The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast unsettled weather across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh over the next four days, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds at isolated places. According to the latest forecast, light to moderate rainfall is likely at a few places in both states from October 12 to 14, with rain expected … Read more
The Haryana government has increased the annual family income eligibility limit under the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.80 lakh, allowing more women to qualify for monthly financial assistance. The changes approved by the state Cabinet will come into effect from November 1, 2026. The decision was taken at a Cabinet … Read more
The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), Mohali, has recorded its highest ever success rate of 87.7 per cent in the National Defence Academy (NDA) II written examination, with 57 of its 65 cadets qualifying for the NDA 158 course scheduled to begin in June 2027. In another achievement, seven of the 30 … Read more
Punjab Assembly to meet from October 22 to 27, anti sacrilege law amendments in focus Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has convened a session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from October 22 to 27, with the proposed Ranjitgarh Development Authority Bill and possible amendments to the state’s anti sacrilege legislation expected to draw attention. The … Read more
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday reviewed ongoing road construction, repair and strengthening projects across the state and directed officials to ensure quality, transparency and completion within stipulated deadlines. During a review meeting in Chandigarh, Saini stressed that road infrastructure was essential for the state’s overall development and that construction and repair work … Read more
Rajindra Hospital critical care block to open in November Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 80 healthcare workers who served on the frontlines during the COVID 19 pandemic, appointing them as nursing staff in government medical institutions. Of the newly appointed nursing staff, 60 will … Read more
The Haryana government is working to upgrade 250 PM SHRI schools with modern educational facilities, including improved libraries, green campuses, digital and smart classrooms, and advanced laboratories, in a move aimed at improving the learning environment in government schools. Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda announced the initiative after chairing a review meeting with senior officials of … Read more
Punjab has secured third position in the country in voluntary blood donation per million population, according to blood donation data recorded on the Union Government’s e RaktKosh portal for calendar year 2025. The state has also recorded the highest number of repeat voluntary blood donors in the country, highlighting the growing participation of people who … Read more
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while chairing a meeting in Chandigarh to review the ongoing procurement of Kharif crops at Chandigarh, directed officers to ensure the timely lifting of paddy and bajra procured at mandis across the State, so that farmers do not face any inconvenience in selling their produce. He directed that the … Read more
With the BJP left without any issue to take to the people in Punjab, the Modi government has now resorted to the blatant misuse of central investigative agencies, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raid at the camp office of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann just months before the Assembly elections exposing its desperation to … Read more