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

From solving crime to tracking criminals, ICCC a modern-day weapon for Punjab Police

The futuristic Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) launched by the Punjab Police is setting new standards in modern-day policing across the nation. From tracking criminals to nabbing troublemakers, the Punjab Police has got an extra edge to make ‘Punjab safe’ using Artificial Intelligence, topped with human intelligence of the state force. Recently, Punjab Director … Read more

Senior BJP Leader Anil Kumar Sethi Joins AAP

Influenced by the policies and people-centric governance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), senior BJP leader from Fazilka, Anil Kumar Sethi, joined the AAP on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted him into the party. Welcoming Sethi into the party fold, CM Bhagwant Mann said that people from across Punjab are expressing faith … Read more

Punjabis Will Never Accept Any Attack on Their Mother Tongue: Baltej Pannu

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday strongly condemned the BJP-led Central Government’s decision to make Sanskrit compulsory and Punjabi an optional subject in Army schools across Punjab, stating that the move reflects the Centre’s continued attempts to undermine Punjab’s identity, language and cultural roots. AAP Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said Punjabis will … Read more

Punjab’s peace, communal harmony cannot be allowed to be disturbed; divisive forces will never succeed in Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Amid thunderous slogans, roaring crowds and an overwhelming outpouring of affection during a Lok Milni at village Saahib Chand in the Gidderbaha constituency, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday received siropas, portraits and blessings from villagers who gathered in huge numbers to welcome him. Riding on massive public enthusiasm, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann … Read more

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann bows at Gurdwara Jyotisar Sahib

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday joined the Sangat at Gurdwara Jyotisar Sahib to offer Ardas and express gratitude for getting the opportunity to enact the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026, asserting that the stringent law has brought immense relief and satisfaction to the Panth and will ensure that … Read more

Punjab surpasses Kerala in school education, emerges as India’s top-performing state in NITI Aayog report

Punjab surpasses Kerala in school education, emerges as India’s top-performing state in NITI Aayog report: Harjot Singh Bains Marking a historic turnaround for government schools in the state, Punjab has been recognised as one of India’s best-performing states in school education, with the NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026 placing it ahead of Kerala, long … Read more

May 13, 2026 03:22 PM IST
Ad