Sea, Sand, Sacred Sites, History, Culture and Religion: Ancient Meets Modern in Israel
Going to Israel amid an ongoing geo-political disturbance in the region after October 2023, naturally was a matter of concern to family members and friends but for me it was an opportunity to explore a new country, know about its people, its history, culture, cuisine, unique geography and a mechanism...
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Removal of Jathedars issue raised in Vidhan Sabha, Calls for Clear Appointment Rules
29 March 2025 | Monika Malik -
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Rs 178 Cr overhaul of Dial 112; Emergency response time cut to 8 mins
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Bill 2025 passed for takeover of Dhirendra Brahamhchari's institute in Haryana Assembly
29 March 2025 | MANOJ KUMAR -
Will work to implement Budget announcements at thrice the speed: CM Saini
29 March 2025 | MANOJ KUMAR -
Punjab Assembly Passes 3 Bills in a 9-Min Sprint, Without Debate
29 March 2025 | Monika Malik -
Punjab’s New Power Tariff gives Relief for Homes, Higher Night Rates for Industries
29 March 2025 | Monika Malik
House Passes Censure Motion Against Bajwa Over Seechewal Remarks
High drama unfolded in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Thursday as a censure motion was passed against the Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa for his controversial remarks against Padma-awardee environmentalist and Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal. The motion was backed by all MLAs except...
Eid-ul-Fitr not a gazetted holiday this year in Haryana
/ Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed as a restricted holiday instead of a gazetted holiday in Haryana this year on March 31, a government notification said. The modification was done as March 29 and March 30 are weekends and March 31 is the closing day of the financial year (2024-25), the notification...
Punjab to Have Organic Canteens in All Govt Hospitals
Organic canteens will soon be set up in all government hospitals. The announcement, made in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha by the state Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday, comes as part of a broader effort to raise awareness about safe food practices, healthy diets, and sustainable...
Govt’s debt well within limits, No citizen will bear Govt’s debt: Haryana CM
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on the eleventh day of the Vidhan Sabha’s budget session on Thursday, took a sharp dig at the Opposition, accusing them of spreading misleading statements regarding the state's debt. He said that the Opposition first misleads citizens, creates unnecessary panic, and then pretends to...
Himachal Govt to Revise Mining Policy: CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced in the State Legislative Assembly that the government is prepared to amend the mining policy, ensuring transparency and preventing exploitation of state resources. He emphasized that all MLAs would be consulted before finalizing changes. Intervening during a discussion on MLA Dr...
Punjab Powers 4,238 Govt Schools with Solar Energy, Generates 2.89 Cr Units Annually
In a major push towards renewable energy, Punjab has equipped 4,238 government schools with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, generating 2.89 crore units of clean electricity annually. New and Renewable Energy Minister Aman Arora, responding to MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra’s query on solar plant maintenance, assured that Punjab Energy Development Agency...
No New Taxes, first-ever Drug Census; Sehat Cards: Cheema presents Rs 2.36-cr Budget
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday presented a Rs 2.36 lakh crore Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, with a strong focus on tackling drug addiction, improving healthcare, and strengthening rural and urban infrastructure. The Budget, themed ‘Badalda Punjab Roadmap for 2025-26’, aimed at economic consolidation while keeping...
