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Sinha removed as PSPCL CMD, Garg to take charge

Chandigarh, Oct. 31 -- The Punjab government on Thursday removed senior IAS officer AK Sinha from the post of chairman-cum-managing director (CMD) of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and... Read More


AAP govt mulling legal route to dismiss DIG Bhullar

Chandigarh, Oct. 23 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government is examining legal options to recommend the dismissal of now-suspended IPS officer DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who was arrested ... Read More


Centre proposes restructuring of BBMB, may 'dilute' Punjab's role

Chandigarh, Oct. 14 -- The central government has proposed a major amendment to the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, aimed at restructuring the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), a move that can pot... Read More


Beer high drops as Punjab toasts to imported spirits

Chandigarh, Oct. 13 -- After a decade-long run of growth, beer sales in Punjab are witnessing a sharp and sustained decline, with fresh data revealing a 25% year-on-year drop. The shift comes as the ... Read More


Former minister Anil Joshi set to switch to Congress

Chandigarh, Oct. 1 -- Former minister and senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Anil Joshi, 61, met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday and is all set to officially join the party t... Read More


Moga land acquisition: After PCS officer, two tehsildars in dock

Chandigarh, Sept. 30 -- Widening the probe into the Rs.3.7-crore land compensation for a national highway project in Moga, the Punjab government has chargesheeted two tehsildars from Dharamkot. The g... Read More


Land acquisition irregularities: NH project Moga ADC chargesheeted, probe handed over to VB

Chandigarh, Sept. 22 -- The Punjab public works department (PWD) has chargesheeted a 2014-batch Punjab Civil Service (PCS) officer and called for a vigilance bureau (VB) investigation into the alleged... Read More


'Not going anywhere': Punjab CM slams change of guard rumours

Chandigarh, Sept. 14 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed speculations on social media about his removal from the top post, asserting that he is "not going anywhere" and will remain at ... Read More


'Not going anywhere': Punjab CM slams rumours of removal from post

Chandigarh, Sept. 14 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed speculations on social media about his removal from the top post, asserting that he is "not going anywhere" and will remain at ... Read More


PM to visit flood-hit Punjab on Sept 9: Jakhar

Chandigarh, Sept. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit flood-hit northern states, including Punjab, on September 9. "The visit is confirmed. The PM will be here on September 9. The rest ... Read More