Punjab's 2025 Industrial Reset: Key Reforms & MSME Plan
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.
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.
SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami accuses Punjab's AAP government of political interference after FIR in missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops case. Details on the controversy.
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.
SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami accuses Punjab Police of filing a 'political' FIR in the case of 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib Saroops. He demands a high-level probe and questions the government's intent.
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 PSSSB extends Group D application deadline to Jan 5, 2026 for 406 vacancies. Check eligibility, pay scale ₹18,000-56,900, and apply now at sssb.punjab.gov.in.
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 Punjab & Haryana HC quashes an FIR against Punjab Police officers, highlighting systemic issues. This editorial argues for new rules of public engagement to restore trust. Read the full analysis.
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.
Delhi Police registers FIR against AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha & Adil Ahmad Khan for allegedly hurting Christian sentiments with a political skit featuring Santa Claus. BJP calls it objectionable. 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.
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 Japanese tourist was drugged and robbed in Zirakpur, Punjab. The FIR faced delays despite a 'Zero FIR' in Delhi. Read the full investigation details.
Retired Punjab IG Amar Singh Chahal shot himself after an Rs 8 crore online scam. He is now stable. Police file FIR, freeze 25 accounts. Read the shocking details.
A retired Punjab IG shot himself after losing Rs 8.1 crore to WhatsApp scammers. Police have filed an FIR and frozen 25 bank accounts. Read the full investigation details.
A Ludhiana hospital's blunder leads to a wrong cremation. The Sandhu family refuses ashes, demands DNA proof, and approaches the Punjab Human Rights Commission. Read the full story.
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited his native village Satauj, urging unity for prosperity. He detailed global teacher training, 58,000+ govt jobs, and Mega PTMs on Dec 20.
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.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association calls off protest after authorities accept demands: CIA officials added to FIR, SHO transferred. Court work resumes Friday.
Punjab Police files FIR against Hisar CIA officials for assaulting an advocate. Bar Association demands named accused, stricter charges, and action against SHO. Lawyers' abstention from work continues.