2025 Punjab Politics: A Year of Drama, Comebacks & Wit
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.
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Punjab Sinks Deeper in Debt: Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Burden
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 MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
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.
Punjab Cabinet slashes Mohali enhancement charges
Punjab Cabinet approves major reduction in enhancement charges for Mohali sectors 76-80, final rate now Rs 2,216 per sq metre. MLA Kulwant Singh calls it a New Year gift, urges prompt payment.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
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 Passes 3 Revenue Amendment Bills
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 Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
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.
Punjab upgrades Banur & Hariana to full tehsils
Punjab cabinet approves upgrading Banur and Hariana sub-tehsils, modernises land revenue laws, and provides relief to special educators. Key decisions aim to improve public service delivery.
Punjab Cabinet Elevates Banur to Tehsil, Creates Hariana Sub-Tehsil
Punjab Cabinet approves Banur's elevation to tehsil and creates Hariana sub-tehsil to ease administrative access. Amendments to land revenue law also cleared to reduce litigation.
NHM Punjab Hiring 300 Specialist Doctors
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Thai-Cambodian Diplomats Meet in China to Solidify Border Truce
Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia held talks in China to strengthen a ceasefire after deadly border clashes. The meeting, facilitated by Beijing, focused on de-escalation and peace.
Punjab's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
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.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
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's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
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.
Punjab Cabinet Okays Bathinda Thermal Plant Land Redistribution
Punjab Cabinet greenlights redistribution of 253 acres from Bathinda thermal plant for housing, transport & energy projects. Decision taken despite protests from power engineers.
Punjab Cabinet Approves Amendment to Punjab Abadi Deh Act
Punjab Cabinet approves key amendment to Abadi Deh Act, empowering DCs to regularize land use. Move aims to curb illegal colonies and simplify property transactions. Read more.
Punjab Minister Inaugurates Key Initiatives in Mohali Institute
Punjab Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur inaugurated Phase-2 renovation, inter-caste marriage incentives & a new SC girls' skill course at Dr Ambedkar Institute, Mohali. Read more about these empowerment initiatives.
NCP Minister Kokate quits Maharashtra cabinet amid legal woes
Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate resigns hours after losing portfolio, facing an arrest warrant in a 1995 cheating case. Read the full story for details on the legal battle and political fallout.
Panel gets extension to review bills on PM, CM removal
A parliamentary committee has been granted more time to examine two crucial bills that outline the process for removing a Prime Minister or Chief Minister from office. The report is now due in the Winter Session.
Panel gets extension to review PM, CM removal bills
A parliamentary committee has been given more time to examine crucial bills that propose changes to the process of removing the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers. Read the latest updates.
UP Minister's Remarks on Nitish Kumar Hijab Row Stir Controversy
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad defends Nitish Kumar's act of removing a woman's hijab, calling it a verification step. Congress slams his 'vile' mindset. A police complaint has been filed.
Nitin Nabin Quits Bihar Cabinet After BJP Appointment
BJP leader Nitin Nabin resigns as Bihar Minister after being appointed the party's acting national president. Get the full details on this major political development.
Punjab Declares Winter Holidays in Schools
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
Sidhu's Return to Politics Depends on CM Candidacy: Wife
Navjot Kaur Sidhu states her husband, former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, will return to active politics only if declared the party's chief ministerial candidate for 2027. She cites infighting and a focus on Punjab's development.
MP Cabinet Moves to Khajuraho for Key Review Meetings
Madhya Pradesh's state cabinet will operate from Khajuraho for two days to review departmental performances. CM Mohan Yadav leads the crucial assessment. Read for full details.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Investment Pitch in Osaka
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
Kharra Meets Bhilwara Workers, Inaugurates Dungarpur Housing
UDH Minister Jhabbar Singh Kharra addressed sanitation workers' demands in Bhilwara and announced the inauguration of the Chief Minister Jan Awas Yojana in Dungarpur. Read about the key announcements.
Japanese firm Toppan invests Rs 400 crore in Punjab
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.
Punjab CM woos Japanese investors in Tokyo for key sectors
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in advanced manufacturing, mobility & renewable energy. He highlights the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit for collaboration.
Punjab CM Mann leads delegation to Japan, South Korea for investment
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
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