Photo: Republic World
Punjab CM Appeals To Home Minister For Anti-Drone System
Owing to the concern of drone activities in Punjab by Pakistan, CM Captain Amarinder Singh appealed to Home Minister Amit Shah to provide anti-drone equipment for BSF and CAPF in the state on August 10. His demand came after 17 deliveries of hand-grenades, RDX, and IEDs from Pakistan in India through drones. The CM also said ''these are very serious and worrisome developments'' considering the 2022 assembly elections.
Tags: anti-drone systems, Punjab CM, Home Minister, Amit Shah, Pakistan
Courtesy: Zee News
Photo: The Indian Express
Kotkapura Police Firing Case: SIT Summons Former Punjab CM For Questioning
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Kotkapura police firing case has summoned former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Badal is scheduled to appear before the SIT on June 16. Badal was the Chief Minister when the police opened fire on a group of protesters, which killed two and left several others injured. The investigation is being conducted to find out who gave the orders to shoot.
Tags: Punjab, Parkash Singh Badal, Kotkapura firing case, Punjab CM
Courtesy: India Today
Photo: NDTV
Punjab CM Amarinder Appoints Prashant Kishore As Principal Advisor
Renowned poll-strategist Prashant Kishor has once again joined the Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh as his principal advisor. CM Amarinder tweeted, “…look forward to working together for the betterment of the people of Punjab.” Earlier responsible for PM Narendra Modi's campaign for prime ministership in 2014, Kishore had assisted Congress’ campaign in the 2017 Punjab assembly polls. Currently, Kishore's Indian Political Action Committee… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, Punjab CM, Congress, Prashant Kishor
Courtesy: The Times of India
Photo: Republic World
Punjab CM Writes To PM; Asks To Add Punjabi As J&K's Official Language
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on January 28 wrote to PM Modi seeking inclusion of Punjabi as an official language in the Kashmir Languages Bill, 2020. Citing Punjab’s link with J&K since Maharaja Ranjit Singh, CM mentioned that Punjabi was widely spoken during the J&K’s independence and is still the mother tongue of many residents. Although, the Punjabi was not included as an official language list as it will be taught in schools as… read-more
Tags: Punjabi Language, Punjab CM, Captain Amarinder Singh, Jammu and Kashmir, PM Narendra Modi, vernacular, Ministry of Home Affairs, Historical Backings
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Photo: The Statesman
CM Captain Amarinder To Receive First COVID Vaccine Shot In Punjab
To infuse the confidence in general public for COVID-19 vaccination drill, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh has volunteered to take the first vaccine shot in the state. He said it while discussing the vaccination strategy and COVID-19 situation in the virtual Cabinet meeting held on December 2. Punjab, like the Centre's strategy, has decided to prioritize healthcare workers. Punjab Health Secretary has estimated that 70 lakh people will be… read-more
Tags: Captain Amarinder Singh, Punjab CM, Punjab, Coronavirus, National news
Courtesy: Times Now
