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Kanchan Vasdev
Kanchan is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express' Punjab bureau. She covers the Chief Minister’s Office, government policies and politics. Her 22 years of experience covering crime, women issues, environment and politics, has included a previous stint with The Tribune and has also assisted in the launch of city editions of the newspaper. She has written a monograph on Abandoned Brides by NRIs as part of Prabha Dutt memorial fellowship and as a Centre for Science and Environment fellow worked on Pollution in Satluj river. She tweets @kanchan99
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Punjab grants NOC to 4 IAS officers for central deputation
December 05, 2025 09:14 IST
At least four IAS officers have been waiting for new postings after being transferred from their previous assignments, some even for eight months.
Fri, Dec 05, 2025
Fearing backlash, Govt asks minister to return to Delhi; cancels Punjab event
December 05, 2025 04:45 IST
The decisions came reportedly after Punjab BJP unit warned the central leadership that sharing of waters with other states was already an emotive issue in state where farmers have in the past led protests against lion's share of water going to Rajasthan via Gang canal.
Fri, Dec 05, 2025
Punjab government’s plan to add more freebies to ‘atta-dal’ scheme hits funds roadblock
December 04, 2025 17:05 IST
The AAP government was planning to hand over additional food items like tea leaves, sugar, and mustard oil to the beneficiaries of the ‘atta-dal’ scheme from April 2026.
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Mann leads Punjab delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach
December 02, 2025 13:59 IST
Will also hold diaspora interactions to strengthen cultural and community linkages with Indian-origin population
Tue, Dec 02, 2025
Zero plus zero is always a zero:’ Cong slams Capt’s SAD, BJP pact proposal
December 02, 2025 13:31 IST
Captain Amarinder Singh's call for SAD- BJP alliance in 2027 election sparks with sharp reactions.
Tue, Dec 02, 2025
Punjab Transport dept terminates 152, serves notice to others; Mann calls for dialogue
November 30, 2025 10:15 IST
Protesters say cancel km-scheme tenders, regularise workers, release detained union leaders
Sun, Nov 30, 2025
As Centre rejects Punjab’s choices for Food Corporation of India GM, Bhagwant Mann writes to Amit Shah
November 29, 2025 17:13 IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ‘personally intervene’ and ensure that a Punjab-cadre officer was appointed GM of FCI, Punjab region.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
Call off strike or face termination, Punjab transport dept warns agitating contractual employees
November 29, 2025 15:42 IST
The employees launched the strike on Friday against the opening of tenders related to the kilometre-based bus scheme in Punjab, which they claimed was an attempt to dismantle the state-run transport system.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
‘Punjab is industry-ready’: CM Bhagwant Mann to visit Japan on 10-day trip
November 29, 2025 15:07 IST
Bhagwant Mann is set to meet representatives of 25 leading Japanese companies, including Yamaha, Panasonic, Sumitomo, Nippon, NEC, Toyota, etc.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
Punjab plans incentive policy for teachers, doctors posted in border areas
November 29, 2025 13:39 IST
The Punjab government is planning an incentive-based policy to retain teachers and doctors in border districts. The Cabinet is also tightening norms for charitable societies and has mandated GPS on mining vehicles to curb illegal mining.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
Punjab declines to give parole to Amritpal, week after HC put ball in state’s court
November 27, 2025 04:20 IST
The decision comes a week after the Punjab and Haryana disposed off a petition and asked the Punjab government to decide on the MP's parole plea.
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
On posters and walking barefoot, Bains drew attention for good and bad
November 26, 2025 10:28 IST
AAP’s Harjot Bains took centre stage at the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur in Anandpur Sahib, overseeing large-scale arrangements, even as the absence of a district announcement drew local disappointment.
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
At Special Session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, House unites against Centre over Chandigarh, river waters
November 25, 2025 18:11 IST
Both treasury and Opposition benches slam Centre for ‘undermining state’s authority’
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
‘Many forces trying to weaken us’: Sukhbir Badal warns of threats to Sikh institutions, urges Panthic unity
November 25, 2025 17:47 IST
Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal asserted on Tuesday that only collective strength could help Sikhs regain political power and protect their institutions.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces world-class university named after Guru Tegh Bahadur in Anandpur Sahib
November 25, 2025 17:26 IST
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made the announcement after AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal urged him to build a befitting tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur in Punjab’s Anandpur Sahib.
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
Special Vidhan Sabha Session: Punjab paves way to declare Amritsar walled city, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as holy cities
November 24, 2025 22:19 IST
House passes unanimous resolution paving way for ban on sale and consumption of liquor, meat, tobacco, and other intoxicants in the three cities; CM promises holistic development, religious tourism push
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
Decode Politics: Why Bill on letting Centre run Chandigarh directly sparked Punjab backlash
November 23, 2025 14:36 IST
As leaders across party lines slam the proposal, Union Home Ministry clarifies government "has no intention of introducing any Bill to this effect" in the Winter Session of Parliament
Sun, Nov 23, 2025
Centre’s Bill to take control over Chandigarh: Why is Punjab upset?
November 23, 2025 10:57 IST
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann denounced the proposal as a "draconian" move, saying that Chandigarh is an integral part of Punjab.
Sun, Nov 23, 2025
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025: Bill to let Centre run Chandigarh directly leads to uproar in Punjab
November 23, 2025 07:01 IST
Mann, Punjab parties say move to weaken state claim to Chandigarh
Sun, Nov 23, 2025
Centre proposes Bill to take control over Chandigarh by appointing an L-G; AAP, Cong oppose move
November 22, 2025 21:28 IST
Govt to table Constitution (131 Amendment) Bill in winter session to bring Chandigarh under ambit of Art 240.
Sun, Nov 23, 20252 months after announcement, Punjab yet to decide on Anandpur Sahib creation
November 22, 2025 11:40 IST
Anandpur Sahib is the birthplace of the Khalsa and a sacred centre of Sikh heritage.
Sat, Nov 22, 2025
‘Blaming Punjab farmers won’t resolve Delhi pollution; we’ll have to learn from China’
November 21, 2025 11:22 IST
The Centre must also support us. Crop diversification is essential — not just for clean air but also to conserve groundwater. We cannot keep depleting our water resources for paddy.
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
Punjab Human Rights panel gets a new member: Delhi ex-MLA Jitender Singh Shunty
November 21, 2025 10:06 IST
Shunty is the founder of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal. He was with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier and was MLA from Shahadra in Delhi. In December 2024, ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, he had joined the AAP.
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
Centre set to appoint UT cadre officer FCI Punjab region GM, despite Mann cautioning against move
November 20, 2025 08:50 IST
This will create disharmony and doubts in the minds of farmers, arhtiyas, labourers and other stakeholders: CM
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Post-flood reconstruction: Punjab to give Rs 1.80 lakh compensation, highest ever, to 30,000 households for damaged houses
November 19, 2025 18:48 IST
Rs 1.20 lakh will be given under PMAY, and Rs 60,000 under MGNREGA towards labour and reconstruction of house: official
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