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'Sidhu is spreading misinformation': Punjab advocate general APS Deol

Deol's remarks came a day after Sidhu withdrew his resignation as Punjab Congress chief but declared that he will not re-assume charge till Deol is removed as AG

Navjot Singh Sidhu withdraws resignation as Punjab Congress president

Sidhu had resigned from the post on September 28, triggering a fresh crisis in the party's Punjab unit as it prepares for the next assembly polls.

No differences with CM, will make Congress win 80-100 seats in polls: Sidhu

Sidhu on Friday said that he does not have any differences with the Punjab Chief Minister

Poor air quality recorded at many places in Haryana & Punjab post Diwali

Bad air quality was reported at many places in Haryana and Punjab on Friday following rampant bursting of firecrackers on Diwali night

Sidhu says he has taken back his resignation as Punjab Congress chief

Sidhu, however, said he will assume charge the day Punjab will get a new Advocate General

Amarinder resigns from Congress, announces name of his party

The party will be formally launched later and the Election Commission has no objection to its name: Amarinder Singh

Power tariff slashed by Rs 3 per unit in Punjab ahead of polls

Punjab is going to the Assembly polls early next year

Punjab CM Channi waives GST on langar at Sri Devi Talab temple

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday announced waiver of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on langar at the Sri Devi Talab temple here. The chief minister also paid obeisance at the revered Shakti Peeth Sri Devi Talab Mandir. "The selfless service of Langar at the centres of Religious & Spiritual Pilgrimage - is an integral part of Punjab's rich Culture & Heritage. While paying obeisance at Sri Devi Talab Temple, I announced to waive off the GST on Langar served at this highly revered Temple," Channi said in a tweet. Speaking at the temple, Channi said the ethos of love, brotherhood and harmony in society will be maintained at every cost and will always remain his government's top priority. He described his visit to the temple as a "gratifying experience". He said the Sri Devi Talab temple is a fountainhead of inspiration and positivity for millions of people from around the world. Channi said he came to the shrine to pray for the state, its peace and development,

Channi meets Rahul after Amarinder's announcement on launching own party

Channi met Rahul Gandhi on Thursday

Punjab stubble burning events fell by one-third in Sep-Oct: Centre to SC

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that paddy residue burning events from September 15 to October 25 this year, have been reduced by one-third in Punjab, compared to the last year.

'Nothing from govt' will hinder business plans in Punjab, says Channi

Chief Minister tells investor summit state has created 6,000-acre land bank for industries.

Arvind Kejriwal to be on two-day visit of Punjab from Thursday

The AAP, which is the main opposition party in Punjab, is keen on contesting all 117 assembly seats in the elections in the state next year and hopes to emerge victorious and form its government

Will launch party once EC clears name, symbol: Amarinder Singh

Singh had resigned as the Punjab chief minister amid a bitter power tussle with Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Amarinder Singh slams Punjab Dy CM Randhawa over national security remarks

Amarinder Singh slammed Punjab Home Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Wednesday over his remarks on national security issues."I was Punjab Home Minister for 9.5 years. Somebody who has been the Home Minister for one month seems to say that he knows more than me...Nobody wants a disturbed Punjab. We must understand we have been through very difficult times in Punjab," said Amarinder Singh while addressing a press conference."They mock me regarding security measures. My basic training is that of a soldier. I have been in the service for 10 years - from my training period to the time I left the Army, so I know the basics," he added.Captain's statement comes after an exchange of barbs between the two leaders over the issue of investigation into Pakistani journalist Aroosa Alam's links with Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Alam has been reportedly visiting former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for several years.Randhawa on the investigation by RAW over Aroosa Alam had said, ..

Speculation over Amarinder's next move, may launch party on Wednesday

Singh had last week said he would soon launch his own party

BSF jurisdiction: Centre creating 'state within state', claims Sidhu

Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday alleged that the Centre is weakening the country's federal structure by creating 'a state within a state'.

Rains likely to cause damage to basmati crop in Punjab

Rains lashing several parts of Punjab are likely to cause damage to crops especially basmati paddy at various places in the state, officials said on Sunday

Chaos, anarchy playing out in Punjab Congress unit: Manish Tewari

Manish Tewari alleged that chaos and anarchy are being played out at the Punjab state unit

Will probe Amarinder's friend's 'relation with ISI': Punjab Minister

Singh hit back at the Congress leader, saying he is now resorting to personal attacks

Congress damaged own interests by not trusting me: Amarinder Singh

Hitting back at Congress leader Harish Rawat, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday said the party has damaged its own interests by not trusting him