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Asst Profs recruitment: Channi govt ignored red flags raised by then GNDU VC

Chandigarh, July 22 -- The recruitment of 1,158 assistant professors in Punjab's government colleges, which were struck down by the Supreme Court recently, was carried out despite a clear warning from... Read More


MP Report Card | More time for discussions will increase productivity of the House, says Congress MP Amar Singh

Chandigarh, July 19 -- As the 18th Lok Sabha completes its first year, here's a look at second-time MP Dr Amar Singh's performance in the lower House of Parliament and his plans for the constituency. ... Read More


Eight new promotions take Punjab DGP count to 20, highest in country

Chandigarh, July 15 -- The Punjab government on Monday promoted eight IPS officers of the 1994 batch to the rank of director general of police (DGP), a move that is set to further increase the number ... Read More


At 17,233 MW, Punjab's power demand shoots up to new high

Chandigarh, July 6 -- Prevailing humidity amid monsoon and increased agricultural activity due to paddy transplantation drove Punjab's power demand higher on Saturday, soaring to an all-time high of 1... Read More


Punjab: Mann govt to introduce fresh anti-sacrilege bill in assembly

Chandigarh, July 6 -- Even as two anti-sacrilege bills passed by the Punjab assembly in 2018 await Presidential assent, the state government is set to introduce a fresh and more stringent bill to deal... Read More


Cong bosses accept resignations of Ashu, Pargat & Kikki Dhillon

Chandigarh, June 27 -- The Congress high command has accepted the resignations of three senior Punjab leaders, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Pargat Singh, and Kushaldeep Singh Kikki Dhillon, following the part... Read More


rRs.r540-cr 'drug money' laundered by Akali leader Bikram Majithia: Probe agency

Chandigarh, June 26 -- A special investigation team (SIT) probing a high-profile drug case has uncovered a massive money laundering operation involving over Rs.540 crore, allegedly facilitated by form... Read More


Ludhiana West assembly bypoll: Setback for Congress, internal strife fuels Ashu's defeat

Chandigarh, June 24 -- Factionalism within the Congress seems to have played a big role in the defeat of Bharat Bhushan Ashu in the Ludhiana West assembly byelection. Despite an aggressive campaign, ... Read More


Punjab: AAP, Congress, SAD oppose 'One Nation One Election' proposal

Chandigarh, June 15 -- The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Opposition Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal registered strong objection to the 'One India One Election' proposal during a meeting with the J... Read More


Punjab chief secy snubs ACS (home) over supdt's transfer

Chandigarh, May 30 -- Chief secretary KAP Sinha took strong exception to additional chief secretary (home) Alok Shekhar's 'unilateral decision' to transfer a superintendent and reversed the order whil... Read More