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Punjab Government Launches Helpline 1100 for Public Services
The Punjab government has introduced a unified helpline, 1100, to provide citizens with easy access to government services and information. This initiative allows people to register complaints, seek assistance, and inquire about various government schemes […]

ED Attaches Sukhpal Khaira’s Chandigarh House in Money Laundering Probe
Chandigarh, March 12, 2025 — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached the Chandigarh residence of Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, as part of its ongoing investigation into an international drug trafficking case. The action […]

High Court Criticizes Punjab Government for Denying Pension to Civil Judge’s Wife
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has strongly criticized the Punjab government for refusing to give a pension to the wife of a retired civil judge. The court called this a “blatant disregard of […]

Punjab Congress Chief Criticizes Police Action Against Farmers
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress leader Amrinder Singh Raja Warring criticized the police for taking action against farmers on Wednesday. He said the government is trying to stop farmers through arrests and threats instead of listening to […]

Traffic Alert: Routes to Avoid in Chandigarh Amid Farmers’ Protest
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Police have increased security across the city due to the ongoing farmers’ protest. Nakas (checkpoints) have been set up at 18 key entry points, with 1,240 police personnel deployed, including senior officers. High-Security […]

AAP Leader Aman Arora: Government Won’t Tolerate Pressure Tactics
Chandigarh: Punjab AAP President and New & Renewable Energy Minister, Aman Arora, has said that the government will not allow anyone to pressure them or cause inconvenience to the public. Speaking to media he explained […]

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann walks out of meeting with farmer leaders; SKM to proceed with March 5 protest.
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reportedly walked out of a meeting with Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders today. The meeting was called by the Punjab government to discuss farmers’ issues and convince them to […]

Punjab has no room for gangsters or drug peddlers: Mann
Punjab: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday hailed his government’s anti-drug drive as a “historic moment” for Punjab, emphasizing a concentrated police effort to dismantle supply chains and apprehend offenders. Addressing the passing-out parade […]

Bhupesh Baghel Rules Out Change in Punjab Congress Leadership
Punjab Congress in-charge and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel dismissed speculation about replacing Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. During his first visit to Amritsar after taking charge, Baghel pointed […]

Punjab CM Mann Launches New Plan to Fight Drugs
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has sharpened its focus on tackling drug abuse by formulating a comprehensive policy for prevention and rehabilitation. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, in a high-level meeting on Friday, directed all Deputy Commissioners […]

Punjab Set for a Tourism Boom in 2025 with Grand Festivals, Heritage Restoration, and Farm Tourism Expansion
Chandigarh: As Punjab steps into 2025, its fairs and festivals are being celebrated on a grand scale, attracting tourists from around the world. The year kicked off with lively events such as the Basant Mela […]

State Congress In-Charge Baghel Set to Meet Party Leaders on March 1
Chandigarh: Bhupesh Baghel, the newly appointed Congress general secretary in charge of Punjab, will have his first meeting with party leaders on March 1. During this meeting, Baghel plans to discuss changes within the Congress […]