Punjab CM announces boycott of NITI Aayog meeting, Slams Centre’s neglect
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced that his government will boycott the NITI Aayog meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27 in New Delhi. The dramatic decision, aimed squarely at the heart of the Central Government, comes in response to what Mann decried as a...
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Doctors go on indefinite strike in Hry; Medical services hit in Govt Hospitals
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AAP gears up for Punjab's 4 bypolls: Appoints in-charges, co-incharges
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Hry CM lays foundation stone of development works worth Rs 313 crore in Fatehabad
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Sukhbir appears before Akal Takht, submits explanation on pardon to Ram Rahim
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Police must serve & protect people & instill fear of law among criminals: Hry CM
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Punjab CM holds public durbar in Jalandhar, Addresses local grievances
In a display of commitment to his electoral promises, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday held a public durbar in Jalandhar, directly addressing and resolving the grievances of residents. The initiative, part of the ‘Doabe Ch Sarkar Tuhaade Dwaar’ scheme, reflected Mann's pledge to be accessible and responsive to...
Punjab Govt announces Rs 21-cr subsidy for agricultural mechanization; invites applications
Punjab Government has launched a substantial Rs 21 crore subsidy scheme under the Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) to enhance farm mechanization across the state. The initiative will provide financial support to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), making advanced agricultural machinery more accessible. Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister...
Reconsider Gallantry Awards for Haryana Cops Involved in Shambhu Farmer Protest: Punjab Speaker to PM
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Wednesday strongly criticized the recent recommendation for gallantry awards to Haryana police officers involved in the controversial Shambhu farmer protest. Addressing his concerns directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sandhwan has called for a reconsideration of this decision, emphasizing the need for...
Marred by internal rebellion, SAD dissolves core committee
In a dramatic twist that has set the political stage abuzz, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday took the bold step of dissolving its core committee. The unexpected decision, announced via a terse social media post, came as the SAD grapples with its worst-ever deepening internal crisis and struggles...
Harsimrat pushes for legal guarantee of MSP with private members bill
In a significant move to bolster farmers' rights, SAD MP from Bathinda Harsimrat Kaur Badal has introduced a Private Members Bill in the Parliament seeking to make the Minimum Support Price (MSP) a legal guarantee for all crops. The move is seen as a critical measure to address the financial distress...
Farmers disheartened by budget proposals
/ Farmers, a section of which has been protesting at the Shambhu border since February, have expressed deep disappointment over the Central Government's budget proposals, which they claim have once again failed to address their critical concerns. The much-anticipated budget has been criticized by the farmers for its lack of provisions...
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Punjab FM criticizes Union Budget as “completely disappointing” Chandigarh: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday strongly criticized the Union Budget describing it as “completely disappointing” and claiming that Punjab’s interests have been deliberately ignored. Cheema’s critique focused on the budget’s neglect of women, the poor, and farmers, along with...
