Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal demand probe into Punjab’s excise policy
NEW DELHI: The opposition Congress and SAD on Saturday demanded a probe into Punjab’s excise policy, alleging it was a “sellout” and the state was “defrauded” like in Delhi where its liquor policy is under the CBI scanner. The demand in AAP-ruled Punjab came a day after CBI carried out searches at 31 places which […]
Bhagwant Mann orders probe on why public debt swelled to Rs 3 trillion
NEW DELHI: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday ordered an inquiry into how the state has a whopping public debt of Rs 3 lakh crore and where was the money spent. “We will inquire as to where the money was spent and will order recovery into where this money was spent. This was the […]
GBP Group announces 500 plots in Mohali with investment of Rs 100 crore
CHANDIGARH: GBP Group, one of the top builders in Punjab, announced residential plots at GBP Smart City in Mohali. It spread over 23 acres, the project will have 500 plots ranging from 80 sq yard to 137 sq yards and are priced at 17,990 per sq yard. The project located at NH 205-A, near upcoming Aerocity […]
Punjab becomes the 13th state to complete One Nation One Ration Card system reform
NEW DELHI: Punjab has become the 13th State in the country to successfully undertake “One Nation One Ration Card system” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Thus, the State has become eligible to mobilise additional financial resources of Rs.1,516 crore through Open Market Borrowings. Permission for the same was issued by […]
Extremely disappointed with negotiation between government and farmers: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday said it is extremely disappointed with the way negotiations are going on between the Centre (Narendra Modi or government of India ) and the farmers on the new farm laws, against which several farmer organisations are staging protest at Delhi borders. “What is going on? States are rebelling against […]
Jio says Airtel, Vodafone Idea partners sabotaging network;Airtels says Jio’s allegations ‘baseless’,
NEW DELHI: Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (RJIL) has said that there are “blatant efforts” to sabotage its network in the garb of farmers’ protest by the channel partners of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. In letters sent to Anshu Prakash, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and P.D. Vaghela, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI, […]
Disruption of telecom services in Punjab violation of Supreme Court order
NEW DELHI: The disruption of telecom services in Punjab is in violation of the Supreme Court order, is causing inconvenience to the residents and is likely to lead a breakdown of law and order machinery. According to experts, the disruption of telecom services in Punjab is not only in clear violation of the order issued […]
Ready for talks with government, but will first discuss repealing farm laws: Farmer leaders
NEW DELHI: Sticking to their demands, farmer leaders Saturday said they are ready to hold talks with the government, but will first discuss repealing the three new farm laws, and announced further intensification of their ongoing protest against the legislations. Addressing a press conference at Singhu Border here, farmer leader Kanwalpreet Singh Pannu said that […]
North Delhi ground becomes epicentre of farmers’ protest
NEW DELHI/ CHANDIGARH: Hundreds of farmers entered the national capital on Friday to hold peaceful protest at a north Delhi ground after facing tear gas and water cannons and clashing with security personnel while thousands remained at border points, undecided whether to go to the demonstration site identified by police. The day witnessed police using […]
Rail services resume in Punjab, says Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Indian Railways is going to commence services from and through Punjab as the farmer unions have announced complete lifting of blockades starting from the day. “After the postponement of the farmer movement on railway tracks and stations in Punjab from November 23, Indian Railways […]
TDI to invest Rs 100 crore in Mohali
NEW DELHI: TDI Infratech Limited has announced that it is going to invest Rs 100 crore in its latest offering Park Street coming up in Sector 118 Mohali. Spread over 1.38 acres, the commercial project will have a total built-up area of 1.5 lakh sq ft and will be delivered by December 2022. The project […]
Punjab farmers’ agitation cost Railways a whopping Rs 2220 crore
NEW DELHI: The farmers’ agitation that started in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan and which still remains largely active in Punjab, against the contentious agri Bills, has resulted in a revenue loss of rs 891 crore, for the Northern Railways, till November 19, IANS has learnt. The total loss in earnings for the Indian Railways has […]
Punjab modifies telecom policy
NEW DELHI: With a view to create robust telecommunication infrastructure with adequate bandwidth to promote information technology, e-governance and e-commerce, the Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved a set of new guidelines under a single-window policy to replace the existing norms, but with strict directives by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to ensure timely restoration of roads […]
Tracks blocked at 22 locations in Punjab: Railway Board Chairman
NEW DELHI: The Railways could not resume train services in Punjab on Friday as 22 of the 31 locations were still blocked by farmers. The Railways, however, said that it was ready to resume train services once the tracks are cleared. Addressing a virtual press conference here, Railway Board Chairman and CEO V.K. Yadav said, […]
100% vehicle tax waiver till December 31 for Punjab bus operators
NEW DELHI: In a major relief to bus operators in Punjab, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday ordered 100 per cent waiver on motor vehicle tax till December 31 for all stage carriage, mini and school buses, while deferring payment of arrears of taxes without interest and penalty till March 31, 2021. The move will […]
Over 23,000 farm fire incidents in Punjab so far this season: Official data
NEW DELHI: Punjab has witnessed more than 23,000 incidents of farm fire in the past over one month during the ongoing kharif marketing season, according to official data. With many paddy growers continuing to defy the ban on burning crop residue, the authorities concerned have imposed a fine of over Rs 85 lakh on erring […]