Punjab politicians unite in condemnation of attack, Demand accountability

Punjab politicians unite in condemnation of attack, Demand accountability

Thursday, 05 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Political leaders across party lines have strongly condemned the attack on former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, calling it a grave security lapse and a dangerous attempt to destabilize peace in the state. While hailing the swift action of the Punjab Police in averting the tragedy, leaders have...

PM Modi says new criminal laws freed India from colonial legacy as envisioned by Constitution

Wednesday, 04 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the three new criminal laws here in Chandigarh. These laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- came into effect on July 1, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code...

AAP’s 3 newly-elected MLAs Sworn In; Cong MLA cites no “formal” invite

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Following the victory in recently-concluded Punjab Assembly by-elections, the three newly-elected legislators of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took their oath of office on Monday at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The ceremony was presided over by Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP Punjab president...

In Brief

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 | PNS

PEDA Partners with CU to Boost Energy Conservation Chandigarh: Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) and Chandigarh University (CU) on Monday signed an MoU to drive innovative research in energy efficiency and conservation across various sectors in Punjab. The agreement, signed by PEDA CEO Sandeep Hans and CU’s Dr Raj Kumar, focuses...

Punjab FM Urges Extension of GST Compensation Cess Beyond 2026

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday made a compelling case for extending the GST Compensation Cess regime beyond March 31, 2026, to address states’ revenue losses caused by the subsumation of various taxes into the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Participating virtually in a Group of Ministers (GoM)...

AAP appeals to EC not to hold civic body polls during Shaheedi Week

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday appealed to the State Election Commission not to hold municipal elections during Shaheedi Week. AAP Punjab President Aman Arora stated that Shaheedi Week is a matter deeply connected to the emotions of the people of Punjab, and the Election Commission should take this...

Major reshuffle in Haryana bureaucracy, 44 IAS officers transferred; Sumita Misra is new HS

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

In the first major bureaucratic reshuffle after the BJP was voted back to power, the Haryana government has transferred 44 IAS officers with immediate effect. Senior officer of the 1990-batch, Sumita Misra will be the new Home Secretary.  Misra, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Medical Education and Research Department, has been posted...

Rs 900 crore allocated for development works in Panchayats: Hry CM

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that the State government has worked uniformly for the development of every sector. In the interest of farmers, the state government has decided to procure all crops at MSP. Recently, Rs 900 crore has been allocated for development works in Panchayats,...

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