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Ludhiana tops beneficiary list under Punjab's Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana

Punjab social security, women and child development minister Baljit Kaur with others.
india news
Published on Jul 15, 2026 03:37 pm IST

Punjab: Out on bail, sacrilege accused hacked to death in Mandi Gobindgarh village

According to police, all possible motives, including financial transactions and personal enmity, are being examined.
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:10 am IST

Revoke gallantry medals of cops linked to Khalra case: DSGMC to Mann

In a joint letter, DSGMC president Harmeet Singh Kalka and general secretary Jagdip Singh Kahlon said it was disturbing that officers associated with one of the country’s most widely condemned human rights cases continued to retain prestigious national honours. (ANI File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:02 am IST

Ludhiana: Employees to rally on July 17 in Mohali over pending demands

The government has repeatedly sought time but has failed to implement the commitments made to employees and pensioners. (HT FILE)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:45 am IST

Ludhiana: Anganwadi workers stage sit-in over salary hike, regularisation

Anganwadi workers protesting outside the mini-secretariat in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT PHOTO)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:41 am IST

Punjab makes reporting of snakebites, deaths mandatory

“Big Four” venomous snakes are responsible for nearly all fatal envenomations in India. These include the Indian Spectacled Cobra (in picture), Common Krait, Russell’s Viper, and Saw-scaled Viper. (Shutterstock)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:35 am IST

BJP cries foul as AAP nominee declared Abohar mayor, poll deferred

BJP leaders and councillors surrounding the official vehicles of the Ferozepur divisional commissioner and the Fazilka deputy commissioner, preventing them from leaving the Abohar MC office on Friday. (HT)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 08:32 am IST

Anti-drug campaign: Ludhiana Police destroy over 300 kg narcotics, 2 lakh intoxicating pills

The Ludhiana Police Commissionerate disposed off seized narcotics in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT PHOTO)
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Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:26 am IST

Punjab separates CLU approvals from building permits to speed up projects

The revised notification also rationalises the delegation of powers for granting approval for CLU, layout plans, zoning plans, building plans, completion certificates and occupancy certificates across various departments, including GMADA and PUDA and other urban development authorities. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 09, 2026 09:03 am IST

Excise inspectors’ recruitment on hold, Punjab informs HC

The Punjab government on Tuesday undertook before the high court that it would not proceed further with the selection process for the recruitment of 197 excise and taxation inspectors. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 08:49 am IST

Golden Temple pilgrims asked to remove IDs carrying Mann’s photo amid video row

File photo of Sewadar or SGPC employees perform the "sewa" of pruning the "Dukh Bhanjani Beri", a sacred 400-year-old jujube tree at the Golden Temple. (Photo for representation)
india news
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 03:06 pm IST

Ludhiana: Canal breach near Nasrali destroys paddy on 70 acres

The strong and unrestricted water flow has caused the canal embankment to collapse at the same location repeatedly. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:01 am IST

₹6.3L environmental penalty pending: Punjab govt against relief to Ludhiana dyeing unit

The Punjab government informed the National Green Tribunal that the unit remains shut as it has failed to pay the ₹6.3 lakh environmental compensation imposed under the “Polluter Pays” principle.
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:20 am IST

Ludhiana: BSP protests over lack of reservation in lecturer posts

Members of Bahujan Samaj Party protesting outside Mini Secretariat in Ludhiana on Friday. (Manish/HT)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:02 am IST

HC seeks Punjab’s reply on plea seeking EWS housing in projects

The high court bench of acting chief justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and justice Rohit Kapoor has sought a response by August 18.
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:33 am IST

Punjab amends Jalandhar Master Plan to pave way for 200-acre industrial hub

The latest amendment revises the land use for nearly 200 acres to facilitate industrial development. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:38 am IST

UPSC meets to finalise panel for Punjab DGP

Punjab officiating DGP Gaurav Yadav
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 01, 2026 05:58 am IST

Ludhiana: Health workers intensify stir as govt defer talks

The protesters outside the civil surgeon’s office in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Manish/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 30, 2026 11:32 pm IST

Punjab CM anti-corruption line gets nearly 17k complaints in 4 years: VB

The anti-corruption helpline, launched by chief minister Bhagwant Mann on March 23, 2022, allows citizens to report corruption in government offices across Punjab via WhatsApp number 9501-200-200.
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 30, 2026 06:00 am IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launches ‘Soorma’ drive with recovered drug addicts in lead

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaking during the launch of the 'Soorma’ campaign in Ludhiana on Saturday. (ANI)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 05:06 am IST

Months after opposing it, Punjab govt notifies VB-G RAM G scheme

The Punjab government has officially notified the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme, several months after the state assembly unanimously opposed it. (File Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 27, 2026 10:47 pm IST

Punjab launches scheme to boost early childhood care

In an initiative to strengthen early childhood development, the Punjab government on Friday launched “Nikke Kadam, Vadda Vikas” (small steps, big development) under the Punjab Child Development Conclave, 2026, with a focus on improving nutrition, early learning and parental involvement during a child’s formative years. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 27, 2026 03:04 am IST

AAP pushing Punjab towards bankruptcy with fresh ₹1,500-crore loan: Warring

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of pushing the state deeper into a debt trap by raising another ₹1,500 crore through market borrowings, alleging that Punjab was being driven towards bankruptcy. (ANI File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 26, 2026 10:59 pm IST

Punjab restores regular govt office timings from July 1

The Punjab government on Friday announced that all its departments, boards, corporations, and other state-run institutions will revert to regular office timings of 9 am to 5 pm from July 1, bringing an end to the summer schedule introduced to help employees avoid peak afternoon heat. (yavdat - stock.adobe.com/ Representational image)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 26, 2026 10:52 pm IST

‘Objectionable’ video row: Haryana police nab 2, AAP govt cries vendetta

Following the FIR, the Opposition stepped up its attack on the AAP-led Punjab government, seeking chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 24, 2026 06:36 am IST

Mohali: Ex-sarpanch, Universal Educational Society head among four booked in panchayat land mortgage fraud

After legal scrutiny and approval from senior police officers, Dera Bassi police registered an FIR against the duo and two panchayat members. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 23, 2026 05:08 am IST

Majithia questions govt’s priorities

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Monday questioned the priorities of the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 10:36 pm IST

Monetary benefits for women under state govt scheme to be credited on July 1: Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during the inauguration of a modern library, in Fatehgarh Sahib on Sunday. (ANI)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 22, 2026 06:52 am IST

Punjab govt to hire 2,437 apprentices as assistant linemen in PSPCL: Cheema

Cheema said the Board of Directors of PSPCL, acting upon the advice of the advocate general, had approved the absorption of 2,437 apprentice trainees as assistant linemen. (PTI)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 21, 2026 04:42 am IST

Coming up, 484-bed working women hostel in Mohali

Punjab social security, women and child development minister Baljit Kaur inaugurating the project, in the presence of MLA Kulwant Singh, at Sector 66, Mohali, on Thursday. (HT PHOTO)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 20, 2026 07:12 am IST
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