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Centre urges Punjab authorities to control protest gatherings

February 22, 2024

In a bid to manage escalating tensions at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, the Ministry has issued an advisory to the Punjab government, urging strict measures to prevent large gatherings of protestors. The advisory specifically raised concerns about the use of tractor-trolleys, JCBs, and other heavy equipment on...

Punjab Governor postpones border district visit amid requests

February 21, 2024

The Governor of Punjab, Banwarilal Purohit, has deferred his anticipated four-day visit to the border districts of the state, originally slated to commence on Tuesday. The decision to postpone the visit, requested by government authorities, has led to the rescheduling of the tour from March 12 to 14, as stated...

Samyukta Kisan Morcha clarifies non-participation in ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest

February 21, 2024

Punjab-Haryana Border: As tensions escalate along the Punjab-Haryana border in the aftermath of the farmer unions’ rejection of the government’s proposal, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM and SKM-All India), a collective body of diverse farm unions, has clarified that its affiliated unions will not partake in the ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest...

Punjab BJP chief accuses CM Bhagwant Mann of sabotaging farmer-Centre talks

February 21, 2024

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, has been accused by state BJP chief Sunil Jakhar of jeopardizing the ongoing negotiations between farmer leaders and Union ministers, further complicating the resolution of the ongoing farmers’ agitation. Jakhar’s statement comes in the wake of the farmers’ rejection of the Centre’s proposal...

Protesting farmers face High Court criticism over tractor-trolley use on highways

February 21, 2024

In a stern admonition on Tuesday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized protesting farmers for deploying tractor trolleys on highways, citing violations of the Motor Vehicles Act. The court underscored the need for farmers to balance their fundamental rights with constitutional duties, emphasizing that the use of tractor trolleys...

Punjab Congress protests BJP’s ‘oppression’ upholds democratic values

February 20, 2024

The Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday, held a protest outside the Income Tax Department Office in Mohali, condemning the heavy-handed tactics of the Bharatiya Janata Party against opposition entities and the populace at large. Addressing the gathered audience, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring articulated, «Our assembly here serves as a...

16% increase in stamp sale and registration revenue within a month: Jimpa

February 20, 2024

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has registered 16.83 percent more income under the head “stamp and registration” in just one month. Revenue Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa said that providing transparent, hassle-free and corruption-free services to the people of Punjab is the main goal...

Bhagwant Mann & Anmol Gagan Maan must provide MSP as they promised: Bajwa

February 20, 2024

The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday dared the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Anmol Gagan Maan to fulfil their promises by providing Minimum Support Price (MSP) on 22 crops. “Before the Punjab Assembly Elections in 2022, both of...

Farmers reject govt proposal, Delhi march from Feb 21

February 20, 2024

Farmer leaders on Monday turned down the government’s proposal to procure five crops at minimum support prices (MSP) over the next five years. Addressing the media, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a farmer leader, announced the resumption of the ‘Dilli Chalo’ march from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border on February 21. The decision,...

AAP, Congress reach mutual agreement to contest Punjab LS seats independently: Kejriwal

February 19, 2024

In a recent development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal clarified that there is no discord between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress over their decision to contest Lok Sabha seats in Punjab separately. Kejriwal, who visited Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi’s home for lunch, emphasized that the two parties had...

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