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BJP treats turncoats like disposable pawns; Jakhar & Ravneet Bittu prime examples: AAP leader Harpal Cheema

The Aam Aadmi Party accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party of treating politicians like disposable items. Senior AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema stated the BJP uses leaders from other parties for short-term gains. He cited Sunil Jakhar and Ravneet Singh Bittu as examples of this strategy. Cheema claimed the BJP's actions…

The Economic Times

Punjab FM Cheema urges Centre to share RBI’s ‘extraordinary’ dividend with states

Punjab's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema calls for sharing the Reserve Bank of India's large dividend with states. He warns that taking too much from the RBI could harm India's long-term economic strength. Cheema emphasizes cooperative federalism and fiscal fairness. He also stresses the importance of maintaining the RBI's financial…

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Lawrence Bishnoi gang stakes claim on gunfire outside Diljit's manager in Karnal

A social media update from the infamous Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for gunfire outside the residence of Diljit Dosanjh's manager in Karnal. However, Haryana authorities have stated that they are yet to receive any complaints, and a preliminary sweep of the scene found nothing amiss.

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Punjab cabinet approves new excise policy, aims at over ₹10,000-Crore collections

The Punjab cabinet gave its nod to the excise policy for 2024-25.

The Hindu

Punjab FM flays Centre for withholding funds, as he presents budget

Punjab budget 2024: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the State’s budget in the State Assembly for the financial year 2024-25, envisaging a total outlay of over ₹2 lakh crore.

The Hindu

Punjab government has for the first time brought reservation for SCs in the appointment of law officers: Cheema

AAP government first to bring reservation for SCs in appointment of law officers, says Punjab FM Cheema. 58 posts reserved for SCs, 178 for General Category. Congress and SAD-BJP anti-Dalits, cheated by taking votes in name of Dalits for centuries, he alleges

The Hindu

Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

Punjab CM to move Supreme Court against Governor's refusal to approve three Bills. Assembly adjourned sine die. CM urges Speaker to adjourn House to avoid tussle with Governor. Governor had written to CM, withholding approval for Bills. Congress questions Speaker on legality of session. Speaker asserts session is legal.

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12 furnaces inspected, 60 vehicles detained under ongoing spree against tax evaders: Punjab excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema

CHANDIGARH: In continuance with the on-going special drive to detect the Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion in iron and steel industry, the mobile wings of Tax department on Monday inspected 12 furnaces and detained 60 vehicles during a surprise operation at Mandi Gobindgarh.

The Times of India

Punjab delegation in Kerala to study Beverages Corporation model

A delegation from the Punjab Excise and Taxation department led by Minister Harpal Singh Cheema is on a visit to the State to understand the functioning of the Kerala State beverages Corporation as a public distribution outlet.

The Hindu

Punjab Excise dept recovers 320 litres of illicit liquor during search operation

Punjab Excise Department recovered a huge amount of illicit liquor and other items used in manufacturing of liquor during an extensive field checking in the last two days, said an official on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Finance Minister asks department to tighten noose around tax evaders from service sector

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema directed the department to further tighten the noose around tax evaders from the service sector, asking the State Intelligence and Preventive Unit (SIPU) and Tax Intelligence Unit (TIU) to work in tandem to trace, track and nab the tax evaders.

The Hindu

Punjab finance minister thanks GST council for clearing state’s compensation

CHANDIGARH: Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday thanked the GST Council for deciding to clear the entire pending balance GST compensation for June 2022, adding that Punjab would get Rs 995 crore as the pending balance.

The Times of India

GST Council: Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema opposes any hike in GST on educational products

CHANDIGARH: Terming the proposal to hike Goods and Sales Tax (GST) on goods related to education a step against the interests of the students, Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday opposed the move to revise GST on pencil sharpeners to 18 percent from the existing slab of 12…

The Times of India

The AAP’s economic challenge in Punjab

Freebies and mounting debt may prove costly for the State and AAP

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AAP government in Punjab to bring confidence motion on September 22

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces to convene special Assembly session.

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AAP says BJP ‘offering money’ to MLAs in Punjab; police files FIR

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, with some AAP MLAs, complained to DGP demanding probe against BJP

The Hindu

AAP alleges that BJP is trying to destabilise Punjab govt.

BJP hits back saying the AAP government is trying to divert attention from its failures in the State

The Times of India

BJP trying to topple AAP govt in Punjab, alleges finance minister Harpal Cheema

CHANDIGARH: The ruling AAP in Punjab on Tuesday accused the BJP of offering Rs 25 crore each to its 10 MLAs in an attempt to topple the Bhagwant Mann government in the state.

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AAP says it is working to improve Punjab’s fiscal health

Shiromani Akali Dal accuses the AAP of twisting figures, misleading people

The Times of India

Make new river tribunal, demands Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Saturday demanded a new tribunal for assessing the state’s river water situation. At the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) meeting chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah in Jaipur, state cabinet ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Harjot Singh Bains opposed the Centre’s stands…

The Times of India

AAP govt presents first budget in Punjab; to provide 300 units free power from July 1

CHANDIGARH: Presenting the AAP government's first budget after coming to power in Punjab, finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced providing 300 units of free electricity to households from July 1 and setting up of 117 Mohalla Clinics in the state. Besides, the government will set up 16 new…

The Hindu

Punjab FM presents AAP govt's first budget

budgetary provisions for 300 units of free power

The Times of India

Chandigarh: Cooperative mills owe Rs 313 crore, private Rs 257 crore to cane growers

CHANDIGARH: Punjab cooperation minister Harpal Singh Cheema said in the state assembly on Saturday that cooperative sugar mills in the state have to pay Rs 313 crore to sugarcane farmers and private sugar mills owe them Rs 257 crore.

The Times of India

Punjab in economic morass, debt trap of Rs 2.63 lakh crore: AAP white paper

CHANDIGARH: The previous Congress government handed over the ruling AAP an immediate and medium-term liability of Rs 24,351 crore while demitting office in March, claimed finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema while tabling a white paper on the state finances in the Vidhan Sabha on Saturday that mentioned "Punjab is in…

The Hindu

Punjab in economic morass, debt trap: White Paper

The document presented by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema blamed previous governments for the fiscal mess.

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