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
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