Punjab all set to have Centre of Excellence for Basmati to give push to crop diversification: CM Mann

Punjab is set to take a major step towards crop diversification and sustainable agriculture. With strenuous efforts of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Basmati has been secured during his ongoing visit to the Netherlands. The initiative is aimed at strengthening farmers’ incomes and reducing overdependence on the wheat-paddy … Read more

Patients billed in lakhs are walking out with zero payment, say doctors

Punjab’s healthcare landscape is witnessing a decisive transformation under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the AAP Government delivering what it promised: accessible, affordable, and dignified healthcare for every family. For years, high treatment costs forced patients to delay care, skip diagnostics, or abandon medicines midway, pushing families into debt and worsening medical … Read more

Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak reviews ongoing wheat procurement

Punjab’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Lal Chand Kataruchak, today reviewed the ongoing wheat procurement operations at Bhagtanwala Grain Market in Amritsar. During his visit, he interacted with farmers, commission agents, and labourers to gather firsthand information about procurement arrangements. On the occasion, MLA South Amritsar Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar, MLA Central Amritsar … Read more

Punjab witnesses significant decline in gangster-related murders, firing incidents dropped by 69% after launch of ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’

The success of the Punjab Police-led ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ operation is not limited to the number of arrests of notorious individuals and recoveries of drugs. The operation has struck at the core of gangster networks, leading to a significant decline in the crime rate across the state. The sustained efforts of Punjab Police personnel have … Read more

CM Mann Meets Dutch Hockey Legend Floris Jan Bovelander

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday reached out to celebrated Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander, offering to utilise his expertise to further strengthen hockey in Punjab, particularly in the run-up to the prestigious Asian Champions Trophy. During a detailed meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann discussed the broader ecosystem of hockey and sports … Read more

CM CONTINUES GLOBAL OUTREACH TO PROMOTE INVESTMENT

Continuing global outreach to promote investment and deepen international partnerships, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann undertook a series of engagements to further strengthen economic cooperation and fostering people-to-people connect. During strategic interaction with the Netherlands India Chamber of Commerce & Trade, led by its Chairperson Ms. Edith Nordmann, the Chief Minister batted for … Read more

History will record who stood for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s sanctity and who chose silence & absence: Baltej Pannu

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu questioned the continued silence of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on the Jaagat Jot Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Bill, 2026, stating that the lack of response raises serious political questions at a time when Punjab has enacted a strict law to prevent beadbi. … Read more

‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ breaks backbone of organised crime in Punjab

Punjab’s sustained crackdown on organised crime has gathered significant momentum, with the Bhagwant Mann Government’s flagship anti-gangster drive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ completing three months of an extensive, state-wide operation. Spearheaded under the supervision of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and executed by Punjab Police under the leadership of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the … Read more

Ashirwad Scheme Emerges as Major Support for Daughters of Poor Families, Ensuring Dignity and Secure Future

Reaffirming its commitment to social justice and welfare of underprivileged sections, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann is continuously implementing pro-people initiatives for the upliftment of needy families. In this regard, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, informed that during the tenure of the … Read more

NXP leadership to visit Punjab to explore state’s vast potential & collaborative opportunities

In a significant push to position Punjab at the forefront of the global semiconductor and advanced electronics ecosystem, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday rolled out the red carpet to NXP Semiconductors, a global leader in automotive and secure connectivity semiconductor solutions, inviting the multinational technology giant to explore the feasibility of establishing a research … Read more

Apr 23, 2026 04:40 PM IST
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