Punjab Politics News
Mukerian MLA announces support for Congress
Wednesday, 27/06/2012
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Independent MLA from Mukerian Rajneesh Bubby today announced his support to the Congress. Welcoming his support, Capt Amarinder said it was unfortunate that Bubby could not get the party nomination for the assembly elections.
Budget not legally valid: Jakhar
Wednesday, 27/06/2012
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Leader of Opposition Sunil Jakhar today challenged the legal validity of the Budget. Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia and Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa had a tough time tackling the issue.
I had myself left FM responsibility, admits Lal Singh
Tuesday, 26/06/2012
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The discussion on state’s budget for current fiscal saw political mudslinging between the treasury and opposition benches during the ongoing budget session of Punjab Assembly on Monday.
‘Encroachments in villages won’t be tolerated’ - Surjit Singh Rakhra, Rural Development and Panchayat Minister, Punjab
Monday, 25/06/2012
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Surjit Singh Rakhra wants to be remembered as Rural Development and Panchayat Minister who made earnest efforts to bridge the rural-urban divide. In an interview with Jangveer Singh, he talked of the need for region-specific schemes.
State powerless to battle summer - Authorities fail to work out solution, pin hopes on monsoon
Sunday, 24/06/2012
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Having forced to spend hot and sultry days without power, consumers feel that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and the state government have failed miserably to work out a practical solution to the power crisis.
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