Again, Election of 5 MCs, Councils in Punjab on 21 December, Result same day. Punjab State Election Commission today announced the election schedule for the conduct of the elections to various Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Nagar Panchayats in accordance with the notifications dated 22/11/2024 of the Local Government Department in which it has been directed … Read more
Punjab Police Foil Conspiracy to Attack Sukhbir Badal. The vigilance of Punjab Police thwarted a conspiracy to attack Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today. The incident occurred while Badal was performing sewa at Sri Harmandir Sahib. Sukhbir Badal, who was declared a Tankhaiya by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, … Read more
Chandigarh as UT and Capital: A Long-Standing Tension Between Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh has been a joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. The issue has been there for decades. That seemingly advantageous arrangement to both states had bred an unmistakable division, which made it a political point and the object of recurring discussion and demand. … Read more
Key accused arrested in Mansa Grenade Attack, cripples cangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dalla’s network. A serious jolt to the gangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dalla’s criminal network, the Mansa grenade attack case was finally cracked with the arrest of key suspect Shimla Singh. Acting on the directions from Dalla, Singh reportedly hurled a grenade at a petrol pump in Mansa, … Read more
Strict action in Moga to curb stubble burning. In a stringent response to rising incidents of stubble burning in Moga, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal has issued show cause notices to two Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), a Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO), and two Station House Officers (SHOs), among other officials, for alleged lapses in controlling … Read more
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks to Quit as AAP Punjab Convenor to Assume Exclusive Role in Governance. Seeks a dedicated state convenor to further strengthen the leadership. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sought to resign from his position as the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the state to give an exclusive … Read more
Students shifting from private to govt schools in Punjab. This trend, that has increased numbers as students are shifting from private schools to join government schools, is largely due to the commitment of the Mann government that can provide them with quality education. This was shared by Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal during a meeting … Read more
CM’s efforts bear fruit, GOI accedes to major demands of Millers and Aarthias. In a major reprieve to the millers and Aarthias of the state, the Union government on Monday acceded to majority of demands raised by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann during a meeting with Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister. … Read more
KAP Sinha Takes Charge as Punjab’s 43rd Chief Secretary. Punjab cadre IAS officer KAP Sinha formally assumed charge as the 43rd Chief Secretary of Punjab on Thursday at the state civil secretariat. He took over in the presence of a few senior officials. In addition to the new job, he will also officiate as Principal … Read more
Union Cabinet clears Rs 4,406-cr border roads development plan in Punjab and Rajasthan. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared a Rs 4,406 crore project to develop 2,280 kilometres of roads in border areas in the states of Punjab and Rajasthan. The project would look to improve connectivity between border villages and … Read more