Punjab Politics News
Punjab budget session to begin on March 20
Thursday, 08/03/2018
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CHANDIGARH: The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday decided that the budget session of the Vidhan Sabha be held from March 20 to 28, while the state budget for 2018-19 is likely to be presented in the House on March 24.
Punjab Cabinet offers govt job to wrestler Navjot Kaur
Thursday, 08/03/2018
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Chandigarh – The Punjab Cabinet today decided to offer a government job to wrestler Navjot Kaur, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold in the Senior Asian Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Besides, the Cabinet also decided to give her a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh.
Punjab Cabinet revives over 300 posts of warders to strengthen jail security
Thursday, 08/03/2018
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Chandigarh – Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday decided to revive 305 posts of warders and 20 posts of Assistant Superintendents in the jail department to augment security in prisons across the state. The decision, aimed at providing the prison authorities with sufficient manpower to further secure the jails, was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh here, an official spokesperson said.
Massive crackdown after Punjab CM spots illegal mining on Sutlej river bed from chopper
Wednesday, 07/03/2018
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Chandigarh : A massive crackdown was on Tuesday launched in the Nawanshahr and Jalandhar districts after Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh spotted illegal mining activity being carried out on the Sutlej river bed while flying over the area in a chopper on way to Kartarpur. The Chief Minister immediately ordered a thorough probe and seizure of the equipment which he saw from the air to be engaged in what clearly appeared to be illegal mining in the region, according to an official spokesperson.
Major reshuffle in civil and police administration of Punjab likely to take place in coming 10 days.
Wednesday, 07/03/2018
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Major reshuffle in civil and police administration of Punjab likely to take place in coming 10 days. With it’s one year completing this month, Capt Amarinder Singh government is contemplating to make big changes in state administration. Keeping in view the ensuing parliament elections, the Chief Minister is keen to provide a proactive administration to the people, as per sources.
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