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22 Jun

Punjab Cabinet implements 5 per cent cap on private school fee hikes and greenlights key governance reforms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, governance, Industrial Subsidy, Punjab, School Fee Hike

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a series of key decisions aimed at safeguarding the interests of students and parents, boosting industrial development, strengthening digital governance and improving administrative accessibility, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday approved an ordinance to regulate fee hikes by private unaided schools, amended industrial incentive guidelines, gave concurrence for implementation of the State Data Integration Platform (SDIP) and approved the creation of the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) along with supporting staff for Dasuya Sub-Division under District Hoshiarpur. Regulates Fee Hike By Private Unaided Schools Disclosing the information, the Chief…

12 Jun

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Hails Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Historic 12-Year Tenure, Projects Fourth Term in 2029

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanadigital economy, governance, Haryana development, Narendra Modi, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a comprehensive press conference held at Panchkamal in Panchkula, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini lauded the transformative leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he marked the completion of 12 years in office. Chief Minister Saini asserted that under the Prime Minister's guidance, the nation has witnessed a rapid overhaul of its rural and urban landscapes through over a decade of service and good governance. Launching a sharp critique against opposition parties, Saini stated that the era of political misinformation has ended, replaced by a transparent and accountable administrative framework. He confidently projected that the…

12 Jun

Easy Jamabandi Portal Digitalizes Punjab Land Records to Eradicate Tehsil Corruption

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcorruption, digital portal, Easy Jamabandi, governance, Punjab land records

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker, S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, today highlighted that the Puniab government has already launched the historic ‘Easy Registry’ and 'Easy Jamabandi Portal' to bring seamless public delivery systems directly to the citizens and eliminate the need of middleman in the state's tehsils. He made an active appeal to educated youth, government officials, Panchayat members, Sarpanchs, and other public representatives to raise awareness about this crucial initiative and motivate people to utilize these digital services to weed out corruption. Speaker Sandhwan stressed that nearly 40 lakh citizens in Punjab previously had to make multiple…

28 May

Haryana CM Saini Hails Historical Civic Polls Victory, Promises Rapid Growth for Sonipat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernance, Haryana, Infrastructure, Nayab Singh Saini, Politics, Sonipat

Murthal(Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday credited the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in the recent municipal corporation elections to the tireless dedication of grassroots party workers and the unwavering trust of the public. Speaking at a grand oath-taking ceremony held at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST) in Murthal, the Chief Minister praised workers for maintaining rigorous public outreach despite extreme summer heat, which ultimately culminated in a landslide mandate for the newly elected leadership. The high-profile event marked the official swearing-in of the newly elected Mayor of Sonipat, Rajiv Jain,…

28 May

Savarkar’s Life Embodies Nationalism and Service, Says Rao Narbir Singh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernance, Haryana, Industry, Politics, Rao Narbir Singh, Rewari

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Environment Rao Narbir Singh on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the 'Akhand Bharatvarsh Dwar' at Veer Savarkar Park in Rewari to mark the birth anniversary of the iconic freedom fighter and ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister stated that Savarkar’s life remains an enduring symbol of unyielding courage, nationalism, and selfless service to the motherland. Paying rich tributes, Minister Rao Narbir Singh remarked that Savarkar dedicated his entire life to the independence, integrity, and cultural nationalism of India, remaining unbroken despite facing brutal torture in the…

25 May

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Inspections Police Recruitment PMT Arrangements at Tau Devi Lal Stadium

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernance, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Panchkula, Police Recruitment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid a surprise visit to the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector-3 on Monday to personally inspect the ongoing physical measurement test (PMT) organized for state police recruitment. Conducted under the supervision of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission, the administrative drive processes approximately 3,000 candidates daily. The Chief Minister interacted directly with the aspirants and their accompanying family members to gather first-hand feedback regarding the logistics, security, and medical arrangements set up at the venue. During his interaction with the applicants, Saini emphasized that the state administration has executed comprehensive, candidate-friendly…

25 May

Haryana Orders Swift Settlement of Loan Waiver Cases for Deceased Teachers

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEducation Department, governance, Haryana, Loan Waiver

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Directorate of Elementary Education in Haryana has issued a strict directive to all District Elementary Education Officers across the state, mandating the rapid and accurate settlement of loan waiver cases concerning deceased teachers. The department has made it clear that any administrative delays or lapses in this process will not be tolerated, and the concerned officials will be held personally accountable for negligence. An official spokesperson for the department revealed that district offices frequently forward the loan files of deceased employees to the headquarters without conducting proper initial inspections. This lack of scrutiny leads to unnecessary…

06 May

Haryana Right to Service Commission Launches WhatsApp Chatbot to Streamline Citizen Appeals

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAAS, Chatbot, governance, Haryana, HRSC, Whatsapp

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— The Haryana Right to Service Commission has officially launched a WhatsApp-based chatbot designed to simplify the process for citizens to track their applications and file appeals. A spokesperson for the Commission announced on Wednesday that this initiative is a significant step toward increasing transparency and strengthening citizen services through the use of digital technology. By leveraging this platform, residents can now easily monitor the status of their requests and engage with the Auto Appeal System (AAS) directly from their mobile devices. The new chatbot allows users to receive real-time updates regarding their applications and any subsequent appeals…

07 Nov

Education Ministry Withdraws Order to Restructure Panjab University Senate After Student Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabgovernance, Ministry of Education, Panjab University, Senate, Syndicate

New Delhi/Chandigarh, November 7, 2025: In a significant reversal, the Ministry of Education on Friday withdrew its earlier notification to alter the constitution and composition of Panjab University’s Senate and Syndicate. The move came after strong opposition and consultations with students, faculty members, former vice-chancellors, and the current vice-chancellor.The ministry had earlier invoked Section 72 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, to implement recommendations made by a High-Level Committee set up by the Chancellor on March 2, 2021. The proposed changes aimed to modify the governance structure of the university. However, after widespread feedback and protests from the academic community,…