Punjab Water Quality Satisfaction Below National Average
A 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission survey reveals 87.8% of Punjab households are satisfied with tap water quality, lower than India's 92.4%. Discover district-wise data and key findings.
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Punjab's Economic Slowdown: A Crisis of Confidence
Punjab's economic woes stem from a deeper collapse of belief. Explore why fiscal stress, migration, and stalled industry are symptoms of a profound crisis of confidence in the state's future.
Punjab Tax Dues Scheme Deadline Extended to March 31
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 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.
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.
Punjab Sinks Deeper in Debt: Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Burden
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 MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
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 Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
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.
Mohali's Civic Mess Worsens: Violence, No Buses, Waste Crisis
Mohali's urban infrastructure collapses in 2025. Parking disputes turn violent, city bus service remains on paper, and garbage crisis deepens. Read about the planning failures crippling the city.
Ludhiana's 2025: Record Investment, MSME Struggle
Ludhiana's industrial hub faces a paradox in 2025: record investments clash with MSME crises. Will 2026 bring solutions for GST, labor, and the stalled Halwara Airport?
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes 3 Revenue Amendment Bills
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 Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
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.
NHM Punjab Hiring 300 Specialist Doctors
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's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
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.
FICO Slams Punjab Govt Over Stalled GST Refunds
Ludhiana's FICO demands urgent release of pending GST refunds, citing severe financial strain on manufacturers due to Punjab government delays. Industry warns of protest.
Pakistan Ambulance Services to Shut Down Nationwide
Pakistan's ambulance services are set for a nationwide shutdown from May 1 due to a funding standoff with authorities. This critical healthcare crisis threatens emergency response across the country.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
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's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
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.
Punjab MSMEs neglected as govt rolls red carpet for big corporates
Ludhiana's MSMEs, once Punjab's economic backbone, complain of neglect, funding woes, and pending VAT refunds while govt courts large investments. Read the full story.
Ludhiana: Body Found with Syringe, Family Refuses Autopsy
A 30-year-old man's body was found with a syringe in Ludhiana's Daba area. Family refused autopsy citing depression, raising concerns over data on Punjab's opioid crisis. Read more.
Ludhiana Sewing Machine Sector Struggles with Labour Shortage
Ludhiana's famed sewing machine manufacturing hub is battling a severe skilled labour shortage and intense competition from cheap Chinese imports. Industry leaders demand government intervention for survival.
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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Korean Investment
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.
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.
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.
PSSSB Recruitment 2025: 331 Group D Vacancies
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 Drug Crisis: MP Raises Infant Sale Case in Parliament
MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal raised Punjab's severe drug crisis in Lok Sabha, citing a couple selling their baby & graffiti. She slammed AAP govt, demanded Centre's intervention.
Punjab's Atta-Dal Expansion Hits Funds Roadblock
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.
Punjab Panchayat Election Police Conduct Challenged in HC
A petition filed in Punjab & Haryana High Court alleges police interference in panchayat elections. The court seeks government response by July 18. Read the full details.
Punjab Gang Crisis: Lessons from Bihar's Policing
Punjab faces a severe gang and narco-terror crisis. This analysis explores how Bihar's successful law & order turnaround under Nitish Kumar and IPS Abhayanand provides a roadmap for Punjab's recovery. Read more.
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