Punjab Governor

'You're Playing With Fire': Supreme Court Slams Punjab Governor For Not Clearing Bills Passed By State Assembly

SC Slams Punjab Governor: The top court made the observation while responding to a petition filed by the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab opposing the delay by Purohit to grant his assent to four Bills passed by the assembly in June.

Nov 10, 2023, 14:59 PM IST

War of words started between Governor Banwarilal and CM Bhagwant Mann over the letter

The fight between the Punjab Government and the State Governor Banwarilal has now come to the fore. CM Bhagwant Mann has attacked the Governor with questions. Bhagwant Mann has advocated the Governor to become the face of the CM.

Aug 26, 2023, 16:06 PM IST

Punjab Assembly Bill Replaces Governor With Chief Minister As Chancellor Of State Universities

Earlier, the Bill was tabled in the Vidhan Sabha that was supported by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). 

Jun 20, 2023, 16:01 PM IST

Senior IPS Officer Skips Republic Day Function In Apparent Snub To Punjab Governor

Chahal was prematurely repatriated to Punjab from the post of SSP Chandigarh by the UT Administrator-cum-Governor Punjab on the "authentic" charge of "serious misconduct". This has caused a lot of heartburn to the IPS officer.

Jan 28, 2023, 22:27 PM IST

AAP Punjab to challenge governor’s decision in apex court, to hold Assembly session on Sept 27

Defying the governor’s decision to hold a special assembly session in Punjab, AAP government to move to apex court and has decided to hold the session on September 27

Sep 22, 2022, 19:25 PM IST

'Death of democracy': Arvind Kejriwal slams Punjab Governor for calling off Assembly session

Kejriwal hits out at Punjab Governor for calling off Assembly session sought by the state cabinet and also accused him of withdrawing earlier orders after getting calls from “higher-ups”

Sep 21, 2022, 21:50 PM IST

Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit tests Covid-19 positive

Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit, who is also the administrator of Union Territory Chandigarh, was detected with Covid-19 on Friday evening. 

Aug 05, 2022, 20:55 PM IST

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit inaugurates NBT’s Amritsar Book Fair 2022

The Governor of Punjab said that in the journey of development that started with the independence of the country, NBT has been working towards making every section of the society knowledgeable. 

Mar 06, 2022, 13:26 PM IST

BJP leaders to complain to Punjab Governor about PM Modi's security lapse

BJP leaders will meet the Governor of Punjab today (Thursday) and will complain against the Channi government for the lapse in the security of PM Modi.

Jan 06, 2022, 09:14 AM IST

Punjab Governor V.P. Singh extends greetings on Maha Shivratri

  Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator V.P. Singh Badnore on Tuesday extended greetings on Maha Shivratri, the festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Feb 13, 2018, 11:51 AM IST

Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal row: Amid escalating water war, Haryana BJP legislators meet Punjab Governor

Amid an escalating water row between Punjab and Haryana, BJP legislators from Haryana on Wednesday met Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore to seek blocking of a move by the Punjab government to de-notify land acquired nearly four decades ago for the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal.

Nov 16, 2016, 14:30 PM IST

Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore appointed Chandigarh Administrator

Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore was on Thursday appointed the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Aug 18, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

In 11 months, Modi fails to find full-time governor for Punjab

It`s been nearly 11 months but the Narendra Modi government has not been able to find a regular governor for Punjab.

Dec 18, 2015, 18:38 PM IST