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With dole and free travel for women, Punjab’s freebies bill surpasses revenue deficit

March 08, 2026 6:26 pm

Even as the Punjab Government has saved Rs 6,950 crore on power subsidy, the total bill of freebies has reached Rs 26,300 crore, which is more than the revenue deficit of Rs 21,955 crore.

Punjab electricity consumers complain of inflated bills as 'hurried' software change triggers glitches

February 24, 2026 5:55 pm

Consumers say the inflated bills contradict the ruling AAP’s claim that nearly 90% consumers receive zero bills because the Punjab Government provides 600 units of free electricity bimonthly.

Justice Harpreet Singh Brar allowed two linked writ petitions filed by Rajinder Singh and Gurwinder Pal Singh against the Punjab Government and another respondent, by a common order dated January 30, 2026.

Punjab and Haryana High Court ends decade-long legal battle, quashes penalties on 2 Punjab engineers

February 09, 2026 5:59 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court said the common proceedings order ignored safeguards and left engineers “condemned unheard”.

Punjab govt power connections to have prepaid smart meters; state's borrowing limit to go up

January 28, 2026 5:43 pm

In 2021-22, the Centre introduced a power sector reform-linked borrowing incentive in the form of additional borrowing space up to 0.5 per cent of gross state domestic product (GSDP).

32 ultra-modern stadiums coming up in Mohali constituency: MLA

January 08, 2026 12:46 pm

Punjab state government planning to build stadiums in every village to promote sports culture and keep youth away from drugs.

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Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025: Bill to let Centre run Chandigarh directly leads to uproar in Punjab

November 23, 2025 4:39 pm

Mann, Punjab parties say move to weaken state claim to Chandigarh

For the first time, the government has acknowledged that an industry is polluting, rogue, and must be permanently shut down. (Credit: Pixabay/Representative)

In affidavit before NGT, Punjab admits severe pollution by Zira distillery, recommends permanent closure

November 12, 2025 4:14 pm

The Punjab government's affidavit before the NGT states Zira-based Malbros International Distillery has a documented history of violating environmental norms and causing serious pollution, impacting air, water, soil, and public health.

Reaching out to Punjab

September 06, 2025 11:42 am

Urgent relief from Centre, reinforcement of river embankments, and reform of Indus Waters Treaty are needed

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Explained: Why Punjab keeps flooding

September 07, 2025 11:39 am

Punjab, drained by three perennial rivers and a number of smaller tributaries and seasonal rivers, is naturally prone to flooding. But the devastation is made worse by poor governance and decision-making

First religion is farming: AAP block chief quits over land pooling policy

July 29, 2025 10:23 am

Tapinder Singh, a resident of Jodhan village in Ludhiana, announced his resignation through a Facebook post written in Punjabi, stating, “First religion is farming.”