Punjab Politics News
Capt allowed to go abroad
Saturday, 28/07/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120728/punjab.htm#7
Punjab's former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh was today permitted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to go abroad. Acting on his petition, Justice MMS Bedi directed Capt Amarinder Singh to furnish a bail bond of Rs 3 lakh before a Mohali court as surety.
Tough time ahead for paddy farmers
Saturday, 28/07/2012
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In the wake of deficit rainfall this monsoon, farmers are a worried lot as they would not be able to irrigate their fields as the water level in the district has gone down considerably.
Cong opposes move to levy professional tax
Friday, 27/07/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120727/punjab.htm#5
The Punjab Congress today opposed the government's proposal to impose tax on professionals like doctors, engineers, architects and lawyers in the state. The party said the government appeared to be desperate to generate additional revenue that it had now decided to levy such taxes.
Cong: Govt Misleading Centre on memorial
Thursday, 26/07/2012
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CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Congress on Wednesday reiterated its demand that the state government should clarify its stand on the Operation Bluestar memorial, saying that the Akali BJP regime was “keeping the union home ministry in the dark” on the issue.
Farmers block highway against land acquisition
Wednesday, 25/07/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120725/punjab.htm#7
In protest against the acquisition of agricultural land of Kaler Ghuman village, activists of 17 farmer unions blocked the National Highway No. 1 near Umranagal village, 2 km from Beas.
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