Captain Amarinder Singh

Terming the new vaccination policy for 18+ age group as unfair to the states, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday sought Centre-State parity in vaccination for 18+ age group from May 1, while calling for urgent steps to…

To strengthen the state’s healthcare capabilities amid the Covid surge, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday ordered immediate recruitment of 400 nurses and 140 technicians to the government medical colleges, while directing the…

The Punjab government has decided to hold virtual celebrations to kick off the historic 400th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji from April 28 amid the uncertain situation resulting from the continuous surge in Covid cases, Chief…

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday announced reduction in examination fee for all PPSC examinations for general and SC/ST categories, and complete  waiver for candidates from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and…

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced that the State Government would undertake vaccination in age group of 18-45 years from May 1, and it would be ensured that the vaccine would be supplied free of cost in all…

Underlining his government’s zero tolerance policy towards drugs, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday approved a Reward Policy to encourage information and inputs leading to recovery of drugs under the NDPS Act.The…

 As Covid cases continue to rise rapidly across the country, including in Punjab, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered stricter restrictions beginning tomorrow, including extension of night curfew timings (8 pm to 5 am),…

Mohali, along with the rest of the tri-city, will remain under complete lockdown on Wednesday, on the occasion of Ram Navami, to avoid gatherings amid the surging Covid cases in the region.The decision was announced by Punjab Chief Minister…

To upgrade the existing technical education ecosystem in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday gave the go-ahead for 19 new ITIs including one in Beas, with classes to be commenced in the forthcoming…

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday urged the Centre to send immediate supplies of vaccines and also give quick approval for two new oxygen plants in the state amid concerns over depleting stocks of both. On the availability of…