‘Top 5 Economy’ Claim Rings Hollow as India Slips to 142 in Per Capita Income: Kang

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang launched a scathing attack on the Union Government while speaking on the Finance Bill 2026, stating that the government’s claims of economic strength and reforms over the last decade stand completely disconnected from the ground reality. Kang said that while the Finance Minister has made … Read more

After 40 years, Punjab has also been awarded hosting rights for National Badminton Championship

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday presented the sports report card under the “Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal” series, outlining how the AAP government’s ‘Khed Kranti’ (sports revolution) is fundamentally reshaping the sector. After presenting report cards on irrigation, health, and law and order, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted sports as … Read more

Punjab’s Youngest Beneficiary, 1-Year-Old Child Receives Life-Saving Care Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna

With a growing number of newborns and young children accessing treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is ensuring that medical care begins without delay during critical moments. In Sri Muktsar Sahib, a 1-year-old child, Khwaish, was admitted with pneumonia requiring urgent … Read more

Border protest brews as Punjab weighs counter to Himachal entry tax

With Himachal Pradesh set to enforce an increased entry tax from April 1, opposition is building in the border belt, where residents and political leaders from both Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are preparing a joint pushback against the move. The issue has triggered concern across adjoining areas, with fears that the revised levy will directly … Read more

Mann slams rivals for ignoring Bhagat Singh legacy

Paying tributes to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh on Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrdom Day), Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the day reminds the nation of the supreme sacrifice made by the great revolutionary at the altar of the motherland, and called upon people to uphold the values for which the martyrs laid down their lives. … Read more

Rehabilitation, jobs drive Mann government anti drug campaign impact

Punjab is witnessing a steady shift in its fight against drugs, as the Bhagwant Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ (anti-drug campaign) expands its focus from enforcement to rehabilitation and reintegration. Alongside action against trafficking networks, structured support for treatment and employment is helping affected individuals return to stable, productive lives. Jugraj Singh (name changed) represents … Read more

Mann says Bhagat Singh denied Bharat Ratna by BJP

At Hussainiwala in Ferozepur, on the Shaheedi Diwas (martyrdom day) of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid tributes at the historic National Martyrs Memorial, facilitated the families of the martyrs, and laid the foundation stone of the ₹24.99 crore Hussainiwala Heritage Complex, reaffirming his government’s commitment to honouring … Read more

PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on Martyrdom Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar on their martyrdom day, recalling their sacrifice and enduring legacy in India’s freedom struggle. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the three revolutionaries displayed extraordinary courage at a young age and remained unwavering in … Read more

₹111.16 crore recovered under OTS scheme from key districts

Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for VAT arrears has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,845 applications covering dues of around ₹298.39 crore and ₹111.16 crore already recovered. Positioning it as a decisive push to clean up legacy tax burdens while boosting revenue, he warned that … Read more

Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Universal Healthcare Model Surpasses Ayushman Bharat

At a time when rising medical costs continue to push Indian families into financial distress, a stark contrast is emerging in how healthcare is being funded and delivered. While the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat allocates ₹9,500 crore for a population of 140 crore, Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna commits ₹2,000 crore for just 3 crore residents, … Read more

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