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GST rate cut to hit Punjab tax revenue by 20%

Chandigarh, Sept. 5 -- Punjab is likely to see a decline of at least 20% in its goods and services tax (GST) collections following the rate rationalisation approved by the GST Council in the consumpti... Read More


Punjab: 3 years on, govt still to decide modalities for restoration of old pension scheme

Chandigarh, Sept. 2 -- Amid escalating protests, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab remains undecided on the modalities of restoring the old pension scheme (OPS) for empl... Read More


Audit in Punjab schools: Mid-day meals keeping classrooms full, but kitchens remain starved

Chandigarh, Aug. 21 -- While the PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme is playing a positive role in keeping children nutritionally healthy and has improved attendance in Punjab schools, the supply of food g... Read More


Punjab issues SOP for EWS admissions in private schools under RTE Act

Chandigarh, Aug. 15 -- Amid complaints of admissions being denied in the absence of clear guidelines, the Punjab government on Thursday finally issued the standard operating procedure for admitting ch... Read More


Punjab capex lowest among major states

Chandigarh, Aug. 8 -- Punjab has the lowest capital expenditure among the major states in the country, despite a 38% increase in capital outlay this year. The state government, in its budget estimate... Read More


MP Report Card | Govt wrongly blaming Oppn for House disruptions, says Sangrur MP

Chandigarh, Aug. 5 -- A two-time legislator and former cabinet minister, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, was fielded by the AAP from Sangrur in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He won back the seat, previously... Read More