Tag: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh
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Capt announces helpline no. to trace ‘missing’ Pb farmers
Punjab CM's move comes a day after Samyukta Kisan Morcha stated that over 100 persons have been missing since farmers' tractor rally and ensuing violence in Delhi on Republic Day
February 2, 2021 -
Capt seeks Punjabi’s inclusion in J&K’s list of official languages
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Amarinder urged him to advise the Union ministry of home affairs to reconsider and review the official list and include Punjabi also as one of the official languages in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
January 29, 2021 -
Red Fort violence instigated by BJP, AAP: Punjab CM
Capt Amarinder hits back at Union minister Javadekar for blaming the Congress, Rahul Gandhi, and Punjab govt over the Republic Day violence during the farmers tractor rally in the Capital
January 29, 2021 -
India needs clear policy, improved military might to counter China: Punjab CM
While he hoped India got the better of China in the latest skirmish at Naku La on January 20, Amarinder, himself an ex-Army man and a military historian, who has authored several books on the Indian military, said India needs to improve and strengthen its military might.
January 28, 2021 -
Red Fort violence an insult to nation: Capt
While demanding action against the perpetrators of the Republic Day violence in Delhi, Punjab CM also maintains that the Centre's controversial agriculture laws are against farmers and federalism
January 28, 2021 -
Farmers’ tractor rally a testimony to celebration of Indian Republic: Capt
Capt Amarinder also urged the Centre once again to heed the “troubled voice” of the farming community in the true spirit of the Indian Republic.
January 26, 2021 -
Centres ‘lies’ on agriculture Ordinances exposed: Capt
Punjab CM says an RTI reply has exposed 'lies' of BJP-led Centre as well as SAD & AAP that the 3 farm Ordinances, which were enacted in Sept 2020, were okayed by CMs' panel on agri reforms
January 21, 2021 -
Capt condemns NIA notices to protesting farmer leaders
Such 'reprehensible, oppressive, arm-twisting tactics' of the Modi govt in its 'desperation' to undermine farmers' peaceful agitation against its 'draconian' agri laws will backfire, says Punjab CM
January 19, 2021 -
Amarinder rolls out Covid-19 vaccination for 1.74 lakh HCWs
Speaking to reporters, the CM said it was his desire to get vaccinated first but in accordance with the directives of the Centre government, only HCWs could be covered in the first phase. “I would definitely get myself vaccinated in the next phase,” said Amarinder Singh.
January 17, 2021 -
Listen to farmers, repeal farm laws: Capt to PM
It is high time the Centre listens to protesting farmers' voice and resolve the crisis, says Punjab CM
January 7, 2021 -
Summon me, not my officers: Amarinder
CM reacts after Governor summons Punjab chief secy, DGP over state's situation
January 3, 2021 -
Capt issues warning against damage to mobile towers
CM sternly warns against vandalisation of mobile towers and disruption of telecom services in Punjab, directs police to take strict action against those resorting to such unlawful activities
December 29, 2020 -
Kejriwal supporting farmers’ stir for political gains: Capt
Amid their continuing war of words, Punjab CM again alleges that his Delhi counterpart has backed farmers' stir against the Centre's agri laws to draw political mileage in Punjab ahead of Assembly polls
December 23, 2020 -
Centre intimidating ‘Arthiyas’ for backing farmers: Pb CM
Calling recent IT raids on Punjab grain agents 'motivated' & 'oppressive', Capt alleges this is part of Modi govt's 'vendetta politics' to 'demolish farmers' protest against agri laws by hook or by crook'
December 20, 2020 -
Justifying Rahul’s walkout, Capt seeks review on working of defence panel
“With both China and Pakistan breathing down India, the committee should have been discussing strategic security issues and the urgent requirements of our forces and not the polish they need to shine their shoes and buttons,” said Amarinder, himself an ex-Army man with extensive knowledge and experience of security issues as well as the workings of such panels.
December 18, 2020 -
Punjab discontinues old vehicles registration numbers
The CM has asked the transport department to issue alternative valid numbers to owners of vehicles with such numbers, which were already banned in neighbouring states like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, as per Section 217 read with Section 41 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
December 17, 2020 -
Bharat Bandh flags need for farm laws’ repeal: Capt
Punjab CM asks why the Centre could not heed the protesting farmers demanding repeal of its controversial agri laws and why it could not hold fresh talks with all stakeholders on the crucial issue
December 9, 2020