Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
Punjab's 2025 policy push amended a 160-year-old law, launched a one-time settlement for disputes, and outlined a plan to save MSMEs. Industry eyes better GST refunds and execution in 2026.
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
The Punjab Vidhan Sabha passes a resolution against the VB-G RAM G Act, calling it anti-poor and demanding the immediate restoration of MGNREGA. Read the full story.
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha unanimously passes a resolution condemning the Centre's replacement of MGNREGA, calling it a 'dangerous conspiracy' against Dalit livelihoods. Read the full story.
Punjab assembly witnessed a fiery debate rejecting the Centre's new Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act. AAP calls it an 'anti-Dalit conspiracy', Congress demands Delhi protest, while BJP defends it for transparency.
Congress accuses Election Commission of adhoc SIR execution, warns it will strip voting rights of millions of poor and migrants. Details on Tamil Nadu's 97 lakh omissions inside.
The Thamate, an ancient drum tied to Karnataka's Dalit communities, is being transformed from a symbol of oppression into a powerful emblem of identity and cultural resistance through workshops and performances.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Punjab Police arrest ZPSC president Mukesh Malaud in Delhi over old cases, sparking protests. Critics decry timing as state holds MGNREGA session. Read details.
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
Elderly citizens in Kolkata face neglect and confusion during Special Intensive Revision hearings for electoral rolls. Read about their ordeal and the systemic issues.
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
Kerala govt orders help desks for voters missing from draft electoral roll. Officials must assist with claims & objections before final list. Act now to secure your vote!
A major review in Uttar Pradesh reveals 79.5 lakh untraceable voters and 1.3 crore permanently shifted, raising integrity concerns ahead of elections. Explore the district-wise data.
Special revision in Prayagraj finds no records for over 11.59 lakh voters. Notices to be issued for verification. Final publication of rolls underway. Read the full story.
Assam's draft electoral roll shows over 2.5 crore voters, a 7% rise since 2021. The list excludes 93,021 'D' voters. Public claims and objections open until Jan 22, 2026.
Tamil Nadu government facilitates voter enrollment for 1.85 lakh applicants by offering free, manual nativity certificates from Dec 26 to Jan 25, 2026. Get your documents now!
Election Commission releases Assam's draft electoral roll after special revision, deleting over 10.56 lakh names. Total voters now stand at 2.51 crore. Read the full details.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Kerala cabinet approves helpdesks at village offices to assist eligible individuals excluded from the draft voters' list after Special Intensive Revision. Government aims to ensure no voter is left out.
West Bengal's Election Commission launches a massive hearing drive for 31.68 lakh unmapped voters from Dec 27, targeting 3 lakh hearings daily to meet the Jan 5-6, 2026 deadline. Details inside.
Kerala's 2024 special summary revision final draft list shows a reduction of over 24 lakh voters. Get the latest figures on male, female, and third-gender electors in the state.
The Election Commission's draft voter lists for Madhya Pradesh and Kerala show over 67 lakh deletions. Find out the reasons and how to file objections before the final publication.
The Election Commission of India initiates Special Summary Revision hearings for 32 lakh unlisted West Bengal voters from December 27. A crucial step for electoral integrity ahead of polls.