Path cleared for completion of long-pending overbridges & highways in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday secured major assurances from the Centre for completion of several long-pending highway and flyover projects in Punjab after a crucial meeting with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, with stalled infrastructure works at Makhu, Adampur and Bhawanigarh set to move forward and key road corridors … Read more

Good news for Punjab farmers, Bhagwant Mann Govt will not allow shortage of fertilisers in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday called upon Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and sought his intervention for the de-notification of certain hybrid paddy seeds to ensure smooth procurement and lifting operations in Punjab during the forthcoming Kharif season, while raising a series of critical issues concerning the state’s farmers before the … Read more

Area Under Irrigation of the Bist Doab Canal Network Expands by 167% in 2025-26

Area Under Irrigation of the Bist Doab Canal Network Expands by 167% in 2025-26, Over 1.1 Lakh Acres Added, 19,213 Acres Receive Canal Water for First Time Breathing new life into a historic lifeline, Punjab’s revival of the Bist Doab Canal is transforming fields, farms and futures across the Doaba region. In a major boost … Read more

ED arrest of AAP Minister Sanjeev Arora politically motivated, Punjab & Haryana HC told; seeks same protection extended to BJP MPs

AAP Minister Sanjeev Arora approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case and terming the entire action a case of “political victimisation” amid the ongoing political battle between the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab. The matter came up before … Read more

AAP condemns attack on house of Diljit Dosanjh’s Manager, holds BJP responsible: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly condemned the cowardly attack on the house of renowned Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh’s manager. AAP stated that this attack was not just on an individual, but an attack on citizens’ security and democratic values. Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Just a few days ago, the BJP had invited … Read more

Hoshiarpur tops Punjab in organ donation registrations with 2,018 pledges

Hoshiarpur has emerged as the leading district in Punjab in registrations under the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization campaign, recording the highest 2,018 organ donation registrations in the state. According to the latest figures, Patiala secured the second position with 1,147 registrations, while Ludhiana ranked third with 968 registrations. The achievement is being seen … Read more

Beware of BJP, if voted to power they will reimpose black farm laws in Punjab: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday launched a blistering political offensive against the BJP, Akali Dal and Congress, pointing out that these traditional political parties betrayed Punjab for decades through divisive politics, anti-Punjab decisions and corruption, while warning that the BJP would once again impose the black farm laws if voted to power … Read more

Girls Secure 2 of Top-3 Positions in Class 10 Board Results

Punjab’s government schools have scripted a remarkable turnaround under the Bhagwant Mann Government’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’, with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)’s Class 10 results not only recording an impressive 94.52% pass percentage but also showcasing the growing dominance of girls and government school students in merit rankings. As 2,54,744 students cleared the examinations, girls … Read more

Aman Arora takes charge as Industries and Commerce Minister

Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora on Tuesday assumed office as the Minister for Industries & Commerce at Udyog Bhawan, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Notably, Mr. Arora already holds key portfolios including Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training, New & Renewable Energy Sources, Good Governance & Information Technology and Printing & Stationery. After taking charge, Mr. … Read more

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