Punjab Chief Minister

Death toll in Pakistan tanker fire reaches 219

The number of deaths in the June 25 explosion rose after a victim died at a hospital on Monday in Multan city, the News International reported on Tuesday. 

Jul 11, 2017, 15:28 PM IST

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif holds top-level meeting to weigh options following JIT report

The meeting was held to outline future strategy for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led in the aftermath of the report.

Jul 11, 2017, 15:24 PM IST

Farmers whose debts waived need not repay loans: Punjab CM

He had said the move would benefit a total of 10.25 lakh farmers, including 8.75 lakh farmers up to 5 acres.

Jun 29, 2017, 19:44 PM IST

Sikhs assaulted: Punjab CM talks to Rajasthan counterpart

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday spoke to his Rajasthan counterpart Vasundhara Raje to demand strict action against those who assaulted four Sikhs in the desert state last month.

May 27, 2017, 23:33 PM IST

Congress hails Amarinder Singh for waging war against 'VIP Culture'

Hailing the decision of newly formed Punjab government to completely shun the VIP culture, the Congress has called on the entire nation to support this decision, adding that the grand old party will fulfill its promises made to people of the state, unlike BJP.

Mar 19, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

Ex-Punjab Chief Minister Surjit Singh Barnala passes away at 91

Former Punjab Chief Minister Surjit Singh Barnala passed away after suffering from prolonged illness at PGI, Chandigarh, on Saturday. 

Jan 14, 2017, 18:26 PM IST

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal to contest from Lambi constituency

Prakash Singh Badal arrived in Patna on Wednesday to participate in the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sikh spiritual leader Shri Guru Gobind Singh.

Jan 05, 2017, 17:42 PM IST

Banning high currency notes a blow against corruption: Punjab CM Prakash Singh Badal

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes as "a decisive blow against corruption".

Nov 09, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

Former Punjab CM Beant Singh's grandson shoots himself, dies

The grandson of late Punjab chief minister Beant Singh died on Sunday from gunshot wounds.

May 29, 2016, 15:01 PM IST

Amarinder Singh, Parkash Singh Badal exchange sweets, flowers

Amarinder sent sweets and flowers, plucked from the garden of his estate in Patiala, to Badal through a close aide.

Dec 15, 2015, 15:45 PM IST

Parkash Singh Badal appeals to farmers to call off protest

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Monday again appealed to protesting farmers to lift their rail blockade saying being a farmer himself, he was ever ready to resolve any issue related to agriculture through mutual dialogue.

Oct 13, 2015, 00:00 AM IST