Punjab CM

Sonu Sood arranges 'Paltan' lunch with Punjab CM

The film is being directed by JP Dutta, known for war-themed films including the National Award-winning 'Border'. 

Feb 12, 2018, 19:12 PM IST

Opposition must refrain from criticism for the sake of it: Punjab CM

Amarinder Singh on Monday said that the Opposition should refrain from criticism for the sake of it.

Nov 20, 2017, 16:14 PM IST

Farmers can't give up stubble burning completely: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

Asserting that a long-term solution was needed to arrest the problem of crop residue burning, the Punjab CM said the state government was looking for affordable solutions for this problem.

Nov 15, 2017, 17:28 PM IST

Punjab CM seeks incentive for farmers to prevent stubble burning

Singh also requested the prime minister to convene a meeting of the chief ministers of the affected states along with the Union Ministers for Agriculture, Food and Environment on the issue.

Nov 09, 2017, 20:18 PM IST

Take action against erring recruitment agents: Sushma Swaraj to Punjab CM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said she has requested Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to file criminal cases against recruitment agents who allegedly mislead and cheat people.

Nov 05, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

Shahbaz Sharif's son may become Punjab CM

Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif is looking to his son Hamza Shabaz as his replacement in Punjab.

Jul 30, 2017, 15:30 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

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh asked to vacate government bungalow on Janpath

The court dismissed the appeal filed by the Congress leader against the March 24 order of the Estate Officer, asking Singh to vacate the Janpath bungalow.

Jun 02, 2017, 16:37 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

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh denies seeking security following Khalistani threats

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday denied he has sought enhanced security in the face of open threats and intelligence inputs that fringe Khalistani elements were targetting him for his stance against their activities.

May 25, 2017, 20:14 PM IST

Wanted to float new party but never wanted to join BJP: Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said he wanted to float his own party due to "differences within the Congress" two years ago, but never toyed with the idea of joining the BJP.

May 17, 2017, 23:16 PM IST

Khalistani elements publicly threaten Amarinder Singh, India protests

A threat publicly issued to Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh by pro-Khalistan elements during an event in Surrey city of Canada`s British Columbia province recently has drawn an official protest from India.

May 01, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

Congress president should be elected by consensus, not election: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

The new Congress president should be appointed through consensus, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Sunday.

Apr 30, 2017, 20:05 PM IST

If EVMs were fixed then Akalis would be in power in Punjab: Amarinder Singh

Former Union minister M Veerappa Moily on Wednesday found himself isolated in the Congress over his remark that going back to ballot paper would be a regressive step.

Apr 12, 2017, 21:22 PM IST

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh says he is 'committed' to farm loan waiver

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said he is committed to farm loan waiver and his government would soon find ways and means to bail out the debt-ridden farmers-- with or without the Centre's aid.

Apr 08, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

Punjab CM should ask Sidhu to refrain from doing TV: Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi

Navjot Singh Sidhu, as a public servant, should refrain from doing television owing to his moral responsibility to disassociate with any commercial activity, even though there is no law which bars such a move, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said today.

Mar 22, 2017, 22:51 PM IST

No problem with Navjot Singh Sidhu's TV show if it's permissible: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said his party had no problem with Navjot Singh Sidhu working in a TV show if it is constitutionally permissible.

Mar 22, 2017, 19:16 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu touches Amarinder Singh's feet after taking oath as Cabinet minister – Watch

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu was on Thursday inducted as a cabinet minister in the new Congress government in Punjab.

Mar 16, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

Amarinder's swearing-in as Punjab CM on Thursday; Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh to attend

Top Congress leaders, including party Vice President Rahul Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, are expected to attend the swearing-in of Amarinder Singh as Punjab Chief Minister here on Thursday.

Mar 16, 2017, 00:25 AM IST

It's right time to elevate Rahul Gandhi as Congress chief, says Amarinder Singh

Punjab's Chief Minister-elect Amarinder Singh on Tuesday reiterated that the right time has come to elevate Rahul Gandhi as the Congress President.

Mar 14, 2017, 21:03 PM IST