IAS Officer Hans Chargesheeted Over ACR Remarks
The Punjab government has chargesheeted IAS officer Parveen Kumar Hans for making derogatory comments in the Annual Confidential Report of a subordinate. The case highlights service conduct rules.
The Punjab government has chargesheeted IAS officer Parveen Kumar Hans for making derogatory comments in the Annual Confidential Report of a subordinate. The case highlights service conduct rules.
A postal assistant in Amritsar was allegedly pressured to speak Punjabi, not Hindi. The incident ignites debate on language use by central govt staff in Punjab. Read more.
Punjab PSSSB extends deadline for 157 Junior Engineer posts. Apply online by Jan 20, 2026. Salary ₹35,400/month. Check eligibility, fee & selection process.
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
Punjab's 2025 policy push amended a 160-year-old law, launched a one-time settlement for disputes, and outlined a plan to save MSMEs. Industry eyes better GST refunds and execution in 2026.
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Punjab's MGNREGA workers protest rule changes, question AAP's letter collection. Special Assembly session debates VB-G-RAM-G Act replacement. Read the full story.
Punjab Youth Congress protests in all districts, alleging lawlessness under AAP. President Mohit Mohindra warns of a statewide movement if safety isn't restored. Read more.
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring challenges CM Bhagwant Mann's claims on improving law & order, alleging a rise in drugs and gangster violence. Read the full political clash.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
The Enforcement Directorate files its final prosecution complaint in the Chhattisgarh liquor policy scam, naming 59 additional accused. The alleged scam occurred between 2019-2022 under the previous Congress government. Read the full details.
Haryana Revenue Minister orders chargesheet against a XEN for negligence in water supply complaint. Action follows a probe into delayed resolution in Bhiwani district.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad alleges massive corruption in BMC works, citing a Rs 5,000-crore PAP scam. She claims public funds are being looted since 2022. Read the full chargesheet details.
CBI files chargesheet against 4 Punjab Police personnel for assaulting Colonel Bath. Inspector named prime accused; attempted murder charges dropped. Read the full details.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
CBI files chargesheet against 4 Punjab Police personnel for assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Bath. HC had called Chandigarh Police probe 'tainted'. Key details inside.
CBI files chargesheet against 4 Punjab Police personnel for assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Bath. Charges include grievous hurt, wrongful restraint. Attempt to murder charge dropped. Details inside.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
CBI files chargesheet against 4 Punjab Police officers for assaulting Colonel Karamjeet Singh. Case transferred from Punjab Police after allegations of a cover-up. Details inside.
A new PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC challenges the state's land auction plan, demanding recovery of Rs 2,582 crore in unpaid bills first. Hearing set for Jan 12, 2026. Read the full story.
Punjab PSSSB extends application deadline for 406 Group D vacancies. Matric pass candidates can apply for stable government jobs with pay up to ₹56,900. Apply online by January 3, 2026.
A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and six others in a 2011 visa scam case. One accused discharged. Read the full details.
A special court in Bengaluru rejects BJP MLA BA Basavaraj's anticipatory bail in the Biklu Shiva murder case. The CID has named 18 accused but omitted the MLA's name. Read the full details.
Karnataka CID files a massive chargesheet against 18 in the Bikla Shiva murder case. BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj remains elusive as SIT plans Supreme Court appeal. Details inside.