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Punjab Congress leaders huddle and fiercely oppose any AAP-Punjab coalition.
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, the head of the Punjab Congress, presided over the meeting, which was attended by State Congress leaders who also spoke about the "inept" management of the Punjab floods by the State's AAP government and held…
Punjab Governor questioned June Assembly’s “legality”
The Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the Sikh Gurudwaras Amendment Bill, 2023, and the Punjab Police Amendment Bill, 2023 were passed during the Assembly session.
Punjab and Haryana increase repair and relief efforts, raising the death toll to 62.
As Punjab and Haryana repair and aid, the death toll increases to 62. Over 26,000 Punjabis and 5,917 Haryanais have been evacuated from flood-hit districts.
On July 17, the Punjab Government will resume operating under the previous schedule.
Beginning July 17, the Punjab Government will return to the previous schedule for office hours. According to statements made by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the new schedule will reduce the use of electricity and bring relief to the…
Shiromani Akali Dal writes to Law Commission opposing Uniform Civil Code
Sukhbir Singh Badal asked the Centre to respect the sentiments of the patriotic sikh community on UCC while urging the union government not to go ahead with the idea of a UCC.
Gurbani broadcast from Golden Temple to start on SGPC’s own web channel on July 24
Dhami said that the name of the SGPC’s web and YouTube channel for the Gurbani broadcast will be 'Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib Sri Amritsar' and the logo of the 'SGPC' will be used on it.
Punjab govt extends holidays in schools till July 16 amid floods
Considering the safety of students, the Punjab government on Thursday extended the holiday in schools till July 16. Earlier, it had announced holidays till July 13.
16 teams of NDRF, SDRF deployed in Punjab
With some respite from rain on Tuesday, relief work has picked up pace in flood-affected areas of the state.
A government spokesperson said efforts were being made to protect the lives and property of people as well as the livestock.…
8 die in rain-triggered floods, Punjab govt to assess losses soon
Eight persons have lost their lives while three are missing due to rain and floods in the state so far. With thousands of acres of agriculture land being submerged in the water overflowing from the Ghaggar and the Sutlej, the Bhagwant…
‘High tomato prices inflate potato, onion rates’
Furthermore, among vegetables, the prices of the three key vegetables -tomato, onion and potato- are highly volatile.
Reliance Retail to reduce share capital
According to analysts, this move will make it easy for the company to take decisions regarding any future restructuring, IPO, or mergers and acquisitions.
Punjab CM inaugurates IPD services in Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
The CM said that though people are little sceptical in getting themselves diagnosed, the state government is committed to ensure that diagnosis happens as it is the only way to keep check the disease effectively.
Punjab and Haryana HC holistic development plan: Center to take action
The HC had been hearing a plea from Vinod Dhatterwal, Secretary, Punjab and Haryana High Court Employees Association, seeking implementation of the plan, which envisaged setting up of multi-storey buildings to cater to the requirement of…
‘BJP will contest Lok Sabha elections alone in Punjab’: Vijay Rupani
Vijay Rupani, the BJP’s Punjab in-charge, said the party will contest alone and win all 13 Lok Sabha seats in the state
Punjab Regiment to attend Bastille Day parade in Paris
The Indian Army contingent of 77 marching personnel and 38 band members are being led by Captain Aman Jagtap.
My Priority Is To Establish BJP As Only Alternative In Punjab: Sunil Jakhar
New Delhi: Restoring people's faith in democracy and establishing the BJP as the only alternative in Punjab will be his prime focus, Sunil Jakhar, the newly appointed chief of the party's state unit, said today.
Speaking to reporters…
Bhagwant Mann shuts down Moga toll plaza
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann claimed that people crossing the Singhawala Toll Plaza in Moga district paid a collective amount of Rs 4.68 lakh as toll charges on a daily basis which they will now be able to save.
Punjab power demand declines by 7,550 MW after heavy rain
The coal stock at Lehra Mohabbat and Ropar thermal power plants can last for 24 and 42 days, respectively.
Punjab and Chandigarh receive record rains in a day
While 5.8 mm rain was recorded in the morning, another 5.1 mm rain was logged later in the day in Chandigarh; as per IMD, chances of rain will continue in the coming days as well
After Bhagwant Mann’s Civil Code Remark, Akali Dal Says “Spell Out Stand”
Bhagwant Mann's statement comes days after senior AAP leader Sandeep Pathak told the media that AAP supports Uniform Civil Code "in principle".