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Depts directed to cut wasteful spending, 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


State to roll out SOP for EWS admissions in private schools soon

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


Ex-bureaucrats write to 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


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


Punjab: Bedlam in House over Bajwa's remarks against Seechewal

India, March 28 -- Acrimonious scenes were witnessed in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Thursday, resulting in three walkouts by the Congress MLAs, after treasury members demanded an apology from leader of... Read More


Bedlam over Bajwa's remarks against Seechewal

Chandigarh, March 28 -- Acrimonious scenes were witnessed in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Thursday, resulting in three walkouts by the Congress MLAs, after treasury members demanded an apology from lead... Read More


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


AAP govt chalks out 'Badalda Punjab' roadmap

Chandigarh, March 27 -- Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented a Rs 2.36-lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Wednesday, announcing a raft of new initiatives focused on prov... Read More


AAP govt chalks out 'Badalda Punjab' roadmap

Chandigarh, March 27 -- Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented a Rs.2.36-lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Wednesday, announcing a raft of new initiatives focused on prov... Read More


Punjab: AAP legislators question health minister over docs' availability

India, March 26 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators on Tuesday questioned their own ministers in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, raising concerns over issues in their constituencies, with one of them going ... Read More