Bureaucracy Puts Brakes on the Assurances of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Finance Minister Harpal Cheema After 10 months of repeated assurances and nearly 20 meetings with the Finance Minister, employees are still facing a massive salary reduction of ₹31,000 per month — raising serious questions about the government’s commitment to its promises and the welfare of its employees. Despite the Central Government providing full funding for salaries, the State Government appears determined to continue the exploitation of employees For the last 10 months, the Finance Minister has repeatedly assured employees that their salaries would not be reduced, while the Education Secretary has outright refused to resolve the issue If employees’ issues are not resolved in the meeting with Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on June 23, a major agitation will be launched at the Chief Minister’s residence in Sangrur. S.A.S.Nagar 18 June ( Ranjeet Singh nDhaliwal ) : The repeated assurances given by Punjab C...
Chandigarh's Kohana and Mishka brought laurels to the 71st All India Dance and Drama Competition Chandigarh 11 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Two talented students from Chandigarh brought laurels to the city with their outstanding performances at the 71st All India Dance and Drama Competition held in Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The prestigious competition, organized by the All India Artists Association, featured artists and students from across the country showcasing their talents. In the competition, Kohana Sharma, a student of Ritika Performing Art Society, Chandigarh, secured second place in the junior category by giving a brilliant performance, while Mishka Sharma also received the consolation prize for her excellent performance . According to the organization, the two students' achievements were aided by the special guidance of their mentor, Abhishek Gangani . During the competition, he guided the students through tabla and padhant. Dheeraj Verma, on the ot...