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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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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s promise of relaxing rules for women firefighter aspirants meets a legal hurdle
February 09, 2024 16:55 IST
Mann made the promise while speaking at the function organised to inaugurate the ‘Aap Di Sarkaar, Aap De Dwaar’ initiative of the Punjab government
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Dilli Chalo: Union minister Piyush Goyal, others rush to Chandigarh to meet farmer leaders, CM Mann says meeting cordial
February 08, 2024 20:02 IST
Farmer union leader Dallewal stated that there was no consensus on their major demand for MSP guarantee on all crops and they will carry on preparing for Feb 13 protest
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Canada’s cap on international student visa brings cheers to Punjab’s private colleges
February 08, 2024 13:59 IST
Punjab’s colleges say it would be a bumper year for them; expect the All India Council for Technical Education to allow them to admit more students than the permissible number.
Thu, Feb 08, 2024
CM Mann joins Siddaramaiah at Jantar Mantar to protest against Centre
February 08, 2024 07:36 IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal actively participated in Thursday's protest, expressing their strong objections to the Centre's actions.
Thu, Feb 08, 2024
Kejriwal’s aide resigns as Punjab RERA chief
February 08, 2024 00:45 IST
Satya Gopal, the former additional chief secretary of Delhi and known to be close to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, faced criticism for his appointment by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in December 2022.
Thu, Feb 08, 2024
Punjab to get women firefighters soon, find out how
February 06, 2024 11:44 IST
The announcement by Bhagwant Mann came after he formally inaugurated his government's 'Aap Di Sarkar Aap De Dwaar' programme at Bhankharpur village in Mohali where two women met him on the sidelines and explained how no woman, including them, could clear the physical test for recruitment as firefighter.
Wed, Feb 07, 2024
Home, vehicle loans get costlier in Punjab
February 05, 2024 19:50 IST
The government has notified the The Indian Stamp (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2023, allowing the imposition of a 0.25% stamp duty on loans sanctioned by respective banks or loan-crediting companies. The government will also impose a 2% stamp duty on property transferred through General Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney
Tue, Feb 06, 2024
The rise and rise of Mohali: From Chandigarh’s ‘country cousin’ to a centre of excellence in AISubscriber Only
January 31, 2024 07:32 IST
Developments like prominent names like Fortis and Max establishing hospitals here, a new government medical college opening recently and a government cancer hospital getting constructed are just among the many reasons why Mohali’s real estate grew by leaps and bounds in less than a decade.
Wed, Jan 31, 2024
Decode Politics: Why the case of life convict Davinderpal Singh Bhullar continues to be a hot button issue in PunjabSubscriber Only
January 27, 2024 11:35 IST
As his premature release plea is rejected for the seventh time, Akalis point fingers at AAP govt in Delhi; latter blames BJP members on Tihar Jail board
Sat, Jan 27, 2024
CM Mann gives ‘good news’ in Republic Day address; sings a song at Punjab Governor’s event
January 26, 2024 16:41 IST
Urging people not to get sex determination tests done, Mann said: “I am also expecting a bundle of joy in my home coming March."
Sat, Jan 27, 2024
After Mamata Banerjee, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says no alliance with Congress in PunjabSubscriber Only
January 24, 2024 15:04 IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann also said the AAP candidates will be chosen on winnability.
Thu, Jan 25, 2024
INDIA hits Bengal wall: Mamata says no talks, will fight Lok Sabha polls aloneSubscriber Only
January 24, 2024 12:32 IST
In her statement, TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said no talks were on with the Congress, her party would contest the coming Lok Sabha polls alone, and that the issue of a national alliance would be decided only after the elections.
Thu, Jan 25, 2024
Rs 7,000 crore unutilised, CM Bhagwant Mann expresses displeasure
January 24, 2024 11:01 IST
The state has moved the Supreme Court against Centre for non payment of RDF.
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
Cheers to beer: Punjab not to raise liquor prices
January 24, 2024 09:18 IST
The government had set a target of Rs 9,647 crore in 2022-23 fiscal and was able to secure Rs 8,896 crore.
Fri, Jan 26, 2024
Bhullar denied relief: SAD blames Kejriwal and Mann govts; AAP says 6 of 7 board members BJP nominees
January 23, 2024 17:36 IST
The Shiromani Akali Dal accused the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government of rejecting the plea of Bhullar, a charge rubbished by the Punjab AAP.
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
The IG Punjab who superseded 150 officers to become Delhi police commissioner
January 20, 2024 17:00 IST
He was the inspector general of Punjab during Operation Bluestar in 1984.
Sun, Jan 21, 2024
‘I will go, no matter who wants to or not’: AAP MP Harbhajan Singh says he will attend Ram Mandir ceremony
January 20, 2024 15:06 IST
Harbhajan Singh is the only AAP leader from Punjab not to toe the party line as other party MPs from the state are unlikely to participate in the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22.
Sat, Jan 20, 2024
5 IAS officers awaiting posting — couple of weeks to 6 months
January 20, 2024 08:50 IST
They include DK Tiwari (1994 batch), Nilkanth Avhad (1999), Ajit Balaji Joshi (2003),Neelima (2008) and Gurpreet Singh Khaira (2009).
Sun, Jan 21, 2024
As AAP, Cong ally in Chandigarh mayor polls, a sign of thaw in ties for LS seat sharing?Subscriber Only
January 17, 2024 04:30 IST
In the first formal agreement between INDIA bloc members, AAP and Congress will contest the Chandigarh mayoral elections together. But seat-sharing for Lok Sabha polls remain tricky, though Congress MPs are said to be in favour
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens to kill Punjab CM Mann, dares PM Modi
January 16, 2024 17:12 IST
In a video message, Pannun says that Sikhs for Justice will avenge Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing at a gurdwara in Canada.
Tue, Jan 16, 2024
Once bitten twice shy: Punjab government seeks info on panchayats’ term before dissolving them
January 15, 2024 17:55 IST
Four months ago, the Punjab government withdrew its order dissolving all panchayats following a PIL filed in the high court. Two senior officials were suspended for having misled the government about the premature dissolution of panchayats.
Mon, Jan 15, 2024
Plants fuelled by own coal, Punjab power utility clocks Rs 564 cr profit
January 13, 2024 08:25 IST
The Aam Aadmi Party government has ensured timely payment against power subsidies, ensuring a substantial cash inflow, said the official.
Sat, Jan 13, 2024
Pressure mounting, govt goes in wait-and-watch mode as Aman Arora ‘gives’ court appeal date
January 10, 2024 08:16 IST
Tarun Chugh expressed serious concern at the failure of Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to respond to Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's query on the matter and said the chief minister must stop defying his calls.
Wed, Jan 10, 2024
Why a horse mandi is significant at Maghi mela
January 06, 2024 16:05 IST
Punjab government had banned horse fairs after two cases of Glanders disease came to light in Bathinda and Ludhiana in May last year.
Sat, Jan 06, 2024
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann shifts Republic Day parade venue to protect synthetic athletic track worth Rs 8.5 crore
January 06, 2024 16:02 IST
Mann stated that the function will now be held at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) grounds.
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