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29 Sep

Punjab Government Adjusts State School Hours for October Amid Seasonal Transition

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEducation Department, Punjab government, Punjab schools, School Timings

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): State authorities in Punjab have issued an updated daily schedule for all government-run schools, adapting institutional timings to align with the shifting autumn weather. The revised operational routine is slated to take effect from October 1, 2026, across every government educational facility in the state. Under the modified timetable, instructional hours for primary, middle, high, and senior secondary institutions will commence half an hour later, running from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This framework supersedes the preceding setup, under which morning assemblies and classes began at 8:00 a.m. and concluded at 2:00 p.m. The transition aims to…

27 Sep

Akal Takht Is Supreme, No Compromise on Sacrilege Deterrence: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Beadbi, Bhagwant Mann, Guru Granth Sahib, Punjab government, sacrilege law

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday reiterated that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is supreme for all of us and that his government will leave no stone unturned to protect the sanctity and dignity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji through the strongest possible legal framework against beadbi. At a detailed meeting with the seven-member high-level committee constituted by the state government, the Chief Minister emphasised that life imprisonment and heavy fines for those who commit beadbi form the core foundation of the law and cannot be diluted. The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s residence, focused…

22 Sep

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Better Financial Support For Panchayats, Municipalities

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, local bodies, Municipalities, Panchayats, Punjab Finance Commission, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday called for a stronger financial framework for urban and rural local bodies, stressing the need for a disciplined state fiscal path and durable fiscal institutions to ensure financial sustainability and effective grassroots governance. Chairing a meeting with the newly constituted Seventh Punjab Finance Commission, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The Commission has been constituted to make specific recommendations for distribution of taxes, duties, road tax and others amongst the Panchayats/Municipalities and the state, besides making further recommendations for improving the fiscal health of these civic bodies.” The Chief Minister stated,…

10 Sep

Punjab Announces Afternoon Closure to Mourn Veteran Leader Bhagat Chunni Lal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — State-run administrative offices, colleges, and schools across Punjab suspended operations for the latter half of Thursday to honour the memory of former cabinet minister Bhagat Chunni Lal. The senior politician breathed his last in Jalandhar at the age of 94 after struggling with persistent health complications. The deceased statesman was the father of sitting Punjab cabinet member Mohinder Bhagat. Relatives confirmed that the final rites and cremation are scheduled for later in the day in Jalandhar, where community members, regional dignitaries, and political colleagues are gathering to offer their tributes. A longstanding figure in the Bharatiya…

08 Sep

Punjab Government Urges Striking Employees to Resume Work and Resolve Issues via Dialogue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Bhagwant Mann, Dearness Allowance, employee strike, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Industries and Commerce Minister Aman Arora today said that the Bhagwant Mann Government stands firmly with its employees and remains committed to considering and fulfilling every legitimate demand. He said the three crore Punjabis and Punjab Government employees are part of the same family, and the government’s objective is to resolve all genuine concerns through dialogue, mutual understanding and a positive approach. In a statement, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora said, “For us, the three crore Punjabis are one family, and our employees are an equally important part of this family. We understand their concerns and respect their…

04 Sep

Punjab Employees Reject 60% DA Hike, Demand Restoration of State Pay Scales

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDearness Allowance, Democratic Employees Federation, Old Pension Scheme, pay scales, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — The Democratic Employees Federation (DMF) has turned down the Punjab Government's announcement to raise the Dearness Allowance (DA) to 60 per cent for staff recruited after July 17, 2020. The employee union labelled the hike inadequate, asserting that the state administration has failed to honour its core commitment to reinstate historical Punjab pay scales for these workers. Addressing the media on Friday, DMF State President Jarmanjeet Singh condemned the decision as divisive and anti-employee, cautioning that government personnel across the province would resist any attempt to fragment their collective movement. Singh recalled that ahead of the…

04 Sep

Punjab Government to Raise Dearness Allowance to 60% for Post-2020 Recruits as Janmashtami Gift

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Bhagwant Mann, Dearness Allowance, employee salary, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Giving a major Janmashtami bonanza to Punjab Government employees, the Bhagwant Mann Government has decided to use its powers to raise the Dearness Allowance (DA) from 42% to 60% for 85,000 employees recruited after July 17, 2020, bringing their DA in line with the Central Government’s rate. The decision fulfils the government’s consistent stand, reiterated at multiple occasions and forums, that employees who are entitled to the benefit should receive it and those not covered by the applicable provisions should not. With this decision, the government has once again ensured that Punjab Government employees continue to remain…

03 Sep

Punjab Ready to Match Central Pay and Dearness Allowance Packages, Says Finance Minister Harpal Cheema

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Baljit Kaur, Bhagwant Mann, Dearness Allowance, employee salaries, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Government will ensure salary parity plus DA (Dearness Allowance), with Central Government employees if that is what employees seek, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Thursday, making it clear that the state is ready to match the overall compensation package rather than simply replicate the Centre’s DA percentage. The Punjab Group of Ministers, comprising Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, Industries and Commerce Minister Aman Arora and Social Security Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, said Punjab employees in several major categories already draw higher take-home salaries than their Central Government counterparts despite the Centre’s higher DA rate.…

24 Aug

AAP Leader Deepak Bali Slams Dharamvir Gandhi Over Remarks on State Religious Events

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Congress, Cultural Heritage, Deepak Bali, Dharamvir Gandhi, Punjab government, Religious Programmes

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab General Secretary and Advisor to the Punjab Government’s Department of Culture and Tourism, Deepak Bali, strongly condemned the remarks made by Congress MP Dr Dharamvir Gandhi regarding religious and cultural programmes organised by the Punjab Government, saying that his comments had deeply hurt the sentiments of Punjabis and people of different faiths across the state. Bali said Punjab is the land of five rivers and has always been known for its rich diversity, where people belonging to different religions live together and respect one another’s faith and traditions. He said that Punjab’s…

24 Aug

Harpal Cheema Defends Cultural Spending, Slams Congress Criticism Over Heritage Initiatives

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Congress, Cultural Initiatives, Dharamvir Gandhi, Harpal Cheema, Punjab government, Punjab heritage

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema strongly criticised Congress MP Dr Dharamvir Gandhi for questioning the Punjab Government’s expenditure on religious and cultural programmes, saying the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is making judicious use of public funds to preserve Punjab’s rich religious, cultural and spiritual heritage and connect the younger generation with the teachings of its Gurus and saints. In a video message, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The Bhagwant Mann government is committed to using public funds meaningfully for initiatives that preserve the state’s heritage and strengthen the younger generation’s connection with its religious…