The Central Bureau of Investigation has stated that the Haryana State Pollution Control Board maintained no record or justification for opening an IDFC First Bank account in Chandigarh’s Sector 32 branch, from which ₹169 crore was siphoned off.The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed that the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has no … Read more
Bolstering the idea that the fight against drug abuse requires a whole-of-society approach, the Punjab government held Sanjha Suneha – Ik Jutt Punjab, a first-of-its-kind conclave, aimed at building a sustained partnership between government agencies, community leaders, civil society organisations, and social media influencers to tackle the menace of substance abuse in the state. The … Read more
Questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ‘Chanda-Chori’ (theft of offerings) at Ayodhya Shri Ram Mandir, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday pointed out that it seems the Prime Minister was protecting those responsible despite the revelations of scam in land transactions, commission in construction and ‘chanda-chori’ that have surfaced over … Read more
The Chandigarh Administration and security agencies have begun preparations in view of the likely visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the city on July 17. Although the Prime Minister’s Office has not yet given final approval for the programme, the administration has expedited the process of preparing a list of projects that could be … Read more
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Mrs. Anindita Mitra today informed that 97.44 per cent of enumeration forms have been distributed across the state under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign during the period from June 25 to July 1, 2026. The Chief Electoral Officer said that the Special Intensive Revision exercise is progressing smoothly across … Read more
In a major decision aimed at providing long-awaited relief to thousands of residents living in unauthorised colonies across Punjab, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved an amendment to Rule 31 of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (PAPR) Rules to simplify the regularisation process for eligible unauthorised … Read more
As schools across Punjab reopen after a month-long summer break, thousands of teachers are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that Punjab goes drug-free in the coming days. The frontline is shifting from police stations and rehabilitation and de-addiction centres to schools and classrooms, as part of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Yudh Nashean … Read more
Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema has officially approved comprehensive administrative proposals aimed at significantly enhancing public service delivery and generating institutional employment through the recruitment of 619 Multipurpose Health Workers (Female) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare alongside the strategic revival of critical administrative and field positions within the Department of … Read more
In a major decision aimed at addressing the concerns of landowners and providing enhanced benefits during land acquisition, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved amendments to the existing policy governing benefits for landowners, besides introducing several additional relief measures. A decision was taken during the meeting of the … Read more
In a major decision aimed at facilitating the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and ensuring that citizens can obtain the required documents without any financial burden, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved the waiver of government fees and facilitation charges for several key citizen services … Read more