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Topic: Punjab government

Punjab health dept was told Moosewala’s parents opted for IVF treatment in Bangkok

Three-member team of Punjab health dept in report said parents of slain Punjabi performer Sidhu Moosewala opted for IVF treatment at centre in Bangkok in 2023.

‘Can’t cast doubt on validity of assembly session’: SC tells Punjab governor to decide on pending bills

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit had refused to take a call on four pending bills, while doubting the validity of the June session of the state assembly in which they were passed.

More than a yr after his appointment as head of CM’s advisory committee, Raghav Chadha MIA in Punjab

The advisory panel has remained inactive since it was formed in July last year. AAP leader Chadha's appointment as its chairman has been challenged in Punjab and Haryana HC.

SGPC to launch YouTube & TV channel for live telecast of Golden Temple gurbani

Relay rights are currently held by private channel PTC, owned by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. SGPC contract with PTC ends on 23 July.

China stalling blacklisting of 26/11 planner pure malice. Undermines anti-terrorism cause

China’s decision to stall United Nations blacklisting of Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Sajid Mir insults the victims of 26/11, and undermines the global effort against terrorism....

‘Never seen wheat destroyed like this’ — in Punjab, a downpour leaves fields flattened & farmers despairing

Unseasonal rains & strong winds have ruined fields in southwest Punjab. Bathinda saw rainfall 3,900% above normal over 24-30 March, though officials say only 10% of farms severely affected.

As Mann govt faces flak on law & order, Punjab makes do with acting DGP for 8 months & counting

In July 2022, Gaurav Yadav was named acting DGP, replacing then DGP V. K. Bhawra. State hasn't sent list of eligible officers to UPSC in line with rules laid down by SC, it is learnt.

AAP’s budget for debt-hit Punjab factors in another Rs 50,000 cr in loans, grant promised for women missing

Total expenditure up by 26% more than last yr. Punjab's burgeoning debt remains a concern as budgetary estimates risk pushing it to over Rs 3.47 lakh crore, or 46.8% of GSDP.

SC student dropouts to ‘outsiders’ in meetings: Punjab governor’s 5 bones of contention with Mann

Principals' trip to Singapore to  'illegal' appointment of biotechnologist Gosal as Punjab Agriculture University V-C, Purohit highlighted issues on which he had received no reply from Punjab CM.

2 months after claim of Goldy Brar’s detention in California, Punjab Police draw a blank

Brar, a native of Faridkot district in Punjab, is wanted in multiple criminal cases by the state police including the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

On Camera

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.