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Strategic retreater: Amarinder Singh's threat to resign is deeply political

In this political game, the actual content of the farm laws is not important

Decoded: What Punjab Assembly intends by bringing its own farm Bills

Punjab's farm amendment Bills intend to ensure that farmers are not compelled to sell wheat and paddy below the minimum support price (MSP) in the state

Punjab government cannot change farm laws made by Centre: Arvind Kejriwal

Reacting to the move, Kejriwal called it a "drama" and claimed that the Punjab government cannot change the laws made by the Centre

Punjab Assembly clears farm Bills to negate Centre's latest laws

Proposes three-year jail for forcing farmers to sell wheat and paddy below MSP

Punjab Assembly unanimously passes four Bills against Centre's farm laws

The Bills were passed after an over five-hour discussion, in which BJP MLAs did not take part. The BJP has two legislators in the assembly

Facilitated employment to 1.5 mn youth between April-Sept: Punjab govt

It also apprised the unemployed youth about self-employment schemes through the distribution of DBEE''s information manuals and brochures, the spokesperson said

For Classes 9 to 12, Punjab decides to reopen schools from Oct 19

The Punjab government on Thursday said it would reopen schools for students of Classes 9 to 12 in the areas outside containment zones in the state from October 19. Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla informed that as the home department has issued guidelines for the reopening of schools in areas outside containment zones, the school education department has also issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure safety of the students. He further said the detailed guidelines on reopening of schools have also been sent to district education officers and school authorities for precise implementation while allowing students to attend physical classes. Singla said after reopening schools, safety of the students will be the utmost priority of the government and a special team of officers of the education department will be formed to implement the SOPs in the schools. He pointed out that though the schools were being reopened, the online/distance learning classes shall continue to b

Punjab govt allows production of quality seed potato for boosting income

The Punjab government allowed production of quality seed potato, along with the certification of seed potato and its successive generations to boost income of farmers.

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

Punjab waives farm machinery rental for small, marginal farmers

The Punjab government has told pollution control authority that custom hiring centres (CHCs) in the state will not charge any rental from small and marginal farmers for machinery to manage stubble.

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: 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

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

Punjab appoints 8k officers, to give agri-machines to check stubble burning

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh appealed to farmers not to burn crop residue, as it could aggravate Covid-19 conditions apart from leading to pollution

Farmers' 'victory', Akali Dal had to bow before their doorstep: Cong

Congress on Saturday said it was the 'victory' of farmers that the Akali Dal had to bow before their doorstep and break ties with the ruling coalition.

Punjab cabinet gives nod for disinvestment of Punjab Alkalies & Chemicals

The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod for disinvestment of Punjab Alkalies & Chemicals Limited (PACL). Accepting the report of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of PACL as well as the recommendations of the Empowered Group of Ministers set up on September 17, the cabinet has given the go ahead for disinvestment of 33.49 per cent equity shareholding of PACL, held by state-owned Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation (PSIDC), an official spokesperson said. The EGM, after considering the detailed report of the fresh core group of officers on disinvestment during its meeting on September 22, unanimously decided that the state government should go ahead with the disinvestment of shares of PACL in the manner as recommended by the core group. Finance Minister Manpreet Badal informed the meeting that the state will get Rs 42 crore from the disinvestment, the spokesperson said. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.

Punjab to set up Vigilance Commission to keep check on corruption

The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved setting up of a Vigilance Commission to check corruption among public servants and bring in more transparency. A decision in this regard was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. "The Punjab State Vigilance Commission Ordinance, 2020 proposes to set up a commission as an independent body to exercise more effective superintendence over the functioning of the vigilance bureau and all departments of the state government, in order to provide clean, fair and transparent administration," a government statement issued here said. The commission will comprise a chairman and two members with a term of five years, it said. It will review the progress of investigations conducted by the vigilance bureau and the cases of prosecution sanction pending with various departments of the government, the statement said. It shall tender advice to the various departments and other investigations on vigilance matters. It has also

Akali Dal holds protest against Cotton Corporation of India over low price

SAD held an agitation here against the Cotton Corporation of India and government in Punjab, claiming that farmers were forced to sell cotton at much lower price than its Minimum Support Price

Punjab govt allows opening of higher education institutions from Sept 21

In compliance with the directives issued by the Union Home Ministry, the Punjab overnment on Saturday allowed the opening of higher education institutions for PhD scholars and postgraduate students

Refrain from protests amid coronavirus: Punjab govt over farm Bill row

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered an inquiry into a letter issued by a BDPO regarding the protests by farmers allegedly organised by the state government