Captain Amarinder Singh

Wrong of Navjot Singh Sidhu to have hugged Pakistan Army chief: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh

A row had erupted after Sidhu was seen hugging and greeting General Bajwa at Prime Minister Imran Khan's swearing-in ceremony in Islamabad.

Aug 19, 2018, 16:42 PM IST

Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh exempts ex-servicemen, senior citizens from dope test for issuance, renewal of arms licences

In a bid to tackle the challenge posed by drugs to the people of Punjab, Amarinder Singh had last month made dope test mandatory for all government employees in the state.

Aug 08, 2018, 20:56 PM IST

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh wants Rajnath's help to tackle drug menace

Amarinder Singh wants BSF to keep a strong check on drugs being smuggled in from across the border. He has also urged neighbouring states to crack down on drug plantations.

Jul 20, 2018, 07:20 AM IST

Gul Panag tweets photos of traffic policemen working in pouring rain, Punjab CM promises reward

In the photos, two men of the Punjab Traffic Police can be seen standing in knee-deep water directing the traffic so as to ensure there are no jams on the already waterlogged roads.

Jul 19, 2018, 12:22 PM IST

Treatment, not punishment, for Punjab government employees who fail dope test

Government employees have also been assured that they won't be sacked if they fail dope tests.

Jul 09, 2018, 21:28 PM IST

Provide assistance to kin of 39 Indians killed by IS: Captain Amarinder Singh writes to Swaraj

In a letter to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has requested for financial assistance to the families of those killed by 39 Indians.

Mar 20, 2018, 17:36 PM IST

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh meets Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, raises Khalistan issue

Both the leaders also discussed the strong bond that exists between the two places, largely due to an influential Punjabi community settled in the western nation.

Feb 21, 2018, 18:41 PM IST

In further boost to Indo-Canadian ties, PM Justin Trudeau to visit Amritsar, meet Punjab CM

The meeting is expected to help strengthen the close Indo-Canadian business ties as well as the deep-rooted people-to-people relations between the two countries.

Feb 19, 2018, 19:51 PM IST

If one jawan dies, 10 of Pakistan's must die: Captain Amarinder Singh on ceasefire violations

Taking a strong stance against the rise of infiltration and ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops and terrorists, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said that Indian Army should give a stern response to the neighbouring nation.

Jan 18, 2018, 13:23 PM IST

Can't let Pakistan victimise Sikhs: Punjab CM asks Swaraj to intervene in forced conversions

The Sikh community in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan alleged that they were 'being forced to convert to Islam'

Dec 19, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

Can't get a better result than this: Amarinder Singh on Punjab civic polls

In 2012, the Akali Dal-BJP alliance had swept the state civic polls. 

Dec 17, 2017, 20:10 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal a peculiar person with views on everything without understanding: Capt Amarinder Singh

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday lashed out at his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal claiming that the latter has views on everything without understanding the situation. 

Nov 09, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Captain killed two birds with one stone: Jha

He said that Captain played a masterstroke by giving ticket to Jakhar without the consent of former Gurudaspur MP and Rajya Sabha MP Pratap Singh Bajwa.

Oct 01, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

Congress hails Amarinder Singh for waging war against 'VIP Culture'

Hailing the decision of newly formed Punjab government to completely shun the VIP culture, the Congress has called on the entire nation to support this decision, adding that the grand old party will fulfill its promises made to people of the state, unlike BJP.

Mar 19, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

Captain Amarinder Singh to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Captain Amarinder Singh is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Punjab on March 16.

Mar 12, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

Search begins for new Congress President in Kerala

With V.M. Sudheeran stepping down as the President of the Congress party in Kerala on health grounds, the party faces tough times in selecting a new leader to the post. Sudheeran resigned on Friday.

Mar 12, 2017, 15:57 PM IST

Won't indulge in 'vendetta politics': Captain Amarinder Singh

Captain Amarinder Singh, who is all set to take over as the Chief Minister after the Congress` splendid win in Punjab, today said that his government would not indulge in vendetta politics.

Mar 12, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

In Punjab political war, a Captain gets the better of a General

It was a battlefield of a different kind where a former Army Captain defeated a former Army General.

Mar 11, 2017, 22:19 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal accuses Akali Dal of funding Congress campaign in Punjab

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday alleged that BJP ally Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) was funding Punjab Congress leader, Captain Amarinder Singh`s, poll campaign.

Oct 24, 2016, 09:47 AM IST

Punjab Assembly polls: Fight is only between me and Arvind​ Kejriwal, says Congress' Amarinder Singh

Amarinder Singh said on Sunday that the next Assembly elections in Punjab was going to be a fight between him and Arvind Kejriwal.

Jan 10, 2016, 19:03 PM IST