Fifty seven Punjab cadets clear NDA written examination

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 session from October 22 to 27

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

Punjab appoints 80 COVID warriors as nursing staff

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

Haryana plans modern facilities for 250 PM SHRI schools

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 ranks third nationally in voluntary blood donation

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

Farmers should not face any inconvenience during crop procurement: CM Saini

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

BJP Has Always Pushed Punjabis Aside: CM Mann

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

Investment Proposals Worth Rs 5,500 Crore from Singapore for Haryana

MoUs Worth Rs 3,000 Crore in Health & Wellness, Rs 1,500 Crore in Water Treatment & Management and Rs 1,000 Crore in Education Sector Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s visit to Singapore, aimed at further strengthening Haryana’s identity on the global investment map, concluded with significant achievements. During the visit, various companies and institutions agreed … Read more

Pathankot gets major push for eco tourism development

The Punjab Cabinet has approved the Ranjitgarh Development Authority Bill, 2026, paving the way for planned and sustainable development of the Ranjit Sagar Dam and Shahpur Kandi Dam areas in Pathankot as an eco tourism and tourism destination. The proposed Ranjitgarh Development Authority (RDA) will be a statutory body under the Tourism and Cultural Affairs … Read more

Singapore investors explore Haryana opportunities across key sectors

Haryana is seeking to deepen its economic and technology partnership with Singapore, with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini holding discussions with Singaporean business leaders on investment opportunities in logistics, urban development, technology, advanced manufacturing and education. At the Singapore India Network for Growth Forum, Saini presented Haryana as a potential hub for global investment, highlighting … Read more

Oct 12, 2026 08:28 AM IST
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