Balbir Singh Sidhu launches a sharp attack on the BJP government over the hike in commercial gas cylinder prices The Congress will strongly oppose every anti-people policy that affects people's kitchens S.A.S.Nagar 2 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has termed the steep increase in commercial gas cylinder prices by the BJP-led central government as a well-planned conspiracy against small traders and common people, who are considered the backbone of the country's economy. Sidhu said that the significant hike in gas cylinder prices in a single day proves that the BJP government neither cares about small businesses nor about the kitchens of ordinary households. People who are already burdened by inflation, unemployment, and taxes are now being further oppressed by rising gas prices. He stated that this decision is a direct economic blow to thousands of families associated with tea vendors, dhaba owners, hotel ope...
Historic Cadre Integration in Panchayat Department, ‘Panchayat Development Secretary’ Cadre Formed
Chandigarh 24 January ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Punjab government has taken a historic decision in the Panchayat Department by merging the Panchayat Secretary and Gram Sevak cadres to create a new cadre titled “Panchayat Development Secretary.” A gazette notification in this regard was issued on January 23, 2026. The decision was taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the guidance of Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh, with prior approval from the state cabinet on August 14, 2025.
Welcoming the decision, Bhupinder Singh, Chairman of the Panchayat Secretary Union Punjab, said that the move will ensure timely payment of salaries, open new avenues for promotions, and pave the way for future recruitment to nearly 1,700 vacant posts in the department. He termed the decision a new milestone for the Panchayat Department and expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, the Minister, and all concerned officials.
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