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Punjab govt expands free pilgrimage scheme, adds 4 new circuits

Two routes are already operational under the scheme.The first covers Sri Darbar Sahib, Sri Durgiana Temple and Bhagwan Valmiki Mandir, while the second connects Sri Anandpur Sahib with Mata Naina Devi Ji Mandir. (ANI photo)

Published on Jun 14, 2026, 4:40 AM IST

In Abohar, Saini says AAP govt’s days in Punjab are numbered

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini addressing the Sarv Samaj OBC Conference at the grain market in Abohar on Saturday. (HT)

Published on Jun 14, 2026, 4:32 AM IST

HC stays promotion of 2,500 teachers in Punjab

The petitioner had alleged that promotions are being made on the basis of PTEТ-1 and PTET-2 conducted for in-service teachers despite the fact that such candidates did not possess the mandatory teacher eligibility test (TET) qualification as on the prescribed cut-off date of June 2, 2025. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jun 12, 2026, 7:54 AM IST

Punjab: Contractual bus staff call off strike after 2 days of disruption

Members of Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and PRTC Contract Workers Union, stage a protest demanding cancellation of the private kilometre scheme being implemented in the transport department, regularisation of contractual employees and immediate release of workers allegedly jailed during the course of the agitation, in Amritsar on Wednesday. (PTI)

Published on Jun 11, 2026, 5:54 AM IST

Punjab abolishes date-of-birth based tie-breaker in board exams

Punjab abolishes date-of-birth based tie-breaker in board exams

Published on Jun 10, 2026, 11:55 AM IST

No paper leak in Punjab since 2022, jobs given on merit, says Bhagwant Mann

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann after giving appointment letter to newly appointed youth in Chandigarh on Monday. Also seen in picture are ministers Harjot Singh Bains and Gurmeet Singh Khudian. (Sourced)

Published on Jun 9, 2026, 6:58 AM IST

Punjab expands Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, allows 17 more procedures in hospitals

The state government said the move is aimed at improving healthcare access and reducing pressure on government hospitals.

Updated on Jun 5, 2026, 11:25 AM IST

Work afoot on law to cap annual fee hike by pvt schools: Punjab minister

The move marks a decisive step by the Punjab government to curb profiteering in the education sector. (Getty Images)

Published on Jun 5, 2026, 3:52 AM IST

Low HPV vax coverage threatens Punjab’s fight against cervical cancer

The vaccine, which protects girls against human papillomavirus, the leading cause of cervical cancer, is being provided for free at government health centres in Punjab. (PTI)

Published on Jun 5, 2026, 3:40 AM IST

Punjab government caps private school fee hikes at 5%

CM Bhagwant Mann said the fee structure of private unaided schools was governed by the Punjab Regulation of Fee of Unaided Educational Institutions Act, 2016, which stipulated that fee hikes should not exceed 8% of the previous year’s fee, but this provision was diluted through amendments introduced by the previous government. (HT File)

Published on Jun 4, 2026, 5:08 AM IST

Adverse weather, pest attacks: Punjab’s cotton acreage hits record low, achieves only 56% of target

In 2025, cotton was cultivated on approximately 1.19 lakh hectares in Punjab. However, widespread crop losses due to unseasonal rainfall severely impacted production and farmer incomes.

Published on Jun 4, 2026, 4:28 AM IST

Amritsar Rural SSP among 11 IPS officers transferred in Punjab

Among others transferred are senior IPS officers Anita Punj, Pradeep Kumar Yadav and Dhanpreet Kaur. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jun 2, 2026, 7:58 AM IST

Govt’s refusal to reconsider anti-sacrilege act a direct challenge to Akal Takht: Jathedar

Acting Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj addressing a Panthic convention convened by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee at Baba Bakala in Amritsar. (HT photo)

Published on Jun 1, 2026, 6:06 AM IST

HC seeks Punjab’s response on vacancies in education tribunal

The court directions came on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Association of United College Teachers. (Shutterstock)

Published on May 31, 2026, 3:32 AM IST

Anti-sacrilege Act: Deadline over, Akal Takht to decide on next move after ‘Panthic’ meeting today

The Punjab Vidhan Sabha unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill on April 13. Following this, governor Gulab Chand Kataria granted his official assent, bringing the Act into force on April 20. (HT photo)

Published on May 31, 2026, 3:26 AM IST

Punjab: Mega parent-teacher meetings held across 19,000 govt schools

A parent-teacher meeting and interactive session underway at a government school in Mansa. (HT)

Published on May 30, 2026, 8:28 PM IST

Punjab govt cites March review to justify withdrawal of Harbhajan’s security cover

Rajya Sabha member and former cricketer, Harbhajan Singh’s security was withdrawn by the Punjab Police, an action challenged by him in the high court on April 30.

Published on May 28, 2026, 8:14 AM IST

Punjab: HC issues notice to petitioners, no stay on June 30 DA dues deadline

On April 8, the Punjab and Haryana high court had directed the Punjab government to grant and release all up-to-date pending instalments of DA to all its employees and pensioners. (HT)

Published on May 26, 2026, 7:34 AM IST

Punjab without Lokpal for 7 months, plaints pile up

The vacancy arose following the retirement of justice Vinod Kumar Sharma (retd) on October 8 last year. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on May 24, 2026, 6:44 AM IST

Raveena Tandon makes an appeal to Punjab CM after stray dog removal drive begins

On Saturday, Raveena took to Instagram to share a note addressed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Updated on May 23, 2026, 12:03 PM IST

Sonam Bajwa urges Punjab CM for humane action amid stray dog crackdown

Sonam Bajwa urges Punjab CM for humane action amid stray dog crackdown: ‘This absolutely cannot become a death sentence'.

Updated on May 22, 2026, 1:42 PM IST

Dearness allowance case: HC defers hearing for May 25

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday deferred the hearing on the plea from the Punjab government challenging a single-judge’s order directing the state to pay pending dearness allowance (DA) to employees and pensioners by June 30 on a par with rates paid to All-India Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) officers on central government pattern. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published on May 22, 2026, 6:42 AM IST

Chandigarh:Congress leader criticise state govvernment over ‘anti-employee’ policies

Urging the state government to abandon its confrontational stance, Sidhu said accepting employees’ genuine demands is essential for maintaining an efficient administration. (HT File)

Published on May 22, 2026, 3:32 AM IST

Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: Punjab government to step up cash dole enrolment drive

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann, while launching the registration process in Jalandhar on April 14, announced that beneficiaries would start getting the monthly allowance from July 1.

Published on May 20, 2026, 7:30 AM IST

Islampura to Krishan Nagar: Why Pak is restoring Lahore’s pre-1947 area names

Maryam Nawaz

Updated on May 19, 2026, 10:03 PM IST

Now, all addicts at Punjab rehab centres to undergo HIV screening

The Punjab government has ordered mandatory HIV screening of all drug addicts registered at Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment (OOAT) centres across the state.

Published on May 18, 2026, 5:18 AM IST

Ex-Akali minister Rakhra joins AAP; Mann calls him honest leader

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted Rakhra into the party fold and praised his political career, describing him as an experienced and honest leader who had been associated with the “wrong party”.

Published on May 17, 2026, 7:12 AM IST

Nagar panchayat polls: Ferozepur Congress leader among 2 injured in clash on last day of filing papers

Congress leader Ashu Bangar alleged that he and other party members were attacked by a group of armed men without any provocation while they were accompanying candidates to submit nomination papers. (HT)

Published on May 17, 2026, 7:06 AM IST

Anti-sacrilege law: SGPC puts up hoardings listing objections outside gurdwaras

The development comes days after the Akal Takht formally rejected the anti-sacrilege law. (HT Photo)

Published on May 17, 2026, 6:52 AM IST

Ex-minister Rakhra expelled from SAD (Punar Surjit), to join AAP today

Former minister Surjit Singh Rakhra

Published on May 16, 2026, 8:42 AM IST

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