Parliamentary Panel Meet on VB G RAM G Bill Sparks Row
A Congress MP-led committee will discuss the VB G RAM G Bill on Dec 29, comparing it to MGNREGS. BJP MPs protest, calling the move 'politicisation' as the bill awaits Presidential assent.
A Congress MP-led committee will discuss the VB G RAM G Bill on Dec 29, comparing it to MGNREGS. BJP MPs protest, calling the move 'politicisation' as the bill awaits Presidential assent.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray accuses BJP of rebranding previous govt projects as its own due to no concrete work. He criticizes Pune's governance and environmental policies. Read more.
Punjab Cabinet approves key amendment to Abadi Deh Act, empowering DCs to regularize land use. Move aims to curb illegal colonies and simplify property transactions. Read more.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 shifts MGNREGS funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split, tripling states' costs. UP, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to be hardest hit. Read the analysis.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann awards 505 mini bus permits to youth, dismantling family-run monopolies. New buses, app-based booking, and toll plaza closures announced to boost public transport.
Proposed changes to MGNREGS, now Viksit Bharat Rozgar Mission, could cost Telangana ₹1000-1500 crore yearly. State studies implications as Centre shifts to 60:40 cost-sharing. Read more.
BJP's Sunil Jakhar questions Punjab's MGNREGS record, citing only 26 days of work this year, as political clash over VB-G RAM G Bill intensifies. Read the full story.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Punjab panchayat polls, winning 218 zila parishads. Congress alleges misuse of power, while SAD's Malwa comeback sparks BJP alliance buzz. Analysis for 2027.
A 40-year-old man was shot dead in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. The police have registered a case and are investigating the motive behind the brutal killing.
Kerala Finance Minister warns new central MGNREGS rules will cost state Rs 1,600-2,000 crore extra. Experts call for equitable financial federalism. Read more.
Punjab accounts for 82% of MGNREGS job cards cancelled in North India over six years. Get the full data on the nationwide drive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan commended district collectors for completing key rural projects and urged them to maintain pace in implementing all government programmes. Read about the achievements.
Punjab govt is creating eight nature parks in Pathankot, Patiala, Amritsar & Hoshiarpur under the Greening Punjab Mission to enhance forest cover and environmental awareness.
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal warns that new central MGNREGS changes will cost the state Rs 1,600-2,000 crore extra. Experts call for equitable financial transfers. Read more.
Punjab Police arrested three individuals and seized 5.5 kg of heroin in a significant drug bust in Tarn Taran. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics smuggling in the state.
Centre aims for April 1, 2026, launch of new rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGS. States to bear 40% cost, get six months for implementation. Details inside.
Tamil Nadu political parties across alliances oppose renaming MGNREGS to Viksit Bharat scheme. INDIA bloc to protest Dec 18, citing fund cuts and political vendetta. Read full details.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann chairs strategic dialogue with UK, targeting collaboration in higher education, textiles, engineering, auto components, and agro-processing. Explore the new roadmap.
Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the Union govt of intolerance for renaming MGNREGS, linking it to Sangh's hostility. He vows national resistance to the move.
Congress leader V D Satheesan accuses the BJP-led Centre of intolerance for removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural jobs scheme. Read about the new Viksit Bharat Bill and the political row.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections witness a sharp 20-point drop in voter turnout to 48.4%, the lowest since 2008. Opposition calls it a vote of no confidence in AAP, while the ruling party cites peaceful polls. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu officials warn the proposed VB-G RAM-G scheme could cost the state an additional Rs 4,300 crore annually due to altered Centre-state funding. Read the full analysis.
Punjab govt greenlights a detailed Rs 1.61 crore micro-study on water resources & seepage patterns with IIT Ropar. Learn how this 12-month project aims to tackle the state's water crisis.
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann meets Indian Ambassador in Seoul, outlines vision for collaboration in agri-tech, defence & infra. Delegation to engage with major Korean firms.
A record 85,000+ aspirants will compete in the Punjab State Civil Services Exam on June 23. Get details on exam centres, key instructions, and the selection process for PCS and allied services.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
Punjab PSSSB invites online applications for 331 Group D posts. Eligibility: Matric with Punjabi. Apply at sssb.punjab.gov.in from Nov 21 to Dec 15, 2025. Check details now!
Punjab's AAP government stalls plan to add sugar, tea leaves & mustard oil to Atta-Dal scheme from 2026 due to financial burden. Details on the Rs 1000 crore hurdle inside.