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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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Be available on cellphone 24×7, Punjab Govt tells officers and employeesSubscriber Only
April 28, 2025 11:13 IST
A similar order was passed by former chief minister Amarinder Singh in the first year of his government in 2017.
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
After complaints, Punjab govt asks its officials to give MLAs their due respectSubscriber Only
April 26, 2025 07:54 IST
Ever since the AAP has taken over the reins of the state, party MLAs have been complaining that they were not being heard and treated well by the officers.
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
Punjab CM Mann switches off day power to farms getting canal waterSubscriber Only
April 25, 2025 09:34 IST
The CM made the announcement at a state level function while addressing the sarpanchs to honour the panchayats for exemplary works in various fields, in Chandigarh.
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
Why Punjab has banned energy drinks in schoolsSubscriber Only
April 23, 2025 15:10 IST
The Punjab government notification banning energy drinks in schools points out that they are heavily marketed to children and contain high levels of caffeine that could impact health.
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Join immediately or face action, Punjab govt warns transferred Tehsildars and Naib TehsildarsSubscriber Only
April 23, 2025 10:34 IST
A revenue department officer said a confusion was created after two revenue officials were posted at one place with no addition infrastructure to accommodate the second one.
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Printing of 4.5 lakh driving licences, RCs pending, Punjab informs HCSubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 11:38 IST
Filing the petition, Mohali resident Neha Shukla told the High Court that the owner of the vehicle has to get the registration done within one month. However, people in Punjab have to wait for months for RC.
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
Punjab CM clears Aerotropolis Residential Project extension to fund Rs 1k monthly incentive to womenSubscriber Only
April 22, 2025 10:24 IST
Now, GMADA will develop six more blocks — E, F, G, H, I and J — in the residential project, in addition to A, B, C and D
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
Kejriwal’s ‘eyes and ears’ Nawal Agrawal resigns as Punjab chief governance officerSubscriber Only
April 16, 2025 11:09 IST
Sources said that the IIT Kharagpur alumnus has cited personal reasons for quitting.
Wed, Apr 16, 2025
Funds or no funds?: Punjab’s forensic labs mired in conflicting allegations after series of director’s flip-flopsSubscriber Only
April 14, 2025 09:48 IST
Punjab has a main Forensic Science Laboratory in Mohali and a Chemical Examiner Laboratory in Kharar. Three regional labs have also been made functional in Bathinda, Ludhiana, and Amritsar, but their testing capabilities remain limited.
Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Punjab Cabinet nod to limit ESZ around Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary at 100 metresSubscriber Only
April 12, 2025 10:40 IST
Residents of Nayagaon and Kansal also approached the Supreme Court seeking relief for sanctioning of building plans. The petition was filed as part of an ongoing case since 1995 regarding ESZ across the country.
Sat, Apr 12, 2025
Farmers’ stir: Centre writes to Punjab saying dharnas at toll plazas caused loss of Rs 1,639 crore since 2020Subscriber Only
April 11, 2025 14:23 IST
The letter from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways asked the Punjab government to take immediate steps to prevent future disruptions.
Fri, Apr 11, 2025
Punjab hopes to make Rs 700 cr by hiking royalty on sand, allowing private landowners to mineSubscriber Only
April 05, 2025 10:00 IST
Lesser revenue from sand is a huge political issue in Punjab.
Sat, Apr 05, 2025
In a first, Punjab allows private land owners to mine sand, gravel; hikes royaltySubscriber Only
April 03, 2025 17:38 IST
The royalty of sand and gravel has been increased from 73 paise per cubic foot to Rs 1.75 and Rs 3.20 per cubic foot, respectively.
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
As wheat procurement season begins in Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal urges government to create storage spaceSubscriber Only
April 02, 2025 12:30 IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met Union Minister Pralhad Joshi last month, seeking to expedite the movement of food grains from the state.
Wed, Apr 02, 2025
Burdened by Rs 500 crore extra interest on grain procurement advance, Punjab’s hopes rest on April 10 meeting with banksSubscriber Only
April 01, 2025 22:22 IST
While the Centre reimburses most of the amount spent by the Punjab government to procure grains from farmers, the additional interest is incurred due to the difference in banks’ lending rates for states.
Tue, Apr 01, 2025
Burdened by Rs 500 crore extra interest on grain procurement advance, Punjab’s hopes rest on April 10 meeting with banksSubscriber Only
April 01, 2025 20:27 IST
While the Centre reimburses most of the amount spent by the Punjab government to procure grains from farmers, the additional interest is incurred due to the difference in banks’ lending rates for states.
Tue, Apr 01, 2025
Days after stirring Punjab politics, Kejriwal back in industry hub todaySubscriber Only
April 01, 2025 09:27 IST
The events come in the run up to the Ludhiana West Assembly byelection, the dates for which are yet to be declared, but which has become a battle of prestige for the ruling AAP.
Tue, Apr 01, 2025
In impetus to ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign, Punjab Guv Kataria announces ‘padyatra’ against drug menaceSubscriber Only
April 01, 2025 08:50 IST
Gulab Chand Kataria said he has invited Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, MLAs of all the political parties, and other prominent persons to join him against the menace of drugs covering Gurdaspur and Amritsar districts from April 3 to 8.
Tue, Apr 01, 2025
Several IAS, IPS officers in Punjab without new postings after being moved out of their previous rolesSubscriber Only
March 31, 2025 16:33 IST
IAS, ICS and IPS officers in Punjab have been waiting for the government's order for their new postings.
Mon, Mar 31, 2025
Gurminder Singh resigns as Punjab Advocate General; 4th to quit post in AAP’s 3 yearsSubscriber Only
March 30, 2025 01:33 IST
A source in the government, meanwhile, said that the AAP dispensation was not happy with the performance of the AG’s office especially after the government had lost several cases in the courts
Sun, Mar 30, 2025
House adopts Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024Subscriber Only
March 29, 2025 09:00 IST
This Act is applicable from the date of adoption in those states that have passed the resolution in the Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Council.
Sat, Mar 29, 2025
Eyeing 2027 Punjab polls, AAP govt Budget focuses on local infra, war on drugs; silent on women doleSubscriber Only
March 27, 2025 19:23 IST
Reeling under Rs 4.17 lakh crore debt, the Bhagwant Mann govt is preparing to roll out Rs 1,000 women payout scheme closer to the next Assembly polls
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Cheema’s major push to Yudh Nashe De Virudh: second line of defence at borderSubscriber Only
March 27, 2025 10:08 IST
5,000 homeguards to complement BSF, anti-drone tech to neutralise UAVs from cross border among initiatives
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Eye on 2027, Cheema proposes Rs 450 cr for free bus travel for women; loan waiver for SC defaultersSubscriber Only
March 27, 2025 09:04 IST
“All loans taken through the Corporation up until March 31, 2020, will be waived. As many as 4,650 people will benefit from this waiver,” Cheema said.
Thu, Mar 27, 2025In Punjab Budget, Rs 10-lakh health cover for every family, drug censusSubscriber Only
March 27, 2025 05:30 IST
The budget has pegged state's outstanding debt at Rs 4.17 lakh crore for the next fiscal as against revised estimates of Rs 3.82 lakh crore for 2024-25.
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