Here are the top 10 Punjab news headlines for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, covering major political developments, cabinet decisions, protests, and regional updates.
1. Major Relief for Commuters: Punjab Roadways and PUNBUS Workers Call Off Indefinite Strike
The intense statewide transport strike launched by Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS, and PRTC contract workers was officially called off on Wednesday afternoon. Following successful negotiations with Punjab Transport Secretary Varun Roojam, union leaders suspended the agitation against the government’s private “kilometer scheme” buses, easing a massive commuter crisis across state bus terminals.
2. Mann Cabinet Approves Free Bus Travel for NEET Re-Exam Candidates
In a student-friendly move, the Punjab Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann cleared free travel in state-run buses (Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS, and PRTC) for candidates appearing in the rescheduled NEET UG exam on June 21, 2026. The relief also covers one accompanying parent or guardian.
3. Major Recruitment Drive: 1,013 Lecturer and 156 PWD Junior Engineer Posts Cleared
To boost public infrastructure and education, the Punjab Council of Ministers approved the recruitment of 1,013 lecturers alongside a 5-year age relaxation for candidates. Additionally, 156 Junior Engineer (JE) posts were approved for the Public Works Department (PWD).
4. Patiala and Jalandhar to Get Large-Scale Compressed Biogas (CBG) Projects
Focusing on clean energy and sustainable waste management, the state cabinet gave its nod to set up wet waste-based compressed biogas projects in Patiala and Jalandhar. The government also rolled out a hybrid cleaning model targeting Patiala to make it Punjab’s cleanest city within 30 days.
5. Farmers Plant Paddy at Ferozshah Toll Plaza in Protest Over 8-Year Compensation Delay
In a unique demonstration, local farmers staged a protest at the Ferozshah Toll Plaza by actively sowing paddy on the premises. The farmers are agitating against a severe eight-year delay in receiving financial compensation for land acquisitions, disrupting localized toll operations.
6. High Court Grants Interim Relief to Trident Group, Halts Punitive Actions
In a significant development for Punjab’s corporate sector, the Punjab and Haryana High Court provided major legal relief to textile giant Trident Limited. The High Court ordered a complete halt on all state administrative actions against the group until the next scheduled hearing.
7. High-Profile Defections: Senior BJP Leaders Jump Ship to AAP
Ahead of upcoming administrative shifts, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received a political boost as senior BJP leaders Sunil Cham and George Sagar formally joined AAP. They defected alongside hundreds of local supporters in a ceremony welcomed by party leadership.
8. Court Defers Bail Hearing of SAD Leader Bikram Singh Majithia
The ongoing legal battle involving senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia saw another delay. The court deferred his scheduled bail hearing on Wednesday, shifting expectations to the next legal date.
9. Centre Assures Adequate Urea Stocks for Punjab Farmers Amid Paddy Season
As paddy transplantation preparations pick up across the state, the Union Department of Fertilizers assured Punjab that there is no fertilizer shortage. Against a pro-rata requirement of 9.0 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT), 10.71 LMT has been made available, leaving a massive closing stock of 4.46 LMT to avoid localized crises.
10. Team India Arrives in Mohali for Intense Practice Ahead of Afghanistan ODI Series
Cricket fever gripped the state as members of the Indian national cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Arshdeep Singh, and Shreyas Iyer, held a high-intensity practice session at the Mohali Cricket Stadium ahead of their upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan.
