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Using Borrowed Money To Give Free Electricity: Union Minister Attacks Punjab
Power Minister RK Singh has warned of a debt trap for states like Punjab using borrowed money to provide free electricity, saying such populist schemes are fine only if a state has finances.
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"Will Send Details Of How Borrowed Funds Used": Bhagwant Mann To Governor
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said his government will give Governor Banwarilal Purohit an account on the money spent out of the debt it raised, and took a swipe at him for not seeking details on borrowings from previous governments.
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Punjab Farmers' 'Rail Roko' Stir Enters Third Day, Train Movement Remains Hit
The 'rail roko' stir of Punjab farmers demanding compensation for crops damaged in the recent floods, a legal guarantee on MSP and a sweeping debt waiver entered its third day on Saturday.
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"Propaganda": Punjab Minister Hits Back At Opposition's Debt Charge
Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that Rs 27,000 crore from around Rs 47,000 raised in the last 18 months has been paid as interest on the borrowings under previous governments amid the opposition allegations.
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"Rs 12,000 Debt On Every Person In Punjab", Claims State BJP Chief
The BJP's Punjab president, Sunil Jakhar, on Monday voiced concern over the state's financial situation saying that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government was heavily in debt.
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Punjab's Debt Rose By Rs 50,000 Crore In Bhagwant Mann's Tenure: Governor
Noting that Punjab's debt rose by about Rs 50,000 crore under the AAP dispensation, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday sought from the government details of utilisation of "this huge amount".
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Punjab Farmers' Group Hold Protests At 18 Toll Plazas Across State
A Punjab farmers' group on Thursday held protests at several toll plazas against the state government to press for their demands, including farm debt waiver, remunerative prices for their crops and compensation for damage to crops.
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Punjab Government Asks For Special Financial Aid From Centre For Farmers In Debt
The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday said the Punjab government has sought a special financial package from the Centre to bail farmers out of the debt trap, promote crop diversification and also curb stubble burning.
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Previous Governments Left Punjab With Rs 3 Lakh Crore Debt: Bhagwant Mann
Punjab into Debt: Punjab Chief Minister accused the past governments of leaving a debt of Rs 3 lakh crore
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I Guarantee Punjabi University Will Be Debt Free: Bhagwant Mann
Chief Minister of Punjab Mr Bhagwant Mann said he was working on aspects to make Punjabi University free from debt so that it regains its glory as a seat of higher learning.
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Punjab To Release Rs 1,200 Crore To Clear Loans Of Farmers Under Debt Waiver Scheme
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi announced release of funds worth Rs 1,200 crore to clear loans up to Rs 2 lakh under the existing debt waiver scheme along with cancellation of all FIRs against farmers in the state
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Punjab Chief Minister Writes To PM, Demands Complete Waiver Of Farmers' Debt
A day after Parliament passed a Bill to repeal the farm laws, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a complete waiver of the debt of farmers and farm labourers.
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Punjab Is The Most Indebted State In India: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday said that Punjab is the most indebted state in India and the debt accounts for 50 per cent of the State GDP.
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"Punjab Most Indebted State, Borrowing Not The Way Forward": Navjot Sidhu
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday called Punjab as the most indebted state in the country, stressing that taxes should not settle debt but go back to the people in the shape of development.
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Punjab Launches Debt Waiver Scheme For Farm Labour, Landless Farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday rolled out a Rs 520 crore debt relief scheme for 2.85 lakh farm labourers and landless farmers on the occasion of the 77th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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Using Borrowed Money To Give Free Electricity: Union Minister Attacks Punjab
Power Minister RK Singh has warned of a debt trap for states like Punjab using borrowed money to provide free electricity, saying such populist schemes are fine only if a state has finances.
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"Will Send Details Of How Borrowed Funds Used": Bhagwant Mann To Governor
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said his government will give Governor Banwarilal Purohit an account on the money spent out of the debt it raised, and took a swipe at him for not seeking details on borrowings from previous governments.
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Punjab Farmers' 'Rail Roko' Stir Enters Third Day, Train Movement Remains Hit
The 'rail roko' stir of Punjab farmers demanding compensation for crops damaged in the recent floods, a legal guarantee on MSP and a sweeping debt waiver entered its third day on Saturday.
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"Propaganda": Punjab Minister Hits Back At Opposition's Debt Charge
Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that Rs 27,000 crore from around Rs 47,000 raised in the last 18 months has been paid as interest on the borrowings under previous governments amid the opposition allegations.
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"Rs 12,000 Debt On Every Person In Punjab", Claims State BJP Chief
The BJP's Punjab president, Sunil Jakhar, on Monday voiced concern over the state's financial situation saying that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government was heavily in debt.
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Punjab's Debt Rose By Rs 50,000 Crore In Bhagwant Mann's Tenure: Governor
Noting that Punjab's debt rose by about Rs 50,000 crore under the AAP dispensation, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday sought from the government details of utilisation of "this huge amount".
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Punjab Farmers' Group Hold Protests At 18 Toll Plazas Across State
A Punjab farmers' group on Thursday held protests at several toll plazas against the state government to press for their demands, including farm debt waiver, remunerative prices for their crops and compensation for damage to crops.
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Punjab Government Asks For Special Financial Aid From Centre For Farmers In Debt
The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday said the Punjab government has sought a special financial package from the Centre to bail farmers out of the debt trap, promote crop diversification and also curb stubble burning.
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Previous Governments Left Punjab With Rs 3 Lakh Crore Debt: Bhagwant Mann
Punjab into Debt: Punjab Chief Minister accused the past governments of leaving a debt of Rs 3 lakh crore
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I Guarantee Punjabi University Will Be Debt Free: Bhagwant Mann
Chief Minister of Punjab Mr Bhagwant Mann said he was working on aspects to make Punjabi University free from debt so that it regains its glory as a seat of higher learning.
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Punjab To Release Rs 1,200 Crore To Clear Loans Of Farmers Under Debt Waiver Scheme
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi announced release of funds worth Rs 1,200 crore to clear loans up to Rs 2 lakh under the existing debt waiver scheme along with cancellation of all FIRs against farmers in the state
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Punjab Chief Minister Writes To PM, Demands Complete Waiver Of Farmers' Debt
A day after Parliament passed a Bill to repeal the farm laws, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a complete waiver of the debt of farmers and farm labourers.
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Punjab Is The Most Indebted State In India: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday said that Punjab is the most indebted state in India and the debt accounts for 50 per cent of the State GDP.
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"Punjab Most Indebted State, Borrowing Not The Way Forward": Navjot Sidhu
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday called Punjab as the most indebted state in the country, stressing that taxes should not settle debt but go back to the people in the shape of development.
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Punjab Launches Debt Waiver Scheme For Farm Labour, Landless Farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday rolled out a Rs 520 crore debt relief scheme for 2.85 lakh farm labourers and landless farmers on the occasion of the 77th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
