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Punjab faces 47% shortfall in medical specialists as hiring stalled since 2022

In several districts, the shortage is acute—some have just one specialist for the entire district. Patiala, for instance, has only one psychiatrist in its health department.

Published on Nov 28, 2025, 6:35 PM IST

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

Radical Sikh leader and Lok Sabha MP Amritpal Singh on Friday moved the Punjab and Haryana high court again, seeking temporary release to attend the winter session of Parliament. (HT file photo)

Published on Nov 28, 2025, 5:06 PM IST

Punjab clears 18,000-km road upgrade, repair plan

According to senior government officials, tenders for the additional 18,000 km have already been floated, with both departments pressed into accelerated planning to ensure the project begins immediately. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Nov 28, 2025, 6:00 AM IST

No parole to Amritpal for Parl winter sitting

The Punjab government has decided not to grant parole to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who is currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA), to attend the winter session of Parliament, an official privy to the decision said. Amritpal has been lodged in the high-security Dibrugarh jail in Assam since his arrest in April 2023.

Published on Nov 27, 2025, 5:22 AM IST

Punjab government questions CBI proceedings against suspended DIG Bhullar over jurisdiction

Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar. (HT File)

Published on Nov 27, 2025, 5:04 AM IST

From classrooms to House floor: Students turn ‘lawmakers’ at mock Vidhan Sabha session

The Punjab government on Wednesday organised a mock session of the Vidhan Sabha for government school students at Anandpur Sahib to mark Constitution Day and promote awareness about parliamentary processes among the youth.

Published on Nov 27, 2025, 5:02 AM IST

NGT slams Punjab govt for delay in providing clean drinking water to Zirakpur-Banur-Rajpura belt

The tribunal expressed deep anguish at the ongoing blame game between Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board and Rajpura municipal council. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Nov 27, 2025, 4:24 AM IST

350th martyrdom anniv of Guru Tegh Bahadur: AAP targets PM for skipping Punjab events; BJP hits back

People watch a 'drone show' organised at Anandpur Sahib dedicated to the 350th martyrdom day in Rupnagar on Monday. (ANI)

Published on Nov 27, 2025, 4:18 AM IST

AAP targets PM Modi for skipping Punjab event on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s anniversary

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann at Anandpur Sahib on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on Tuesday. (X)

Published on Nov 26, 2025, 4:23 PM IST

Panjab University to remain shut on November 26 amid statewide protests

The notice has been circulated to all PU departments and also forwarded to the Directorate of Public Relations, Panjab University, for wide dissemination via email.

Published on Nov 26, 2025, 7:04 AM IST

Punjab CM announces university to honour Guru Tegh Bahadur at Anandpur Sahib

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann visit Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara, on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom centenary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on Tuesday. (ANI)

Published on Nov 26, 2025, 5:06 AM IST

Stage set for special Punjab assembly session at Anandpur Sahib

Preparations underway for the special Punjab assembly session in Anandpur Sahib. (PTI)

Published on Nov 24, 2025, 6:36 AM IST

Punjab vets stop departmental work, escalate pay-parity protest

Punjab vets stop departmental work, escalate pay-parity protest

Published on Nov 24, 2025, 6:24 AM IST

Security boost for Ludhiana civil hospital on the cards

Currently, the hospital is forced to fund its security using internal resources. (HT File Photo)

Published on Nov 24, 2025, 5:32 AM IST

Won’t bring Chandigarh bill in winter sitting: Centre

Won’t bring Chandigarh bill in winter sitting: Centre

Published on Nov 24, 2025, 3:26 AM IST

Chandigarh: PU is yet to get ₹49-crore grant promised by Punjab govt in 2023

PU officials said that after initial meetings, the Punjab government had seen the drawings prepared by the university but had requested that a detailed project report be submitted for this. (HT File)

Published on Nov 22, 2025, 8:22 AM IST

HC seeks response on ‘existential threat’ to Punjab from drug menace

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought a detailed response from the Punjab government on a plea claiming “threat to existential crisis” of the state due to drugs menace. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Nov 22, 2025, 7:22 AM IST

350th martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur: PM not likely to take part in events at Anandpur Sahib

A Sikh priest carries the Guru Granth Sahib during a nagar kirtan organised by the Punjab government to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur, in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)

Published on Nov 22, 2025, 6:40 AM IST

HC slams Punjab govt for failure to build judges’ residences in Mohali, Pathankot, Moga

During the hearing on Friday, the state’s counsel had told the court that two additional courtrooms had been constructed in Malerkotla and that work on the family court was underway. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Nov 22, 2025, 6:38 AM IST

Ludhiana sees twofold surge in power connection applications after PSPCL NOC waiver

The west circle, covering posh localities such as Aggar Nagar, Model Town, city west, and Janta Nagar, led the chart with 405 applications. (HT File)

Published on Nov 22, 2025, 3:36 AM IST

Punjab: 1,471 officials issued show-cause notices for failing to curb farm fires

One of the senior officials of the PPCB said that detailed written explanations were sought from the concerned nodal officers and supervisors. (File)

Published on Nov 21, 2025, 7:30 AM IST

PSEB engineers announce statewide agitation from Nov 26 over ‘political interference’

The Association said these actions lacked technical justification and violated the Delegation of Powers and Companies Act provisions.

Published on Nov 21, 2025, 6:02 AM IST

Backlog of 4.27 lakh pending RCs, DLs cleared: Punjab to HC

The Punjab government on Wednesday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that the backlog printing of 4.27 lakh registration certificates (RCs) of vehicles and driving licences (DLs) has been cleared by the transport authorities.

Published on Nov 20, 2025, 3:36 AM IST

Punjab: Show-cause notice against PSPCL chief engineer withdrawn

Punjab: Show-cause notice against PSPCL chief engineer withdrawn

Published on Nov 19, 2025, 8:32 AM IST

Punjab: 4 detained as RSS activist’s killing in Ferozepur sparks political outcry

Arora, son of senior RSS volunteer and social worker Baldev Raj Arora, was gunned down on Saturday evening (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 17, 2025, 3:04 AM IST

Punjab govt suspends Amritsar Rural SSP for failing to act against gangsters

The Punjab government on Saturday ordered the suspension of Amritsar Rural Police senior superintendent of police (SSP) Maninder Singh for his alleged failure to take action against gangsters. (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 16, 2025, 6:36 AM IST

HC seeks reply from Punjab govt on PIL demanding ‘Holy City’ status for Amritsar

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought response from the Punjab government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking declaration of Amritsar as ‘holy city’ and taking steps for the preservation of cultural heritage of the city. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published on Nov 16, 2025, 3:08 AM IST

Courts and houses for judges in Malerkotla: SC lambasts Punjab govt for not creating judicial infra

The Supreme Court on Friday lambasted the Punjab government for not creating requisite infrastructure for the judiciary and rather building houses for itself, besides “misusing central grants”. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published on Nov 15, 2025, 7:12 AM IST

Ludhiana: Light & sound show spreads Guru Teg Bahadur’s message of peace

Little devotees at the show on Friday. (Manish/HT)

Published on Nov 15, 2025, 3:18 AM IST

Ludhiana: 10-month salary arrears cleared for guest faculty

The United Front also extended gratitude to the director of higher education, commending his transparent and dedicated leadership. (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 14, 2025, 6:52 AM IST

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