Tag: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh

Pb short on Covid jabs, oxygen; CM seeks supplies from Centre

On the availability of vaccine, the chief secretary told the CM that the situation was critical, with only three days of stocks left, but the Central Government has assured that more would be coming soon.

April 20, 2021

Punjab govt imposes stricter curbs as Covid cases rise

CM orders that all people flying into Punjab should have a negative RT-PCR from within 72 hrs

April 20, 2021

Capt orders enforcement of anti-superspreader protocols

Punjab chief minister also orders an increase in Covid-19 vaccination to two lakh doses per day

April 16, 2021

Capt rules out PK role in deciding party tickets

There are set norms and patterns for ticket allocation in the Congress, which are followed in all elections in all states, said Amarinder and added that Punjab was no exception.

April 14, 2021

Pushing DBT, Centre ‘threatened’ not to procure crops from Punjab: CM

Assuring the Arhtiyas (grain commission agents) of their involvement in the process of release of payments to the farmers, albeit in a modified manner, while farmers get their payments in their bank accounts within 48 hours, as mandated by the state government, Amarinder said.

April 11, 2021

Capt has compromised Punjab’s interests, should resign: Sukhbir

SAD chief attacks Punjab CM for being 'hand in glove' with Modi govt on issues like farm laws, DBT

April 11, 2021

Amarinder: Anger against Centre over farm laws impacting vaccination drive

Since Punjab has a majority population among the agriculture community, even the common man is affected by the farmers’ agitation, he said, adding “this anger is impacting the vaccination drive.”

April 11, 2021

Centre encroaching upon states’ rights to dominate them: Pb CM

Capt Amarinder castigates the Centre over its 'one-sided decision' to impose the controversial farm laws and the direct bank transfer (DBT) scheme on Punjab’s farming community

April 6, 2021

Capt goes after Centre over ‘bonded labourers’ row

Denying bonded labour in Punjab, CM says Centre 'spreading misinformation' about state's farmers

April 5, 2021

Free travel for Punjab women in state govt buses from today

The CM had announced the free travel scheme in the Assembly on 5 March, as part of his government’s efforts to empower women and girls in the state. The Cabinet formally approved the scheme.

April 1, 2021

Capt joins issue with Centre over Covid management

Rejecting the Centre's criticism of the Punjab govt’s handling of Covid upsurge, CM says the situation might have been better if the GoI had not 'delayed' opening up vaccination for 45+ age group

April 1, 2021

Covid upsurge: Punjab govt extends curbs till 10 April

CM's order follows continuing rise in virus cases & deaths and prevalence of UK strain in the state

March 31, 2021

81% of Punjab samples test positive for UK Covid variant

CM Capt Amarinder appeals to people to get jabs, urges PM Modi to widen vaccination ambit

March 24, 2021

Pb Police to have dedicated units to curb new age crimes

Announcing the move, aimed at further strengthening the state’s law enforcement machinery to address the new challenges of policing and investigation, the CM said his government was now focusing on tackling the new-age crimes, like cyber crimes, and on enhancing the safety and security of women and other vulnerable sections of the society.

March 21, 2021

Scrap farm laws and bring in new legislations after discussing with farmers: Capt to Centre

Capt Amarinder said he could not see any middle path to break the stalemate between the farmers and the Union government. The BJPled Centre should scrap the farm laws, sit with the farmers and make new legislations in their place, he said.

March 19, 2021

Capt seeks review of Covid immunisation strategy

During PM's virtual Covid review meeting with CMs, Capt Amarinder expresses concern over fresh surge in corona cases in Punjab, says a stricter policy to curb it will come into force from today

March 18, 2021

Capt duped Punjabis with false promises: Sukhbir Badal

Stating that the CM would have to tell why he played with the sentiments of Punjabis, Badal also asked the former to tell one thing he had done for the people and the state during the last four years.

March 16, 2021