
New Delhi, Saluting the fair sex on the International Women’s Day, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday…
No training for updation of NPR: Punjab govt
Chandigarh, March 7 (IANS) The Punjab government on Saturday said no training of field staff was going on…
Celebrate Mahashivratri in true brotherhood: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Feb 21 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday extended greetings to the people on the…
Amarinder, Tejashwi, Shatrughan campaign for Congress candidates
Shatrughan Sinha, who ditched the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and joined the Congress, campaigned for party's Dwarka candidate Adarsh Shastri.
Punjab CM orders probe into jailbreak by 3 undertrials
Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday ordered a magisterial inquiry by the Commissioner of Jalandhar into…
Punjab CM asks Akalis to quit BJP alliance on CAA
Chandigarh, Jan 21 : Ridiculing SAD’s claim that it had chosen not to contest the Delhi assembly polls…
Punjab CM expresses grief over Sikh killing in Pak
Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday expressed grief over the killing of a Sikh youth in Pakistan.…
Rescue Sikhs stranded at Nankana Sahib gurdwara, Amarinder appeals to Imran Khan
Reports suggested that hundreds of angry residents at Nankana Sahibpelted the Sikh pilgrims with stones on Friday.
Punjab CM greets people on New Year
Chandigarh,Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday greeted the people on the New Year with the promise to…
Punjab allows peaceful protest by students
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said his government would not stop students from protesting against…
Unite against BJP’s divisive moves: Amarinder on Citizenship Amendment Act
Ludhiana, Dec 30 : Lashing out at the BJP for trying to change the Constitution’s Preamble, Punjab Chief…
Amarinder asks Akalis to clarify stand on NRC
Chandigarh, Slamming the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for their double standards on the issue of NRC and CAA, Punjab…
No democracy can work by suppressing voices: Punjab CM
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said no democracy could work by suppressing people’s voice. “I condemn…
Will not implement CAB in Punjab, says Capt Amarinder
Any legislation that seeks to divide the people of the country on religious lines was illegal and unethical, and could not be allowed to sustain.
Pak minister’s claim exposed wicked intent: Punjab CM
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday said Pakistan Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid’s disclosure that Kartarpur Corridor…
Punjab to set up 11 Chairs dedicated to Guru Nanak
Kapurthala (Punjab), Nov 10 To mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder…
Withdrawing SPG from Gandhis politically motivated: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Nov 8 : Condemning the withdrawal of SPG cover from Sonia Gandhi and her children, Punjab Chief…
Pakistan allows Indian team to see Kartarpur arrangements
Besides Manmohan Singh and Amarinder Singh, the 550-pilgrim list in the first jatha included Union Ministers Harsimrat Singh and Hardeep Puri, many MPs, MLAs, Ministers and prominent Indians, including from abroad.
Follow Guru Nanak’s teachings on conserving nature: Punjab CM
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday set the tone for the historic special session of the Assembly…
10-20% dip in stubble burning cases this year: Punjab CM
Chandigarh: Action has been initiated against 2,923 farmers in 20,729 cases of stubble burning till November 1, which marks…
Evolve consensus to counter pollution in Delhi: Punjab CM to Modi
Chandigarh: Expressing deep anguish and anger at the unprecedented situation triggered by the growing air pollution in Delhi,…
Punjab By-Election Result 2019 : Congress wins three of four Assembly seats, Amarinder Singh hails victory
Chandigarh, Oct 24 : The ruling Congress has won three seats inckuding Jalalabad seat while the Shiromani Akali…
Be ready for another defeat, Punjab CM tells Sukhbir
Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday asked Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh…
Congress always treated Akal Takht with respect: Punjab CM Amarinder
Chandigarh, Oct 13 In a stinging response to Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s latest tirade at his government,…
Ex-serviceman Punjab CM salutes India Post
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh here on Thursday got nostalgic about his initial years of life in the…
Amarinder moots Punjab-Iran Chamber of Commerce for investment in agriculture
Chandigarh, Sep 24 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday mooted a dedicated Punjab-Iran Chamber of Commerce to…
Punjab schoolgirls to get mobile phones
The vendor would be on board within a period of about two months, and the first batch of phones is expected to be distributed in December.
Majority of Congress government’s promises fulfilled: Punjab CM Amarinder
New Delhi, Sep 14 In a meeting convened by Congress interim President to review the progress of Congress…
Harsimrat’s claims on Akal Takht irresponsible: Punjab CM
Amarinder Singh termed Harsimrat Kaur "the most ill-informed woman he had ever come across", and with "the habit of making irrational statements without knowing the facts".
Punjab: 18 dead in explosion at cracker factory in Batala
At least 18 people were killed and many injured in a blast at an unauthorized firecracker factory in…
Punjab CM slams Pak Sikh girl’s conversion to Islam
Chandigarh, Aug 30 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday sought Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s intervention over…
Daughters of martyred soldiers tie rakhis to Punjab CM
Jalandhar, Aug 15 As a gesture of love and respect to mark Raksha Bandhan, five girls, including daughters…
Punjab Bandh Live: Schools, Colleges Shut Over Ravidas Temple Demolition
Chandigarh, Aug 13: All schools, colleges, government offices in Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala will remain closed on…
Punjab CM hosts lunch for Kashmiri students on Eid
Chandigarh, Aug 12 Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh hosted on the occasion of Eid 125 Kashmiri students…
Ravidas temple demolition: Punjab CM seeks PM’s help
Chandigarh, Aug 11 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally…
Amarinder rejects closure report in Bargari case, demands reopening of probe
Chandigarh, July 31: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said that there is a deep sense of hurt…
Punjab CM gives double promotion to forgotten Kargil war hero
Chandigarh, July 26 (IANS) As a goodwill gesture, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who had served as an…
Punjab Chief Minister accepts Sidhu’s resignation
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday accepted his Cabinet minister Navjot Sidhu’s resignation. The Chief Minister…
No issues with Sidhu, will see what can be done, says Amarinder Singh
New Delhi, July 15: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh clearly said that he has no issues with Navjot…
Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns, tweets resignation letter
New Delhi, July 14: Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday tweeted his resignation which was submitted by…
Navjot Sidhu drawing salary, perks despite being Absent: BJP writes to Punjab Governor
Chandigarh, July 9 : BJP leader Tarun Chugh has written to Punjab Governor and sought his intervention over…
Punjab CM Amarinder writes to Jaishankar, Seeks Help For Release of Indian Youth From Malaysian Jail
New Delhi, July 3 : Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has written a letter to External Affairs…
Punjab Chief Ministe meets Ahmed Patel amid rift with Sidhu
Patel was entrusted with the task of resolving the differences between the Chief Minister and his cabinet colleague.
Punjab CM gives Rs 5 lakh for treatment of hockey legend Balbir Singh
The cheque was on Wednesday handed over by Director Sports Amrit Kaur Gill to the maternal grandson Kabir Singh.
Bargari sacrilege accused killed in jail : Punjab CM promises stringent action
Chandigarh, June 23 Fearing communal violence, the police on Sunday stepped up security in parts of Punjab after…
Punjab CM sees dear friend Rajiv Gandhi in Rahul
Chandigarh, June 19 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh greeted Congress President Rahul Gandhi on his 49th birthday…
Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Rahul Gandhi, submits a letter
Punjab, June 10 : Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is at loggerheads with Chief Minister Amarinder…
Defiant Sidhu fails to assume charge at new ministry, kept out of consultative groups
Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is at loggerheads with Chief Minister Amarinder…
Punjab cabinet reshuffle: Navjot Sidhu loses key portfolio, gets Power
June6 : Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is at loggerheads with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, was Thursday…
Consider farm debt waiver at national level : Amarinder to Modi
Chandigarh, June 5 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider agriculture…
Chargesheet in minor’s rape filed within week in Punjab
Punjab,June4 : Acting swiftly on the orders of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, Punjab Police on Tuesday filed a…
Punjab CM seeks Modi’s intervention to tackle drug menace
Chandigarh, June 2 : Reiterating his demand for a national drugs policy to check the drug menace, Punjab…
Punjab CM lays foundation stone of vegetable processing plant
Samrala, May 30: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a vegetable processing…
Amarinder Singh urges PM Modi to ask Pak to probe Guru Nanak Palace destruction
Amaritsar, May 29: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging…
Punjab CM thanks people for party victory
Two days after the Lok Sabha elections results, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday expressed his gratitude…
Don’t think exit polls are accurate: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday rejected the various exit polls, saying their…
Sidhu damaging Congress with ill-timed comments: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday criticized his Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu for…
Self-obsessed Modi indulges in theatrics: Captain Amarinder Singh
Chandigarh, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is indulged in theatrics since he took over as Prime…
Punjab CM ridicules Harsimrat’s charges of disrupting rallies
Chandigarh, May 12 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday ridiculed Akali leader and Union Minister Harsimrat…
What if someone links Modi with Godhra, asks Amarinder
Chandigarh, May 10: Taking strong exception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attempt to link Rajiv Gandhi with the…
Punjab CM goes nostalgic with 1965 war hero
Bathinda (Punjab), May 8: Invoking his Army background and participation in the 1965 India-Pakistan war, Punjab Chief Minister…
People vote for performance, says Punjab CM’s wife
Patiala, May 7 (IANS) Only the Congress can alleviate the woes of the people and put India back…
Centre cuts bag supply to choke wheat buy: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday accused the central government of acting at…
Sunny Deol ‘filmy fauji’, I’m a real one: Amarinder Singh
Gurdaspur (Punjab), April 26: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday took a jibe at the BJP candidate…
Congress would have acted after Pulwama: Amarinder
Chandigarh, March 16 : While supporting the air strikes inside Pakistan by the Indian Air Force, Punjab Chief…
End politicization of armed forces: Amarinder
Chandigarh, March 10 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday called for an end to politicization of the…
Amarinder revives dam project to curb water flow to Pakistan
Pathankot (Punjab), March 8 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday revived the vital Shahpur Kandi Dam…
Amarinder visits border areas; welcomes Imran’s announcement on pilot’s release
Tarn Taran (Punjab), Feb 28 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday welcomed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s…
Go, pick Jaish chief in Bahawalpur: Amarinder to Imran Khan
Chandigarh, Feb 19: Chiding Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over his comments demanding proof of Pakistan’s role in…
Punjab CM Amarinder announces monthly pension for kin of martyred CRPF personnel
Ropar, Feb 17 : Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday met the bereaved parents of CRPF…
Sidhu puts Congress, Amarinder on back foot with Pulwama comments; trolled on social media
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) Punjab Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has again put the Congress party and Punjab…
No funds from centre, work yet to start: Amarinder Singh on Kartarpur corridor
New Delhi, Jan 7: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday stated that the centre had not sanctioned…
Congress claims massive win in Punjab panchayat polls
Chandigarh, Jan 1: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday hailed the sweeping Congress victory in the just…
Punjab CM Amarinder announces board against drugs smugglers
Chandigarh, Dec 28 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday announced setting up of an advisory board…
Rajiv Gandhi’s statute vandalized in Ludhiana; Amarinder orders strict action
Warning him that "such acts would backfire on his party in the coming Lok Sabha elections", the Chief Minister asked Badal to immediately "apologize for the obnoxious act of his party workers".
Amarinder sees bigger design of Pak Army in Kartarpur affair
Amarinder said in the interview that the demand for opening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor was pending since partition as several holy Sikh shrines (Sri Nankana Sahib, Sri Panja Sahib, Dera Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib) had gone to Pakistan.
Amritsar Dusshera event had no permission, Amarinder orders ‘stern action’
Chandigarh, Dec 6 : The magisterial inquiry into the Amritsar train tragedy that claimed 61 lives has held…
Amarinder Singh warns Pakistan, vows to protect Punjab
Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Nov 26: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday vowed to protect Punjab and…
Punjab CM launches Rs 150-cr projects on Guru Nanak Dev birth anniversary
Sultanpur Lodhi (Punjab), Nov 23 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday launched 26 development projects worth…
President Kovind, Amarinder Singh to lay Kartarpur corridor foundation stone on Nov 26
Chandigarh, Nov 23: President Ram Nath Kovind and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will jointly lay the foundation…
Pakistan’s ISI behind Amritsar attack, One arrested: Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday announced that one of the accused had been arrested, claiming that ISI-backed…
All three major parties in Punjab hit by the ‘apology’ bug
Chandigarh, Nov 6 : Politics in Punjab is in “apology” mode these days. The three major parties in…
Punjab School Teachers ‘Strip’ Girls , CM Amarinder Orders Inquiry
Chandigarh, Nov 3 : Amid reports of alleged stripping of girls at government school in Punjab’s Fazilka district…
Train services partially resume in Amritsar; protesters booked
The people were watching the proceedings from the railway tracks when the Jalandhar-Amritsar DMU (diesel multiple unit) train crushed them.
Amarinder heads to Israel
The Chief Minister is also scheduled to meet Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on October 23.
Amritsar train accident: Punjab CM orders magisterial inquiry, seeks report within 4 weeks
Amritsar, Oct 20: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday arrived in Amritsar to meet the victims who were…
Stubble Burning: Punjab CM meets PM Modi over compensation to farmers
New Delhi, Oct 18: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi over compensation…
Punjab CM lays stones for five projects in Amritsar
Amritsar, Oct 15: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday laid the foundation stones for five infrastructure projects worth…
Congress to contest Lok Sabha polls alone in Punjab
New Delhi/Chandigarh, Oct 3 (IANS) Punjab’s ruling Congress will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in the state…
Punjab Rains: Schools, colleges to remain shut on Tuesday
New Delhi, Sep 24: Due to incessant rainfall, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered the closure…
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh objects to Sidhu’s controversial hug with Pakistan Army Chief
August 19: Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh raised objection about the hugging episode of Navjot Singh Sidhu,…
Kerala flood: Punjab CM announces immediate relief of Rs 10 crores
Amritsar, Aug 17: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday announced Rs. 10 crores worth of immediate relief…
Implement Swaminathan Commission Report: Punjab CM urges PM Modi
Chandigarh, July 11: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to waive off…
Punjab orders annual drug test for all government employees
Chandigarh, July 5: In a bid to curb usage of drugs, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday issued…
Punjab Government seeks death penalty for drug peddlers and smugglers
New Delhi, July 2: In a bid to make drug free Punjab, the state government on Monday decided to…
Law and order is my foremost responsibility: Amarinder
Threatening one another was not acceptable in a civilised society and he did not approve of such actions, either as chief minister or as an individual.
Amarinder Singh flays Karnataka’s ‘RSS Governor’, says subverted Constitution
Chandigarh, May 17: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday flayed Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala for swearing in BJP’s…
Kathua Case transfered to Pathankot: Captain Amarinder Singh ensures adequate security
New Delhi, May 7: Soon after the Supreme Court transferred the trial in the rape and murder of…
Punjab waives its share in GST on community kitchens
Chandigarh, March 21: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday announced waiver of the state government’s 50 per cent…
Amarinder urges Centre to extend help to kin of hostages killed in Iraq
Expressing grief at the news, the Chief Minister said it had come as a shock to the families and to everyone else in Punjab, as they had been hoping and praying for the well-being of the hostages, who had been abducted by the ISIS in 2014.
Death of 39 Indians in Iraq: Why this information delayed by govt, asks Congress
This is saddening for every Indian, rest I would ask why was this information delayed by the govt, they should tell how it happened when they died. Also, the way govt gave high hopes to the families was not right, Sashi Tharoor said outside the parliament.
Amarinder flays CBI case against son-in-law
Chandigarh, Feb 27: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday flayed attempts to politicise the Oriental Bank of…
Joint teams to tackle illegal mining, tax evasion in Punjab: Amarinder Singh
Chandigarh, Feb 5: In a bid to counter illegal mining and tax evasion by miners, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder…
Punjab CM to launch farm debt waiver scheme on Sunday
Chandigarh Jan 6: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will on Sunday formally launch the farm debt waiver scheme, which…
Neither backed ‘Padmavati’ ban nor those against it: Amarinder Singh
Chandigarh, Nov 22: Rejecting suggestions of supporting a ban on the movie ‘Padmavati’, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on…
Shehbaz seeks help from Punjab CM to fight pollution
Lahore, Nov 21: Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday sought help from Indian Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder…
NCR Pollution: Punjab CM rejects Kejriwal’s plea for meeting
New Delhi, Nov 14: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday rejected his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for a meeting on…
Smog in NCR: Kejriwal seeks meeting with Amarinder
New Delhi, Nov 14: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked his Punjab counterpart Amarinder Singh to meet…
Gurdaspur ByPoll: Amarinder Singh hails Congress victory
New Delhi, Oct 15: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday hailed Congress’ thumping triumph over the BJP…
Amarinder hits back as Khattar questioned Punjab for delay in Honeypreet arrest
Chandigarh, Oct 5: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh was on Thursday locked in a bitter war of words with…
Total normalcy in Punjab, forces alert: CM
Chandigarh, Aug 28, 2017: In the wake of the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh sentencing,…
Rajnath speaks to Khattar, Amarinder
New Delhi, Aug 25 : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday spoke with the chief ministers of Haryana…
Amarinder appeals for peace after Dera chief court verdict
Chandigarh, Aug 25, 2017: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday appealed to people of the state to…
Nobody will be allowed to disturb peace, says Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Aug 18: Days before a Panchkula court verdict over a rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Punjab Chief Minister…
Punjab : Amarinder warns Badal against threats to officers
Chandigarh, Aug 1: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday warned Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal…
Punjab CM’s mother passes away
Chandigarh, July 24 : Rajmata Mohinder Kaur, the mother of Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, passed away in…
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh offers DSP’s post to cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur
New Delhi, July 24: Praising Moga girl Harmanpreet Kaur for her performance in ICC Women’s World Cup tournament,…
Voting begins in Punjab, Haryana assemblies for 14th President
Chandigarh, July 17, 2017: Voting began in the Punjab and Haryana assemblies here on Monday morning to elect…
Amarinder blames Badal for police firing on protestors
Chandigarh/New Delhi, July 8 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday held his predecessor Parkash Singh Badal…
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh asks farmers not to worry about farm loans
Chandigarh, June 29 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday asked the farmers not to worry about farm loans.…
Punjab Govt announces farm loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh, free girls education till PHD
June 20, Tuesday: Chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday announced farm loan waiver up to 2 lakhs…
We inherited a Rs 2.08 lakh crore debt: Amarinder
Chandigarh, June 19 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Monday that his government had inherited a…
Largest integrated tractor plant inaugurated in Punjab
The new facility makes International Tractors Limited, which manufactures Sonalika tractors, the world's largest integrated tractor plant.
Cut three Pakistani heads for each one Indian Soldier beheaded, says Amarinder Singh
Punjab, 4 May: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh reacted strongly over the barbaric act of Mutilation of…
Khalistani elements publicly threaten Amarinder, India protests
Chandigarh, May 1 : A threat publicly issued to Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh by pro-Khalistan elements during an…
Congress President should be elected by consensus: Amarinder
This was when Indira Gandhi lost, Sanjay Gandhi and I also lost. Then suddenly in two years we bounced back again.
No VIP culture in Punjab; Captain bans names of ministers, MLAs’ on foundation stones
New Delhi, April 15: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday has forwarded an order to prohibit inclusion…
Canada defence minister a ‘Khalistani sympathiser’, won’t meet him: Capt Amarinder
Amritsar, April 13, 2017: Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday called Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan…
MCD polls: Congress constitutes screening committee under Anand Sharma
New Delhi, March 29: With Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls just around the corner, the Congress Party…
When AG, SG can practice law, why can’t Sidhu continue his TV career: Swamy
New Delhi, March 24: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday voiced his support for Punjab Minister…
Amarinder meets Modi, seeks special package for farmers
New Delhi, March 24: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a special…
No ‘conflict of interest’ in Sidhu’s TV show: Punjab AG
Chandigarh, March 23, 2016: Newly-appointed Cabinet Minister in the Congress government in Punjab Navjot Singh Sidhu can continue…
Amarinder appoints Thukral media adviser
Chandigarh, March 21 Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday appointed senior journalist Raveen Thukral as his media…
Legal opinion to decide Sidhu’s future on TV: Amarinder
"It is only in the political field we have been rivals in last couple of years."
Amarinder elected as CLP leader; swearing-in on March 16
Chandigarh, March 12 The Congress, which swept the Punjab assembly elections, on Sunday formally elected Amarinder Singh as…
Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal defeats Amarinder Singh in Lambi
Breaking: Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal defeats Amarinder Singh in Lambi by a margin of over 22,000 votes. Badal,…
Lambi to be Punjab’s mother of all electoral battles
Lambi (Punjab), February 2: It couldn’t have gotten bigger than this. For the first time in Punjab’s political…
Punjab Polls: Congress to snatch power from Akali-BJP on demonetisation,drugs
The ‘D-word will be the deciding factor in the Punjab elections. The D word refers to Demonetization and…
SYL issue can trigger return of terrorism in Punjab: Amarinder
"The interests of Punjab's people are of utmost importance. I will not allow these to be compromised at any cost, even if the Congress leadership tomorrow decides to take a contrarian stand on the issue."
Sidhu has joined Congress without any pre-conditions: Amarinder
Amritsar, Jan 19, 2017: Coming together for the first time after cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu joined the Congress,…