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June 10, 2026, 02:57 PM - 2 min read
The decision came after students raised the issue directly with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The government said it acted on the concerns shared by students.
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June 7, 2026, 04:54 PM - 5 min read
Khemka had challenged three orders passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal in July 2023, whereby his claim that he should be treated as having been empanelled at the level of additional secretary/secretary to the government of India prior to the date of his retirement, was rejected.
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June 5, 2026, 05:58 PM - 2 min read
Negi was referring to an incident on Wednesday when a group of Nihang Sikhs stopped vehicles bearing Himachal Pradesh registration numbers on the Kiratpur Sahib-Manali highway and sought a symbolic "Khalsa tax". The group said the move was a protest against the entry tax imposed by Himachal Pradesh on vehicles coming from outside the state.
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May 27, 2026, 05:16 PM - 2 min read
Addressing reporters here, Punjab Motor Union president Sandeep Sharma said fuel prices had increased by Rs 7.50 per litre in the last few days, which led to a sharp rise in operational expenses.
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May 24, 2026, 05:53 PM - 5 min read
Talking about the government’s sports policy, Mann said 220 players in Punjab were given Rs 8.61 crore for tournament preparations for the first time. He said the Punjab government has allocated a record sports budget of Rs 1,763 crore for the financial year 2026-27 to strengthen sports infrastructure and support athletes across the state.
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May 20, 2026, 04:09 PM - 2 min read
During the hearing, the Punjab government sought more time to submit its reply. The High Court expressed displeasure and questioned why additional time was being sought despite clear instructions in the previous hearing.
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May 8, 2026, 11:52 AM - 2 min read
According to officials, the yatra will commence from Teen Koni Chowk and proceed to Amrik Singh Road, followed by stops at Kot Shamir and Bhagi Wander villages. The yatra is expected to conclude at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo.
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April 23, 2026, 11:39 AM - 2 min read
The drill is aimed at checking the preparedness of Civil Defence teams and district administrations to respond effectively during emergency situations, including scenarios similar to an aerial attack.
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April 22, 2026, 04:29 PM - 2 min read
In a statement, Cheema said the Bhagwant Mann government will provide a minimum interest-free loan of Rs 10,340 to eligible Group-D employees for buying wheat. The amount has been calculated on the basis of the government’s standard estimate of an average consumption of four quintals of wheat per family.
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April 19, 2026, 03:10 PM - 3 min read
The Akali Dal, highlighting the "disparity" in DA rates of the Centre and Punjab government, said the gap reflects "clear discrimination" against lakhs of state employees and pensioners, who are yet to receive revised benefits and arrears.
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April 16, 2026, 06:29 PM - 2 min read
The initiative aims to strengthen ongoing campaigns such as “Gangster Te War” and “War Against Narcotics” by using technology-driven policing and intelligence-based monitoring.
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April 7, 2026, 04:13 PM - 3 min read
According to sources, the panel includes 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav, Special DGP Sharad Satya Chauhan, Special DGP (Anti-Narcotics Task Force) Kuldeep Singh, and senior IPS officer Harpreet Singh Sidhu, who is currently awaiting posting.
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