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Punjab empowering students to become job creators through Business Blaster

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday presented a detailed four-year report card of the Punjab Government’s “Shiksha Kranti” under the “Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal” series, laying out how sustained reforms have transformed government schools into competitive, outcome-driven institutions delivering national-leading results. Positioning ‘Shikhya Kranti’ as the backbone of Punjab’s growth … Read more

Faridkot Among Punjab’s Top Districts in Anti-Drug Crackdown

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Faridkot Among Punjab’s Top Districts in Anti-Drug Crackdown; Crime Falls 37%, Snatching Recovery Rate at 97% Grassroots intelligence & public participation strengthen crackdown against drug abuse in Faridkot CCTV surveillance & citizen cooperation transform Faridkot into model district in fight against drugs FARIDKOT, 29 March, 2026 : Faridkot has emerged as a leading example of … Read more

Over 97% women to receive ₹1000–₹1500 monthly in Punjab

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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Cabinet clears Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna; over 97% women to receive ₹1000–₹1500 monthly ₹9,300 crore earmarked as Punjab rolls out one of India’s largest women-centric DBT schemes ensuring financial independence & dignity Punjab Cabinet clears desilting of River Satluj to fast-track NHAI highway projects The Punjab Cabinet led … Read more

Punjab rolls out SMS alert system to track student attendance in government schools

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Chandigarh: In a step aimed at improving attendance and strengthening monitoring in government schools, the Punjab government has introduced an SMS alert system to keep parents informed about their children’s daily presence in classrooms. Under the initiative, parents will receive real time messages if their child is marked absent, enabling quicker intervention and closer coordination … Read more

Opposition spreading misinformation on ₹10 lakh health scheme to mislead people of Punjab: Dr. Balbir Singh

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Sunday said the Opposition is running a deliberate campaign to mislead people on the ₹10 lakh health insurance scheme, using isolated incidents from non-empanelled hospitals to falsely project failure while ignoring the scheme’s proven impact. Citing that over 1.72 lakh patients have already received treatment worth ₹292 crore, … Read more

Mann Govt builds robust, trust-based healthcare system: Dr Balbir Singh

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Punjab, under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, has set a benchmark in large-scale public healthcare delivery under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, emerging as a leading model nationally with over 30.51 lakh families enrolled and ₹292 crore worth of free treatment approved within three months of its launch on January 8, 2026. Highlighting … Read more

Fearless Public Participation Signals Strong Trust in Mann Govt and AGTF: Pannu

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the campaign launched by CM Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government to eliminate gangsterism, ‘Gangsters te Vaar’, is receiving unprecedented public support. Pannu stated that a large number of people across Punjab have come forward to assist the police through the special helpline number issued … Read more

Big Boost for Punjab Tourism : 400 Cr Trident Hotel Coming Up Near Golden Temple

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In a significant boost to Punjab’s tourism and hospitality sector, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora announced that the Oberoi Group and Springedge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a world-class hospitality project in Amritsar. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior representatives of both sides, including … Read more

990 Aam Aadmi Clinics built in just 4 years, 400 more on way: Arvind Kejriwal

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With a major push on its flagship healthcare model in Punjab, the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Punjab Government on Saturday dedicated 109 new Aam Aadmi Clinics to the people, taking the total number of such clinics in the state to 990 within four years, with 400 more set to be opened … Read more

Punjab flags urgent fuel demand as 140 LMT wheat harvest approaches, seeks Centre’s immediate action: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday called upon the Government of India to urgently ensure enhanced and uninterrupted supply of petrol, diesel and DAP fertiliser as Punjab gears up for a 140 Lakh Metric Ton (LMT) wheat harvest, warning that any disruption in fuel availability could directly impact national food security. While reiterating … Read more

Aug 13, 2026 01:27 PM IST
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