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550 doctors to be recruited in Punjab, says Health Minister
A total of 550 doctors will be recruited soon to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services. Additionally, we will recruit 2,000 more paramedical personnel. The government has decided to hire new doctors every year. Dr Balbir Singh, Health…
AAP’s Stand On Uniform Civil Code May Create A Punjab Challenge
Responding to AAP's stand on Uniform Civil Code, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Dr Daljit Singh Cheema said it has exposed Arvind Kejriwal's "real face".
Punjab Announces Big Pay Hike For Thousands Of Teachers After Regularisation
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said these teachers will be entitled to an increment of 5 per cent on their salaries every year.
Passengers bear brunt of roadways, PRTC union strike
With buses off road due to strike by contractual workers of Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transportation Corporation, stranded commuters struggle to reach destinations
AAP seeks Delhi LG’s resignation over ‘poor’ law and order scene
A spate of crime incidents in recent weeks has led to the ruling party attacking the LG who is in-charge of law and order in city.
Will soon reveal my side of story, says Banwarilal Purohit
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit slammed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after the CM launched potshots in the state assembly against Purohit.
SGPC rejects AAP-led Punjab govt’s decision on telecast of free gurbani
A resolution passed by the SGPC gave the warning that a front will be started against the “anti-Sikh decision of the Punjab government”.
Sangrur women stitching together a good future
Today the team consists of 150 members, increased profits, a proper set up in Akalgarh village and their turnover is going to touch Rs 1.5 crore.
Locals, NDRF tackle nature’s might, save nine as river swells in Punchkula
In just one day, Panchkula witnessed nature’s fury and two incidents of miraculous escapes backed by herculean efforts of locals and NDRF, as the level of Ghaggar river massively increased due to intermittent rains.
In the first…
PGI conducts awareness programme for scleroderma
Prof. Shefali K Sharma said that The Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology unit in the Department of Internal Medicine is involved in extensive research of the disease and many drugs have been repurposed and have been found to be useful.
Drone shot down by BSF along Pakistan border in Punjab
During a joint search operation of the BSF and the Punjab Police, the shot down drone was recovered on Saturday morning from a field in Lakhana village.
Canadian authorities arrest Punjab-based agent Brijesh Mishra in admission scam
Brijesh Mishra owns an immigration agency called EMSA in Jalandhar. He went missing just shortly before the scam came to light.
Punjab to spend over ₹15-cr for facelift of 5 Anglo-Sikh war memorials
Punjab government will spend ₹15.50-crore to revamp five war memorials in the district commemorating Anglo-Sikh battles fought during the 19th century.
The Punjab government will spend ₹15.50-crore to revamp the Anglo-Sikh war memorial…
AAP, Congress trade barbs over ‘proposed’ tax on Punjab pensioners
Chandigarh, A war of words has erupted between AAP and the Congress over a “communication” of the Finance Department regarding a proposed tax of Rs 200 per month on pensioners.
The entire controversy started after a communication, issued…
‘Won’t use state govt helicopter anymore”, says miffed Punjab Governor
Chandigarh: Miffed over Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's "derogatory" remarks in the Assembly, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday said he will not use the state government helicopter anymore. The governor hit back at Mann at a press…
Can’t proceed against ‘tainted’ officials without proof: Minister
Chandigarh/Fatehgarh Sahib: Brahm Shankar Jimpa, Minister for Revenue, today said though the government had zero tolerance towards corruption, it could not proceed against the ‘tainted’ revenue officials, whose names had been forwarded by…
IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorm in Punjab, Haryana on these dates
The India Meteorological Department had predicted the possibility of light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning in a few places.
Centre trying to run city govt by stealth: Kejriwal
Every decision taken in the Cabinet will now have to be authorised by the L-G and the chief secretary.
President appoints new DERC chief, AAP says move unconstitutional
Power Minister Atishi said that Murmu willfully ignored and overlooked the aid and advise of the elected government on a transferred subject and appointed someone else for this post.
Non-release of rural development fund: Punjab assembly passes resolution against Centre
"The Centre is targeting non-BJP governments, whether it is Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal or Delhi," Punjab CM Mann said.