2025 Punjab Politics: A Year of Drama, Comebacks & Wit
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.
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.
Veteran leader Basavaraj Horatti emphasized the critical role of the fourth estate in upholding public trust at the Press Club of Bengaluru's annual awards ceremony. Read his full message.
A new report reveals a shocking three-fold increase in press freedom violations in Nepal during 2025, with 118 journalists affected and two killed. Read the full details and analysis.
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 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.
Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy defeated Army Boys Sports Company 2-0 in the finals to win the Hockey India Junior & Sub-Junior Men's Academy Championship 2025 Zone A-B. Read the full match report and details.
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.
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.
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.
YMCC secured a hard-fought 4-wicket victory over Graduate Club to reach the final of the Late KS Saxena Memorial Cricket Tournament in Kanpur. Rahul Pal's unbeaten 44 earned him Man of the Match.
Gorakhpur's Gita Press begins a new expansion chapter with a franchise model. The first exclusive showroom opens in Nepal's Butwal, with plans for India. Discover the strict quality rules and incentives.
Varanasi Press Club gears up for the 38th Kanishkadev Gorawala Memorial Media Cricket Competition. Six teams to compete from Dec 24-31 at Dr Sampurnanand Sports Complex. Read for full schedule and team details.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a 50% subsidy for pilot training at Patiala Flying Club and a Rs 7 crore Aviation Museum to democratize the aviation sector for common people.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces a 50% subsidy for pilot training, making aviation careers accessible. The state is building a robust aviation ecosystem with affordable, world-class training.
Cricket legend Harbhajan Singh launched the official jersey for the Nangal By-Cycle Club in Dubai. The event highlighted the club's mission to promote cycling and community health in Punjab. Read more about this inspiring initiative.
The Bhumika Club launches in Bengaluru, offering a weekly Saturday space for women to connect, share stories, and build community. Join the inaugural event on April 20.
Guru Nanak Club dominated the ASMITA Basketball 3x3 League 2025-26 in Ludhiana, winning the girls' championship. Meanwhile, the All-India Jagtar Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament for U-21 kicks off. Read for full results and highlights.
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.
Congress accuses Goa government of grave failure after Anjuna club fire. Demands action against officials & owners. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledged a past meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami but strongly criticized the group as communal. He also attacked IUML and UDF. Read the full details.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed a past meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami leaders at a press event in Kozhikode. Read the full details and his statements here.
Tragic fire at Summer Hill club in Goa claims 23 lives. Rescue operations continue. Authorities launch investigation into the cause of the devastating blaze.
Kanpur's Ganga Boat Club reopens on December 9 after monsoon delay. Officials review prep, new parasailing & adventure tourism hub launched. Details inside.
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.
Bengaluru police arrested a man impersonating a journalist and press club president for allegedly cheating a homemaker of Rs 20 lakh with false promises of prestigious posts. Read the full details of the scam.
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.