Pakistan jumps into Kohinoor controversy, says diamond was gifted to England
Pakistan's Punjab government on Wednesday jumped into famour Kohinoor controversy and said that the renowned giant diamond was handed over to Britain following an agreement reached with the East India Company in 1849.
Apr 27, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
Punjab to demand sensitive status for border shared with Pakistan
The deputy chief minister said the Punjab government was also chalking out a strategy to prepare a second-in-line defence security cover on Pakistan borders.
Jan 04, 2016, 21:31 PM IST
Punjab mulling to implement organ transplantation Act: Anil Joshi
Punjab Government is mulling to to implement a state-specific organ transplantation Act to facilitate smooth transfer of vital organs.
Dec 17, 2015, 22:29 PM IST
Punjab makes cashless health insurance mandatory for staff
The Punjab government has made cashless health insurance scheme mandatory for all government employees and pensioners, a state government spokesman said here on Sunday.
Nov 16, 2015, 00:18 AM IST
As Parkash Singh Badal clears deck, CBI to probe sacrilege cases
The Punjab government wants these heinous crimes to be thoroughly probed in an atmosphere of 'complete trust'.
Nov 02, 2015, 00:50 AM IST
Punjab government most corrupt in country, says AAP
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday described the Punjab government as "the most corrupt government in the country" and said that it has failed on every front.
Sep 25, 2015, 21:55 PM IST
Most hygienic Punjab hospital to get Rs 50 lakh award
To encourage hygenic conditions and cleanliness in government hospitals, the Punjab government will give a Rs.50 lakh award to the most hygienic hospital in the state, a senior officer said on Sunday.
Sep 20, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
Evaluation committee formed to assess govt hospitals
Punjab government today said it has constituted a state-level evaluation committee to assess the conditions of each government hospital in the state.
Sep 20, 2015, 17:03 PM IST
Maruti, Punjab govt tie up for driving training institutes
Country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki has tied up with Punjab government to manage and run 32 driving training institutes in the state.
Apr 11, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Diesel prices up in Punjab as SAD-BJP govt raises VAT
Diesel prices in Punjab went up by about 77 paise a litre with SAD-BJP-led government raising VAT on diesel by 1.5 percent to 11.25 percent with effect from Saturday.
Nov 15, 2014, 22:01 PM IST
