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Captain Amarinder Singh
AA Edit | Threat to Punjab growing: Centre needs to act swiftly
On a continual basis in the state there have been incidents of masses of men wielding firearms and other weapons going on the rampage
02 Mar 2023 12:10 AM
Amarinder Singh meets Amit Shah, Nadda on seat sharing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch the campaign of the BJP and its new allies in Punjab in the first week of January
28 Dec 2021 7:41 AM
Congress picks Charanjit Singh Channi, gives Punjab its first Dalit chief minister
Mr Channi, who has a law and an MBA degree, was amongst the four Cabinet ministers who had rebelled against Capt Amarinder Singh last month
20 Sep 2021 6:41 AM
'Humiliated' Amarinder Singh quits as Punjab CM, says Sidhu is 'incompetent'
The current episode will have a long lasting impact on the party, especially in the upcoming Assembly elections
18 Sep 2021 4:52 PM
Move for Sidhu as PCC chief, Capt Amarinder Singh angry
AICC tries to defuse crisis, says both must work together
16 Jul 2021 12:50 AM
Amarinder meets Sonia, says discussed government issues
Senior leaders say that changes in Punjab Congress are likely to come into effect as soon as this weekend
07 Jul 2021 6:54 AM
AA Edit | Congress’ lesson from Punjab: Set more store by local stalwarts
The lesson for India’s oldest party, which now appears to be in a semi-somnolent state — is that the road to revival is not closed
20 Feb 2021 7:41 AM
Book REVIEW | A captain’s frank perspective on an unjust and devious war
A Ridge Too Far is a catchy but apt title reminiscent of A Bridge Too Far authored by Cornelius Ryan and made into a movie
17 Jan 2021 9:37 AM
'Won't allow ISI-backed forces,' says Punjab CM, calls for peace with Pak
Singh sought the Indian diaspora's help and support in enabling the industrial growth of Punjab.
25 Nov 2019 2:30 PM
Farmers continue to burn stubble in Punjab, air quality index remains severe
Air Quality Index (AQI) is severe and a layer of smog has covered the area in the national capital and its neighbouring state.
04 Nov 2019 2:24 PM
Punjab to fill up 19,000 govt vacancies
The Cabinet ordered immediate steps to fill up the vacancies in various departments.
17 Sep 2019 2:17 AM
AAP flays Punjab for notice to Gurdwara
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised the Union as well as Punjab government for the demolition notice.
27 Aug 2019 2:26 AM
Send central team to assess flood situation in state: Punjab CM urges Amit Shah
The team was constituted by the Union Home Ministry in pursuance of a decision taken at a high-level committee meeting on August 19.
25 Aug 2019 9:59 AM
Martyred soldiers' daughters tie 'rakhis' to Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
Sonia, who tied 'Rakhi' on Singh's wrist, is the daughter of martyr Constable Raj Kumar of Rakshak Operation in Jammu and Kashmir.
15 Aug 2019 8:07 PM
SAD prez condemns demolition of Ravidas temple, offers to rebuild at party's expense
‘SAD is ready to rebuild the temple at the party's expenses,’ he was quoted as saying in a statement issued by his party.
12 Aug 2019 7:19 PM
Punjab: CM reshuffles school teachers under new online transfer policy
Schools have been divided into five zones for this purpose, with detailed criteria laid down to decide claims against the transfers.
30 Jul 2019 5:48 PM
Priyanka ideal candidate for Congress presidentship, says Captain Amarinder
It may be recalled that Chief Minister Captain Amarinder had earlier also advocated for a young leader to take charge of the party.
29 Jul 2019 7:10 PM
Punjab: Navjot Singh Sidhu vacates his ministerial bungalow
The cricketer-turned-politician had earlier submitted his resignation letter to Rahul Gandhi instead of Amarinder Singh.
21 Jul 2019 5:38 PM
Punjab CM orders stringent inquiry after Bargari sacrilege accused murdered in jail
The incident occurred at around 5.15 pm when the accused Mahinderpal Bittu was attacked by some prison inmates.
23 Jun 2019 10:07 AM
Declare Prakash Parv as National Tolerance Day: Punjab CM
The CM wrote a letter to the Prime Minister seeking that the auspicious day is declared National Tolerance Day.
03 Jun 2019 2:31 PM
Sidhu probably wants to replace me as CM: Captain Amarinder Singh
The sharp comment comes after the cricketer-turned-politician made many veiled attacks against Singh.
19 May 2019 3:39 PM
Jallianwala Bagh massacre: Rahul visits memorial, salutes people of India
Earlier today, President and Prime Minister also paid tributes on Twitter.
13 Apr 2019 10:17 AM
Manmohan Singh not likely to contest polls from Amritsar despite Congress' request
Singh has cited age and health concerns for not contesting polls.
11 Mar 2019 12:01 PM
Capt Amarinder fatherly figure, will sort out myself, says Navjot Sidhu
Sidhu's response comes close on heels of 2 ministers and MP of state demanding his resignation following his remark against CM.
03 Dec 2018 1:59 PM
Rahul would fail dope test by Punjab as he ‘consumes cocaine’: Subramanian Swamy
Swamy's remark came after Harsimrat Kaur Badal said leaders calling Punjabis 'Nashedis' should undergo prescribed dope test first.
05 Jul 2018 9:20 PM
Nine new ministers to take oath in Punjab tomorrow
The expansion has been pending for a long time and many senior MLAs were eyeing a ministerial berth.
20 Apr 2018 7:05 PM
Pathankot: Security beefed up, search ops underway after suspected terrorist movement
Acting on a tip-off, the police have stepped up security along the border belt of Punjab, particularly Pathankot.
19 Apr 2018 2:22 PM
Canada does not support separatists: Trudeau tells Amarinder Singh
Justin Trudeau on Wednesday sought to dispel perceptions his administration is too close to Sikh separatists, officials said,
21 Feb 2018 8:46 PM
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh meets Justin Trudeau, raises Khalistan issue
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
21 Feb 2018 4:10 PM
It was Captain who started I-T sops for MLAs
Chief minister Amarinder Singh's decision to cut down expenses is in view of the financial constraints of the state.
10 Feb 2018 3:20 AM
Pay your I-T yourself, Amarinder Singh tells MLAs
Punjab is possibly the only state in the country to follow the system of the government paying taxes for all ministers and MLAs.
06 Feb 2018 1:28 AM
Rahul’s elevation will revive Congress, says Amarinder Singh
The election of Rahul, which was uncontested, caps the growing popularity of the young leader.
12 Dec 2017 2:18 AM
Cabinet expansion after polls, says Amarinder Singh
The chief minister was addressing a press conference at the launch of the Congress Vision Document for the state’s urban development.
08 Dec 2017 3:23 AM
Punjab CM announces compensation for kin of Ludhiana building collapse victims
In addition with the compensation, the CM also announces the jobs for next of kin of deceased firemen.
21 Nov 2017 6:40 PM
Happy event for Cong, downfall for BJP: Punjab CM on Gurdaspur win
'The impact of GST is very major; traders are fed up, while the impact of demonetisation is still being felt,' Singh asserted.
15 Oct 2017 8:43 PM
Stop those who stir communal tensions, says Amarinder Singh
The CM has also suggested coordination between the state and central intelligence agencies.
17 Jul 2017 2:30 AM
Video: AAP, SAD MLAs suspended for a day for creating ruckus in Punjab Assembly
The AAP MLAs were protesting stopping of Sukhpal Khaira and LIP leader Simarjeet Singh Bains at the Assembly gate on Thursday.
22 Jun 2017 4:30 PM
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh waives off farmer loans
The loan waiver will provide relief up to Rs 2 lakh for small and marginal farmers along with Rs 2 lakh waiver for all marginal farmers.
20 Jun 2017 11:17 AM
Captain Amarinder Singh keeps poll pledge, ups pensions
The existing pensioners, however, will continue to get benefit pending review of the list, it was decided at the meeting.
06 May 2017 12:36 AM
Time to finish off Kejriwal, says Amarinder Singh
Subhash Nagar, which is dominated by Punjabi and Sikh voters, is also scheduled to hold by-poll for the Assembly seat on April 9.
31 Mar 2017 2:49 AM
Ahead of swearing-in ceremony, Amarinder Singh's wax statue unveiled in Ludhiana
Governor VP Singh Badnore will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Singh at Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh.
16 Mar 2017 10:50 AM
Punjab: Capt Amarinder Singh takes oath as CM of Punjab
Nine new cabinet minister will also take oath in presence of Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi
16 Mar 2017 10:19 AM
Amarinder Singh to shun fanfare for swearing-in ceremony
He requested all the newly-elected MLAs to also keep their personal invitations to bare minimum.
15 Mar 2017 3:13 AM
In cancer belt, Congress promises free treatment
The PPCC president said he was committed to rescuing the people of the region.
01 Feb 2017 1:28 AM
Punjab polls: Will throw Sukhbir's aides in jail, says Amarinder
The Punjab Congress Chief said that had decided to contest from Lambi in his last election only to ‘teach the Badals a lesson.’
18 Jan 2017 8:19 PM
Won't spare Badals for registering false cases against people: Amarinder Singh
Exhorting people to vote for the Congress candidate, Singh said the party is committed to correcting all the wrongs done by the Badal family
15 Jan 2017 9:31 PM
Amarinder Singh: Sidhu too will join Congress, campaign in Punjab
Sidhu has kept everybody guessing about his future move since he quit the BJP in July this year.
25 Nov 2016 3:25 AM
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