Punjab

Amarinder Singh "Lost Mental Balance", Says Congress MP In Punjab Feud

India News | ANI | Thursday August 13, 2020

Congress MP Pratap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday said that Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh "has lost his mental balance" because he was questioned on 121 deaths in hooch tragedy by his own party leaders.

Punjab Begins Smartphone Distribution To Class 12 Students In Government Schools

Education | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Punjab Government, on the occasion of International Youth Day, began distribution of smart phones to government school students in class 12.

Punjab Removes Transfer Certificate Restriction For Admission In Government Schools

Education | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Punjab Govt School: Punjab School Education Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, taking note of the difficulties being faced by students, has directed to remove the restriction on transfer certificates for admission in government schools so that students don't face any difficulty regarding admission.

Punjabis' "No Worries" Attitude Delaying COVID Testing: Amarinder Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said Tuesday the Punjabi attitude of ''koyi gal nahin'' was causing people to delay their COVID-19 testing until it became inevitable, warning them it could prove detrimental in some cases.

"Don't Attack Cops, Write To Me": Amarinder Singh On Punjab Congress Row

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday August 11, 2020

The bitter feud between Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Congress MP Partap Singh Bajwa made headlines, yet again, on Tuesday, with Mr Singh tearing into his party colleague over a "shameful" letter to Dinkar Gupta, the Punjab DGP

At PM's Meet, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Seeks Fiscal Package

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 11, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today sought from Prime Minister Narendra Modi a liberal financial package to fill the revenue collection gap caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Looking Forward To Playing IPL Under "Phenomenal" KL Rahul: Sheldon Cottrell

Asian News International | Tuesday August 11, 2020

Sheldon Cottrell said he is looking forward to "picking the brains" of KL Rahul, his IPL captain at Kings XI Punjab.

Centre Approves Virology Centre In Punjab: State Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 11, 2020

The central government has given in-principle approval for setting up a National Institute of Virology (NIV) Centre for the north zone in Punjab, a spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office said on Monday.

Punjab To Give "Captain Connect" Smartphones To Students Amid Lockdown

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali | Monday August 10, 2020

The Punjab government will distribute smartphones to young people across the state on August 12 as part of a scheme to help them access education-related content online during the coronavirus lockdown

Congress vs Congress In Punjab Over No Police Cover For Rajya Sabha MP

India News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 10, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has defended his government's decision to withdraw police security for Congress Rajya Sabha MP Partap Singh Bajwa

CBI Files Case Against Builders Of Gurgaon Ambience Mall, Conducts Raids

India News | Written by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 10, 2020

CBI has registered a case in connection with the construction of the Ambience shopping mall in Haryana's Gurgaon on land allotted for a housing project

Heavy Monsoon Rain Warning In Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP And Other States

India News | Reported by Divya Wadhwa, Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday August 10, 2020

Weather update: In its latest weather alert, the India Meteorological Division (IMD) has said, "Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, North Punjab, West Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh, Coastal and South interior Karnataka and Kerala are expected."

Over 27,000 Litres Of Chemicals Mixed With Alcohol Seized In Punjab

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 9, 2020

The Punjab excise department on Sunday said it has seized 27,600 litres of chemicals containing spirit during raids carried out at three factories in Mohali and arrested four people.

Renault Adds 17 Dealerships In 4 Months In India

Ameya Naik | Sunday August 9, 2020

Renault India announced the addition of 17 new sales and service touchpoints, which include 14 showrooms and 3 workshops across India from April to July 2020. The aggressive network expansion is part of a strategic business focus to grow the brand across existing and emerging markets. The new facilities are located in Himachal Pradesh (4 facilities...

Punjab Launches 200-Hour Japanese Language Training To Increase Employability

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Sunday August 9, 2020

Punjab Government under the Punjab Skill Development Mission has started a Japanese language training programme for skilling the youth of Punjab in Japanese Language with the aim to improve employability of the youth in the state.