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"Should instead provide full amount of Rs 60,000 to women": Union Minister
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Addressing a press conference here, Bittu alleged that the AAP-led Punjab government's announcement to provide ₹1000 to women during the final phase of its tenure is essentially a way to deceive the people. He stated that the government should instead provide the full amount of ₹60,000 fo
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"Biggest initiative in Punjab's history": Arvind Kejriwal lauds Punjab gov
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal lauded the announcements of the women-centric financial assistance schemes of the Punjab government, terming it the "biggest" initiative in the state's history with regard to women empowerment.
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Punjab Govt orders transfer of two IFS officers with immediate effect on a
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
According to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel (IAS Branch) under the orders of the Governor of Punjab, Shailender Kaur, IFS (2000 batch), who was serving as Director, Horticulture on deputation with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, has been placed
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Punjab: Bathinda Police arrest 2 drug traffickers, recover 6.5 Kg opium
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, SP City Narinder Singh said, "Bathinda Police achieved success in the Punjab government's ongoing anti-drug campaign. A checkpoint was set in front of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Technical University, where we intercepted two individuals travelling in a Swift car. Dur
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Punjab govt suspends two senior IAS officers
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
According to separate orders issued by the Department of Personnel (IAS Branch), Jaspreet Singh, Managing Director of Punjab Information and Communication Technology Corporation Limited (Punjab INFOTECH), has been suspended with immediate effect.
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AAP govt painting schools in party colours, politicising education: Pargat
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Former Punjab Education Minister and Congress MLA Pargat Singh on Saturday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of politicising education by painting government schools in party colours, calling it a violation of neutrality and basic humanitarian values.
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Punjab declares holiday for all schools on January 27
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The Punjab government on Monday declared a holiday for all schools across the state on January 27 in observance of Republic Day, according to an official notice issued by the state's School Education Department.
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Pak: At least three killed in Gulberg hotel fire in Lahore
Updated : 2 months ago IST
At least three people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Lahore's Gulberg area. Officials said the blaze began in a basement boiler, prompting a difficult rescue operation. The Punjab government announced stricter safety checks following the incident.
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Punjab govt launched health insurance scheme 'Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojna'
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Under this scheme, three crore Punjabis from 65 lakh families in Punjab will receive health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per year at over 900 government and private hospitals in the state and its capital, Chandigarh.
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Raja Warring targets Haryana CM Nayab Saini, BJP leadership and AAP govt o
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Punjab Congress president Raja Warring on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini over his growing political activity in Punjab, while also criticising the BJP, the AAP-led Punjab government and recent law-and-order developments in the state.
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Harbhajan Singh welcomes Bathinda Premier League, says many cricketers wil
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh welcomed the launch of the Bathinda Premier League, saying it will provide opportunities to many players. He praised the initiative by the Punjab government and the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), and expressed happiness at being part of the event.
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Pak: Lahore anti-encroachment drive draws flak over damage to green belts
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab's anti-encroachment drive in Lahore has sparked concern as residents and environmental groups allege green belts and historic landscapes are being damaged. Activists warn of heavy tree loss, worsening pollution and shrinking green cover, urging protection of parks. The government s
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