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Rehabilitation, jobs drive Mann government anti drug campaign impact

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Punjab is witnessing a steady shift in its fight against drugs, as the Bhagwant Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ (anti-drug campaign) expands its focus from enforcement to rehabilitation and reintegration. Alongside action against trafficking networks, structured support for treatment and employment is helping affected individuals return to stable, productive lives. Jugraj Singh (name changed) represents … Read more

PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on Martyrdom Day

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar on their martyrdom day, recalling their sacrifice and enduring legacy in India’s freedom struggle. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the three revolutionaries displayed extraordinary courage at a young age and remained unwavering in … Read more

Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Universal Healthcare Model Surpasses Ayushman Bharat

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At a time when rising medical costs continue to push Indian families into financial distress, a stark contrast is emerging in how healthcare is being funded and delivered. While the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat allocates ₹9,500 crore for a population of 140 crore, Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna commits ₹2,000 crore for just 3 crore residents, … Read more

Punjab to bring anti sacrilege law in special Assembly session on April 13

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The Punjab government will convene a special session of the Vidhan Sabha on April 13 to introduce a stringent law aimed at preventing sacrilege of religious texts, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Saturday. Addressing members of the Sant Samaj and religious leaders in Amritsar, Mann said the session coincides with Khalsa Sajna Diwas and … Read more

Punjab, Rajasthan face off over river water royalty claim

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A political confrontation has erupted between Punjab and Rajasthan after the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government asserted its right to claim royalty on river waters flowing to the neighbouring state, triggering a sharp response from the BJP-ruled Rajasthan government. The row intensified after Mann demanded Rs 1.44 lakh crore as dues from Rajasthan, claiming the amount … Read more

West Asia conflict hits Punjab Pharma units, costs rise by 30 per cent, exports disrupted

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The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to take a toll on Punjab’s pharmaceutical sector, with manufacturing costs rising by nearly 30 per cent due to a sharp increase in petroleum-based raw materials used in drug packaging. Industry stakeholders say the situation has disrupted production cycles and made operations increasingly difficult. Pharmaceutical exporters have … Read more

By appointing Tarn Taran in-charge, Sukhbir Badal has exposed his ‘Gangster Model’ for Punjab: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

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Aam Aadmi Party Punjab’s Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal criticised Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal over the appointment of Kanchanpreet Kaur as Tarn Taran constituency in-charge, stating that this move has exposed the kind of political model Sukhbir Singh Badal intends to present in Punjab ahead of 2027. Addressing a … Read more

₹21.65 crore Sub-Divisional Hospital and 30-bedded Mother & Child Hospital at Dhuri

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₹21.65 crore Sub-Divisional Hospital and 30-bedded Mother & Child Hospital at Dhuri mark major boost to healthcare infrastructure in Sangrur: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Facility will provide comprehensive secondary-level healthcare to Dhuri & nearly 70 villages, benefiting thousands of residents: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann From free treatment to advanced surgeries and ₹10 lakh health cover, … Read more

Punjab Vidhan Sabha unanimously passes resolution brought by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema demanding Bharat Ratna for Babu Kanshi Ram Ji

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Just a day after the nation marked his 92nd birth anniversary, a historic resolution seeking the Bharat Ratna for eminent social reformer and political leader Babu Kanshi Ram Ji was unanimously passed by the Punjab Assembly on Monday. The resolution, moved by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, urges the Union Government to posthumously confer … Read more

AAP Leaders Pay Tribute to Kanshi Ram Ji, Reaffirm Commitment to Social Justice & Equality

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Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday paid rich tributes to Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram Ji on the occasion of his birth anniversary and remembered his lifelong struggle for social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities. The leaders reiterated their commitment to carrying forward his vision through policies focused on equality, education, and … Read more

Apr 09, 2026 03:39 AM IST
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