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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.

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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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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.

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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

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"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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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.

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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…

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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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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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Punjab CM hits back, says not afraid of Governor’s threat to impose President’s Rule in Punjab

Punjab CM Mann says Gov. Purohit's threat to recommend President's Rule an insult to Punjabis; won't bow down.

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BJP flays CM Mann for neglecting people of Punjab in need of hour

BJP accuses Punjab CM Mann of neglecting State during floods, says he's busy in political rallies in poll-bound Chhattisgarh. Mann's actions termed "highly insensitive and irresponsible" by BJP spokesperson.

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Unfortunate that Punjab Governor doesn't know whether calling special Assembly session in June was legal or not: CM Bhagwant Mann

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said it is “very unfortunate” that Governor Banwarilal Purohit does not know whether the June 19-20 session was legal or illegal.

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AAP govt.-Governor heading for another showdown; Punjab Governor cast doubt on ‘legality’ of June Assembly session

Punjab Gov. Purohit & CM Mann’s AAP govt. face another showdown as Gov. casts doubt on legality of June Assembly session.

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New drone policy soon: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah announced that a new drone policy with restrictions and compulsory registration of all UAVs will be unveiled soon

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Punjab Govt. to revert to old office timings from July 17

Punjab govt announces 9am-5pm office timings from July 17. CM Bhagwant Mann had earlier announced 7.30am-2pm timings for summer season. Aim to save electricity & give visitors respite from heat. Unique decision, hopes other states follow.

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In Punjab, sacred hymns and political games

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has passed a Bill aimed at ensuring that the broadcast and telecast of the Gurbani from the Golden Temple is free for all channels. A report on how the decision has led to a political slugfest and divided the Sikh community

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AAP Government, SGPC at loggerheads over Sikh Gurdwara Amendment Bill

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the body responsible for the management of gurdwaras, and Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are at loggerheads over the recently passed Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the State Assembly.

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Gurdwaras Bill covering Gurbani telecast returns spotlight to Punjab’s ‘panthic’ politics

With the passage of the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the politics of Sikh (‘panthic’) issues have returned to centerstage in Punjab

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Punjab Assembly passes key bills; Congress stages walkout

The House passed some key Bills, including Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 thereby vesting the powers of Chancellors of State Universities with the Chief Minister.

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Punjab steps in to help Karnataka with its free rice scheme

The Congress government in Karnataka, which is struggling to procure rice for its ambitious Anna Bhagya scheme, on Monday received a ray of hope after the Aam Admi Party (AAP) government in Punjab agreed in-principle to supply the requisite quantum of rice even as the State government is trying to…

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Punjab govt. decision to allow free-to-air telecast of the Gurbani creates a row

The AAP-led Punjab Government said it will amend the Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925 to ensure free telecast rights of Gurbani from the Golden Temple.

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