Punjab CM Seeks World Bank Support to Address State’s Key Challenges, Drive Growth
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday called for the World Bank’s full support in addressing the major challenges the state is currently facing, emphasizing the need for financial assistance to accelerate growth, improve public services, and safeguard the environment. The Chief Minister, in a significant meeting with the World Bank...
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Farmers’ Protest Intensifies as Tensions Escalate Outside DMCH in Ludhiana
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Support Song for Sukhbir Badal Sparks Controversy Ahead of Akal Takht Verdict on Dec 2
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Health Check-Ups for Students in All Schools Across Punjab: Minister
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Punjab launches aggressive campaign to reduce road accident fatalities
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AAP Punjab to begin accepting applications for candidates for MC polls
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Army assures 72-km Ajnala road widening; Relief for border residents and farmers
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Punjab to Hold Civic Polls Under Old Ward Delimitation, Informs SEC
Punjab’s municipal elections, long delayed by legal wrangling and political maneuvering, will now proceed under the old ward delimitation framework. The State Government has formally notified the Punjab State Election Commission (SEC) of its decision, paving the way for polls in five municipal corporations and 44 municipal councils and nagar...
Bye-election for lone Rajya Sabha seat in Haryana on Dec 20
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a bye-elections schedule for vacant Rajya Sabha seat in Haryana along with three other States. The bye-election will be held on December 20 for a Rajya Sabha seat in Haryana. The Rajya Sabha seat became vacant due to the resignation of Krishan...
Ahead of Int’l Gita Mahotsav, Hry CM launches cleanliness campaign in Kurukshetra
Ahead of International Gita Mahotsav, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday launched ‘Swachh Kurukshetra Mahasafai Abhiyan’ in Kurukshetra. He also flagged off the ‘Swachhata Rath’ to ensure cleanliness and also signed the Swachh Kurukshetra board to emphasize the message of cleanliness. Reaffirming his dedication to a cleaner environment and...
High-level delegation of Australia meets Haryana Chief Minister
A delegation from a consortium of six top Universities in Australia, led by Nick McCaffrey, Deputy High Commissioner of the Australian High Commission on Wednesday met the Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. A spokesperson said that the delegation expressed a strong interest in setting up a campus, in Gurugram, to offer...
Talks between police and farmers fail; “Detained” Dallewal’s presence demanded
Tensions between farmers and the Punjab Police have escalated following the detention of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, leading to protests across the region. The ongoing standoff at the Khanauri border saw a failed negotiation attempt on Wednesday between the farmer representatives and police officials, including DIG Manjit Singh Sandhu,...
Indian Army Requests Free Power for Personnel in Punjab, Puts State Govt in Tight Spot
The Indian Army's request for 300 units of free electricity per month for its personnel stationed in Punjab has thrown the State Government into a financial quandary. With over one lakh army personnel stationed in various parts of the State, the demand poses a significant challenge to an already-strained fiscal...
Ensure strict compliance of ‘No NoC’ provision for plot registration: Minister to DCs
Punjab Revenue and Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian on Wednesday asked all the Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners to ensure strict compliance of the provision of no NOC (No Objection Certificate) for the registration of plots. The Minister, in a letter to the Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners,...
