PUNJAB CABINET
After Telangana's Rs 31,000 cr farm loan waiver, Punjab farmers reiterate similar demand
The Telangana government has announced a farm loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh, benefiting nearly 40 lakh farmers at a cost of around Rs 31,000 crore. Punjab farmers have welcomed this decision and renewed their call for a similar waiver from the central government, arguing that the current cash benefit under PM Kisan is insufficient.
FSIB shortlists five for executive director positions
FSIB shortlisted five CGMs for ED positions in public sector banks after interviewing 57 candidates. Vaheed, Rajeeva, and Majumdar are top three in the list, while Surendran and Srivastava are number four and five.
Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP over dynasty politics, dubs Union Cabinet 'parivar mandal'
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government for dynastic politics, calling NDA ministry a 'parivar mandal' with several ministers from political families.
BJP President JP Nadda gets two ministries, Health and Fertilizers, in PM Modi's new cabinet
Jagat Prakash Nadda has been allocated the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet. He returns to the ministry after leading the Bharatiya Janata Party for over four years.
JP Nadda returns to Modi Cabinet after stint as BJP chief
JP Nadda, the BJP president from Himachal Pradesh, returned to PM Modi's council of ministers as a Cabinet minister. He served as Union health minister in Modi's first term and has a background in law and grassroots politics.
Modi meets likely ministers in his new govt over tea
On Sunday evening, alongside Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, new faces like Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and Ravneet Singh Bittu may join the Union Council of Ministers. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and others are anticipated to remain part of the government. Speculations abound about potential inclusions from Shiv Sena, including Prataprao Jadhav, and BJP, like C R Paatil and Jyotiraditya Scindia
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The BJP has breached these citadels for future gains
Lok Sabha Election Results: The BJP faced a potential defeat in Uttar Pradesh but achieved some significant victories. Notably, the party established dominance in Odisha, made inroads in Kerala with strategic outreach, struggled in Tamil Nadu despite increased vote share, and saw a major vote share surge in Punjab despite facing protests.
Lok Sabha polls: In Punjab, jailed Amritpal and other radicals add a new twist
The chief among them is Amritpal Singh, the Sikh separatist who headed the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, and is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act. However, the most influential among the separatists fighting elections is Simranjit SIngh Mann, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), who had won in the 2019 elections from Sangrur, the home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of the AAP.
Lok Sabha polls: It's pretty much CM Bhagwant Mann versus Khaira of Congress in Punjab's Sangrur
Residents in Sangrur, Punjab, praise the AAP government for offering government jobs without bribes or political connections. The constituency, previously held by Bhagwant Mann, is now contested between AAP and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) in a byelection.
Big drug hauls in Punjab; nationally, seizures up 160% in a decade
Seizure of drugs by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) across all states have gone up by 160% between 2014 and December 2023 when compared to 2006-2013, according to home ministry data. NCB has registered 210% more drug-related cases during the same period. In Punjab, which goes to polls on June 1, drones have been recovered and drugs seized, making it among one of the top states as far as drug seizures are concerned.
Pakistan's Punjab government approves registration of more cases against Imran Khan
"The Punjab Cabinet of Maryam Nawaz has approved legal action against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder leader Imran Khan and his other party leaders for building a hate narrative against the state institutions," Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari told a press conference after a cabinet meeting on Friday evening.
Third Eye: Language matters, cautious roadshows and conditional exception
Congress workers from Rajasthan deployed in Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab post Lok Sabha elections. BJP holds Delhi roadshows despite heat wave, taking precautions. Election Commission limits post-poll Cabinet meetings for model code compliance.
Delhi govt cleared proposal to increase pecuniary jurisdiction of civil courts, HC told
Delhi govt approved raising pecuniary jurisdiction of civil courts to Rs 20 lakh, pending Centre's amendment. Amit Sahni plea on hold since high court decision. Request to increase appellate jurisdiction for district judges.
What Arvind Kejriwal's bail means for AAP's poll prospects
Punjab will cast its ballots on June 1 and Delhi on May 25, which is the last day of Kejriwal's bail period. On May 25, there will be elections in Haryana, where the AAP is vying for one seat among other opposition parties in the INDIA alliance. The Congress and the AAP have a seat-sharing agreement in Delhi, where the Congress is running for three seats and the AAP for four. They have not reached a seat-sharing agreement in Punjab; rather, they are fierce rivals and are running for numerous seats directly.
Centre asks states to exclude stubble burners from MSP benefits this year onwards
Centre implements Supreme Court suggestion to exclude stubble burners from MSP. Punjab, Haryana to tighten enforcement as paddy cultivation areas rise. CoS directs 'red entry' to bar farmers from benefits, seeking exclusion from MSP operations in 2024-25.
Raaj Anand quits Delhi cabinet, AAP following summons by ED
Addressing a press conference to announce his resignation, he said, "I had stepped into politics when Kejriwal had said that politics will change. But today, with a lot of regret, I am saying that the politics has not changed but the leaders have. AAP was born out of the anti-corruption movement but now the party is steeped in corruption. It has become untenable for me to continue as a minister."
LS polls: Seek votes on basis of work done by AAP govt, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann asks party leaders
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Wednesday asked AAP leaders to take "positive agenda" to people and seek votes for the Lok Sabha polls on the basis of work done by his government in the past two years. Mann discussed a poll strategy with AAP candidate from Sangrur parliamentary seat Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and party MLAs from assembly segments which are part of the Lok Sabha constituency.
LS polls: 3 turncoats and former diplomat in BJP's first list for Punjab
BJP releases Punjab candidate list including Preneet Kaur, Sushil Kumar Rinku, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Hans Raj Hans, and Dinesh Singh Babbu. Kaur challenges AAP's Dr. Balbir Singh from Patiala.
AAP expects over one lakh people from Punjab to participate in Delhi rally
AAP anticipates a significant turnout from Punjab in the Delhi rally to protest Kejriwal's ED arrest. The event aims to uphold democracy and challenge the BJP-led Centre's actions, with leaders like Mann and Budh Ram actively mobilizing support.
AAP announces Punjab candidates list for Lok Sabha elections
The Aam Aadmi Party announced its first list of candidates for Punjab, with five Cabinet ministers among the eight chosen. Key candidates include Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Laljit Singh Bhullar, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, and Balbir Singh. Notable picks are Sushil Rinku, Gurpreet Singh GP, and Karamjeet Anmol.
Punjab cabinet approves new excise policy, aims at over Rs 10,000-Cr collections
The Punjab cabinet approved an excise policy to generate over Rs 10,000 crore from liquor sales. Colonisers can pay development charges in instalments. The One-Time Settlement scheme for tax arrears was extended. 1,390 medical officer posts will be created.
Former Congress MLA from Bassi Pathana Gurpreet Singh joins AAP
Former Congress MLA Gurpreet Singh GP joins Aam Aadmi Party in Chandigarh with the presence of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. Singh was elected as an MLA from the Bassi Pathana assembly constituency seat in Fatehgarh Sahib district in 2017. He unsuccessfully contested from the same constituency in the 2022 assembly elections.
Pakistan gets first Sikh minister in Punjab province
Born on October 11, 1974 at Nankana Sahib and hailing from the Narowal district, Arora was also the first-ever Sikh member of the Punjab provincial assembly taking oath in 2013. He has done post-graduation in social enterprise and studied at the Government College, Lahore, Punjab University, Lahore and Harvard Business School in the US.
Meet Pakistan's first Sikh minister Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora in Punjab province
Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, a three-term legislator, was on Thursday sworn in as a provincial minister, making him the first Sikh to occupy such a position in post-partition Punjab. Arora has been allotted the portfolio of minorities of Punjab province in Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's cabinet, a report in Dawn.com said.
Completely wrong to say Punjab allowed gathering of farmers at borders: State govt tells Centre
The Punjab government's response came a day after the Centre conveyed its strong objection to the gathering of protesters, estimating that nearly 14,000 people have assembled along the Punjab-Haryana border.
Air Emergency: Cabinet Secretary discusses funds, MSP with states
Recognising the predominance of paddy cultivation in Punjab and Haryana leading to burning of huge amounts of paddy straw every year, the Centre will closely be looking at exploring a Minimum Support Price for crops other than paddy. States have also been asked to examine ways to phase out paddy cultivation and start the switch to alternative crops from next year.
Punjab cabinet gives nod to pilgrimage scheme, one-time settlement scheme for traders to clear dues
Addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the cabinet has approved the 'Mukh Mantri Tirth Yatra' scheme whereby elderly people could visit various religious places including Nanded Sahib, Hazur Sahib, Chintpurni, Jawalaji, Naina Devi through buses and trains free of charge.
Punjab Cabinet gives nod to fill 106 clerk posts
The Punjab Cabinet has approved the filling of 106 clerk positions in the department of general administration. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The move aims to facilitate the smooth functioning of the Punjab Civil Secretariat and provide employment opportunities for the state's youth.
Punjab: Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Balkar Singh inducted as cabinet ministers
Khudian, 60, is legislator from Lambi seat in Muktsar. He was the party's "giant slayer" who defeated five-time chief minister Parkash Singh Badal from his home turf by a margin of 11,396 votes in the 2022 Punjab Assembly polls. Balkar Singh, 60, is an MLA from Kartarpur reserved seat in Jalandhar.
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