16, 000 Jan Sabhas in 10 days, AAP to take 4-year report card to Punjabis

Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Aman Arora on Wednesday announced a massive statewide public outreach campaign to mark four years of the Bhagwant Mann Government, asserting that the AAP government has delivered transparent, accountable and people-centric governance while transforming key sectors across the state. The AAP Punjab President noted the campaign will take the … Read more

Mann slams rivals for ignoring Bhagat Singh legacy

Paying tributes to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh on Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrdom Day), Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the day reminds the nation of the supreme sacrifice made by the great revolutionary at the altar of the motherland, and called upon people to uphold the values for which the martyrs laid down their lives. … Read more

Rehabilitation, jobs drive Mann government anti drug campaign impact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

₹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

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