Browsing Category
Punjab news
Misl Sutlej to contest 2027 Punjab polls, BSP leader’s son Kunwar Jagbir Singh joins
Chandigarh: Aiming to emerge as a new political force in Punjab, Misl Sutlej has announced that it will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections and field candidates across multiple constituencies.
Addressing a press conference in…
Employees allege bias as officers receive timely benefits; 16% dues of employees still pending
Chandigarh: Fresh concerns have been raised over alleged discrimination in the payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to government employees in Punjab, with staff unions claiming that senior officers continue to receive timely benefits while…
Under ‘Punjab Sikhiya Kranti’ school infrastructure strengthened to boost students…
Ferozepur: Reaffirming the state government’s commitment towards quality education, MLA Ferozepur Urban Ranbir Singh Bhullar said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is making continuous…
Dev Samaj College for Women bags ‘Sustainable Campus Award 2026’
Ferozepur : Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur, an A+ grade institution affiliated with Panjab University, Chandigarh, has earned national recognition for its commitment to environmental sustainability. The college was honoured with the…
Special DGP AS Rai directs PGD portal officers to ensure timely, transparent redressal of public…
Chandigarh: In a move aimed at strengthening grievance redressal and enhancing transparency in policing, Special DGP (Traffic and Road Safety-cum-Public Grievances) AS Rai on Friday chaired a virtual review meeting with all nodal officers…
Dr Meenakshi Dhingra assumes Charge as Civil Surgeon, Ferozepur
Ferozepur: Dr Meenakshi Dhingra has officially taken charge as the Civil Surgeon of Ferozepur. On the occasion, all programme officers and staff of the Civil Surgeon’s office extended a warm welcome to her by presenting a bouquet.
Before…
Have sent sacrilege Bill to Punjab Governor: Bhagwant Mann
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said that Bill passed by Punjab Vidhan Sabha on sacrilege issue has been sent to Punjab Governor for his approval. His statement has come a day after Governor said that he has not…
Have not received file of sacrilege bill: Kataria
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has said that he has not received file regarding sacrilege bill passed in Punjab Vidhan Sabha. He was interacting with media persons at Pathankot.
Historic city of Batala gets development boost, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announces projects worth ₹177…
BATALA: Batala, one of Punjab’s most historic cities, is set for a major transformation as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann rolled out development projects worth ₹177 crore, combining large-scale infrastructure expansion with a…
Bhagwant Mann Govt committed to resolving employees legitimate issues without delay: Harpal Singh…
CHANDIGARH: Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, chairing the Cabinet Sub-Committee on employee issues, held a series of high-level meetings with union representatives. He asserted that the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is moving…
Punjab health minister inaugurates renovated ESI headquarters, reviews statewide healthcare…
Chandigarh; Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Balbir Singh, on Thursday inaugurated the newly renovated headquarters of the Directorate of Health Services (ESI) Punjab, a project completed with an investment of approximately Rs…
“My Words Were Twisted”: Woman doctor who quit on Day 1 breaks silence amid row
Chandigarh: Dr Prabhleen Kaur, who recently made headlines for resigning on her very first day at a private hospital, has now spoken out, saying her statements were misinterpreted and presented out of context.
In a video that has gone…
Punjab IAS officer Alaknanda Dayal appointed as Joint Secretary at Centre
Chandigarh Alaknanda Dayal has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles, following approval by the competent authority.
A 2000-batch IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, Dayal will assume the role for a tenure of five…
Ferozepur police smash Pak-linked drug network; huge heroin, arms recovery in weeks
Ferozepur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh, while addressing a press conference today, revealed significant breakthroughs by Ferozepur Police in busting a cross-border drug smuggling network linked to Pakistan-based…
Raghav Chadha gets Central security after Punjab withdraws Z+ cover
New Delhi: AAP MP Raghav Chadha has been provided security by central agencies after the Punjab government withdrew his Z+ category protection.
As reported by India Today, for now, the Delhi Police has been directed to extend immediate…
Punjab sets May 15 deadline for Rangla Punjab works; Harpal Cheema
Chandigarh,: Punjab Finance and Planning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure completion of development works under the first phase of the Rangla Punjab Vikas Scheme by May 15, 2026.…
CM Mann unveils Rs 150 crore development push in Hoshiarpur’s Kandi belt
Tanda (Hoshiarpur: Ending decades of neglect in Punjab’s Kandi belt, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday rolled out a ₹150 crore development push in Tanda Urmur, announcing modern road infrastructure, a high-level bridge, and a…
AAP condemns ED raids against MP Ashok Mittal, calls it ‘Political Vendetta’
Chandigarh: The Enforcement Directorate’s searches at properties linked to Ashok Kumar Mittal have triggered a sharp political confrontation, with the Aam Aadmi Party accusing the Centre of using probe agencies to target opponents ahead of…
Three linked to cross-border illegal arms smuggling module held in Amritsar; 6 pistols recovered
Amritsar: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling…
Historic decision by Bhagwant Mann Govt, life imprisonment for beadbi
Chandigarh : As a mark of respect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, the Punjab Assembly led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, thereby stipulating harsher…