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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’s Rajpura all set to boom with integrated manufacturing cluster
August 29, 2024 11:54 IST
The IMC project, which is a part of Amritsar-Kolkata industrial corridor, is expected to attract investments worth Rs 6,400 crore.
Thu, Aug 29, 2024
In Punjab, AAP reels from absence of faces for Assembly bypolls, may fall back on turncoatsSubscriber Only
August 29, 2024 07:23 IST
Denying that it is facing a shortage of leaders in the state, AAP claims leaders from other parties are “making a beeline” for the ruling party
Fri, Aug 30, 2024
Exploitation of freebies? Punjab’s power subsidy bill to cross Rs 24,000 crore, to be more than revenue deficit
August 28, 2024 13:55 IST
Heatwaves and deficient rain caused an increase in power consumption by both farmers and domestic consumers in Punjab.
Thu, Aug 29, 2024
From Ropar to Hoshiarpur via HP Damaged bridge on Swan: NGT issues notice to Punjab govt
August 27, 2024 08:12 IST
The Swan river, a tributary of the Sutlej, is often termed as mining mafia’s paradise. A visit to the site had revealed how the traffic had found a way to bypass the bridge, which had been closed, by driving through the river bed.
Tue, Aug 27, 2024
Punjab Chief Secy under fire for poor waste disposal, gets month to come up with solution
August 22, 2024 14:26 IST
The National Green Tribunal also fines Punjab Rs 1,000 crore for legacy waste and sewage management failure.
Fri, Aug 23, 2024
Five things about the green tax on your vehicles in Punjab
August 21, 2024 11:28 IST
In non-commercial category, every two-wheeler owner will have to pay a tax of Rs 500 per year for next five years; every owner of a four-wheeler, in less than 1500 cc engine category, run on petrol will have to pay a tax of Rs 3,000 per year.
Wed, Aug 21, 2024
From JSW Steel to Sun Pharma in Mumbai, Mann woos companies to invest in Punjab
August 21, 2024 11:13 IST
Sources said Mann will also meet Ceat Tyres Limited officials, who are planning to set up a Rs 750-crore unit in the country, to invite them to set up the unit in Punjab. Officials added that the CM would also invite industry leaders to the Punjab investment summit in December.
Wed, Aug 21, 2024
‘No mandir, we will make it a centre’: Punjab to Modi govt
August 17, 2024 09:00 IST
The government is not only working on getting money under NHM and special assistance, it is also working on finding out a way to get Rural Development Fund (RDF) and Mandi Development Fund (MDF) pending with the Centre to the tune of Rs 6767 crore.
Sun, Aug 18, 2024
From 4000 to 6000 a year: Pay up to drive old vehicles in Punjab
August 14, 2024 20:59 IST
In another decision, the Cabinet decided to reduce the motor vehicle tax on registered tourist vehicles in the state.
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
SAD MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi joins AAP in Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann says he embodies ideals of Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar
August 14, 2024 13:04 IST
Sukhwinder Sukhi's entry is a shot in the arm for the AAP, while it is another setback for the beleaguered SAD, which now has only two MLAs in the Punjab Assembly.
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
‘Punjab’s highway projects on track,’ Bhagwant Mann reassures Nitin Gadkari, ground reports back claim in most parts
August 13, 2024 22:03 IST
CM refutes allegations of violence against NHAI contractors, says police investigations indicate one incident resulted from over-excavation by NHAI contractor, another stemmed from unpaid dues to subcontractor
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
Punjab questions Centre ‘warning’ to scrap road projects over ‘law, order’, says ‘just listen to the farmers’Subscriber Only
August 13, 2024 11:30 IST
As Oppn seizes this to attack Mann govt, AAP points to NCRB data to refute law, order claims in letter from Union minister Nitin Gadkari, says problems localised
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
Five things to know about Schools of Happiness, a new project of Punjab govt
August 10, 2024 08:39 IST
This innovative project aims to create a nurturing and joyful learning environment across the state by upgrading infrastructure, enhancing facilities, and integrating a holistic approach to education
Sat, Aug 10, 2024
Bhagwant Mann says Vinesh Phogat could have cut her hair, blames her coach for not doing enough
August 07, 2024 20:09 IST
The CM slammed the Central government for not taking good care of the Indian contingent at the Olympics Says red card to a hockey player was unjustified
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
After NHAI contractors complain of getting death threats, Punjab chief secretary directs DGP to act
August 07, 2024 16:16 IST
NHAI contractors and officials working on the four-lane Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway in Punjab have alleged that they are getting threats they will be burnt alive and their workers are being attacked.
Wed, Aug 07, 2024
CM Mann calls Hasina a dictator, sends a message to Centre
August 07, 2024 14:40 IST
His statement led to a volley of criticism from the leader of Opposition Partap Bajwa who reminded him that Sheikh Hasina was the daughter of Bangladesh’s founding father
Wed, Aug 07, 2024
Stones in khichdi: Markfed to change food packaging, to use cardboard cartons
August 07, 2024 09:26 IST
The government agency refutes charges that foreign materials were found in packets of dalia supplied to children.
Wed, Aug 07, 2024
In water-starved Punjab, why plans for a new irrigation canal have raised concernsSubscriber Only
August 07, 2024 09:00 IST
The Punjab government faces a serious funds crunch, and some experts have raised questions over the technical viability of the proposed project.
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
Amid ‘panjiri’ row, Centre asks Punjab why contract was handed over to ‘private company’
August 03, 2024 16:44 IST
Punjab minister Dr Baljit Kaur has responded saying the state has given the contract for procuring food items under the Integrated Child Development Service programme to Markfed, not a private company.
Sat, Aug 03, 2024
Denied Centre’s nod to go to the US, Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan hits out: ‘They are denying to Opposition states’
August 03, 2024 13:11 IST
Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan was denied political clearance to travel to Kentucky to attend a three-day conference of Speakers of Legislative Bodies. CM Bhagwant Mann too was denied clearance to travel to Paris.
Sat, Aug 03, 2024
49 yrs before SC verdict, a Punjab circular: 50% quota within quota for Balmikis, Mazhabi Sikhs
August 02, 2024 08:18 IST
The Punjab government then moved the Supreme Court against the HC ruling arguing that the Supreme Court in 2004 had incorrectly concluded that Scheduled Caste quota cannot be sub-classified.
Fri, Aug 02, 2024
CM Mann hugs new Punjab governor as his wife touches his feet
July 31, 2024 23:03 IST
There was a faux pas in terms of protocol at the swearing in ceremony with IPS officer Jyoti Yadav, wife of minister Harjot Bains, sitting in the front row along with other ministers while Punjab police chief sat in the third row.
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
In parting shot at CM Mann, Governor Banwarilal Purohit says, ‘No narazgi…I don’t sweat the small stuff’
July 30, 2024 17:29 IST
Outgoing Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit referred to his confrontation with CM Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday, saying, ‘People have a misconception…ke Governor aur CM ka 36 ka aankra hai’
Tue, Jul 30, 2024
Punjab CM Mann to skip Guv Purohit’s farewell today, will attend INDIA bloc protest in Delhi
July 30, 2024 08:38 IST
Gula Chand Kataria will take charge as Punjab Governor on July 31.
Tue, Jul 30, 2024
Gulab Chand Kataria to take oath as new Punjab Governor on July 31
July 28, 2024 20:37 IST
Will work together, says CM Bhagwant Mann after Kataria appointment
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