SAD accepts Sukhbir Singh Badal’s resignation as Party President following Akal Takht directive. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working committee on Friday formally accepted Sukhbir Singh Badal’s resignation as the party president, marking a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the party and the Akal Takht. The decision comes after Akal Takht Jathedar took … Read more
Punjab Rejects Central Government’s Agricultural Marketing Policy Draft. The Punjab government has officially rejected the Agricultural Marketing Policy draft issued by the central government, labeling it as an attempt to reintroduce contentious provisions from the repealed farm laws of 2021. In a letter to the central government, Punjab emphasized that agriculture is a state subject … Read more
Vigilance Bureau apprehends Assistant Town Planner, Architect for taking Rs 50000 bribe. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its drive against corruption in the state, has arrested Jaspal Singh, Assistant Town Planner (ATP), Municipal Corporation Patiala and Anish Khanna, an Architect from Patiala while taking a bribe of Rs. 50,000. Disclosing this here today an … Read more
Punjab to Build 1,156 New Anganwadi Centres with a Budget of 138.72 Crore. The Punjab Government has revealed the details of a comprehensive plan for strengthening the infrastructure of child and maternal care by constructing 1,156 new Anganwadi Centres across the state. “The total budget for the project is ₹138.72 crores, which aims to give … Read more
PSEB Declares Dates for Class 10, 12 Practical Exams. Punjab School Education Board, Mohali, declared the schedule for the practical exams for vocational and National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) subjects for class 10 and 12 students. The practical exams will be held from January 27 to February 4, 2025, in schools across the state. As … Read more
Dallewal demands welcome by BKU Mann. BKU (Mann) Chief and All India Kisan Coordination Committee welcomes Dallewal’s demand of reforms in agriculture 7.1.2025 In a press statement issued here today, BKU Mann Chief S Bhupinder Singh Mann, EX MP welcomed the stance of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dalewal who had said that “Agriculture reforms priority, … Read more
Turbaned boys dancing on Yeshu di Balle Balle during Shaheedi Jod Mela. How sickening is it that Sikhs are dancing to Yeshu di Balle Balle after being converted to Christianity during the solemn observance of Chaar Sahibzade Shaheedi. From December 25 to December 30, Sikhs and Hindus mourn the ultimate sacrifice of the four sons … Read more
Writ Petition in Punjab and Haryana High Court triggers move to release Electricity Bills in Punjabi. A writ petition filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the State of Punjab has stirred significant action within the state’s electricity department. The petitioner Adv Nikhil Thamman, who demands that electricity bills be issued in Punjabi … Read more
CM Mann emphasizes health and education revival, visits Budhlada Hospital. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is focusing on rejuvenation of health and education sectors to make public services better. In his visit to the Sub Divisional Hospital in Budhlada, he elaborated on the commitment of the government to streamline … Read more
Punjab’s Role in BBMB Undermined: RTI Unveils Long-Standing Disparities. An RTI query filed by Karnvir Shenty of Banur on September 15, 2024, has exposed systemic inequities in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The information reveals that since 2007, the pivotal role of Secretary has been exclusively occupied by officers from Haryana’s cadre, sidelining Punjab’s … Read more