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SGPC defies Punjab lockdown guidelines, restarts langar at Golden Temple

According to the guidelines, there shall be no distribution of 'prasad', food or 'langar' (community kitchen) at religious places

Prashant Kishor quite happy to handle Punjab Cong 2022 campaign: Amarinder

He reiterated his intention to contest the next assembly elections in the state but said the decision on leading the party rested with the Congress president

Let's not slide back to Licence Raj, we must not stifle the economy

Our economy reflects a slide back to the Licence Raj. Realising our potential requires that we squash bureaucratic control

The alcohol economy: Internal dissent lays bare Punjab's liquor dependence

At 40 per cent, Punjab has the worst debt to gross domestic product ratio (GDP) among larger states

Amarinder extends Punjab lockdown till May 31, but says no curfew

From May 18, there will be no curfew in the state. But the lockdown will be there till May 31, said the chief minister

Labour law changes in India should adhere to global standards, says ILO

'Such amendments should emanate from tripartite consultation involving the government, workers and employers'

Punjab govt to allow home delivery of liquor, impose Covid cess on sale

CM Amarinder Singh sets up three-member panel of senior officers to assess losses from closure of liquor vends because of lockdown

Punjab drops hike in minimum wage, says situation 'not appropriate'

The Punjab government had hiked the dearness allowance component of the minimum wage by over four per cent on May 1

Putting an entire district in red zone makes no sense: Amarinder Singh

Centre-state relations during the battle against Covid-19 have caused cooperative federalism to come under massive stress, says the Punjab CM

Amarinder Singh asks administration to ensure welfare of migrant workers

The chief minister asked the industry ministry to "aggressively" pursue the development of the four industrial parks already announced by the state government in the budget for this fiscal.

Covid-19 Factoid: Punjab's confirmed cases have tripled in just four days

Among the 10 most affected countries, Brazil and Russia are taking the shortest span of time to double their number of cases (10 days), while Italy is taking the longest (34 days)

Things to get better as rock-bottom hit in Covid cases: Punjab official

Till now, 117 coronavirus patients have been cured, while 21 deaths have been reported from the state

Punjab CM announces 4-hour curfew relaxation, extends lockdown for 2 weeks

Lockdown/curfew will stay for two more weeks. Then we will see the situation, said Singh

Covid-19 hinterland digest: Lockdown gives Punjab respite from drug menace

A newborn in Nagaur is infected by Covid-19 while an elephant breaks the lockdown in Jharkhand

Labour issues: Punjab to promote maize cultivation in coming Kharif season

Shortage of labour with expertise to plant paddy has prompted the state to encourage farmers to grow less labour-intensive crops

Punjab, Haryana to begin wheat procurement with social distancing in mind

Haryana, Punjab take different routes to ensure social distancing at mandis

Punjab extends coronavirus lockdown till April 30, follows Odisha

The decision comes as the Centre considers proposals from the states on continuing the restrictions beyond April 14, when the nationwide 21-day lockdown is slated to end

Lockdown should continue, prediction for coronavirus frightening: Punjab CM

Addressing a press conference through video conference, Singh said Punjab will allow district-wise relief from lockdown only to let farmers harvest Rabi crop

People defy lockdown, Punjab clamps curfew; also announces relief measures

The Punjab government on Monday clamped a curfew to fight coronavirus, making it the first state to take the drastic measure after finding that many people were ignoring the state-wide lockdown ordered by it. The tough measure was followed by an announcement on relief measures, including food and medicines for the poor. The last dates for paying power and water bills and clearing farm loans too have been extended. Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered the imposition of full curfew with no relaxations, after reviewing the situation with Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh and Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta, a government statement said here. The DCs (deputy commissioners) have been asked to issue orders accordingly. Any person required to be given relaxation will be so allowed specifically for given period & purpose, Singh tweeted. Curfew was imposed as people were still coming out in large numbers. So the idea is to keep them inside, a senior official told PTI. The decision

COVID-19: Punjab suspends public transport, limits gathering to 20 people

It has also decided to shut marriage palaces, hotels, restaurants, banquets and dining places, except home delivery services and takeaways in the entire state