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Punjab’s plan to desilt Beas, Ravi beds hits green hurdle

The projects have been proposed primarily to remove flood-deposited material, restore eroded land, and protect nearby habitations and agricultural fields. (HT)

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Published on Aug 13, 2026 08:48 am IST

Hawara declines Delhi jail dept’s two-day custody parole offer

Hawara had submitted the application on June 11, 2025, seeking four weeks’ parole to attend to his ailing mother. As no decision was taken on his application, he moved the court. (HT)

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Published on Aug 13, 2026 04:52 pm IST

BBMB share dispute: Punjab very close to amicable settlement, Centre to SC

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Published on Aug 12, 2026 12:27 pm IST

2 Punjab IAS officers get additional charges

Kumar has been posted as additional secretary, general administration and coordination. (HT FILE)

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Published on Aug 12, 2026 09:07 am IST

Punjab to train 21,850 teachers across 12 districts on drug abuse, mental health

This program is part of an anti-drug campaign that emphasizes early intervention and supportive teaching methods, crucial for fostering healthier school environments.

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Updated on Aug 11, 2026 03:08 pm IST

Punjab Opposition questions recruitment of ‘outsiders’ in some departments

Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa and other Congress MLAs protesting against the state government on the last day of the monsoon session of the Punjab Legislature in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/ HT)

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Updated on Aug 11, 2026 02:35 pm IST

Punjab health scheme records 2.44 lakh cashless treatments worth over ₹316 cr

With a focus on chronic illnesses and surgical interventions, the scheme highlights the importance of accessibility and financial relief in healthcare.

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Updated on Aug 10, 2026 07:12 pm IST

Punjab govt to host 41 free ‘Hamare Ram’ performance in 12 cities: Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur with actors Ashutosh Rana, Tarun Khanna and Karan Sharma, who play Ravana, Lord Shiva and Lord Surya, respectively. (HT)

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Published on Aug 08, 2026 09:09 am IST

Punjab illegal mining: Bajwa demands joint House committee probe

Bajwa dismissed the government’s claim that there was no illegal mining in the state. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 08, 2026 08:32 am IST

Anti-sacrilege law: Akal Takht-appointed panel seeks compliance report from Punjab govt

Takht secretariat’s media adviser Jaskaran Singh also participated in the deliberations. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 08, 2026 08:29 am IST

Amritsar top cop Gurpreet Bhullar transferred amid Jantar Mantar protest-ISI module row

The officer on August 4 had addressed the media to announce the arrest of nine accused, including four minors, in connection with a terror module being operated by Pakistan’s ISI. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 09, 2026 06:50 pm IST

Govt to support Punjabi students facing Canada work permit crisis, says minister

Dr Ravjot Singh appealed to Punjab-origin MPs in Canada to collectively raise the issue with the Canadian government on humanitarian grounds. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 09, 2026 09:05 pm IST

Ludhiana: Health officials to hold statewide protest in Chandigarh on Monday

Closed Civil Surgeon office due to strike in the office in Ludhiana on Friday. (Manish/HT)

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Published on Aug 07, 2026 10:56 pm IST

Saini hits back at Punjab assembly resolution, seeks answers on ‘paper leak’ in state

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini carries the sacred kalash containing soil from the birthplace of Guru Ravidas during the Kalash Vandan Yatra, in Gurugram, on Tuesday. (PTI)

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Published on Aug 05, 2026 08:19 pm IST

HC hearing: Punjab halts excess fee recovery from private schools

The undertaking was given during the resumed hearing of a clutch of petitions filed by schools’ associations, including Federation of Private Schools, Punjab, challenging July 13 ordinance by the government. (HT FILE)

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Published on Aug 05, 2026 08:56 am IST

Clear pending DA in 14 days: HC to Punjab

The court dismissed appeals from the state government and Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) challenging the June 30 deadline fixed by the single-judge bench.

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Published on Aug 04, 2026 08:55 am IST

Bajwa raps central, Punjab govts over deletion of MGNREGA job cards

The Punjab leader of opposition alleged that instead of creating employment opportunities, the AAP government was reducing its financial burden by removing beneficiaries from the rural employment scheme (HT FIle)

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Published on Aug 02, 2026 08:20 am IST

Mohali MLA urges sanitation workers to end strike, promises talks on demands

Singh claimed that desilting of drains, cleaning of road gullies and other pre-monsoon maintenance had been completed to reduce waterlogging in vulnerable areas of the city. (HT File)

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Published on Aug 01, 2026 04:12 pm IST

Pre-GST tax disputes: Punjab extends OTS scheme till Sept 30

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Published on Aug 01, 2026 08:47 am IST

Debate on anti-sacrilege law: Jathedar rejects govt’s offer, sets up expert panel for talks

The jathedar’s remarks came a day after AAP MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar submitted the state government’s 26-page response to the Takht decree on the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. (HT)

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Published on Jul 31, 2026 08:50 am IST

Ludhiana: Assistant profs, librarians protest over job security

The protesters outside SCD Government College in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 31, 2026 11:59 am IST

AAP govt pushing state towards financial disaster, says Bittu

The BJP leader claimed that the Bhagwant Mann government converted Punjab into a state that borrowed to spend, borrowed to survive and borrowed to maintain its political narrative. (HT)

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Published on Jul 30, 2026 09:00 am IST

Demands of VB-GRAM G employees met: Cheema

Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said,“The decisions are expected to benefit nearly 2,000 employees across the state.” (HT File)

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Published on Jul 30, 2026 08:17 am IST

Punjab government’s ‘silence’ on sacrilege law shows arrogance, says jathedar

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj during the Miri Piri Khalsa march in Moga.

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Published on Jul 29, 2026 09:09 am IST

Ludhiana HPV campaign sees poor turnout; only 1,600 girls vaccinated so far

Explaining the reasons behind the poor response, Dr Singh said misinformation had emerged as the biggest obstacle to the campaign. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 29, 2026 08:19 am IST

Sanitation workers call off strike after Punjab govt agrees to hike salaries

Sanitation workers taking out a protest march in Jalandhar on Monday. (HT)

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Published on Jul 29, 2026 08:12 pm IST

Saini targets Punjab govt over recruitment exam ‘irregularities’

Addressing a gathering at blood donation camp organised by the Navya Helping Hands Foundation in Phagwara on Sunday, Saini alleged that major irregularities had surfaced in the examination process carried out by the Punjab government. (HT photo)

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Published on Jul 27, 2026 08:59 am IST

Punjab: PLPA land demarcation lags in SBS Nagar, Hoshiarpur

The disclosures were made in separate compliance affidavits filed before the NGT’s principal bench on July 24 in compliance with the tribunal’s directions issued on May 18. (HT File)

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Published on Jul 26, 2026 08:48 am IST