Chief ministers' sub-group on skill development to file report in 15 days

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 15:48

The sub-group of chief ministers on skill development will submit its final report to the Prime Minister's Office within 15 days, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday said.

Onion prices to touch Rs 100 per kg soon?

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 12:37

Despite the government increasing the minimum export price (MEP) and allowing imports to raise domestic supply, the onion prices are showing no sign of cooling off.

Onions making you cry? Govt wants you to try paste & powder!

Last Updated: Sunday, August 23, 2015, 13:07

Wholesale prices of onion, which is widely used in Indian households, have risen to close to Rs 60 per kg while it is already selling around Rs 80 per kg in retail markets.

FSSAI has created an environment of fear, says minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 23:45

Amidst FSSAI ordering recall of several products, including Maggi, from the market, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal Wednesday said the food regulator has created an environment of "fear" in the industry.

India to provide skill training to 109 million new entrants

Last Updated: Monday, May 11, 2015, 17:48

India has to provide skill training to 109 million new entrants into the job markets and 460 million people to upscale their skills by 2020, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said Monday.

Complex regulations impact food processing industry: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 14:16

Complex regulatory regime and lack of access to affordable credit are impacting the development of food processing sector inspite of various fiscal incentives given by the government, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Govt to allocate 17 food parks to various firms by March-end

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 13:48

Government is likely to allocate 17 food parks to different companies by the end of this month, which will attract an estimated investment of about Rs 2,100 crore.

Will try to keep perishable agri-products outside GST: Badal

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 20:15

The government had introduced the GST bill on December 19 in the Lok Sabha.

Parkash Singh Badal for `severe` punishment for food adulteration

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 18:48

To check food adulteration, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said state government will introduce a bill in the upcoming Assembly session for awarding "severest of severe" punishment.

Sever ties with BJP for true federalism: Dal Khalsa to SAD

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 17:09

Radical Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa on Monday said that the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal could not achieve its demand of recasting the Constitution on true federal lines, unless it severs the ties with BJP.

Punjab CM calls for strong federalism, secularism and peace

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 23:50

Accusing the Centre of encroaching upon the rights of states, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday called for recasting the Constitution to ensure implementation of federalism in the right spirit.

Badal accuses centre of usurping states` power

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 13:14

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Sunday accused the central government of usurping the power of the states over the years, saying the authority of the state governments has been eroded by doing this.