Chandigarh, Oct. 29 -- The Punjab government on Monday evening granted a one-year extension in service to the director health services, Dr Hitinder Kaur, who was scheduled to retire on October 31, 2025.

The formal extension order was issued by the department of health and family welfare on Monday evening.

Dr Kaur will now continue in office till October 31, 2026, with the order citing the "need for experienced leadership in government health institutions" as the primary reason for granting extension.

The extension has been granted under Rule 3.26(b) of the Punjab Civil Services Rules. As per the notification, the officer will not receive any additional increments or promotional benefits during the extended period, and the government re...