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Amritsar top choice of pilgrims under Punjab's Tirath Yatra scheme

Chandigarh, June 24 -- More than 2.42 lakh devotees have undertaken free pilgrimages under Punjab's Mukhyamantri Tirath Yatra Scheme since its launch in November last year, with nearly 73% (1.77 lakh)... Read More


rRs.r4,500-cr Smart City audit: Amritsar's rRs.r304-cr Wi-Fi network under scrutiny

Chandigarh, June 23 -- More than a year after the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) concluded, a Right to Information (RTI) response shows that Punjab spent Rs.4,485.66 crore on 204 projects across Amritsar,... Read More


Punjab info panel seeks report on 'missing' drainage channel in Barnala

Chandigarh, June 20 -- The Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) has asked the Barnala tehsildar to furnish records on the alleged disappearance of a water drainage channel recorded in revenue re... Read More


Only 5 districts in Punjab comply with citizen charter norms

Chandigarh, June 18 -- Taking serious note of non-compliance with transparency norms in government offices, the Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission (PTAC) has directed all deputy commiss... Read More


Prowling into Punjab: rRs.r5.36-cr plan to turn Shivalik sanctuary into leopard safari hub

Chandigarh, June 7 -- In a major push to eco-tourism and wildlife conservation, the Punjab forest department has prepared a Rs.5.36-crore development plan for the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary i... Read More


SAD (Punar Surjit), BJP move closer to tie-up ahead of 2027 assembly polls

Chandigarh, June 3 -- The Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have initiated discussions over a possible electoral alliance, signalling the emergence of a new political... Read More


Punjab's 19 lakh power consumers hit': Notice to PSPCL over billing 'errors' draws no response

Chandigarh, June 2 -- The Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission (PTAC) has issued a show-cause notice to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) over alleged systemic failures in it... Read More


NSDC adviser Kaura booked in multi-crore fraud case

Chandigarh, May 30 -- Nawanshahr police have registered a criminal case against Sandeep Singh Kaura, adviser to the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and former chancellor of Lamrin Tech S... Read More


BSP finishes at bottom with 7 seats in Punjab civic polls

Chandigarh, May 30 -- Hoping to improve its urban footprint through the Punjab civic elections, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) managed to win only seven seats despite fielding 96 candidates across the ... Read More


Notice to Abohar SDM over driving licence backlog

Chandigarh, May 29 -- Taking a stern view of public service delays, the Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Abohar sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Ravin... Read More