Punjab Nears Full Coverage as 97.44% Enumeration Forms Reach Voters: CEO Mitra

Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Mrs. Anindita Mitra today informed that 97.44 per cent of enumeration forms have been distributed across the state under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign during the period from June 25 to July 1, 2026. The Chief Electoral Officer said that the Special Intensive Revision exercise is progressing smoothly across … Read more

Punjab Cabinet Approves Amendment to Regularise Unauthorised Colonies

In a major decision aimed at providing long-awaited relief to thousands of residents living in unauthorised colonies across Punjab, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved an amendment to Rule 31 of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (PAPR) Rules to simplify the regularisation process for eligible unauthorised … Read more

Punjab Rolls Out Comprehensive School-Based Anti-Drug Strategy

As schools across Punjab reopen after a month-long summer break, thousands of teachers are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that Punjab goes drug-free in the coming days. The frontline is shifting from police stations and rehabilitation and de-addiction centres to schools and classrooms, as part of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Yudh Nashean … Read more

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT APPROVES MASSIVE RECRUITMENT DRIVE 

Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema has officially approved comprehensive administrative proposals aimed at significantly enhancing public service delivery and generating institutional employment through the recruitment of 619 Multipurpose Health Workers (Female) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare alongside the strategic revival of critical administrative and field positions within the Department of … Read more

CM Mann-led Cabinet Enhances Benefits for Landowners During Land Acquisition

In a major decision aimed at addressing the concerns of landowners and providing enhanced benefits during land acquisition, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved amendments to the existing policy governing benefits for landowners, besides introducing several additional relief measures. A decision was taken during the meeting of the … Read more

Mann Govt Waives Fees & Facilitation Charges for Citizen Services From July 1 to September 30

In a major decision aimed at facilitating the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and ensuring that citizens can obtain the required documents without any financial burden, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved the waiver of government fees and facilitation charges for several key citizen services … Read more

Women Receive ₹1,000 in Their Bank Accounts

The wait of lakhs of women across Punjab finally came to an end on Wednesday as the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government rolled out the Mukh Mantri Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, fulfilling its final election guarantee made ahead of the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. Launching the scheme through a dedicated web … Read more

Major Setback for Akali Dal in Patran

Shiromani Akali Dal suffered a major political setback in Patran when former MLA Vaninder Kaur Loomba and Karan Singh DTO, along with hundreds of their supporters, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally welcomed all the newly inducted leaders and supporters into the … Read more

Several Congress Sarpanches from Mukerian Join AAP, Giving the Party a Major Boost

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) family continues to expand as several senior Congress leaders from the Mukerian joined the party in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday. Among those who joined AAP were Sarpanch Anil Thakur, Beant Singh Randhawa, Poonam Rattu, Sarpanch Tajinder Pal Singh, Rajesh Rattu, Sarpanch Lakhvir Singh, Sher … Read more

No Family Should Lose a Loved One Because They Could Not Arrange Money in Time: Dr Balbir Singh

When Sheikh Zishan Qureshi from Malerkotla suffered a heart problem, he needed immediate treatment. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors performed a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), commonly known as angioplasty, along with a diagnostic angiogram. PTCA is a life-saving procedure that opens blocked arteries and restores blood flow to the heart during … Read more

Jul 03, 2026 06:12 AM IST
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