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Dogged by infighting, Cong plans mega MGNREGA stir to reclaim rural ground

Chandigarh, Jan. 8 -- Amid continuing factionalism and intense one-upmanship among the top leadership of the Punjab Congress, the party is attempting to shift the political narrative by rolling out a ... Read More


Punjab civic body polls likely in Feb

Chandigarh, Jan. 7 -- Ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections, the state is preparing for a crucial round of civic polls in February, with elections scheduled for nine municipal corporations and 1... Read More


No DA hike for Punjab govt employees since Oct 2024

Chandigarh, Jan. 2 -- The Punjab government employees have not received a single dearness allowance (DA) hike since October 1, 2024, when it was hiked from 38% to 42%. Since then, no further hike has ... Read More


Punjab power subsidy bill crosses Rs.10k-crore

Chandigarh, Dec. 15 -- Punjab's power subsidy default has touched a new high, with unpaid bills now crossing the Rs.10,000-crore mark and pushing the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) int... Read More


'Won't side with thieves': Navjot's fresh salvo at state Cong leaders

Chandigarh, Dec. 10 -- A day after she was placed under suspension for anti-party remarks, Congress leader and former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu attacked Punjab unit leaders, including president Amarinder ... Read More


Cong cracks whip, suspends Sidhu's wife after furore over 'Rs.500 cr for CM' remark

Chandigarh, Dec. 9 -- The Punjab Congress on Monday suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu from its primary membership after her "Rs.500 crore for chief minister's chair" remark snowballed into a major controver... Read More


Cong cracks whip, suspends Sidhu's wife after furore over 'Rs.500 cr for CM' remark

Chandigarh, Dec. 9 -- The Punjab Congress on Monday suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu from its primary membership after her "Rs.500 crore for chief minister's chair" remark snowballed into a major controver... Read More


Won't stand with thieves, don't consider Warring Punjab Cong chief: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

India, Dec. 9 -- A day after she was placed under suspension for anti-party remarks, Congress leader and former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu attacked Punjab unit leaders, including president Amarinder Singh ... Read More


No parole to Amritpalfor Parl winter session

Chandigarh, Nov. 27 -- The Punjab government has decided not to grant parole to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who is currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA), to attend the winter s... Read More


Political row as Centre lists Bill to allow Prez to frame regulations for Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Nov. 23 -- The Union government is preparing to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the upcoming winter session of Parliament - a move that could alter Chandigarh's... Read More