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Punjab govt to challenge Essential Commodities Act in court
Captain Amarinder Singh calls the legislation as a conspiracy by the Centre to destroy Punjab and its farmers
2 min read16 Sep 2020Punjab extends lockdown till 17 May, daily four hour relaxation
The development comes four days before PM Modi has to decide about the status of nationwide lockdownCaptain Amarinder Singh says his govt will find all ways to give people relief during lockdown
1 min read29 Apr 2020Amritsar attack may have ISI link, says Captain Amarinder Singh
ISI is quite active in fomenting trouble in Punjab; the grenade attack was an act of terrorism, says Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh
1 min read22 Nov 2018Congress not involved in 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Amarinder Singh
Only a few party leaders in their individual capacity were involved, says Punjab CM
2 min read27 Aug 2018Mamata’s request to allow company donations to CM relief fund is against spirit of CSR: experts
Experts say allowing company contributions to the chief minister's relief fund as part of the corporate social responsibility would be against the purpose for which CSR rule was formulated
1 min read16 May 2018Punjab raises power tariff, will hold rate for industry at Rs5/unit
Amarinder Singh says Punjab will provide power at Rs5 per unit to industry, notwithstanding a two-part power tariff announced Monday
2 min read23 Oct 2017Voting begins for Gurdaspur Lok Sabha bypolls
Gurdaspur bypolls are a test for Congress which won the Punjab assembly elections in March this year
1 min read11 Oct 2017Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh verdict: Dera followers ignore appeals to move out of Panchkula
Dera Sacha Sauda followers are reluctant to move out of Panchkula, saying they will leave only after the CBI court's verdict on Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
3 min read25 Aug 2017Farm loan waiver could cost Punjab Rs10,000 crore
Capt. Amarinder Singh's Punjab government has in the state budget allocated Rs1,500 crore for farm loan waivers
3 min read21 Jun 2017Punjab farmers not repaying bank loans, waiting for farm loan waivers
Banks are urging Punjab government to take a quick decision on farm loan waivers as about 30% of farmers' accounts have turned 'irregular'
2 min read30 May 2017Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared