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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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January 7, 2026, 02:16 PM - 2 min read
Plummeting temperature and thick fog has blanketed most of Punjab, prompting the government to extend all schools’ winter break
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December 31, 2025, 05:25 PM - 2 min read
Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, Ashwani Sharma, working president of the BJP’s Punjab unit, alleged that corruption under MGNREGA was widespread. He accused AAP leaders and MLAs of being involved in the corruption and questioned why no action was taken in over 10,600 corruption cases reportedly flagged by the Special Audit Unit.
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December 26, 2025, 07:01 PM - 1 min read
The financial assistance is expected to benefit over 2.37 lakh children across Punjab, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur said.
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