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      Punjab govt expands free pilgrimage scheme, adds 4 new circuits

      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 13, 2026 23:10 IST
      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)

      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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 13, 2026 23:02 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 12, 2026 02:24 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 11, 2026 24:24 IST

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

      Punjab abolishes date-of-birth based tie-breaker in board exams
      news
      Published on Jun 10, 2026 06:25 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 9, 2026 01:28 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.
      genesis
      Updated on Jun 5, 2026 05:55 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 4, 2026 22:22 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 4, 2026 22:10 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 3, 2026 23:38 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.
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 3, 2026 22:58 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 2, 2026 02:28 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 1, 2026 24:36 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 30, 2026 22:02 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 30, 2026 21:56 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 30, 2026 14:58 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.
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 28, 2026 02:44 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 26, 2026 02:04 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 24, 2026 01:14 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.
      bollywood
      Updated on May 23, 2026 06:33 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'.
      entertainment
      Updated on May 22, 2026 08:12 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 22, 2026 01:12 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 21, 2026 22:02 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.
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 20, 2026 02:00 IST

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

      Maryam Nawaz
      world news
      Updated on May 19, 2026 16:33 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.
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 17, 2026 23:48 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”.
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 17, 2026 01:42 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 17, 2026 01:36 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)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 17, 2026 01:22 IST

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

      Former minister Surjit Singh Rakhra
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 16, 2026 03:12 IST
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