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Punjab Teachers Protest on Teacher Day Over Neglect Higher Education Teachers from 136 aided colleges in Punjab, including 22 in Ludhiana, marked Teacher Day on Thursday with black badges in protest against the state government’s neglect of higher education. The demonstration, led by the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union (PCCTU), highlighted ongoing issues such … Read more
Punjab Govt Hikes Fuel Prices, Ends Power Subsidy to Boost Revenue In a significant move to address Punjab’s financial difficulties, the state’s council of ministers, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has introduced two major initiatives aimed at increasing revenue. During a cabinet meeting on Thursday, the government decided to raise retail fuel prices and … Read more
GST Default, Beant Singh Universities, State Urged Recover Rs 5.31Cr Chandigarh, September 4, 2024 — The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has raised serious concerns over the failure of two prominent universities in Punjab to comply with Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations. The CAG report, tabled in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on … Read more
JP Nadda Commits to Fertilizer Supply for Punjab’s Needs In a significant development ahead of the upcoming Rabi season, Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda has assured that the Central Government will supply Punjab with the necessary quantities of fertilizers over the next two months, as per the state’s demands. The assurance was given … Read more
Akali Dal & BJP strong rhetoric about the degradation of law and order Leaders from various political parties harshly criticized the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government following a violent attack on an NRI in Amritsar. On Saturday, they expressed concerns over what they described as the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Shiromani Akali … Read more
Harsh words High Court – why Punjab was reprimanded for pension delay In a recent case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has reprimanded the State of Punjab and its officials for their negligence and arbitrary behavior in delaying the distribution of pensionary benefits to a retired employee. The court highlighted a “utilitarian approach” by … Read more
How PM Modi Commitment to Social Justice UPSC Lateral Entry Decision Modi Government Strengthens Social Justice Through Reservation in UPSC Lateral Entry Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unwavering commitment to social justice, particularly through the application of reservation principles in the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) lateral entry process. This … Read more
CM Bhagwant Mann felicitating Punjab Olympic Hockey Players Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday celebrated the extraordinary achievements of eight hockey players from Punjab who clinched a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. In a grand felicitation ceremony, each player was awarded a cash prize of Rs 1 crore. Additionally, 11 other athletes from … Read more
Karnataka MUDA Site Allotment Scam Controversy & Political Fallout In a recent turn of events, Karnataka’s political landscape has been rattled by a controversy involving the alleged (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) MUDA site allotment scam. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to grant sanction for the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stirred intense debates, with accusations … Read more
Ravneet Bittu BJP Political Journey, Emerges as Rajya Sabha Favorite As the deadline for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections approaches, the political landscape in Rajasthan is buzzing with speculation. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is at the center of this excitement, with rumors swirling about the potential candidates for the coveted Rajya Sabha … Read more