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Punjab Govt Rescues Farmers: Cotton Prices Surge from ₹5,700 to ₹7,500+ After Swift Action
05 Dec

Punjab Govt Rescues Farmers: Cotton Prices Surge from ₹5,700 to ₹7,500+ After Swift Action

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, December 5, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has once again proven its strong commitment to the state’s hardworking farmers. This year, when cotton (narma and desi) prices in the market were falling below the Minimum Support Price (MSP), the Mann government quickly stepped in and saved farmers from massive losses.Initially, when cotton started arriving in mandis, private traders were buying it between ₹5,700 to ₹6,800 per quintal. These prices were significantly lower than MSP, causing major concern among farmers. In this difficult situation, on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s orders, the state government immediately pressured the Cotton Corporation…
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Cold wave sweeps Punjab and Chandigarh, fog intensifies, air quality turns hazardous
05 Dec

Cold wave sweeps Punjab and Chandigarh, fog intensifies, air quality turns hazardous

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- A severe cold wave continues to grip Punjab and Chandigarh, with temperatures dipping sharply during the early morning and evening hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for cold-wave conditions in eight districts of Punjab, while dense fog has also reduced visibility in several areas. Over the last 24 hours, the state recorded a 0.6°C drop in temperature, placing the minimum temperature 1.6°C below normal for this time of year. Faridkot remained the coldest location, registering a minimum of 3.2°C. In view of the extreme cold, the Chandigarh Health Department has issued…
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Punjab Schools Get Final Extension to Submit Class 10 and 12 Exam Forms for March 2026
04 Dec

Punjab Schools Get Final Extension to Submit Class 10 and 12 Exam Forms for March 2026

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
SAS Nagar, December 4, 2025: The Punjab School Education Board has granted a final extension for submitting Class 10 and Class 12 examination forms and fees for the March 2026 session after several schools missed the earlier deadlines. The Board had already pushed the schedule to November 30, 2025, but many institutions still failed to complete the process. Senior officials took a stern view of the lapse and decided to prioritise the academic interests of students by offering one last opportunity.Schools have been allowed to submit the forms and fees until December 10, 2025, using their assigned login IDs. The…
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Phagwara Govt. School Transformed into World-Class ‘School of Eminence’ by Punjab Govt
04 Dec

Phagwara Govt. School Transformed into World-Class ‘School of Eminence’ by Punjab Govt

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, 4 December 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has brought a revolution in the field of education, and the best and shining example of this is the government school in Phagwara. This institution was broken down and neglected for many years, but today, with an investment worth crores, it has become a world-class 'School of Eminence,' setting a new and golden example in Punjab's education system. It is not just a new building, but a complete center prepared to provide excellent education like private schools free of cost to poor and middle-class…
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CM Mann Proposes Investment to Yamaha, Honda, and Aisan Industry to Boost Punjab’s Industrial Sector
04 Dec

CM Mann Proposes Investment to Yamaha, Honda, and Aisan Industry to Boost Punjab’s Industrial Sector

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, December 4, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today presented the state as the most preferred investment destination to leading industrialists in Japan, inviting them to invest in Punjab for their business expansion.On the first day of his Japan tour, the Chief Minister interacted with representatives from J.B.I.C., Aisin Industry, Yamaha, Honda Motor, the Director-General of J.I.C.A. South Asia Department, Toray Industries, the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry (M.E.T.I.), and Fujitsu Limited. During the discussions, Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed the desire to enhance strategic cooperation with Japan in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, mobility, electronics,…
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Teacher’s Suicide Over 36 Months of Unpaid Salary by Previous Government; While CM Mann Assures Justice to 93 Teachers
04 Dec

Teacher’s Suicide Over 36 Months of Unpaid Salary by Previous Government; While CM Mann Assures Justice to 93 Teachers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, December 4, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a historical step to end years of neglect towards the state's teachers. He announced the payment of 36 months of salary arrears—withheld during the previous government's tenure—to 93 teachers working in various government colleges, including the Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering and Technology. This decision is crucial as it follows the tragic suicide of a teacher due to this same salary crisis. The Chief Minister held a special meeting to meet with the affected teachers and the family of the teacher who committed suicide, assuring them of…
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Flight Chaos Persists at Chandigarh Airport as IndiGo Battles System-Wide Disruptions
04 Dec

Flight Chaos Persists at Chandigarh Airport as IndiGo Battles System-Wide Disruptions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Travellers at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport woke up to yet another morning of uncertainty on Thursday, with IndiGo’s operational meltdown stretching into its third consecutive day. Early morning schedules took a hit as five outbound flights and two inbound services were delayed, leaving passengers scrambling to replan their travel. IndiGo’s troubles are not limited to Chandigarh. On Wednesday alone, the carrier scrapped over 100 flights nationwide, while dozens more departed behind schedule. The widespread disruption has sparked concern across the aviation sector, given the airline’s dominance in India’s domestic market. Regulator seeks answers With the situation…
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High Court Seeks Clarity on IPS Control as DIG Bhullar Challenges CBI’s Reach
04 Dec

High Court Seeks Clarity on IPS Control as DIG Bhullar Challenges CBI’s Reach

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday turned its attention to a crucial administrative question while hearing DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar’s challenge to a CBI inquiry: Which government ultimately exercises authority over an IPS officer belonging to a state cadre? A Bench led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, sitting alongside Justice Sanjiv Berry, asked the Union and state governments to produce the All India Services Act and the governing rules that define control, supervision, and disciplinary powers over IPS officers. The judges observed that although states may initiate action, the final decision-making structure needed to be…
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