Punjab Politics News
Punjab failed to use money for rural toilets, says Ramesh
Saturday, 07/07/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120707/punjab.htm#2
Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh today said Punjab could utilise only Rs 29 crore of the Rs 151 crore earmarked for the state to build rural toilets in the past 10 years. Clearly indicating that this was a case of mismanagement, Ramesh said instead of blaming someone else (read Centre), the state should introspect on its track record.
Headmasters unhappy with govt - Demand promotion to post of principal
Thursday, 05/07/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120705/ldh1.htm#12
Headmasters working in government schools of the state are unhappy with the government, as there is no response to their long pending demand.
Capt Amarinder continues to be rallying point for Congress in Punjab
Wednesday, 04/07/2012
http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/capt-amarinder-continues-be-rallying-point-congress-punjab/50351
The return of an independent MLA and three rebels to the Congress fold seems to have once again reinforced the public perception that the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Capt Amarinder Singh continues to be the rallying point for the party in the state. No matter party lost the last assembly election under his leadership Capt Amarinder no doubt enjoys mass following among the party workers and leaders alike.
Prolonged dry spell hits paddy transplantation
Wednesday, 04/07/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120704/punjab.htm#4
The prolonged dry spell, sweltering heat and long power cuts have been giving a tough time to farmers as they are finding it hard to transplant paddy. While monsoon usually arrives in Punjab in the last week of June, this year it has been delayed by over a week. Even pre-monsoon showers have eluded most part of the state so far.
Short of 3,000 lakh units, power crisis stares at state
Tuesday, 03/07/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120703/punjab.htm#5
The power crisis in Punjab has been looming large as demand for electricity has reached near 2,300 lakh units against supply of 1,990 lakh units.
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