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Punjab Cabinet pays tributes to farmers killed in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri

The Punjab Cabinet on Monday observed a two-minute silence to pay homage to four farmers who lost their lives in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident in Uttar Pradesh. The Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi prayed to the Almighty to give courage to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss in this hour of grief and grant eternal peace to the departed souls, the Punjab government said in an official statement. "It is painful that our 'anndattas' (farmers) have lost lives while protesting peacefully against the farm laws," the Cabinet observed and urged the Centre to "expose the faces of real culprits behind this barbarous act. The council of ministers further passed a resolution demanding expeditious justice to farmers who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident. They also reiterated the need to urgently review and repeal the three farm laws which have caused resentment among the farmers and lie at the root of this unfortunate and avoidable loss of ...

CM Channi wants to visit Lakhimpur Kheri, Punjab govt writes to UP

The Punjab civil aviation department on Monday urged the Uttar Pradesh government to allow Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's chopper to land

Why Capt Amarinder Singh may have to fight a different war to stay relevant

There are many ifs and buts in charting a new course

Those involved in desecration cases won't be spared: Charanjit Singh Channi

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday said there will not be any laxity in action against those involved in desecration cases

Paddy procurement in Punjab and Haryana to start from tomorrow

Due to delay in monsoon, Central Govt had postponed start of procurement of paddy and millet, says Haryana CM

Sonia didn't remove Amarinder as Punjab CM, 78 Cong MLAs did it: Surjewala

Amarinder Singh was replaced by Charanjit Singh Channi after the Congress chose him as the new legislative party leader last month.

Farmers hold protests across Punjab, Haryana over delay in purchasing paddy

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday held protests at many places against postponing of paddy procurement.

Desperate to snatch defeat

Opposition politics is on the boil, but much of its activity is targeting its own, rather than the BJP

Congress should do brainstorming on issues: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Amid crisis in Punjab and Chhattisgarh units of Congress, Leader of Opposition in Haryana Assembly Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday said the party should do a deep brainstorming on the issues

Punjab, Haryana farmers resent delay in start of paddy procurement

Centre says delay necessary as moisture content high due to excess Sep rains

Amarinder hits back at Rawat, says Cong in pathetic state in Punjab

This comes hours after Congress leader Harish Rawat questioned his secular credentials

'Discussed farmers' issues, Kartarpur': Punjab CM after meeting PM Modi

'I asked the PM to resolve the matter of farmers' protest and resume dialogue with the protesting farmers,' said Channi

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi meets Prime Minister Modi

This is Channi's first meeting with Modi after becoming chief minister.

Punjab Chief Minister Channi to meet Prime Minister Modi on Friday

Channi will meet PM Modi on Friday and is expected to urge him that the Centre withdraws its letter on postponing the paddy procurement in the state from October 1

Punjab CM Channi urges PM Modi not to delay paddy procurement

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has sought the intervention of the Prime Minister to withdraw the Central government's order to start the paddy procurement from October 11.

Amarinder Singh calls on NSA Doval a day after meeting Amit Shah

A day after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, former Punjab Chief Minister on Thursday called on National Security Advisor Ajit Doval amid talks of switching to BJP.

Amid crisis in Punjab Congress, Chhattisgarh MLAs reach Delhi

Amid crisis in Punjab, several Congress MLAs from Chhattisgarh have reached Delhi to meet party in-charge P.L. Punia and seek appointment with Rahul Gandhi.

A contrasting tale of two states under two former chief ministers

While Punjab's economy struggled to revive under Captain Amrinder, Rupani delivered better than national average on many counts; Social indicators are a mixed bag in both states

Punjab to waive pending power bills of those having connection of upto 2 kW

The Punjab government on Wednesday announced to waive power bills of those having electricity connection of up to 2 kW, a move that will put a burden of Rs 1,200 crore on the state exchequer

Sibal demands meeting of CWC, says 'group of 23' not 'Jee Huzur 23'

Sibal on Wednesday demanded that an immediate meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) be convened and wondered who in the party was taking decisions in the absence of a full-time president.