GST 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

3 yrs 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

Ageing workers strain mid-day meal scheme

Chandigarh, Aug. 28 -- The Punjab school education department is grappling with an ageing workforce of cooks-cum-helpers engaged in government schools across the state under the PM Poshan Shakti Nirma... Read More

Mid-day meals keeping classes 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

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 estimates... Read More

Govt is wrongly blaming Oppn for House disruptions

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

RTE admission stalled, pvt schools cite lack of reimbursement norms

Chandigarh, July 28 -- Private unaided schools in Punjab appear to be stalling the admission of children from disadvantaged and economically weaker sections under the Right to Children to Free and Com... Read More

Kharar MLA Maan to take back resignation

Chandigarh, July 21 -- A day after Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan announced her resignation from state assembly and decision to quit politics, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday said she has agreed to t... Read More

Punjab House passesresolution against CISF deployment at Bhakra

Chandigarh, July 12 -- The Punjab assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution against the Centre's decision to deploy personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Bhakra Dam... Read More

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