The dispute between the Punjab government and its employees appears to be escalating. The Sajha Mulazim Manch (Joint Employees' Forum) has announced plans to intensify its agitation against the government.
Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra took oath as the 37th Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court despite strong opposition from the Punjab government. CM Bhagwant Mann skipped the ceremony.
All Seva Kendras across Punjab will remain closed on September 15 as the Punjab Seva Kendra Employees Union stages a statewide shutdown and protest in Mohali over pending demands.
CHANDIGARH, September 2, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Wednesday accused the BJP-led Central Government of deliberately attempting to weaken the Punjab government by withholding the state’s funds, misusing central investigative agencies for political purposes and running a sustained campaign to malign the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh.
Congress MP Dharamveer Gandhi raised concerns over confusion surrounding family votes during SIR 2026, while the Punjab government said all five entries are present in the draft electoral roll.
The Punjab government has challenged the order of a double bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the payment of pending dearness allowance (DA) to government employees in the Supreme Court
The Punjab government on Tuesday carried out a major administrative reshuffle in the police department, transferring a total of 20 police officers, including 8 IPS and 12 PPS officers.
