Tag: Punjab
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40-year-old farmer from Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib dies by suicide at Singhu border
As per the reports, before his death, he told his friends that he hoped his death would bring success to the farmers' movement.
January 10, 2021 -
BJP raising law & order problem to avoid defeat in civic polls: Punjab CM
While these incidents were unfortunate, the fact was that these were happening as a result of the spontaneous outburst of farmers as their genuine demands had not been conceded so far, said the CM, trashing Punjab BJP leaders’ claims that the Centre had accepted the demands of the farmers from the outset.
January 1, 2021 -
Several states announce restrictions, night curfew ahead of New Year celebrations
West Bengal has called for peaceful, disciplined celebrations, saying extremes like night curfews not perceived to be required.
December 31, 2020 -
Farmers protest: Lawyer allegedly dies by suicide, note mentions PM
In his purported suicide note, the 63-year old lawyer said that he was ‘sacrificing his life’ to support the framers protest against the three farm laws so that the government is forced to listen to the people.
December 28, 2020 -
Farm laws exemption for Punjab, Haryana, UP on Centre’s agenda, say sources
One of the formulae being suggested is to exempt key states from the farm bills, including Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, and also assuring that the MSP mechanism will continue.
December 16, 2020 -
Pakistan’s plan to open Punjab flank
The group consisted of two Khalistan supporters and three Hizbul Mujahideen members. Indian intelligence agencies, in coordination with their counterparts in the UAE, detained ISI henchman, Sukhmeet Pal Singh in Dubai.
December 15, 2020 -
Sero survey finds 24.19 percent Covid positivity in Punjab, 96 percent asymptomatic
Meanwhile, amid complaints of mass violations of Covid curbs at weddings and parties, Punjab CM on Friday ordered restriction of 100 on indoor and 250 on outdoor gatherings in the state.
December 12, 2020 -
Department of School Education, Patiala to strengthen teaching and learning practices in government schools
The EdTech model is designed for self-paced learning through initial assessment, personal feedback, and vernacular content recommendations in alignment with the school curriculum.
December 3, 2020 -
Crucial talks between representatives of farmers unions and Centre tomorrow
The meeting failed to give any concrete results as the farmers turned down the Centre’s idea of the formation of a committee to sort out the differences over farm laws.
December 2, 2020 -
Farm Laws: Captain Amarinder Singh condemns Haryana attempt to stop farmers’ march to Delhi
Urging the Manohar Lal Khattar government to allow the agitated farmers to pass through the national highway to take their voice to Delhi peacefully, Amarinder questioned the need to stop them from proceeding.
November 26, 2020 -
Hundreds of protesting farmers gather along Punjab-Haryana border
As a preventive step, neighbouring BJP-ruled Haryana has imposed Section 144 of the CrPC to prevent assembly of protesters.
November 25, 2020 -
High-level central teams sent to four more states to tackle Covid surge
These three-member teams will visit the districts reporting high number of COVID-19 cases and support the state efforts towards strengthening containment, surveillance, testing, infection prevention and control measures.
November 22, 2020 -
Agitating farmers in Punjab allow trains to run from Monday night, talks to continue: CM Amarinder Singh
Farmers' unions said it would lift the blockade for a 15-day period, but warned that it would be re-imposed if talks to address and resolve their issues failed to take place within that period.
November 21, 2020 -
Delhi, neighbouring areas continue to remain under thick blanket of haze, AQI deteriorates
The overall air quality recorded at 486 in Delhi, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
November 6, 2020 -
Punjab CM writes to Nadda over suspension of goods trains
Responding with pain and anguish to several recent statements and comments of various BJP national and Punjab leaders on the farmers' protests, particularly the continued suspension of goods trains by the railways, the Chief Minister stressed that "this was neither the time nor the occasion to indulge in political confrontation or allegations or counter allegations".
November 1, 2020 -
Centre must not target Punjab farmers over stir: Sukhbir
SAD chief says the Modi govt should not victimise Punjab farmers for agitating against its agri laws and that its bid to do away with RDF fee to the state will cause them irreparable harm
October 29, 2020 -
Punjab CM lays foundation stone of sports varsity in Patiala
Amarinder Singh expressed the hope that staff and students will be able to move into the upcoming campus by 2022.
October 25, 2020