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Punjab CM to launch to scheme to distribute smartphones among youth today

In order to avoid large gatherings, the launch of the distribution scheme will be organised at 26 different locations in Chandigarh and Punjab

Withdrawal of Congress MP Bajwa's security a 'routine exercise': Punjab CM

The state government on Saturday had decided to withdraw state security given to Bajwa, saying he enjoys the central security cover and virtually faced no threat

Congress MP Dullo condemns withdrawal of police security cover to Bajwa

Congress Rajya Sabha member Shamsher Singh Dullo on Monday condemned the Punjab government's move of withdrawing MP Partap Singh Bajwa's police security cover

Punjab: AAP chief Bhagwant questions police cover given to Badal family

Why the Badal family continues to enjoy the state police cover when it has been withdrawn from Congress Rajya Sabha MP Partap Singh Bajwa, AAP chief Bhagwant asked the Punjab government on Sunday.

Punjab hooch tragedy: SAD takes out protest march, demands govt's dismissal

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) alleged that the liquor mafia in the state had paid money to the Congress to "thwart" any probe into the "illegal liquor trade"

Covid-19: Punjab govt orders night curfew in Ludhiana, Patiala, Jalandhar

The Chief Minister also announced a week-long trial of enforcement of the mandatory mask-wearing rule by making offenders stand at the spot for an hour with a mask on

None will be spared: CM Amarinder Singh to hooch victims' families

Singh also spoke to the families and took ground assessment of the action taken against the culprits

Punjab to provide health insurance to all state govt employees, pensioners

The Cabinet has approved the extension of AB-SSBY for the next policy plan period from August 20, 2020 to August 19, 2021 at the tendered premium rate of Rs 1,100 per family per year.

Punjab hooch tragedy: Police arrests Ludhiana-based methanol supplier

Rajeev Joshi, the owner of Ludhiana Paint Store, was nabbed late Monday evening

AAP holds protest against Congress govt over hooch tragedy in Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday held a protest against the Congress government in Punjab over the hooch tragedy that claimed more than 100 lives.

Won't spare politician, public servant found complicit in hooch tragedy: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said no politician or public servant found complicit in the hooch tragedy that has claimed over 100 lives so far will be spared. The chief minister said he would finish off the liquor mafia in the state. Nobody will be allowed to get away with this, he added. The entire Punjab Police force has been tasked to crack down on the mafia, Singh said in a statement here. The death toll in the hooch tragedy has risen to 110. So far, 83 deaths have taken place in Tarn Taran district, followed by 14 in Gurdaspur's Batala and 13 in Amritsar. The tragedy has been unfolding since Wednesday evening in the three districts.

Borrowing by states for GST compensation to be cost inefficient: Punjab FM

Attorney General K K Venugopal has suggested that the Council can recommend to the Centre to allow states to borrow on the strength of future receipts from the compensation fund

Gymnasiums, yoga centres to open in Punjab; night curfew to continue

The Punjab government on Friday allowed gymnasiums and yoga centres to operate while continuing with the night curfew for the next phase of the coronavirus lockdown from August 1 to 31.

21 die after drinking spurious liquor, Punjab CM orders magisterial probe

Twenty-one people have died in Punjab's three districts allegedly after drinking spurious liquor, prompting Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to order a magisterial probe, officials said on Friday.

Punjab govt bans public gatherings, only 5 allowed in marriage functions

The management of marriage halls, hotels and commercial spaces will be held responsible in case the guidelines are violated and they could face suspension of their licences

Return donations to PM-CARES fund from Chinese firms: Amarinder to Centre

Singh also named some Chinese companies which have made donation to the PM-CARES (Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations) Fund

Punjab to set up micro-containment zones in areas with five or more cases

As of Wednesday morning, Punjab had 3,371 confirmed cases, including 2,461 cured and discharged patients

Punjab seeks over Rs 80,000 cr Covid-19 aid from govt to secure livelihoods

CM Amarinder Singh in a memorandum to PM Modi pointed towards a 'large-scale devastation and distress' caused to the state due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Punjab tightens lockdown on weekends, makes e-pass mandatory for movement

However, shops dealing with essential commodities and services will be allowed to operate on all days, according to new guidelines issues here on Friday

Punjab back to strict lockdown on weekends, holidays after spike in cases

Doubling rate worsens from 22 days on May 31 to 15 on June 10; CM Amarinder Singh orders mandatory testing certification for those entering from Delhi