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SC asks Punjab HC registry to secure records on security plans for PM visit

SC directs Registrar General of Punjab & Haryana HC to secure records pertaining to security arrangements for PM's Punjab visit

Centre, Punjab set up separate probes on PM Modi security breach

The Centre on Thursday set up a three-member panel to investigate the security breach that stalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab trip

Covid LIVE: Maharashtra reports 36,265 new cases in a day; 15,097 in Delhi

Maharashtra's Omicron tally reaches 876, while Mumbai's active caseload stands at 79,260

PM's 'gimmick' aimed at 'toppling democratically' elected Punjab govt: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday alleged that Narendra Modi's "life threat gimmick" was aimed at "toppling a democratically elected government" in the state.

PM returned as barely 700 people turned up for rally: Punjab CM Channi

Barely 700 people turned up for the BJP rally and that forced the PM Modi to 'retrace his steps' and later the blame was pinned on the state government citing security threats, said Charanjit Channi

Punjab Cabinet approves one-time grant for widows, dependent children

The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday decided to give a one-time grant of Rs 1,000 to widows, destitute women, dependent children and disabled people. This will be over and above the monthly pension of Rs 1,500 being given to them. This financial assistance will be credited directly into their bank accounts. This one-time grant will cost the state exchequer Rs 277.13 crore and benefitting 27.71 lakh beneficiaries, according to an official release. A decision to this effect was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi here. The Cabinet also gave approval to release Rs 25 crore to Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayayn Centre Committee, Dera Sachkhand Ballan. To ensure effective formulation and implementation of the Scheduled Castes Sub Plan, the Punjab Cabinet approved the outline of the proposed Punjab State Welfare and Development of Scheduled Castes (Planning, Earmarking and Utilization of Financial Resources) Sub-Allocation Ordinance, 2022. The new law w

Punjab CM refutes allegations of security lapse during PM Modi's visit

PM Modi was scheduled to visit Ferozepur to lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 42,750 crore

Shah lashes out at Punjab govt over 'security lapse' during PM's visit

Amit Shah said the topmost echelons of the party owe an apology to the people of India for 'what they have done'

Punjab CM Channi promises jobs, programme to help youth go abroad

Channi said the youth will be given free coaching of English language tests to settle abroad

Criminal case to be registered against Channi if SAD voted to power: Badal

If the SAD comes to power after the polls, a criminal case will be registered against Charanjit Singh Channi for "fraudulent misuse of public funds", the party's chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said

Punjab CM Channi apprises Sonia Gandhi of Covid-19 preparedness in state

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday apprised Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi of the current COVID situation and the preparedness against the pandemic in the state.As per an official release issued by the Chief Minister's Office, Sonia Gandhi spoke to Channi over the phone and asked him to further intensify efforts for keeping the spread of the pandemic under control.Sharing her concern over the recent surge in the COVID cases throughout the country, Congress interim president directed Punjab Chief Minister to be fully prepared to combat any eventuality arising out of the COVID pandemic especially in the wake of the new variant of Omicron.Pointing out further, she said there should be no complacency in this regard and concerted efforts should be made to face any possibility of emergency efficaciously.Apprising Sonia Gandhi, the Chief Minister said that he was constantly monitoring the current situation with the Health, Medical Education and Research and other

Punjab CM Channi apprises Sonia Gandhi of Covid preparedness in state

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi apprised Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi of the current Covid situation and the preparedness against the pandemic in the state.

Kejriwal's Delhi health model failed during pandemic: Punjab CM Channi

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday hit out at his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, saying his health model was a complete failure during the first and second waves of COVID-19. According to an official release, Channi claimed thousands of people from the national capital came to Punjab for treatment during the two waves of the pandemic. He further said his government is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19. "Kejriwal's Delhi health model was a complete failure during the first and second waves of coronavirus. Thousands of people ran from Delhi to Punjab for treatment," Channi claimed. "Now, Kejriwal is making fake promises of (replicating) Delhi health and education models in Punjab, but the people of Punjab are very much aware of such theatrics," he said. Taking a swipe at Kejriwal, the Punjab chief minister said how will a person, who cannot handle a city-like state properly, run a complete state. The Punjab Assembly elections will be

No hope for Akali Dal's revival till Badal, Majithia at helm: Channi

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday said till the time Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bikram Singh Majithia are at the helm of the Shiromani Akali Dal, the party cannot hope for a revival

Farmers union to meet Punjab CM today, to seek waiver of farm loans

Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee leader SS Pandher on Tuesday said that they will meet Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi today to discuss various pending demands of the farmers

Perform in Delhi before promising moon to Punjab: Channi tells Kejriwal

The Chief Minister said his Delhi counterpart is eyeing the wealth of Punjab due to which he is building castles in the air to attract people

Centre's help sought in Ludhiana bomb blast case: CM Charanjit Channi

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday said his government has sought Centre's support to crack the bomb explosion case that rocked the Ludhiana court premises.

Punjab approves State General Category Commission for unreserved classes

Punjab Cabinet approved setting up of State General Category Commission for unreserved classes, informed Chief Minister Charanjit Channi on Thursday.This Commission will safeguard interests of the unreserved classes besides effective implementation of various welfare schemes, he added."The Cabinet approved to set up Punjab State General Category Commission for unreserved classes. This Commission will safeguard the interests of the unreserved classes besides effective implementation of various welfare schemes," tweeted Channi.A decision to this effect was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi here at Punjab Bhawan, this evening.According to a spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office, this Commission would go a long way to safeguard the interests of the unreserved classes besides effective implementation of various welfare schemes for the benefit of the poor belonging to unreserved classes.Notably, this decision has been taken by the Cabinet .

Ludhiana blast: Anti-national forces trying to spread anarchy, says Channi

Channi termed the alleged sacrilege bids and the Ludhiana blast a "big conspiracy"

Punjab govt to release Rs 1,200 crore under debt waiver scheme for farmers

The latest tranche of funds is expected to benefit about 1.09 lakh small and marginal farmers