Mann accuses Centre of planning to cut ration for 55 lakh poor in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, alleging that it is preparing to withdraw free ration benefits from lakhs of poor families in the state. Addressing a press conference on August 23, Mann claimed that out of Punjab’s total 1.53 crore ration card holders, nearly 55 lakh … Read more

Mann Govt 8 Cabinet Ministers steps into field for flood relief

Mann Govt 8 Cabinet Ministers steps into field for flood relief. Government steps onto the field for flood relief, 8 cabinet ministers take charge on the ground, special crop inspection ordered To deal with the situation caused by floods in Punjab, the government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is working in full … Read more

Cheema Justifies Action Against BJP Camps, Cites Data Protection Law

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday defended the state government’s move to halt the BJP’s public outreach camps, asserting that the step was taken to safeguard citizens’ personal information under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Cheema said no one, including BJP leaders, could be permitted to gather personal details from the … Read more

Punjab Police files 40,000-page chargesheet against Bikram Majithia

Punjab Police files 40,000-page chargesheet against Bikram Majithia, exposes ₹700 crore benami assets The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab has achieved yet another major success in its ongoing ‘war’ against drug traffickers and corruption. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has filed a 45,000 page chargesheet against former state cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia.During this probe, raids … Read more

Punjab government will compensate for every single penny lost due to the floods: CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced to provide adequate compensation to the people for every loss suffered by them due to the flood in the state besides finding ways and means to avert loss due to such natural disasters in future. Interacting with the people during a whirlwind tour of the flood … Read more

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

Jan 24, 2026 01:35 PM IST
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