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Punjab govt tightens fiscal belt, tells depts to cut wasteful expenditure, maximise revenue

Chandigarh, April 24 -- In a bid to rein in its growing revenue deficit, the Punjab government has directed all departments to work for "revenue maximisation" while simultaneously tightening their bel... Read More


Punjab education department to release SOP for RTE admission in private schools

Chandigarh, April 17 -- Amid delays by several private unaided schools in reserving 25% seats for underprivileged children starting this academic session, the Punjab government has decided to issue a ... Read More


Centre pegs toll plazas closure losses from 2020 to 2024 at rRs.r1,639-cr during farmers' protests in Punjab

Chandigarh, April 12 -- The frequent farmers' protests in Punjab caused an aggregate loss of Rs.1,638.85 crore to the central government due to the closure of toll plazas in the state in the past four... Read More


Former bureaucrats write to Punjab CM, seek transparency in EWS admissions

Chandigarh, April 10 -- Days after the Punjab and Haryana high court directed the unaided private schools to reserve 25% seats for children belonging to the economically weaker section (EWS), social a... Read More


Schools of Eminence: Punjab sets target, adds 30 more schools to upgrade list

Chandigarh, April 4 -- With Punjab affairs in charge and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia showing a keen interest in the education sector, the Punjab government seems set to accelerat... Read More


Congress alleges rRs.r4k-cr paddy procurement scam in Majha, Seeks probe by House panel

Chandigarh, March 29 -- The Opposition Congress on Friday alleged a Rs.4,000-crore scam in paddy procurement payments to farmers in the Majha region and called for formation of a House committee to pr... Read More


Punjab: Mounting debt burden a worry, 4 lakh-cr mark to be breached

Chandigarh, March 27 -- Punjab's outstanding debt of Punjab is projected to surpass the Rs.4-lakh crore mark in the 2025-26 financial year. The state government is expected to borrow Rs.34,201 crore,... Read More


Punjab Budget session: Congress MLAs stage walkout twice as Khaira not allowed to speak

Chandigarh, March 25 -- Congress legislators on Monday strongly protested in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, expressing their displeasure over party colleague, Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, not being giv... Read More


Sisodia back as AAP Punjab in-charge after 5 years

Chandigarh, March 22 -- Days after its defeat in the assembly elections in the national capital, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday named former Delhi deputy chief minister and senior leader Manish S... Read More


Punjab utilised only 1/3rd of Samagra Shiksha funds for digital infra in schools

Chandigarh, March 19 -- Punjab utilised only 33% of the funds allocated for digital infrastructure in schools under the Samagra Shiksha scheme over the past five years. The central government allocat... Read More