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Punjab Governor gives approval to table two Bills in Assembly

Gov. Purohit approves two of three Money Bills sent to him by Punjab CM Mann. First Bill enables setting up of GST Appellate Tribunal, second Bill levies stamp duty on mortgaging property.

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Punjab bans dangerous stunts involving tractors

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces ban on dangerous tractor stunts after 29-yr-old man dies in Gurdaspur. CM said tragic incident was unfortunate & to protect lives, a complete ban on stunts involving tractors & other agri implements is imposed. Tractors should not be catalysts of death, hence ban is needed.

The Hindu

Punjab: Valmiki bodies express resentment over CM Bhagwant Mann's absence at event, warn of movement

AMRITSAR: While expressing resentment over Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's absence during the Pargat Diwas event for Adi Kavi Karuna Sagar Bhagwan Valmiki, various Valmiki bodies have warned to initiate a movement against the government's alleged lackdasical attitude to their demands.

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Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

Punjab CM to move Supreme Court against Governor's refusal to approve three Bills. Assembly adjourned sine die. CM urges Speaker to adjourn House to avoid tussle with Governor. Governor had written to CM, withholding approval for Bills. Congress questions Speaker on legality of session. Speaker asserts session is legal.

The Hindu

Punjab BJP resolves to oppose SYL canal construction

BJP's Punjab unit opposes construction of SYL canal, accuses ruling AAP of betraying people of Punjab. Resolution demands CM Bhagwant Mann to protect vital interests of Punjab or quit. BJP to make every sacrifice to prevent SYL or any new water carrier channel for carrying Punjab's waters to non-basin and…

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Gadkari inaugurates 418-feet national flag at Attari-Wagah border, tallest in country

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the tallest national flag in India (418ft) at Attari in Amritsar. Accompanied by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Amritsar MP Aujla, he visited Golden Temple and witnessed the retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border. Prayed for well-being and development of India.

The Hindu

Resolve rice millers’ issues for smooth procurement: Partap Singh Bajwa to Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Punjab leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday asked chief minister Bhagwant Mann to intervene and resolve the issues of rice millers in the state to the smooth lifting of paddy from grain markets.

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Ten Congress councillors from Jalandhar join AAP

AAP welcomes 10 Congress councillors from Jalandhar to party fold ahead of municipal elections.

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SYL canal ‘debate’ - SAD leaders march towards Punjab CM residence, police uses water cannons

Police used water cannons to disperse SAD members marching to CM Bhagwant Mann's residence to debate SYL canal issue. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal accused AAP of compromising Punjab's interests. AAP leaders accused opposition of misleading people. Police used water cannons after crowd attempted to break barricades. SC asked Union…

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Former cabinet minister comes forward for revival of Sanskrit in Punjab

AMRITSAR: Former cabinet minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla has voiced her concern regarding the widespread discontinuation of Sanskrit education in schools across Punjab and has appealed to the chief minister Bhagwant Mann, as well as to educationists and philanthropists, to actively promote the teaching of Sanskrit within the state's educational institutions.

The Times of India

BJP sharpens attack on AAP over rising debt in Punjab, says State economy is on ‘ventilator’

BJP accuses AAP of mismanaging Punjab's economy, causing debt to rise to Rs 50,000 crore in 1.5 yrs. CM Mann's letter admits state's financial position is strained. BJP's Shergill & Chugh criticize govt, demand white paper on squandering of Punjab money.

The Hindu

Not even single drop of additional water to be shared with any State: Punjab CM on SYL issue

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said no water will be shared with other States. Cabinet approved Gurminder Singh for AG post and discussed SYL canal issue a fay after SC asked Centre to survey land allocated for SYL canal & pursue mediation process

The Hindu

"Fully committed to INDIA bloc", says Delhi CM Kejriwal after Congress MLA arrest in Punjab

Punjab Police arrested Congress MLA Khaira from his Chandigarh residence in connection with an old case registered in 2015 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Congress criticises AAP govt for arresting party leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress strongly criticised the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for arresting senior party leader and All-India Kissan Congress chairman Sukhpal Singh Khaira in connection with an old case registered against him under the NDPS Act.

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Turban-wearing people are being painted as terrorists: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia

QUADIAN (GURDASPUR): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia expressed his concerns regarding alleged deliberate efforts to portray turban wearing Sikhs as terrorists in the country, with the intention of securing votes through divisive polarization tactics.

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Parineeti-Raghav wedding: Delhi, Punjab CMs Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann with their wives in Udaipur

Actor Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha’s wedding festivities have started in Udaipur and guests have begun to arrive to be part of their very special day. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab’s debt rises by ₹50,000 crore during AAP regime: Governor seeks fund ‘utilisation details’ from CM Mann

Gov. Purohit seeks details of ₹50,000 cr. debt incurred during AAP's 1.5-yr. regime in Punjab. CM Mann requested release of Rural Development Fund from Centre. Purohit asked for details of utilisation of funds to convince PM Modi. Awaiting Supreme Court decision.

The Times of India

Partap Singh Bajwa ridicules hunt for Goldy Brar's aides

CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa of the Congress on Thursday ridiculed the statewide manhunt for the associates of Canada-based wanted gangster and Sidhu Moose Wala murder prime suspect Goldy Brar as a "publicity stunt".

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Punjab CM thinks he is an uncrowned king, but he has to abide by the Constitution: Governor Purohit

Governor Banwarilal Purohit asserts CM Bhagwant Mann doesn't know Constitution & believes he's uncrowned king. Purohit says if State was being governed as per Constitution & corruption-free, there'd be no problem. He adds CM not giving proper reply to queries about corruption & anomalies, indicating something 'hanky panky'. Purohit feels…

The Times of India

AAP deceiving Punjabi youth: Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on jobs to 'outsiders'

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government of disregarding the Punjabi youth in government jobs.

The Times of India

Lathi-charge has become order of the day in Punjab: SAD

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of the alleged "frequent use of lathi-charges" against young protesters — who have been staging sit-ins, demanding jobs — maintaining that instead of issuing appointment letters to the youth, the AAP government appears to be responding…

The Hindu

Analysis | AAP’s flip-flop on panchayats in Punjab reflects poorly on govt.’s style of working

On August 10, the Punjab government issued a notification dissolving all gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads in the State. Days later it reverted its ‘technically flawed’ decision. Soon after the notification, the government faced stiff resistance to its decision from the Opposition, including the Congress, the Shiromani Akali…

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Arvind Kejriwal pledges electricity bill waivers, free education in Rajasthan as AAP gears up for polls

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal pledged to waive all previous electricity bills in Rajasthan if his party secures victory in the upcoming Assembly election in the State

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Bhagwant Mann and Laljit Bhullar must quit: Sukhbir Singh Badal on dissolution of Panchayats in Punjab

LUDHIANA: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal om Sunday dubbed the Punjab Chief Minster Bhagwant Mann and the Panchayat Raj Minister Laljit Singh Bullar as “partners in crime” in their botched up assault on grass-root democracy through dissolution of and election to Panchayats in the state.

The Hindu

Aam Aadmi Party draws flak amid flip-flop on dissolving panchayats in Punjab

AAP govt in Punjab faces backlash for flip-flop on 'panchayats' dissolution. Opposition parties accuse CM Bhagwant Mann of making 'unconstitutional' decision & demand his resignation. Govt withdraws notification & suspends two senior IAS officers, blaming them for the fiasco. Opposition slams govt for making 'bureaucracy' a scapegoat & demands CM's…

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