Punjab

Mann govt releases ₹2,150.73 crore under social security schemes, fulfilling commitment to Punjab’s most vulnerable sections

Reaffirming the Punjab government's unwavering commitment to the welfare of economically and socially vulnerable sections, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, released ₹2,150.73 crore under various Social Security Schemes during the current financial year up to June 2026.

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Eight players from Punjab named in Indian squad for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

Eight hockey stars from Punjab have earned their spots in the Indian men's national team for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place jointly across the Netherlands and Belgium between August 15 and 30.

Haryana blocks Punjab farmers’ Delhi march over proposed US trade deal; BJP says no agreement yet

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Punjab CM urges nationwide support against E20 petrol, calls for consumer choice and lower prices

Raising his voice against the problems allegedly caused by E20 petrol, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday called upon people to unite and fight against what he described as an injustice being inflicted on consumers through its sale.

Punjab farmer groups intensify protests against PM Modi’s visit, oppose India-US trade deal and MSP policy

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Punjab clerk caught accepting bribe by Vigilance Bureau

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By SNS

23 February, 2025 8 mins read

Punjab: 191 contesting candidates left in the fray for General Elections to Municipal Councils

Punjab State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhuri has informed that 191 contesting candidates are left in the fray after the last date of withdrawal of nominations for the General Elections to the Municipal Councils of Tarn Taran (District Tarn Taran), Dera Baba Nanak (District Gurdaspur) and Talwara (District Hohiarpur).

By SNS

23 February, 2025 8 mins read

Bajaj Electricals receives demand of Rs 14.08 crore from GST authority in Punjab

The company has received an assessment order dated February 20, 2025, from the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Mohali, Punjab alleging liability on reverse charge mechanism, a mismatch in the input tax credit (ITC) claimed by it during FY 2020-21, it said in a regulatory filing.

By Statesman News Service

21 February, 2025 8 mins read

Punjab: PSEB sets up 2579 exam centres as over 8.82 lakh students to appear for Class 8, 10 and 12 board exams

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is geared up to conduct its annual board examinations for Classes 8th, 10th, and 12th, with over 8.82 lakh students are expected to appear.

By Statesman News Service

18 February, 2025 8 mins read

Third lot 112 illegal immigrants from US land at Amritsar

A US plane carrying 112 illegal immigrants from India landed late on Sunday night at Sri Guru Ramdasji International Airport in Amritsar amid tight security.

By SNS

17 February, 2025 8 mins read

Punjab

Mann govt releases ₹2,150.73 crore under social security schemes, fulfilling commitment to Punjab’s most vulnerable sections

Eight players from Punjab named in Indian squad for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

Haryana blocks Punjab farmers’ Delhi march over proposed US trade deal; BJP says no agreement yet

Punjab CM urges nationwide support against E20 petrol, calls for consumer choice and lower prices

Punjab farmer groups intensify protests against PM Modi’s visit, oppose India-US trade deal and MSP policy

Punjab clerk caught accepting bribe by Vigilance Bureau

Punjab: 191 contesting candidates left in the fray for General Elections to Municipal Councils

Bajaj Electricals receives demand of Rs 14.08 crore from GST authority in Punjab

Punjab: PSEB sets up 2579 exam centres as over 8.82 lakh students to appear for Class 8, 10 and 12 board exams

Third lot 112 illegal immigrants from US land at Amritsar

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