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Punjab to take Rs.5,093-cr loan in Oct-Dec quarter

Chandigarh, Oct. 6 -- Amid rising fiscal challenges, the Punjab government plans to raise a loan of Rs.5,093 crore during the October-December period (third quarter) of the current financial year. The... Read More


Govt resolution slams Centre's 'token' aid

Chandigarh, Sept. 27 -- The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Friday moved a resolution in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha condemning the BJP-led Union government for its "lack of response... Read More


Punjab floods: AAP resolution against Centre's lack of response on rRs.r20,000-cr package

India, Sept. 26 -- The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Friday moved a resolution in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha condemning the BJP-led Union government for its "lack of response and ... Read More


Passing on GST rate cut benefits to consumer a challenge: Cheema

Chandigarh, Sept. 25 -- The Punjab government is bracing for challenges arising from the recent cut in the goods and services tax (GST) rates, particularly passing on the benefits to consumers and man... Read More


Plaints pour in against Punjab pvt schools for flouting RTE guidelines

Chandigarh, Sept. 18 -- Days after the Punjab government issued admission guidelines under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, complaints have been filed with the s... Read More


CAG report deflates Punjab govt's claims

Chandigarh, Sept. 13 -- Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged Rs.12,000 crore as already available in the state's kitty for disaster relief, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday dismissed ... Read More


With MLAs in crosshairs, AAP's image takes a hit

Chandigarh, Sept. 12 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has faced bad news before, but rarely with such relentless frequency. The latest blow came with the arrest of Khadoor Sahib MLA M... Read More


Farmers to get Rs.20k per acrefor crop damage: Mann cabinet

Chandigarh, Sept. 9 -- Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab, the state cabinet on Monday approved a flood relief package, including Rs 20,000 per acre compensation to farmers for cr... Read More


Punjab govt to pay rRs.r20,000 per acre compensation to flood-hit farmers

India, Sept. 8 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced a relief package for the flood-affected people of Punjab, including Rs.20,000 per acre compensation for farmers, Rs.4 lakh ex gratia ... Read More


Punjab govt to pay rRs.r20k/acre compensation to flood-hit farmers

India, Sept. 8 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced a relief package for the flood-affected people of Punjab, including Rs.20,000 per acre compensation for farmers, Rs.4 lakh ex gratia ... Read More