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Centre Allows Farmers To Hold Peaceful Protest At Delhi
After being denied by the Delhi Police to hold protest at Ramlila Maidan, Punjab farmers' groups have secured permission from the Centre to hold protest at the Nirankari Samagam Ground in the Burari area. Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said, "I welcome Centre's decision to allow farmers... to exercise their democratic right to protest." The protesting farmers were allowed "safe passage to Delhi" on November 27. The protests are against the Centre'… read-more
Tags: Farmer's Bill, Farmers' Protest, Dilli Chalo Movement, Captain Amarinder Singh
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Punjab, Haryana CMs Undergo Heated Argument Over Delhi Chalo Movement
A clash of words has emerged between Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana on November 26 regarding the Delhi Chalo movement. Punjab CM Amarinder Singh condemned Haryana of being "undemocratic and unconstitutional" by sealing the borders. Whereas, Haryana CM ML Khattar replied that his counterpart has been avoiding him and accused of doing "cheap politics". The farmers have been marching to New Delhi to protest the new farm bills.… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, Captain Amarinder Singh, Farmers
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Punjab Becomes 9th State To Withdraw General Consent To CBI Probes
Punjab has become the ninth state government to withdraw the general consent given to the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct probes in its territory. The state government announced this decision on November 9. With this, the federal investigating agency will need to obtain prior permission from the government to conduct any probe in the state. Earlier, the agency could instigate any… read-more
Tags: Punjab, CBI, Probe, Captain Amarinder Singh
Courtesy: The Times of India
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After President Kovind Refuses To Meet, Punjab CM Decides To Stage Protest
After the President Ram Nath Kovind denied to meet Punjab CM Amarinder Singh-led delegation, the latter has announced to hold a protest on November 4 at Rajghat, Delhi. The meeting was requested to secure the President's assent for the Punjab government's amended farm bills that will nullify the Centre's agriculture laws. Calling the President's refusal "unconstitutional", Captain Amarinder announced that dharna will begin after a gathering… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, Farm Bill, Protests (2052, Rajghat
Courtesy: India Today
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Punjab Launches Scholarship Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students
The Punjab government on October 31 rolled out 'Dr BR Ambedkar Post Matric Scheduled Caste Scholarship Scheme'. Under the scheme, the government will provide 100% fee waiver to the students belonging to the Schedule Castes category. Besides, the scheme will also provide monthly stipend to the students to purchase schooling-related items. The government also inaugurated Ram Tirath Industrial Training Institute (ITI) to train the Dalit students… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, valmiki jayanti, B R Ambedkar
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Punjab CM Takes Stand For Farmers, Says Not Afraid to Quit
Punjab Government on October 20 moved a resolution in the special session of the state assembly, against the 'Farm Laws' by the Central Government. Following the resolution, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said that he is "not afraid of resigning" and "will not let farmers suffer or be ruined." The CM has also urged farmers to stand with his party. Reportedly, he has also introduced three other bills, to counter the Central… read-more
Tags: Captain Amarinder Singh, Punjab, Farmers, Farm Bills
Courtesy: NDTV News
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Punjab Eases Lockdown Restrictions As COVID Cases Drop
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on October 1 announced that night curfew and Sunday lockdowns will be stopped as COVID-19 cases have declined in the state. He has also allowed gathering of 100 people in marriages and funeral. The CM directed DGP Dinkar Gupta to ensure that people comply with COVID-19 health protocols. Besides, he told the officials to provide medical facilities to poor patients.
Tags: Captain Amarinder Singh, Punjab Government, Coronavirus, Indian National Congress
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Punjab CM Opposes Satluj-Yamuna Link Canal; Says "Punjab Will Burn"
Opposing the Satluj-Yamuna Link canal project, Punjab CM Amrinder Singh on August 18 told the Centre that "Punjab will burn" if the project gets completed. He further said the project would become a "national problem", and Haryana and Rajasthan will also face the repercussions. The meeting, attended by Amrinder Singh, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, was convened on the directions of the Supreme… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Haryana, Captain Amarinder Singh, SYL Project
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