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AAP's 'health model': The quest for Delhi's 'missing' polyclinics

The Aam Aadmi Party's success in the recently concluded Punjab assembly election was largely due to its much-acclaimed Delhi model. This includes its work in healthcare, with Delhi boasting a network of mohalla clinics, speciality hospitals and polyclinics.

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Annexation of Punjab: Punjabi speakers in UK, Pakistan to observe black day on anniversary today

AMRITSAR: UK and Pakistan-based organizations led by Punjabi speaking people will be observing March 29 as black day in protest against the annexation of Punjab to British dominion by the then British governor-general Dalhousie on March 29, 1849.

The Times of India

Doorstep delivery: Whatever innovation we’re doing in Delhi is being followed countrywide, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: AAP’s national convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “The whole country will watch the (doorstep delivery of ration) scheme run successfully in Punjab and demand that it be implemented in every state,” he added.

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Punjab: First litmus test for Rajya Sabha members, says Sukhpal Singh Khaira

JALANDHAR: Urging Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to take up the issue of Union government implementing central service rules in Chandigarh, Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira said the issue is the first litmus test for the newly elected Rajya Sabha members of AAP.

The Times of India

Will fight for Punjab’s claim on Chandigarh: CM Bhagwant Mann, Harpal Singh Cheema

CHANDIGARH: A day after Union home minister Amit Shah announced to apply central civil service rules to the employees of the Chandigarh administration, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said his government will fight strongly for its “rightful claim over Chandigarh”. Meanwhile, the SAD has requested Mann to call…

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Will set up 16,000 community clinics in 6 months: Punjab health minister

PATIALA: Punjab medical education and research, health and family welfare minister Dr Vijay Singla on Monday said that the state government will set up 16,000 community clinics to ensure better health care to every citizen and faculty in medical colleges, doctors in civil hospitals, shortage of paramedical staff and medicines…

The Times of India

Punjab’s 7.5% area to be under forests by 2030: Minister

CHANDIGARH: Punjab aims to increase the area under forests and trees to 7.5% of the total area of the state by the year 2030 from 6.1% from present. Punjab forests and wildlife protection minister Lal Chand Kataruchak set the target on Monday, while chairing a meeting of the senior officers…

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The rise of AAP and a central question

It is still too early to answer whether the party can threaten the BJP-dominant system or contribute to upholding it

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Punjab parties slam Centre’s move to extend Central rules to Chandigarh employees

Claim over joint capital Chandigarh is once again in spotlight

The Hindu

Punjab roll-out doorstep ration delivery scheme; In Delhi still stalled

Bhagwant Mann says the scheme is aimed at providing good quality wheat and pulses packed in clean gunny bags

The Hindu

Central trade unions’ nationwide strike | Banks, insurance sectors affected all over India; steel, oil sectors also seeing partial impact: AITUC official

Unions’ strike partially impacts banking services; stir in Visakhapatnam opposing steel plant sale

The Hindu

AAP leader Raghav Chadha turns showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week

BATHINDA: Rajya Sabha member and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha was the showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week.

The Times of India

Central service benefits for Chandigarh employees, says Amit Shah

The announcement invited sharp criticism from political parties in Punjab, including Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Congress party.

The Hindu

Punjab: Two booked for alleged illegal sand mining in Behlolpur

LUDHIANA: The Machhiwara police booked two unidentified people for alleged illegal sand mining after they recovered a machine and a sand loaded tipper in Behlolpur village in Punjab.

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Decide on Rajoana mercy plea by April 30, SC tells Centre

Frowns on delay in plea by convict in Beant Singh assassination case

The Hindu

Prime Minister’s photo back on COVID-19 vaccination card in 5 States

It was removed from vaccination certificates on January 8, after the announcement of the poll dates in Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur

The Hindu

Leadership question remains alive in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh Congress units

Failing to settle it in Punjab well in time for Assembly elections seen as primary reason for party debacle

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Former MLAs will get pension for one term only: Punjab CM

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Consent requests for CBI probe in 128 bank fraud cases pending with States

They involve ₹21,074.43 crore and Maharashtra tops the list of cases

The Hindu

Can a party grow nationally on a populist plank?

AAP seems keen to deliver on the promises in Punjab and promote its model of governance

The Hindu

Punjab’s fiscal position is ‘pathetic’, says Mann

Chief Minister demands a special financial package from the Centre for economic revival

The Hindu

All five AAP nominees from Punjab elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed

AAP had nominated Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Harbhajan Singh, Ashok Mittal and Sanjeev Arora.

The Hindu

Committed to welfare of people, will end corruption: Punjab Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa

Giving details about future plans, the Minister said his primary objective is to increase the efficiency of government offices so that people could have easy access to the desired services

The Hindu

More than ₹21,000 crore worth bank fraud cases | CBI probe pending for consent from five non-BJP ruled States

“Nine States have withdrawn general consent to the CBI to investigate cases,”Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said

The Hindu

Raghav Chadha resigns as Delhi MLA

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