Sonu Sood appointed brand ambassador for Punjab's anti-COVID vaccination programme
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday (April 11) made the announcement, a day after his meeting with the actor who called on him at his residence.
Apr 12, 2021, 10:43 AM ISTPunjab CM Amarinder Singh warns stricter restrictions amid worsening COVID-19 situation
The situation will be reviewed again on April 8, and a decision on further curbs may be taken if the Covid spread continues unchecked.
Mar 31, 2021, 22:42 PM IST
Punjabi singer Diljaan dies after car meets with road accident near Amritsar
Punjabi singer Diljaan, who was was traveling from Amritsar to Kartarpur in his car, when he met with a fatal road accident near Amritsar. According to reports, the singer died on the spot.
Mar 30, 2021, 15:40 PM ISTPunjab CM Amarinder Singh digitally orders mass transfers of 19,905 eligible teachers
A total of 35,386 online applications were received from aspiring teachers and volunteers, of which 15,481 were found ineligible as they were found short of the prescribed parameters of the policy. The remaining 19,905 were found eligible for transfer.
Mar 25, 2021, 11:45 AM ISTNew farm laws will destroy existing farming sector: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
"The new laws are not an improvement on the existing system but will destroy the farming sector," CM Amarinder Singh said.
Mar 19, 2021, 11:01 AM ISTAmid spike in COVID-19 cases, this state to restrict indoor gatherings to 100, outdoor to 200 from March 1
The Chief Minister said a decision on reducing occupancy in cinema halls will be taken after March 1. Private offices and restaurants shall be encouraged to display the last tests done for all employees, he added. While directing increased testing, Captain Amarinder ordered mandatory testing of 15 contacts per positive, with monitoring to be done by CPTOs and review to be undertaken by the Health Department.
Feb 25, 2021, 07:21 AM ISTPunjabi singer Sardool Sikander dies, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, Daler Mehndi, Diljit Dosanjh mourn loss
Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander was admitted to the private hospital and was undergoing treatment for COVID-19, IANS reported. Sikander was admitted to the hospital on January 19 in a serious condition after complaints of low oxygen levels. He died at 60.
Feb 24, 2021, 19:26 PM ISTCaptain Amarinder Singh trying to conduct unfair local bodies' elections in Punjab, says AAP's Jarnail Singh
Jarnail Singh said that the AAP candidates from Zira, Jalalabad, Sunam, Ferozepur, Fazilka and Jagraon had to face harassment, assault and nabbing attempts being made by Congress 'goons'. He said that the election commission categorises local body seats based on the law and order situation in those areas and mobilises security forces based on the situation.
Feb 08, 2021, 21:25 PM ISTMohali Police register case over poster issuing death threat to Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
The poster was found on December 31 on a guide map in Mohali
Jan 02, 2021, 18:33 PM ISTFarmers' protest: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh working at the behest of the BJP, claims AAP
The AAP observed that Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh is working at the behest of the BJP and did not utter a word against the Modi government.
Dec 09, 2020, 10:18 AM ISTConcern over Khalistani entry in farmers’ movement?
On the farmer movement, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said that this movement is a threat to national security and it should be resolved.
Dec 03, 2020, 16:08 PM ISTNews 25: Watch top 25 news stories of the day
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Dec 03, 2020, 15:46 PM ISTFarmers demand new law on MSP; ex-Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan in protest
The farmers though have hardened their stance, warning that if on Thursday "the last chance" for the government to take a decision on the laws, was not taken, the stir could intensify further.
Dec 03, 2020, 15:39 PM ISTPunjab CM Amarinder Singh meets Home Minister Amit Shah, calls for early solution to end farmers’ protest against farm laws
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.
Dec 03, 2020, 13:18 PM ISTPunjab CM Amarinder Singh to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah today ahead of Centre's meet with farmer union leaders
Sources said that Singh will hold deliberations with Shah on Thursday morning in Delhi in an effort to work out an amicable solution to the deadlock.
Dec 03, 2020, 00:17 AM ISTPunjab orders night curfew from December 1; doubles fine for violating COVID-19 safety rules
The Chief Minister’s office issued a statement that said that the night curfew will remain in force from 10 PM to 5 AM, amid apprehension of a second wave of coronavirus in the state.
Nov 25, 2020, 15:23 PM ISTMinor allegedly raped, half-burnt body found at accused's house in Punjab' Hoshiarpur, probe ordered
The six-year-old girl was allegedly raped, killed and then set on fire. Her body was recovered at a house in a village in Tanda on October 21 (Wednesday).
Oct 23, 2020, 19:52 PM ISTPunjab government moves resolution in assembly against Centre's new farm laws
Punjab government led by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Tuesday moved a resolution in the state assembly against the Centre’s contentious farm laws amid concerns over amendments to the Electricity Act.
Oct 20, 2020, 11:36 AM ISTScrap 'black' farm laws once you become Prime Minister: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh urges Rahul Gandhi
Amid the ongoing farmers’ protest over Centre’s newly passed agriculture laws, Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh has appealed to party leader Rahul Gandhi to scrap what he called ‘black farm laws’ if he becomes the Prime Minister of the country.
Oct 06, 2020, 10:16 AM ISTRahul Gandhi's tractor rally against farmers law
In protest against the farmers law, Rahul Gandhi started a tractor rally from Moga in Punjab. The state CM Amarinder Singh is also present with Rahul Gandhi on the tractor.
Oct 04, 2020, 15:48 PM IST