Mann Govt Puts a Stop to Arbitrary Fee Hikes by Private Schools

Delivering a historic relief to over 32 lakh students and their families, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has brought private school fees under a strict regulatory framework by promulgating the Punjab Regulation of Fees of Unaided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026. The ordinance caps annual fee hikes at 5%, mandates … Read more

CM Mann Grants Regularization to 516 Daily Wage Workers of the Forest Department

In a landmark step towards securing the future of contractual employees, the Bhagwant Singh Mann Government on Monday regularized the services of 516 Daily Wage Workers of the Forest Department, ending years of uncertainty over their future. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over appointment letters to the employees and also announced the restoration of … Read more

Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana Empowers Women with Financial Security Across Punjab

Mukh Matri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana of the Punjab Government has generated widespread excitement among women across the state. Many have already received the money in their bank accounts, while others are awaiting the transfer. For thousands of women across Punjab, the first payment is more than a financial transfer. It is an opportunity to … Read more

Haryana CM Launches Upgraded ‘Track and Trace’ System and Online Excise Services

Haryana Chief Minister,  Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday launched the upgraded ‘Track and Trace’ system and eight online excise services, taking yet another major step towards the digital transformation of the State’s excise administration. The new initiatives are aimed at strengthening transparency through technology-driven governance, enhancing regulatory oversight, safeguarding government revenue and promoting ease of … Read more

NO ELEGIBLE ELECTOR TO BE LEFT OUT OF DRAFT ROLLS: CEO PUNJAB

The House-to-House Enumeration Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is progressing steadily across Punjab. Within just 16 days of its launch on June 25, 2026, the State has successfully digitised over 1 crore Enumeration Forms. Significantly, 99.34% per cent distribution of Enumeration Forms has already been completed across all households, ensuring near universal outreach to the electorate. … Read more

Congress’s Week-Long Political Drama Ends Without Any Change : Baltej Pannu

Reacting to the ongoing internal conflict in the Punjab Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the Congress’s week-long political drama has finally ended without any change, exposing the party’s internal confusion and lack of direction. In a vide statement, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Who the … Read more

E20 causing problems in vehicles & ordinary people are deeply distressed because of ethanol: Arvind Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday visited a petrol pump and service station in Delhi to interact with ordinary vehicle owners over the impact of E20-blended petrol, asserting that the government’s claims about the fuel do not reflect the experiences of consumers. He spoke to owners who had come to refuel … Read more

AI, natural farming, and value addition will drive farmers’ income growth: CM Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 will be realised through the strength of the country’s farmlands. Emphasising the need to move beyond being merely producers, he said that farmers must now become value creators and exporters. He added that farmers’ incomes will witness substantial growth … Read more

AAP Clean Sweeps in Abohar & Morinda Civic Polls, Wins Mayor, President and All Key Posts

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continued its winning momentum in Punjab’s urban local bodies by securing a decisive victory in the municipal elections in the Abohar Municipal Corporation and the Morinda Municipal Council. The party won the posts of Mayor, President and all other key office-bearers in both civic bodies, reaffirming the growing confidence of … Read more

Rangla Punjab Vikas Scheme projects must be completed within stipulated timelines with no compromise on quality: Harpal Singh Cheema

In a decisive move to accelerate state infrastructure projects, Punjab Finance and Planning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MAGSIPA) on Friday, issuing strict directives for the regular monitoring, timely completion, and quality assurance of the Rangla Punjab Vikas Scheme. The Finance Minister … Read more

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