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Raghav Chadha to meet President before Bhagwant Mann

The President’s office granted the audience to Raghav Chadha and his fellow MPs following a request from them. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 4, 2026, 6:08 AM IST

Saini alleges political vendetta in Punjab, seeks white paper on AAP’s promises

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini attending a function organised by the Kashyap Samaj in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published on May 4, 2026, 5:14 AM IST

Punjab govt expands Kharif maize scheme to 16 districts

Punjab govt expands Kharif maize scheme to 16 districts

Updated on May 3, 2026, 9:42 PM IST

Chandigarh: 3 years on, university awaits Punjab govt funds for hostel projects

Vice chancellor Renu Vig hopes that funds will be released this time.

Published on May 2, 2026, 7:52 AM IST

2008-batch IAS officer Neelima appointed home secretary

Apart from these, the Punjab government has also ordered the transfer of 39 PCS officers as part of the broader administrative exercise.

Published on May 2, 2026, 7:06 AM IST

Punjab BJP holds mock session, slams Mann government

BJP Punjab president Sunil Jakhar during the mock Punjab session in Chandigarh on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on May 2, 2026, 6:42 AM IST

Punjab wage hike falls short of expectations, say activists

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaks in the state assembly on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)

Published on May 2, 2026, 6:38 AM IST

HC directs Punjab govt to ensure safety of Harbhajan, family

The directions were passed on a petition filed by the 45-year-old Harbhajan, who had alleged that on April 25, his security cover was withdrawn in Delhi and Punjab by the state government in “a very arbitrary and vindictive manner”. (HT)

Published on May 1, 2026, 5:00 AM IST

Christian body moves HC against anti-sacrilege law

A Christian body — Anglican Church of India — has challenged the Punjab government’s enactment of Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, notified on April 20.

Published on May 1, 2026, 4:32 AM IST

Now, govt to hire private specialists for community health centres too

Moving beyond district and sub-divisional hospitals, the Punjab government will now hire private specialists for Community Health Centres as well to tackle the persistent shortage of doctors.

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 7:40 AM IST

Punjab assembly special session driven by political motives not public welfare: Cong

Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday criticised the Punjab government’s decision to convene a special session of the Vidhan Sabha on May 1, alleging that the move is driven by political motives rather than public welfare.

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 7:24 AM IST

Punjab assembly likely to take up Prisons Bill on May 1

The Punjab government is likely to table a new Prisons Bill in the one-day special assembly session on May 1, aiming to replace the colonial-era Prisons Act, 1894, to overhaul the state’s prison administration.

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 6:22 AM IST

Punjab nod to prosecute ex-MLA Jalalpur in ’23 corruption case

Madan Lal Jalalpur, former Congress MLA from Ghanaur in Patiala

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 6:00 AM IST

Punjab extends RTE admission deadline to May 2

The Punjab government on Monday extended by one week the deadline for online submission of applications for the admission of children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups in private unaided schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)

Published on Apr 28, 2026, 7:44 AM IST

4 months on, Punjab withdraws unified building rules, restores earlier regulatory framework

The Punjab government has withdrawn the Punjab Unified Building Rules, 2025, with immediate effect, restoring the earlier regulatory framework governing construction and urban development across the state. (Representational image)

Published on Apr 28, 2026, 7:36 AM IST

Collapse of wheat procurement in Punjab exposes AAP's anti-farmer mindset: Ravneet Bittu

Collapse of wheat procurement in Punjab exposes AAP's anti-farmer mindset: Ravneet Bittu

Published on Apr 27, 2026, 10:53 PM IST

State-wide celebrations of 650th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas starts in Punjab

State-wide celebrations of 650th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas starts in Punjab

Published on Apr 27, 2026, 8:20 PM IST

Heritage groups flag damage to Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s baradari in Dinanagar

The baradari is protected under the Punjab Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Remains and Sites Act, 1964. (HT)

Published on Apr 26, 2026, 6:02 AM IST

Activist Gurjeet Khalsa brought down from BSNL tower in Patiala after 560 days

Activist Gurjeet Khalsa brought down from BSNL tower in Patiala after 560 days

Published on Apr 24, 2026, 10:35 AM IST

Punjab-Finland university’s alliance bringing changes in classrooms: CM

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann with an official of University of Turku in Finland. (HT)

Published on Apr 24, 2026, 4:10 AM IST

Hailstorm damage: Punjab sanctions ₹123-cr relief package for farmers

Among the affected districts, Fazilka has received the highest relief of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>44.24 crore. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Apr 23, 2026, 3:40 AM IST

Plea filed in HC against Punjab's anti-sacrilege law

Plea filed in HC against Punjab's anti-sacrilege law

Published on Apr 22, 2026, 8:46 PM IST

Ludhiana: Union to intensify protest over old pension scheme restoration

As part of their protest, employees marched towards the residence of cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora (HT File)

Published on Apr 22, 2026, 5:58 AM IST

Punjab revives EWS housing plan, pins hopes on PPP model

The EWS housing plan was first introduced in 2008 under the Punjab Housing and Habitat Policy, and has since undergone multiple revisions. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Apr 20, 2026, 5:56 AM IST

Clear dearness allowance dues by June 30, HC tells Punjab

The Punjab chief secretary has been directed to ensure scrupulous compliance and file a report on July 2. The judgment was passed on April 8 and released on Sunday.

Published on Apr 20, 2026, 5:36 AM IST

Farmers’ protest at Airport Chowk foiled, police detain agitators

The farmers also claimed that a recent strike outside the GMADA office was called off without the consent of all groups involved. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 19, 2026, 7:12 AM IST

HC signals Amritpal to remain in Assam jail post-NSA detention

The high court on Friday signalled radical Sikh leader and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh will be kept in Assam following the end of his National Security Act (NSA) detention on April 22, in the event of his arrest by Punjab Police in the 2023 Ajnala violence case. (HT file photo)

Updated on Apr 18, 2026, 6:48 AM IST

Punjab launches AI war on crime with IIT Ropar

Under this tie-up, IIT Ropar will employ AI tools to develop an advanced software, equipped with data analysis, voice recognition and dashboard-based monitoring, for real-time tracking of criminal networks and intelligence-led policing.

Published on Apr 17, 2026, 9:16 AM IST

Punjab govt moves HC seeking to retain Amritpal Singh in Assam jail after NSA expiry

Punjab govt moves HC seeking to retain Amritpal Singh in Assam jail after NSA expiry

Updated on Apr 16, 2026, 10:17 PM IST

Punjab Police collaborates with IIT Ropar to strengthen AI-driven crime control

Punjab Police collaborates with IIT Ropar to strengthen AI-driven crime control

Updated on Apr 16, 2026, 7:11 PM IST

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