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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCapt. Amarinder Singh

Topic: Capt. Amarinder Singh

Why state-owned electricity firms are under a cloud in power-surplus Punjab

The Punjab govt's decision to redevelop the land on which its oldest power plant, shut down in 2018, stands has brought out old concerns.

Teachers to stand in for police? Even ministers differ as big debate rages in Punjab

In two controversial orders issued and revoked since 21 May, Punjab govt teachers were deployed to check illegal liquor smuggling and illegal sand mining.

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh accuses Centre of failing to help states amid Covid-19 crisis

The Punjab chief minister said currently all the steps to restart economic activity in the state have been taken by the state govt.

Amarinder calls cabinet meet today to ‘resolve’ spat between chief secretary and ministers

The meeting will be held at the civil secretariat. There are also talks going on for a cabinet reshuffle to placate the council of ministers.

Punjab to test everyone it’s bringing back from other states, after 8 cases from Nanded

8 pilgrims who returned from Maharashtra's Nanded Sunday have tested positive for Covid-19. Govt has ordered compulsory testing for everyone returning to Punjab from other states.

Congress, Akalis, JJP call each other out over CM photos on hand sanitisers and ration bags

While Congress slammed BJP-led Haryana govt for photos of CM Khattar and his deputy Chautala, its govt in Punjab is under fire for the same reason.

Doctors & health staff, regular patients no longer need curfew passes in Punjab

Banks and ATMs have also been allowed to operate the whole week, according to the state home department's revised guidelines amid the nationwide lockdown to curb Covid-19.

Curfew, an app & assured home delivery — Punjab leaves little to chance in Covid-19 battle

Punjab has had 33 cases of coronavirus so far. By Thursday, more than 580 cases had been registered against those allegedly found to have violated the curfew.

Amarinder Singh’s ‘personal connection’ to Kartarpur, Pattanaik on myth and history

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Shehla Rashid’s media rebuke, Trump’s Greenland dream, Soz’s goodbye & Amarinder on Badal

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.