Punjab news

Chandigarh: In a significant push to promote crop diversification by weaning the state farmers away from water-guzzling paddy, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has decided to expand of its Kharif maize…

DASUYA (HOSHIARPUR); Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday took on the opposition directly at a Lok Milni in Ghogra, Dasuya constituency of Hoshiarpur district, declaring that as long as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is in power,…

Chandigarh: Senior BJP leader Sanjay Tandon today attended a blood donation and free medical check-up camp organized jointly by Sanatan Dharam Mandir Sabha and Young Heart Senior Citizen Association, at Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Sector 22,…

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu shared information about the revolutionary steps being taken by the government led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to maintain law and order and eradicate drugs and…

SAS NAGAR (MOHALI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday called upon Punjab’s youth to shift from job-seeking to job creation, asserting from Mohali that his government is actively building an ecosystem where young people…

Chandigarh:Highlighting a major milestone in the state's revenue generation, Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister of Sunday announced that the state has recorded a significant financial boost for April 2026, driven by an impressive…

Mohali : In a sustained crackdown on proclaimed offenders, Punjab's Mohali Police have resolved 255 cases over an 11-month-long special campaign, marking a significant push to strengthen law and order in the district, officials said. The…

Patiala : The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has unveiled a new reform model aimed at transforming the state’s prison system. The initiative focuses on improving inmate welfare and helping prisoners reintegrate into…

Chandigarh : The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a proposal to increase the minimum wage by 15% after a gap of 13 years, marking a significant move for workers across the state. The decision was taken on the…

Chandigarh : The Punjab government on Friday carried out a large-scale administrative reshuffle, issuing transfer and posting orders for 6 IAS and 39 PCS officers. The move includes new postings across several key departments and districts,…

Ludhiana : Punjab-based Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who recently switched from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is facing legal trouble after two FIRs were registered against him in Punjab. According to…

Chandigarh : Punjab witnessed a noticeable drop in temperatures after light rainfall and strong winds across the state, bringing the mercury down by 2.8°C below normal levels. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert…

Chandigarh : The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday suspended the sentence of gangster Anil Chippi, in a murder case registered at Police Station Sampla, District Rohtak, Haryana, citing the unusually long custody of over 14 years…

CHANDIGARH: In a major relief for thousands of students, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has opened online registration process for a Special Mercy Chance for those who could not clear their Class 10th or 12th board examinations in…

SANGRUR; Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday laid out a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable agriculture and long-term water conservation, calling upon farmers across Punjab to shift decisively towards canal-based…

SANGRUR; Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday dedicated an ultra-modern Community Health Centre in Sangrur, marking a major expansion of rural healthcare infrastructure that will benefit residents of 85 villages. Equipped…

SATAUJ (SANGRUR): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday called upon people across the state to actively participate in Census 2027 by completing their self-enumeration and registering Punjabi as their mother tongue,…

CHANDIGARH; Announcing a massive crackdown on tax evasion within the iron and steel sector, Punjab Finance and Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said that the state's taxation department has detained over…

Ferozepur: Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma informed that the Government of India has introduced a self-enumeration facility for the upcoming Census 2027 to ensure greater convenience for the public. Through this initiative, citizens…

Chandigarh/New Delhi: A former IAS officer and a former Chief Engineer along with many others joined BJP in presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Former IAS officer Dharmpal and retired Chief Engineer Sohan Lal Sidhu…