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27 Nov 2022

Punjab: Train crushes 3 kids to death in Rupnagar, Mann govt orders inquiry

The incident happened as four migrant labourer children were playing close to a railroad track near a bridge over the Sutlej River.

old pension scheme

18 Nov 2022

Punjab to implement Old Pension Scheme, cabinet approves notification

The Punjab government has approved the Old Pension Scheme for its employees currently covered under New Pension Scheme (NPS) fulfilling a long pending demand of employees of the state.

13 Nov 2022

Bhagwant Mann govt's BIG STEP, Gun licences banned in Punjab. Read details

Direction were also issued for registration of an FIR against those who indulge in hate speech against any community

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

02 Nov 2022

Punjab AAP Minister Fauja Singh Visited Ram Rahim's Dera

AAP minister Fauja Singh is once again embroiled in controversies. Punjab government minister Fauja Singh, accused of rape and murder, reached the camp of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. During this, the people of Dera also honored the minister

Stubble burning

19 Oct 2022

Centre accuses Punjab of not taking adequate steps to prevent stubble burning

The Centre on Wednesday slammed Punjab govt for incidents of stubble burning It said the state government has not taken adequate steps to prevent it

16 Oct 2022

Ex-Punjab minister arrested for offering bribe to squash inquiries against him

Sunder Sham Arora has been arrested on Saturday Arora quit the Congress this year to join the BJP He allegedly offered a bribe of Rs 50 lakh to a state vigilance officer

20 Oct 2022

Firecrackers will only be allowed for two hours on Diwali: Punjab govt

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government allowed a window of 35 minutes -- from 11.55 pm to 12.30 am -- for bursting firecrackers.

Tajinder Pal Bagga

12 Oct 2022

Punjab and Haryana HC quashes FIRs against Tajinder Bagga, Kumar Vishwas

BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga was booked on the charges of making provocative statements, promoting enmity and criminal intimidation at Mohali in April. Kumar Vishwas was booked after he accused Arvind Kejriwal of supporting Kahlistani separatists during the Punjab assembly elections campaign in April 2022.

05 Oct 2022

SHOCKING! Two teachers climb water tank in Mohali, threaten to commit suicide

Two female unemployed teachers climbed a water tank to protest against the state government The two women threatened to commit suicide One of the woman said that we were guaranteed jobs by the Punjab government but never got them

Punjab Assembly

03 Oct 2022

Punjab CM Mann wins confidence motion amid walkout by Congress members

"So, 93 MLAs have supported the motion and none is against it. Thus, the motion is unanimously passed," the Speaker said.

23 Sep 2022

NGT slaps fine of over Rs 2000 cr on Punjab govt for improper waste management

NGT has imposed an environmental compensation of over Rs 2,000 crore on Punjab Punjab failed to ensure proper treatment of solid and liquid wastes Award of compensation has become necessary under section 15 of the NGT Act

Punjab Government

22 Sep 2022

AAP Punjab to challenge governor’s decision in apex court

AAP government to challenge Punjab governor’s decision to hold special Assembly session The assembly session will be held on September 27 AAP could also bring a motion to "prove" that it enjoys a majority in the House

agnipath scheme

14 Sep 2022

Arvind Kejriwal takes U-turn, says AAP will fully support Centre's 'Agnipath'

'AAP government in Punjab will "fully support" the Agnipath Scheme': Kejriwal Army said that the Punjab government was not supportive of the recruitment drive The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had earlier criticised the Agnipath Scheme

09 Sep 2022

Raghav Chadha meets newly appointed chairpersons of boards and corporations

"Met with the newly appointed chairpersons of Punjab Government's boards and corporations. Had a fruitful discussion on several issues pertaining to governance of the state. I conveyed my best wishes to each of them for a successful tenure," MP Raghav Chadha said in a tweet.

Shehzad Poonawalla

08 Sep 2022

‘Has money for ads, but not salaries’: Shehzad Poonawalla targets AAP

“AAP Govt has money for ads but no money for 1) Salaries of Punjab Govt staff 2) No money to re imburse hospitals giving free treatment to poor in Punjab 3) No money for teacher’s salaries in Delhi or for DDU college 4) No money for athletes who win medals & make India proud,” said Poonawalla in a tweet.

24 Aug 2022

Close all bank a/c in HDFC... Why govt employees have been given this order?

The copy has been forwared to the Principal Secretary finance with the request to issue directions to all the departments to close the accounts with HDFC Bank as it has apparently been noted that the bank "never co-operates" as and when the department "needs their support. The memo has been forwarded to all Administrative Secretaries.

13 Aug 2022

'One MLA, One Pension' scheme cleared by Punjab govt, Mann says 'will save...'

“It makes me tremendously happy that the Governor has cleared the ‘One MLA, One Pension bill’. The government has issued a notification. This will save a lot of tax,” Mann said in a tweet.

Sidhu Moosewala

30 May 2022

Mika Singh wants govt to take strict action against Sidhu Moosewala's killers

Sidhu Moosewala had joined the Congress party last year in December ahead of the Assembly elections.

Sidhu Moose Wala

30 May 2022

Punjab Congress chief blames AAP for singer Sidhu Moose Wala's murder

Famous Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Punjab's Mansa district on Sunday. Punjab's Director General of Police VK Bhawra said at least three weapons were used and 30 rounds fired in the attack.

28 May 2022

Punjab government withdraws security cover provided to 424 people

Punjab government had ordered the withdrawal of security cover of 184 persons. These includes former ministers and ex-MLAs, and other leaders.

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