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Punjab to announce new scholarship scheme for SC students: Capt Amarinder

He alleged that the Centre had "backstabbed" SC students as it had abruptly ended the post- matric scholarship scheme for them

Will pass resolution or Bill in Assembly to counter farm laws: Amarinder

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said his government would pass either a resolution or a Bill in the state assembly to counter the dangerous impact of the three farm laws of the Centre

Capt Amarinder launches signature campaign in Punjab against farm laws

Singh said the SAD is projecting Badal''s resignation from the Narendra Modi cabinet against the farm bills "as a big sacrifice instead of a duty towards Punjab"

Punjab to waive partial annual licence fee for bars, marriage palaces

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday gave nod for waiver of annual licence fee for bars, marriage palaces, hotels and restaurants for 2020-21 proportionately for April to September

Punjab: CM Amarinder Singh seeks legal suggestions against farm laws

Punjab Chief Minister has sought suggestions from legal experts on the next course of action for protecting the farmers' interests against the new farm laws

Will fight against farm laws on all fronts: Punjab CM to farmer unions

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh extended his government's full support to the agitating farmers and assured them of all possible legal and other steps to fight the "draconian new farm laws"

Amarinder Singh's sit-in protest at Khatkar Kalaan is shameful: Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday termed the sit-in protest at Khatkar Kalaan by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh as "shameful political nautanki" and alleged that "Singh's claim of farmers' struggle in Punjab turning violent" is a "ploy to weaken the peaceful movement.""Pb CM's dharna at Khatkar Kalaan, known for Shaheed Bhagat Singh memorial, is shameful political nautanki. Utter disrespect! These were the very people Shaheed-e-Azam opposed when he was alive. Do Amarinder and company share any part of his ideology? They are only exploiting sentiments," Badal said in a tweet attaching a picture of his address to workers."Pb CM's claim of farmers' struggle in Punjab turning violent is a ploy to weaken the peaceful movement. I urge Punjab unit of #BJP, all political parties & organisations to join hands & save our farmers. Agri economy needs a boost & SAD will follow any effort in this direction," he added.Badal demanded that ..

Override new farm laws, Sonia Gandhi tells states ruled by Congress

Party's MP from Kerala moves SC; Amarinder may follow suit

Punjab CM says his govt will move Supreme Court over new farm laws

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said his government would approach the Supreme Court over the issue of new farm laws

Exploring all options to protect farmers' interests: Amarinder on farm laws

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday said his government is exploring all options to protect farmers' interests

Due to early arrival paddy procurement to commence in Punjab from today

The state government has directed to lift the procured crop within 48-hours

It was just political compulsion: Amarinder Singh on SAD quitting NDA

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh termed the Akali Dal's decision to quit the NDA as a case of "political compulsion" for the Badals

Punjab CM appeals to farmers to maintain law and order during Bharat Bandh

Amarinder Singh, appealed to the farmers to strictly maintain law and order, and adhere to all Covid-19 safety protocols, during Bharat Bandh against the Agriculture Bills scheduled for Friday

Amarinder urges PM for steps to ensure medical oxygen supplies for Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure adequate medical oxygen supplies for Punjab from other states

Punjab cabinet approves filling 8,393 posts of pre-primary teachers

The School Education Department will ensure the completion of rationalisation before advertising the posts

Punjab CM announces reduction in market, rural development fee for basmati

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced reduction in the market development fee (MDF) and the rural development fee (RDF) rates, from 2% to 1% each

Will take BJP to court over 'unconstitutional' farm laws: Punjab CM

"We will move the court and fight the draconian legislations as soon as they get the presidential nod and become the law of the land," he said

Why is SAD still with NDA, asks Amarinder Singh amid farm Bills row

Questioning the Akalis alliance with the NDA, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh asked the SAD to list "one pro-farmer initiative" persuaded by it with the BJP-led Centre in the past six years

Amarinder lashes out at Akalis for 'misleading' people on agri bills

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday asked Akalis to stop "lying and misleading" the people of the state by "picking selective portions" of the Congress manifestos

Stir over farm bills: Will withdraw cases against farmers, says Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said cases lodged against farmers for protesting against the Centre's agriculture-related Bills will be withdrawn but urged them not to block roads anymore