Punjab Politics News
Sidhu bats for dialogue with Pakistan, Cong distances from remark
Friday, 01/03/2019
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CHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI: Amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack and subsequent developments, Punjab local bodies minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday favoured dialogue and diplomatic pressure in seeking a long-term solution to terror outfits operating across the border.
Will receive pilot at border: Amarinder
Friday, 01/03/2019
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CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday said he wanted to receive Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman at the Wagah-Attari border on his arrival from Pakistan.
Punjab to give 7% DA to govt. employees
Friday, 01/03/2019
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CHANDIGARH: The committee of ministers constituted under the Health and Family Welfare Minister Brahma Mohindra held a meeting with the leaders of the Punjab State Ministerial Service Union at Punjab Bhawan Chandigarh. Committee agreed to give 7% DA from February 2019 onwards. However, the decision to give an airfare of dearness allowance will be decided by the government in the coming time. The government employees, who were recruited after 01-01-2004, have decided to constitute a committee to implement the old pension scheme.
Navjot: Ready to face magisterial inquiryNavjot: Ready to face magisterial inquiry
Friday, 22/02/2019
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Amritsar : Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who along with Cabinet-minister husband Navjot Singh Sidhu is in the eye of the storm, today accused SAD-BJP leaders of distorting facts for political mileage and said she was ready to face the magisterial inquiry ordered by the Chief Minister into the train tragedy.
Capt orders probe with 4¬week deadline
Friday, 22/02/2019
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AMRITSAR: The railways was not informed about the Dussehra event along the tracks in Amritsar, officials said on Saturday, a day after 61 revellers were mowed down by a train while Ravana’s effigy went up in flames in a loud burst of firecrackers.
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