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TopicPunjab AAP government

Topic: Punjab AAP government

Punjab’s AAP govt leans on 2013 central law for 1st big land acquisition after flop land pooling scheme

Greater Mohali Area Development Authority last week announced acquisition of 5,000 acres. This will include 3,500 acres needed to develop a township around Mohali int'l airport.

Punjab floods are a test for parties. They must act together and fast

PM Modi’s silence on Punjab floods while he tweets about earthquakes in Afghanistan and floods in Pakistan was deafening. A phone call to CM Mann was a small consolation, but people wanted public empathy.

Ex-IPS officer-turned-AAP MLA questions Mann govt amid growing dissidence in Punjab AAP

Slamming handling of 2015 sacrilege cases, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh says he is being 'humiliated on purpose' by Mann govt. Another MLA had hit out at a 'senior AAP leader' Sunday.

Sukhpal Khaira, arrested Punjab MLA who used social media to pan one & all — from Jagir Kaur to Mann

Arrested Thursday in a 2015 drug case, Khaira has been a vocal critic of the AAP govt in Punjab, but has also had differences with his current party, Congress, in the past.

‘Mere eyewash’ — Punjab AAP MLA slams ‘School of Eminence’ opened by Kejriwal, evokes poll promise

On Wednesday, Punjab govt inaugurated its first ‘School of Eminence’. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, MLA from Amritsar North, claims cosmetic changes had been made to an existing school.

Congress’s Sukhpal Khaira accuses Mann of insulting ‘Sikh hero’ after ‘aira, gaira Nathu Khaira’ jibe

On Sunday, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann called Congress’s Sukhpal Khaira ‘aira, gaira, Nathu Khaira’. The latter subsequently accused Mann of being 'foolishly arrogant'. 

AAP govt withdraws notification dissolving panchayats in Punjab, Oppn says ‘victory for democracy’

Govt move months ahead of local body polls was slammed as 'politically motivated' by Opposition. Multiple petitions challenging decision were also filed in Punjab & Haryana HC.

‘New levels of corruption’ — Punjab Opposition wants AAP minister accused in land scam dismissed

Lal Chand Kataruchak has been accused of facilitating transfer of an officer accused in Pathankot land scam. This comes months after allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

As Mann govt faces flak on law & order, Punjab makes do with acting DGP for 8 months & counting

In July 2022, Gaurav Yadav was named acting DGP, replacing then DGP V. K. Bhawra. State hasn't sent list of eligible officers to UPSC in line with rules laid down by SC, it is learnt.

As AAP govt trims Punjabi University grant, V-C uses Facebook to ask ‘all Punjabis’ to ‘save’ institution

In video statement, V-C Arvind points out Bhagwant Mann govt has allocated only Rs 164 cr against the Rs 360 cr the university had sought. His predecessor had quit over fund crunch.

On Camera

Marxism extinguishes democratic rights the moment it captures power: MA Venkata Rao

Being founded on class war, any State founded on Marxism is bound to set itself in opposition, bitter and all-out, against all other nations, libertarian commentator MA Venkata Rao wrote in 1963.

Hyperscale data centre, waste-to-energy projects: MoUs Uttar Pradesh inked this year at Davos

The agreements span energy projects, electric vehicles and solar power, according to UP Investment Department.

1st ever live battle array formation, Shaktibaan regiments—what’s new at the R-Day parade this yr

The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path will showcase India’s operational synergy and self-reliance, highlighting combat readiness, indigenous weaponry and joint military operations.

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.