Punjab Chief Minister

Mann has been admitted to Fortis Hospital, Mohali

Punjab's job surge: Nearly 45,000 new government positions created in just 30 months

Speaking at a ceremony where 293 appointment letters were handed out, Mann highlighted this milestone as a transformative moment for the youth of Punjab.

Lufthansa flight delay: Opposition takes aim at Bhagwant Mann after reports claim ‘drunk’ Punjab CM was deplaned

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal asked AAP to divulge if the Punjab chief minister was deplaned because he was “too drunk to walk” and also reveal if this was the real reason why he could not attend the AAP national convention.

Bhagwant Mann paints Punjab 'basanti' as he takes oath as chief minister | Watch

The ground at Khatkar Kalan is brimming with yellow for Bhagwant Mann's oath-taking ceremony as Punjab Chief Minister.

Viral video: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi milks goat as he awaits polls results

Twitter users questioned why Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was using his "precious time" to milk goats.

Punjab CM Charanjit Channi urges PM Modi to resume talks with farmers, repeal farm laws

Charanjit Channi's visit came a day after former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the long-drawn farmer protests over the Centre’s agricultural reforms.

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh invites 125 Kashmiri students for lunch to celebrate Eid

Kashmiri students residing in Punjab welcomed the move and said the invitation made them feel at home.

Amarinder Singh hails Sajjan Kumar's conviction in 1984 anti-riots case

The reversal, by the Delhi High Court, of the trial court's earlier acquittal to Kumar had once again proved that the judiciary in India continues to stand tall as a pillar of the nation's democratic system, Singh said in a statement.

Punjab CM, Israel Prez discuss cooperation in water management, agri, internal security apparatus

Singh is on a five-day visit to Israel that commenced on Monday. He is heading a high level delegation to the country to strengthen Punjab's cooperation with the middle east nation in the field of agriculture, horticulture, dairy farming and waste water management, besides trying to attract investments in the state.

Amarinder Singh writes to PM Modi on Rs 31,000 cash credit limit gap

In separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan, Singh said the cash credit limit (CCL) gap cannot be solely attributed to the state of Punjab.

Amarinder Singh signs papers proposing Rahul Gandhi's name as Congress chief

Congratulating Gandhi on his proposed elevation, Singh said he was extremely happy to be doing the honours of nominating the Congress vice president for the post and was sure he would do well as the new leader of the party.

PM's 'termite' barb against Congress reflects his despair: Amarinder Singh

"With the writing on the wall clear for the BJP, the prime minister is making frantic rounds of Himachal," he said, adding that his own rallies had been delayed due to Modi's "frenzied movement" in the hill state.

Govt to provide power at Rs 5 per unit to industry: Amarinder Singh

The chief minister directed the power secretary and the chairman of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to examine the implications of the two-part tariff and issue an advisory to the concerned department to freeze industrial power tariff at Rs 5 per unit from November 1, as approved by the state cabinet.

Uber bike taxi scheme to be launched in Punjab next week

Uber’s South Asia Public Policy Director Shweta Rajpal Kohli called on the chief minister here today to finalise the launch of the scheme, which will create 10,000 livelihood opportunities in Punjab in the next one year, an official spokesman said.

Amarinder to meet PM today over SYL canal issue

According to sources, Amarinder is in the national capital and will apprise the Prime Minister tomorrow on Punjab's stand on the issue and is likely seek the Centre's intervention in the matter.

PM Modi to launch national SC/ST hub on October 18

The Prime Minister will also launch zero defect, zero effect (on environment) (ZED) scheme, distribute charkhas to women and present national awards to outstanding micro, small and medium enterprises.

Punjab plans to export 20,000 tonnes of kinnow

An official spokesperson said a decision to this effect was taken by the Chief Minister after successful exporting around 5,000 tonnes of kinnow to Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East last year.

Punjab CM urges Centre to resolve agrarian crisis in the country

"Otherwise the national economy on the whole would be in tatters," Badal said while addressing a gathering at the foundation laying ceremony of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) at Manawala, near here.

Punjab CM approves Rs 750 crore for strengthening link roads

While chairing a meeting to review the progress of strengthening of ongoing road infrastructure projects at his residence, Badal finalised repair, widening and upgradation of 6500 km link road stretches in the state, a release said here.

PM Modi inaugurates new terminal at Chandigarh airport

Modi dedicated to the nation the modern facility which is expected to boost the economic and industrial development in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Some CMs who backed Land Bill before are now opposing: Govt

Addressing a press conference in the national capital following the Niti Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley claimed that several Chief Ministers had earlier agreed the land bill amendments.

NITI Aayog panel weighs legislation on Right to Skill: Rudy

The committee has been tasked with addressing human resources issues, especially youth, and working on scientific methods for skilled manpower.

Cong CMs to skip Niti Aayog meeting over Land Bill

The meeting of all chief ministers from across the country has been convened by Prime Minister Modi to discuss the Land Acquisition Bill, which the Centre has struggled to pass in the Rajya Sabha.

Modi calls NITI Aayog's Governing Council meet on Wednesday

"The Prime Minister will chair second meeting of Governing Council of NITI Aayog tomorrow morning at 7, Race Course Road," a Prime Minister's Office's statement said.

Punjab CM pitches for direct transfer of fertiliser subsidy

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today asked the Chemical and Fertilisers Ministry to implement its proposal to directly transfer fertiliser subsidy to farmers on a pilot basis in order to resolve the issues and difficulties in its implementation.