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...
56th Chitrai Thiruvizha Celebration Concluded with Great Fanfare by Chandigarh Tamil Sangam Chandigarh 10 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The 56th Anniversary Celebration—Chitrai Thiruvizha 2026—organized by the Chandigarh Tamil Sangam (a South Indian socio-cultural organization), concluded successfully on Sunday at Bharati Bhawan, Sector 30-B, Chandigarh, amidst great enthusiasm and traditional dignity. Members of the Tamil community, cultural enthusiasts, and distinguished guests participated enthusiastically in the event. The program’s Chief Guest was Shri Manish Tewari, Honorable Member of Parliament for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency. Senior officials, including Shri Arvind (IAS), along with dignitaries from various institutions, were also present at the ceremony. The event featured captivating cultural performances by the cultural troupe of the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala, and the renowned classical dance institution, Lasya Kshetram, which further enhanced ...