Chandigarh: Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Wednesday approved the restructuring of rural development blocks to align them with district boundaries, thereby enhancing administrative efficiency. A decision to this effect was taken during a meeting of the Council of Ministers here. A spokesperson for the Chief Minister’s Office said the restructuring has.
A petition challenging the arrest of former Punjab minister and Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia was heard in the Punjab-Haryana High Court today.
SAS Nagar: In a proactive move to address waterlogging and drainage issues during the ongoing monsoon season, Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal held a high-level meeting at the District Administrative Complex, Mohali. According to an official release, the meeting was attended by Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Municipal Council officials, engineers, and representatives from the Water Supply and.
Ludhiana: MLA Jiwan Singh Sangowal and Chief Spokesperson of the Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu, on Monday, reviewed preparations for a grand event to express gratitude to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for reviving traditional bullock cart races in Punjab. The event follows the state government’s approval of the Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Chandigarh: Punjab government’s recently introduced Land Pooling Policy 2025 has sparked widespread debate, drawing both praise and sharp criticism. Marketed as a voluntary and progressive alternative to forced land acquisition, the policy aims to support planned urban development across 27 towns, including Ludhiana, Mohali, Amritsar, Patiala, and Bathinda. Voluntary Participation Under the policy, landowners who.