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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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Chairman’s wife, advocate linked with previous govts made Punjab’s info commissioners
January 27, 2025 23:41 IST
Pooja Gupta’s husband holds a Cabinet rank in the AAP government
Mon, Jan 27, 2025
Only 3 of 720 CCTV cameras in Punjab sub-registrar offices found functional
January 25, 2025 08:10 IST
Sub Registrar offices are often criticised as corruption hotspots, where revenue-related documents like sale deeds and property registrations are processed.
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Why Punjab has sought Rs 600 crore from the Centre for dealing with drugs casesSubscriber Only
January 24, 2025 17:32 IST
Punjab faces unique challenges related to the smuggling of drugs due to its geography, with CM Bhagwant Mann recently raising the issue with Home Minister Amit Shah.
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
AAP women leaders from Punjab knock on Delhi doors to seek votes
January 24, 2025 08:54 IST
Over 300 leaders from Punjab, including chief minister Bhagwant Mann, cabinet ministers, MLAs, board chairpersons, and volunteers, are actively campaigning in Delhi.
Fri, Jan 24, 2025
Those who walk on the path of Beant Singh will meet the same fate: SFJ threatens Punjab CM
January 23, 2025 13:08 IST
In the purported video message, Pannun exhorted the youth to hold Khalistan flags instead of the tricolour on Republic Day and issued threats to Mann.
Fri, Jan 24, 2025
In BJP leader Parvesh Verma’s remarks, AAP gets ammo to consolidate Punjabi votes ahead of Delhi polls
January 23, 2025 11:08 IST
AAP leaders have slammed Parvesh Verma’s remarks on ‘Punjab registration vehicles roaming around’ Delhi ahead of Republic Day as ‘deeply insulting’ to Punjabis.
Thu, Jan 23, 2025
Government doctors in Punjab to get salary hike as state approves modified scheme
January 22, 2025 13:51 IST
The School Education Department has also given the nod for an increase in Dearness Allowance for computer teachers working under the Punjab ICT Education Society (PICTES).
Wed, Jan 22, 2025
Want central govt to advance meet with farmers, will write to Chouhan: Khuddian
January 22, 2025 08:29 IST
Khuddian said that February 14 was more than three weeks away and with the assurance, the Centre has just succeeded in buying time.
Wed, Jan 22, 2025
Punjab urges Chandigarh to check smuggling of liquor from UT, gives details of distilleries and brands
January 21, 2025 19:46 IST
Chandigarh has been given details of eight FIRs booked after liquor meant for use in the Union Territory was seized in Punjab’s Dera Bassi, Sohana, Balongi, Kharar, Zirakpur and Handesra.
Tue, Jan 21, 2025
Four of seven Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab excluded from AAP star campaigners list
January 21, 2025 08:35 IST
All the three Lok Sabha MPs from Punjab included. CM Mann is expected to divide his time between Delhi and Chandigarh during the poll campaign. His wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur is also campaigning in the national capital.
Tue, Jan 21, 2025
Punjab cadre IAS officer Siva Prasad seeks premature retirement, file to be sent to Centre
January 20, 2025 16:14 IST
Siva Prasad sought premature retirement during former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh’s tenure also.
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
Rs 6 lakh a night: Step into Punjab govt’s most royal heritage hotel
January 17, 2025 23:44 IST
The hotel which has been leased out to the Park Group of Hotels for ₹35 lakh annually for 40 years, boasts room tariffs ranging from ₹48,000 to a staggering ₹6 lakh per night
Sat, Jan 18, 2025
Punjab Govt hasn’t banned ‘Emergency’, hall owners decided not to screen it: official sources
January 17, 2025 14:54 IST
Kangana Ranuat’s ‘Emergency’ was released nationwide but was not screened at any movie hall or multiplex in Punjab
Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Two more by-elections for Punjab amid election fatigue
January 15, 2025 08:42 IST
Last week, AAP MLA from Ludhiana (West), Gurpreet Singh Gogi, died of a gunshot wound under mysterious circumstances, leaving his constituency vacant.
Wed, Jan 15, 2025
5 months after he jumped ship, AAP appoints ex-SAD MLA Sukhi CONWARE chairperson
January 14, 2025 09:18 IST
A senior official said that Sukhi was to be accommodated in a corporation, where the office of profit rule would not come in play.
Tue, Jan 14, 2025Punjab’s first luxury palace hotel ‘Ran Baas’ to be opened today
January 12, 2025 22:54 IST
CM Mann said the aesthetically designed hotel, built on a PPP model, will set a new benchmark in comfort and hospitality
Sun, Jan 12, 2025
Another change in Chandigarh admin rules, parties say bid to dilute Punjab claimSubscriber Only
January 10, 2025 07:24 IST
Instead of advisor to administrator, Chandigarh to now have a Chief Secretary. Move follows other changes such as cadre rules.
Sat, Jan 11, 2025
Damaging, unresponsive’: Punjab rejects Centre’s agricultural marketing policy
January 10, 2025 00:05 IST
Calls it an infringement on state rights, financially damaging, and silent on MSP
Fri, Jan 10, 2025
Renaming Chandigarh Advisor as Chief Secy sees all political parties sans BJP in Punjab on the same page
January 08, 2025 23:01 IST
Calling the MHA's move “an attempt to weaken Punjab’s claim over Chandigarh,” the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said the decision once again exposed “the anti-Punjab attitude of the Centre.”
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
HMPV: Put your masks on, says Punjab health minister
January 08, 2025 10:40 IST
Dr Balbir Singh said the state government was in touch with the Centre and prepared for any eventuality arising from the virus spread.
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
Another election for Punjab AAP, party men to camp in Delhi
January 08, 2025 09:55 IST
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, regarded as AAP’s star campaigner, will play a pivotal role.
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
Farm unions seek Centre’s help as Dallewal’s fast enters Day 43
January 08, 2025 02:09 IST
As per the farmers, Dallewal’s health is “deteriorating” each passing day and “anything can happen to him”.
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
Dallewal meets Supreme Court-appointed panel, but refuses medical aid
January 07, 2025 04:20 IST
The farm leader’s fast-unto-death entered its 42nd day Monday.
Tue, Jan 07, 2025
Farmers’ protest: AAP condemns Centre while Punjab minister pleads for dialogue
January 06, 2025 19:36 IST
Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that if something happened to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike, the entire responsibility would rest with BJP.
Mon, Jan 06, 2025
Punjab Agriculture Minister: ‘Tempers will flare up if something happens to Dallewal…If Centre could meet protesting farmers in Feb, why not now?’Subscriber Only
January 06, 2025 18:41 IST
"There is no dichotomy between my stand and AAP Punjab govt's. CM is also seeking a dialogue. I am writing to the Centre as the Agriculture Minister of Punjab... The party has asked me to discharge my duty,” says Gurmeet Singh Khuddian.
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