Timely Monsoon Helps Punjab Save Power Costs, Eyes Record Paddy Harvest

Despite early sowing of paddy and expectations of a bumper crop, Punjab witnessed lower electricity consumption during the ongoing paddy season as widespread and timely monsoon showers eased pressure on tubewells. Officials of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) said the corporation was able to save crores on free power while managing demand more … Read more

Punjab First State Giving 55,000 Jobs to Youth: CM

Continuing ‘Mission Rozgar’ to illuminate the lives of Punjabis, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday set a new milestone by giving more than 55,000 jobs to the youth of the state during the first three years of its regime. Addressing the gathering during a function to hand over appointment … Read more

Smart Governance in Action, Mann Government Saves ₹383 Crore, Trains 10,000 Teachers in AI

Punjab is stepping into a new era of smart governance, where technology, transparency, and accountability are reshaping the way the state is run. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government is proving that smart thinking and clear intentions can save public money and strengthen governance.Earlier, crores of rupees were spent … Read more

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora highlights Industrial Investment

Newly appointed Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora, who recently resigned from the Rajya Sabha to join the state cabinet, visited Amritsar on Tuesday in his first tour after being allocated the electricity department. Significantly, his visit came to the home district of former power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO. However, his press conference focused primarily on … Read more

Punjab Government Pushes Reforms

Punjab Government Pushes Reforms: AI-Driven Road Survey Saves ₹383 Cr, Udyog Kranti Launched, Free PCS Coaching Announced In a series of initiatives aimed at governance reforms, infrastructure efficiency, and youth empowerment, the Punjab Government has announced significant measures across multiple sectors. A government survey has revealed that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assess … Read more

AAP to Form Student Units in Punjab Colleges, Universities Ahead of 2027 Polls

Under the concept of “alternative politics,” the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced plans to build a strong base of young supporters in Punjab. The party believes that students can play a vital role in restoring political values and bringing qualitative change to politics, which it argues has seen a decline in recent years. As … Read more

DLSA Ensures Access to Justice

Free Legal Aid, Lok Adalats and Mediation Services displayed through Tableau on I day The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar shared information regarding the Free Legal Aid Scheme implemented by the Government under Article 39-A of the Constitution of India to safeguard the rights of the poor and weaker sections of … Read more

Gidderbaha’s Ranjeet Singh Sidhu Awarded Vir Chakra for Role in Operation Sindoor

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday approved the conferment of the Vir Chakra on Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, a native of Gidderbaha in Muktsar district, for his distinguished role in Operation Sindoor. He is among 15 personnel to receive the prestigious gallantry award this year. Sidhu’s family hails from Raike Kalan village in Bathinda. A … Read more

PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS ANOTHER BKI TERRORIST MODULE; TWO HELD WITH TWO GRENADES, ONE PISTOL

— ARRESTED ACCUSED WERE ACTIVELY CONSPIRING TO TARGET GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENTS USING GRENADES: DGP GAURAV YADAV — FURTHER PROBE TO ASCERTAIN MODULE’S CONTACTS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE COUNTRY: AIG CI FEROZEPUR GURSEWAK SINGH           Amidst the heightened security in the state to ensure peaceful celebrations of Independence Day as mandated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter … Read more

AAP MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina Injured in Road Accident Near Khanauri

Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Ludhiana South, Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina, was injured in a road accident near the Khanauri border on Wednesday morning. Her Toyota Innova reportedly lost control after a motorcycle suddenly appeared in its path, leading the vehicle to crash into a divider. Chhina, who had recently returned from a conference in the … Read more

Dec 17, 2025 01:17 PM IST
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