Punjab Government

For Not Burning Stubble, Rs 2,500 Per Acre Incentive For Punjab Farmers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 13, 2019

The Punjab government on Wednesday announced Rs 2,500 per acre as compensation to small and marginal farmers who did not burn crop residue.

5 Punjab Officials Fired For Alleged Involvement In MGNREGA Scam

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 13, 2019

The Punjab government on Wednesday ordered dismissal of five employees of the Rural Development Department for their alleged involvement in the Rs 2.59 crore-MGNREGA scam.

"Time To Punish Officers": Top Court Raps States Over Stubble-Burning

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday November 6, 2019

The Punjab government was roasted by the Supreme Court today for its inability to control stubble burning by farmers. Accusing the government of failing to provide a roadmap and leaving it all to officers, the court said, "The time has come to punish officers".

3000 Farmers Fined In Punjab, Delhi CM Playing Politics: Amarinder Singh On Pollution

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 4, 2019

Amid the people in national capital chocking on toxic air, the Punjab government has acted against nearly 3,000 farmers for burning stubble, said Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday, while accusing his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal of doing little beyond "playing" politics to address the problem.

Free Bus Service For Devotees Visiting Sultanpur Lodhi For Prakash Parv

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 3, 2019

The Punjab government today said that free bus service will be provided for devotees visiting Sultanpur Lodhi for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.

Delhi A "Gas Chamber", Says Arvind Kejriwal; Government Distributes Masks

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday November 1, 2019

Delhi Air Quality: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has blamed the Haryana and Punjab governments for rising pollution levels in Delhi, which he today described as "gas chamber"

Imran Khan Asks Government To Provide Medical Care To Nawaz Sharif: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 24, 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered the Punjab government to ensure that former premier Nawaz Sharif gets the best possible medical care, media reports said on Wednesday.

Sukhbir Badal Welcomes Decision On Guru Nanak's Birth Anniversary Event

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday said that he respects the Punjab government's offer to celebrate 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev at Sultanpur Lodhi under the aegis of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism.

Amarinder Singh Slams Pakistan For $20 Fee To Visit Kartarpur

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for demanding $20 as service charge from Indian pilgrims, saying it amounted to issuing a "ticket" on visiting the historic gurdwara in Kartarpur in the neighbouring country.

Punjab Government To Free 550 Prisoners On Guru Nanak's Birth Anniversary

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 28, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said his government would release 550 prisoners as a humanitarian gesture to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

Questions Fly After Weapons-Drop By Pak Drones Across Punjab Border

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Thursday September 26, 2019

The Punjab government's revelation that Pakistan is dropping weapons and explosives with the help of drones has hit the Border Security Forces' contention that the International Border was fortified through Operation Sudarshan.

Amarinder Singh Fumes At Harsimrat Kaur Over "Lies" On GST Refund

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 22, 2019

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday hit out at Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, calling her a "compulsive liar" while reacting to the allegations that Punjab government reneged on its commitment of refunding its share of the GST charged on purchases made for langar (community kitchens) by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee

Punjab Government "Blocking" Inauguration Of Bathinda AIIMS: Harsimrat Kaur

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday alleged that the Congress government in Punjab is "blocking" the inauguration of AIIMS in Bathinda after making "repeated attempts" to stall the project.

Punjab To Fill 19,000 Vacancies In Government Departments

Jobs | Press Trust of India | Monday September 16, 2019

The Punjab cabinet on Monday decided to fill around 19,000 vacancies in various departments.

"Cowardly": 4 Punjab Cops Sacked For Not Helping Colleague Beaten By Mob

India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Sunday September 15, 2019

The Punjab government has dismissed four policemen from service for not helping their colleague who was being thrashed by a mob.