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Punjab govt has failed to check disruptive forces, says BJP leader Chugh
Chandigarh, April 8: BJP National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, on Tuesday said the Bhagwant Mann government has completely failed to check subversive and disruptive forces which have ushered in a “grenade culture” in Punjab.
Atmosphere of fear in Punjab: Union Minister Ravneet Bittu meets BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia
Jalandhar, April 8: Union Minister Ravneet Bittu met Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manoranjan Kalia after a blast was reported outside his residence and said that there is an atmosphere of fear in Punjab.
Govt issues tenders for strengthening 1,000 km of rural roads: Punjab minister Cheema
Chandigarh, April 5: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday said the government has issued tenders for strengthening 1,000 km of rural roads, marking a significant step towards infrastructure development.
Inflated bills will be corrected. If wrong, will be waived off: Pravesh Verma on Delhi water woes
New Delhi, April 3: Delhi Water Minister Pravesh Verma on Wednesday addressed the public grievances over inflated water bills and water supply issues, promising corrective action and relief.
Gave more than 55,000 jobs in 36 months, says Punjab CM
Chandigarh, April 1: Continuing Mission Rozgar, the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, said it set a benchmark on Tuesday by giving government jobs to more than 55,000 youth in around 36 months of its tenure.
Expand bus fleet, boost last-mile connectivity, says CAG report on managing Delhi air pollution
New Delhi, April 1: To arrest the deteriorating air quality in the national Capital due to vehicular emissions, the Delhi Government should immediately address the issue of shortage of 2,250 public transport buses and complement it with last-mile connectivity options, recommended a CAG report on air pollution.
Delhi: CAG report flags discrepancies in controlling vehicular emission, PUC certification in AAP govt
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Performance Audit on Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi' in the Assembly on Tuesday.
Delhi: CAG report on air pollution points to data shortage, discrepancy
New Delhi, April 1: Discrepancies in Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification system, lack of data on vehicles' emission load and shortage of public transport buses were flagged as key reasons for the city's toxic air in a CAG report on pollution tabled by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday in Delhi Legislative Assembly.
'Pothole-free roads before monsoon is our goal,' says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as she inspects Ring Road
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the Ring Road at Samaypur to inspect the ongoing road construction work and inaugurate the project, which is being constructed at a cost of Rs 12.5 crore.
Former Andhra CM Jagan extends greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr
Tadepalli, March 31: YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy extended Eid ul-Fitr (Ramadan) greetings on Monday and emphasized the profound significance of the festival.
Delhi Assembly to hold two-day discussion on CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles'
New Delhi, March 31: There will be a two-day discussion in the Delhi Assembly on the CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles, ' which will be tabled in the House on April 1, said Speaker Vijender Gupta.
CAG report on 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles' to be presented in Delhi Assembly on April 1
New Delhi, March 31: Another Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report will be presented in the Delhi assembly on the "Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles" on April 1.
Punjab New Advocate General Maninderjit Singh Bedi takes charge of his office
Chandigarh, March 30: Advocate Maninderjit Singh Bedi on Sunday assumed charge as the Advocate General of Punjab at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
DTC suffered loss of Rs 70,471 crore under previous AAP govt: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, March 29: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, during a discussion on the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), alleged that DTC suffered a loss of Rs 70,471 crore under the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.
Delhi Assembly: CAG report on DTC losses sent to panel, report likely in 3 months
New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi Assembly on Friday discussed a CAG report on the financial mismanagement at Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and referred it to the Committee on Government Undertakings to submit its report within three months.
Our movement will continue: Farmer leader Sarvan Singh Pandher after being released from jail
Patiala, March 28: Farmer leader of Kisan Mazdoor Sanghrash Committee-Punjab, Sarvan Singh Pandher, on Friday criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government and demanded compensation for the damages suffered during the farmer's protests.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher released from jail; to hold press conference
Sri Muktsar Sahib, March 28: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has been released from the Mukhtsar Sahib prison and will hold a press conference at the Bahadurgarh fort today at 9 am, he said in a self-made video.
Punjab budget neither has substance nor vision: Congress
Chandigarh, March 26: Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday said the state Budget presented by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had neither substance nor vision.
Financial condition is 'very' bad: LoP Partap Singh Bajwa criticises AAP govt over Punjab Budget
Chandigarh, March 26: The Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday claimed that the state's financial condition is "very" bad ahead of the 2025-26 budget, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government of failing to fulfill its pre-poll promises.
Punjab Budget: First-ever drug census to cover every household
Chandigarh, March 26: Taking the war on eradicating drug addiction to the next level, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Wednesday informed the Assembly that a first-ever drug census will be carried out in the state that will cover every household to understand the prevalence of drugs, usage of de-addiction centres, etc.
Kejriwal makes 'Badalta Punjab' pledge, holds rival parties accountable for 'Udta Punjab' tag
New Delhi, March 26: AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Congress, Akali Dal, and BJP of defaming Punjab by labelling it as “Udta Punjab” during their respective tenures.
Delhi Speaker tells Chief Secretary to ensure action is taken on CAG findings
New Delhi, March 24: Calling for greater accountability and transparency, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday warned officials not to ignore findings of CAG reports and religiously file action taken notes (ATNs), a practice that was given up during the 10-year rule of the AAP government.
Punjab Congress MLAs stage walkout from Assembly, demand justice for army officer
Chandigarh, March 21: Congress legislators, wearing black armbands, on Friday interrupted the address of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on the first day of the Assembly Budget session on Friday, and walked out after shouting slogans against the AAP government.
Fight against drugs another political gimmick of Punjab post-Delhi defeat: BJP
Chandigarh, March 1 (IAMS) BJP national General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Saturday described the formation of a Cabinet sub-committee to combat drugs in Punjab as yet another political gimmick by the AAP government.
CAG report on Delhi's health services tabled in Assembly
New Delhi, Feb 28: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on health services in the national Capital, during the erstwhile AAP government's regime, was tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Friday.
Funds underutilised, dire status of Mohalla clinics, mismanagement of COVID: CAG report on Delhi's health infrastructure
New Delhi, February 28: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday tabled the report of Comptroller and Auditor General on Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services in Delhi Assembly, which revealed underutilisation of funds, delays in project execution, shortage of staffs and drugs under the Aam Aadmi Party government.
Funds under-utilised, OTs lying idle: CAG report picks holes in AAP's 'health model'
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Arvind Kejriwal-led previous Delhi government’s much-touted health model powered by Mohalla Clinics has been found lacking and lagging in basic medical infrastructure and also on utilisation of funds in government-run hospitals, as per the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report.
Punjab Assembly passes resolution rejecting Centre's draft on agricultural marketing
Chandigarh, Feb 25: Amidst the absence of BJP's two legislators in the 117-member house, the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution against the Centre's draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, terming it an "attempt to bring back the three farm laws repealed by the Centre in 2021 following widespread farmer protests".
Democratic Teacher Front criticises AAP government in Punjab, says education situation has deteriorated
Moga, February 23: Democratic Teacher Front (DTF) Punjab state chief, Digvijay Pal Sharma slammed former Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia after the latter visited and inspected the schools of Punjab, alleging that the education situation in Punjab has deteriorated in the three years of Aam Aadmi Party government.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticizes Punjab Minister for running non-existent dept
New Delhi, February 22: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri did not hold back in his criticism of Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, condemning him for running a "non-existent" department for 20 months under the AAP government's leadership.
Delhi polls: Lack of potable water in Geeta Colony, slum dwellers have to buy bottles
New Delhi, Jan 13: The battle for Delhi is witnessing a fierce rivalry among political parties to woo and lure the voters, particularly from slum dwellers in various parts of the capital.
CAG report: New liquor policy resulted in Rs 2,026 cr loss to AAP govt
New Delhi, Jan 11: The AAP government headed by Arvind Kejriwal threw rules and regulations to the wind while drafting the controversial Excise Policy that inflicted a loss of over Rs 2,026 crore on the exchequer, indicate parts of a CAG Report that reached public domain on Saturday.
Enhanced connectivity and economic growth: CM Atishi on Delhi's Metro and RRTS projects
New Delhi, January 5: In a move to enhance urban mobility and connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government of Delhi, in collaboration with the Central Government, will dedicate a new metro line and the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) on Sunday, January 5, 2025.