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‘Whole world doesn’t have to live by selling chicken':Punjab govt on non-veg ban

Punjab govt orders ban on meat, liquor, tobacco in Amritsar and other holy cities

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 9:30 AM IST

To tackle staff crunch, Punjab to empanel 300 specialists doctors

Official data reveal that, out of the 2,098 sanctioned posts of medical specialists in Punjab, only 1,000 are currently filled, leaving nearly 47% of the positions vacant.

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 4:44 AM IST

Amritsar vigilance SSP suspended for misconduct

During the suspension period, his headquarters will be the office of the director general of police, Punjab, Chandigarh, and he will not leave it without the permission of the competent authority, the order read.

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 4:20 AM IST

Amid no NPS corpus refund, Punjab in Catch-22 over OPS restoration

Don’t want Unified Pension Scheme, say employees’ unions, call for restoration of old pension scheme.

Published on Dec 27, 2025, 7:48 AM IST

Over 2.5 yrs on, Bathinda MC awaits land-transfer nod for new complex

The Bathinda municipal corporation’s proposal to build a new integrated complex housing all its wings under one roof remains in limbo, as the Punjab government has yet to approve the plan, even after two-and-a-half years since the urban local body submitted it. (HT File)

Published on Dec 27, 2025, 6:46 AM IST

Punjab: Vets’ protest over pay parity enters second day

Dr Gurdeep Singh, one of the protesters, said that they have held multiple meetings with the Punjab government, but to no avail (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 25, 2025, 7:16 AM IST

At 50, no change in Mohali ward count

Each of the 50 wards comprise approximately 4,000 to 4,500 voters. (HT File)

Published on Dec 24, 2025, 7:04 AM IST

Green group challenges Punjab’s new policy, cites threat to Shivalik-Kandi belt

The petition asserted that the impugned policy applied exclusively to districts in the Shivalik-Kandi region — described as Punjab’s last contiguous forest-bearing landscape and its primary ecological shield. (Shutterstock)

Published on Dec 23, 2025, 7:04 AM IST

Punjab launches AI-driven career guidance in govt schools

Punjab launches AI-driven career guidance in govt schools

Published on Dec 21, 2025, 7:32 PM IST

Meat, alcohol ban at three 'holy cities' now in effect: Punjab CM Mann

Meat, alcohol ban at three 'holy cities' now in effect: Punjab CM Mann

Published on Dec 21, 2025, 5:42 PM IST

Punjab farmers defer rail blockade after talks with state govt

Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee leader Sarwan Singh Pandher and others said that on the issue of a large number of flood-affected people being deprived of compensation, the government agreed to immediately release compensation.

Published on Dec 21, 2025, 7:20 AM IST

Sunil Jakhar seeks probe into allegations of ‘gangster helping AAP’ in polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Punjab unit president Sunil Jakhar addressed a press conference in Chandigarh on Friday. (HT File)

Published on Dec 20, 2025, 8:54 AM IST

Ludhiana: Farmers stage sit-in outside DC office, warn of rail roko on Dec 20

The demonstrations by the farrmers in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Manish/HT)

Published on Dec 19, 2025, 3:32 AM IST

Ludhiana: Teachers call for safe postings after 2 killed, 2 injured on polling day

For teachers injured while on election duty, the unions demanded compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 lakh each, full and free medical treatment at the government’s expense, and that their recovery period be recognised as on-duty time. (Manish/HT)

Published on Dec 17, 2025, 6:56 AM IST

Punjab aims to be North India’s startup hub, says minister Arora

Sanjeev Arora, Punjab cabinet minister, with Alba Smeriglio, British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandigarh, at Startup & Innovation Conclave 2025 in Chandigarh on Sunday. (HT)

Published on Dec 15, 2025, 7:46 AM IST

Once in Parl, Amritpal free to make ‘inimical’ speeches: Punjab to HC on denial of parole

Amritpal Singh (PTI File)

Published on Dec 12, 2025, 6:06 AM IST

Missing saroops FIR: SGPC urges Akal Takht jathedar to issue edict

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday termed the Punjab government action an unwarranted interference in Sikh affairs. (HT file photo)

Published on Dec 11, 2025, 5:05 PM IST

Ludhiana: Protesting ‘privatisation’, farmer leaders uproot smart meters

Farmer union members removing smart meters in Sasrali village, Ludhiana, on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 11, 2025, 4:32 AM IST

Parliament winter session: Punjab cites ‘hit-list’ intel to justify denial of parole to Amritpal

Amritpal Singh

Published on Dec 9, 2025, 8:06 AM IST

Over 5k schools in Punjab to get nutri-gardens: Food panel chief

The Punjab government has decided to set up nutri-gardens in 5,073 government schools of the state to improve children’s nutrition and future health. (vaaseenaa - stock.adobe.com/ Representational image)

Published on Dec 6, 2025, 7:00 AM IST

14 villages oppose proposal to expand Mohali MC’s limits

Panchayats cited the example of Mataur, which was included in the civic body 30 years ago but still suffers from poor sanitation, overflowing sewer lines, and lack of stormwater management. They said the same fate awaits other villages. (HT File)

Published on Dec 6, 2025, 3:11 AM IST

Punjab averse to increasing retirement age of PU teachers: Centre to HC

The affidavit comes in the wake of the high court asking the Centre to take a decision in this regard, an order passed in August 2025 while hearing an appeal from PU teachers. (HT File)

Published on Dec 5, 2025, 8:10 AM IST

Samagra Shiksha scheme: Centre sanctions ₹106 cr for computer labs, smart classrooms for state schools

The additional budget was approved by the project approval board (PAB) of the Union ministry of education at a supplementary meeting held in Delhi last month. (File)

Published on Dec 5, 2025, 4:10 AM IST

Japanese firm to invest ₹400 cr in Punjab: Mann

Leading Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films Private Limited (TSF) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Punjab government to invest <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>400 crore in the state as part of its expansion plan. The agreement was signed in the presence of chief minister Bhagwant Mann, who is currently on an official visit to Japan. (@BhagwantMann)

Published on Dec 4, 2025, 6:38 AM IST

PRTC struggling to meet expenses as ₹450 crore Punjab govt dues pending

The PRTC’s daily income is around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.35 crores. Of this, around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.30 crores is from women travelers – which has to be reimbursed by the government under the free women travel scheme, launched by the Congress government in 2021. (HT File)

Published on Dec 3, 2025, 7:44 AM IST

Parole to attend Parliament session: On what basis Amritpal’s plea was rejected, HC asks Punjab

Amritpal Singh (HT File)

Published on Dec 2, 2025, 7:52 AM IST

‘Demands unmet’: Roadways contract staff to continue strike in Punjab

Around 22 PRTC employees have been arrested—in Patiala and Sangrur—on serious charges, including attempted murder (HT file)

Published on Dec 2, 2025, 7:44 AM IST

MHA rejects Haryana’s demand for new assembly building in Chandigarh

In July 2022, Union home minister Amit Shah, during the 30th Northern Zonal Council meeting in Jaipur, had announced that land would be provided to Haryana for its new assembly building. (HT)

Published on Dec 1, 2025, 5:38 AM IST

Punjab set to embark on biggest road construction work: Mann

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said the Punjab government will construct 44,920 km of road stretches in the state with an outlay of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16,209 crore. (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 30, 2025, 6:16 AM IST

Amritpal challenges Punjab govt decision, back in HC with plea to attend Parliament

Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh on Friday moved the Punjab and Haryana high court again, seeking temporary release for the same purpose, challenging the Punjab government’s decision to reject his representation.

Published on Nov 29, 2025, 3:16 AM IST

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