Punjab Politics News
Blaming GST ‘failure’, CM hints at hiking levy on liquor
Saturday, 02/12/2017
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PATIALA: Saying that the goods and services tax (GST) was “a good thing” but the BJP-led Union government “failed in its implementation”, Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh said on Friday that the state has “no other option” but to increase taxes, including excise duty. This means liquor in particular may be dearer in the state.
Court issues fresh summons to AAP leader Khaira in drug case
Friday, 01/12/2017
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Ferozepur – A court in Fazilika district on Thursday issued fresh summons against the Leader of Opposition in Punjab assembly Sukhpal Singh Khaira, in a trans-border drug smuggling case after the Aam Aadmi Party MLA did not appear. Punjab and Haryana High Court had on November 17 turned down Khaira’s plea challenging the issuance of summons by the trial court to him for appearance on November 30. It had, however, quashed the non-bailable warrants issued against him by the court and directed it to decide the matter on merit.
Ensure optimum utilisation of urban properties: Bajwa to officials
Friday, 01/12/2017
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Chandigarh – State Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa on Thursday directed officials of his department to ensure optimum utilisation of urban properties to boost the income of panchayat Samitis. He also directed the officials to submit a detailed report of the department’s properties lying vacant in Punjab’s urban areas within 15 days and have it implemented within a month to increase revenue.
Govt to set up Agrasen chair at Pbi University: CM
Friday, 01/12/2017
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Chandigarh – Conceding a major demand of the Aggarwal community, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has announced his government’s decision to set up an academic chair and scholarship in the name of legendary king of Agroha, Maharaja Agrasen, at Punjabi University, Patiala.
Jakhar urges PM to take up issue of threats to Punjab CM & officials by UK-based militants with British authorities
Friday, 01/12/2017
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Chandigarh, December 1: Jakhar urges PM to take up issue of threats to Punjab CM & officials by UK-based militants with British authorities.
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