Punjab's Revenue Grows 25% in 2025-26
Punjab's revenue surged by 25% in 2025-26, hitting Rs 1,200 crore. FM Harpal Cheema attributes growth to GST reforms and anti-evasion measures. Read the full analysis.
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Ludhiana Men's Team Wins State Table Tennis Championship
The Ludhiana District Men's Table Tennis team emerged victorious at the Punjab State Inter-District Championship. Read about their triumphant journey and key players.
Punjab changes PSPCL CMD rules amid appointment row
Punjab government amends guidelines for PSPCL CMD post, allowing Secretary-rank IAS officers. Move follows court query and engineers' protest over violation of past agreement.
Punjab's Electricity Bill 2025: Public vs Private Risk
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
BJP Seeks EVMs for Punjab Local Polls After High Vote Rejection
BJP questions paper ballot use in Punjab's zila parishad polls after 15,386 votes rejected in Patiala alone. Party to request State Election Commission for EVMs, citing delays and reliability.
Punjab Power Engineers Warn of Escalating Stir
PSEBEA slams 'secret' meeting with PSPCL CMD, warns of intensifying protest over suspensions, political interference, and Ropar plant delays. Read the full story.
AAP Lacks Majority in 9 Punjab Zila Parishads
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.
Punjab Teachers Protest Over Election Duty Deaths, Injuries
Teacher organisations in Punjab held protests demanding justice & ₹2 crore compensation for colleagues who died on election duty. Read about their demands for safety reforms.
HC disposes Warring's plea on poll videography as SEC acted
Punjab & Haryana HC disposed of Congress MP Raja Warring's PIL seeking mandatory videography of Zila Parishad poll counting, noting the State Election Commission had already issued detailed instructions for the process.
Punjab Teachers' Unions Protest Poll Duty Mismanagement
15 teachers' unions in Punjab stage statewide protests against alleged harassment during election duty. They demand compensation for families of deceased teachers and better safety measures. Read more.
Punjab's Rs 1.61 Cr Water Study Gets In-Principle Nod
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 Declares Winter Holidays in Schools
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.
Holy Mary's Banur Students Represent Patiala at State Games
Students from Holy Mary's School, Banur, proudly represented Patiala district in the 69th Punjab State School Games 2024. Discover their journey and achievements in athletics and basketball.
Khaira Condemns Punjab SEC's Silence in Block Samiti Elections
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira accuses Punjab State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhry of gross incompetence and surrender during block samiti and zila parishad elections. Read the full story.
Jalandhar Blockade Called Off After Activist's Arrest
Punjab State Minorities Commission chairman calls off PAP Chowk blockade after police arrest Punjab Bachao Morcha president Tejasvi Minhas. Read the full story on the tensions over conversion allegations.
85,000+ Register for Punjab Civil Services Exam
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.
Sidhu's Return to Politics Conditional on CM Face Status
Navjot Kaur Sidhu states her husband will re-enter active politics only if declared the CM face. She claims they can transform Punjab into a 'golden state' without monetary donations.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Investment Pitch in Osaka
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.
DTF Objects to Heavy Teacher Deployment for Punjab Elections
Democratic Teachers' Front protests excessive election duties for teachers in Punjab, citing academic disruption and safety concerns. Demands exemptions, security, and honorarium for staff.
Punjab Orders Videography of Zila Parishad Nominations
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
Japanese firm Toppan invests Rs 400 crore in Punjab
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.
BJP Rules Out Alliance with Akali Dal for Punjab Polls
The BJP has officially declared it will not form an alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, opting to contest independently. Get the full details on this major political shift.
Centre Released Rs 481 Crore Flood Relief to Punjab: MHA
Union Home Ministry refutes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's 'no funds' claim, detailing Rs 481.6 crore release for disaster management. Get the full facts on the relief fund dispute and state-wise crop damage.
Punjab CM woos Japanese investors in Tokyo for key sectors
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in advanced manufacturing, mobility & renewable energy. He highlights the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit for collaboration.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Japanese Investment
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in state's logistics, food processing, and tech sectors. He highlights Punjab's skilled workforce and strategic location.
NHM Punjab staff to gherao Chandigarh office Dec 4 over salary crisis
Despite a Rs 44.85 crore sanction, 9,000 NHM employees in Punjab continue their strike, demanding actual salary credit. The protest escalates with a planned gherao of the directorate on December 4. Read more.
Punjab CM Mann leads delegation to Japan, South Korea for investment
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
Sampla Hits Back at Cheema, Calls AAP's Punjab Tenure a Failure
Senior BJP leader Vijay Sampla counters Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, alleging the AAP government has 'zero achievements' in four years. He defends BJP's solo stance in Punjab polls. Read more.
Punjab CM's Investor Mission to Japan, South Korea
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a delegation to Japan & South Korea to attract investments for the 2026 Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit, highlighting the state's business-friendly reforms.
Punjab Minister Counters Himachal CM's Drug Smuggling Claim
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema refutes Himachal CM Sukhu's claim that drugs enter via Punjab, highlighting Himachal's internal failures and Punjab's anti-drug campaign results. Read the full political spat.
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