Major Jolt to Congress, Akali Dal and BJP as Dozens of Grassroots Leaders Join AAP

In a significant political development in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received a major boost as a large number of leaders from the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) joined the party, dealing a major setback to their respective organisations. The induction was facilitated by Rajbir Singh Ghumman, OSD to … Read more

Punjab empowering students to become job creators through Business Blaster

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday presented a detailed four-year report card of the Punjab Government’s “Shiksha Kranti” under the “Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal” series, laying out how sustained reforms have transformed government schools into competitive, outcome-driven institutions delivering national-leading results. Positioning ‘Shikhya Kranti’ as the backbone of Punjab’s growth … Read more

Over 97% women to receive ₹1000–₹1500 monthly in Punjab

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Cabinet clears Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna; over 97% women to receive ₹1000–₹1500 monthly ₹9,300 crore earmarked as Punjab rolls out one of India’s largest women-centric DBT schemes ensuring financial independence & dignity Punjab Cabinet clears desilting of River Satluj to fast-track NHAI highway projects The Punjab Cabinet led … Read more

Punjab rolls out SMS alert system to track student attendance in government schools

Chandigarh: In a step aimed at improving attendance and strengthening monitoring in government schools, the Punjab government has introduced an SMS alert system to keep parents informed about their children’s daily presence in classrooms. Under the initiative, parents will receive real time messages if their child is marked absent, enabling quicker intervention and closer coordination … Read more

Opposition spreading misinformation on ₹10 lakh health scheme to mislead people of Punjab: Dr. Balbir Singh

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Sunday said the Opposition is running a deliberate campaign to mislead people on the ₹10 lakh health insurance scheme, using isolated incidents from non-empanelled hospitals to falsely project failure while ignoring the scheme’s proven impact. Citing that over 1.72 lakh patients have already received treatment worth ₹292 crore, … Read more

Mann Govt builds robust, trust-based healthcare system: Dr Balbir Singh

Punjab, under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, has set a benchmark in large-scale public healthcare delivery under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, emerging as a leading model nationally with over 30.51 lakh families enrolled and ₹292 crore worth of free treatment approved within three months of its launch on January 8, 2026. Highlighting … Read more

Fearless Public Participation Signals Strong Trust in Mann Govt and AGTF: Pannu

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the campaign launched by CM Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government to eliminate gangsterism, ‘Gangsters te Vaar’, is receiving unprecedented public support. Pannu stated that a large number of people across Punjab have come forward to assist the police through the special helpline number issued … Read more

Big Boost for Punjab Tourism : 400 Cr Trident Hotel Coming Up Near Golden Temple

In a significant boost to Punjab’s tourism and hospitality sector, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora announced that the Oberoi Group and Springedge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a world-class hospitality project in Amritsar. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior representatives of both sides, including … Read more

990 Aam Aadmi Clinics built in just 4 years, 400 more on way: Arvind Kejriwal

With a major push on its flagship healthcare model in Punjab, the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Punjab Government on Saturday dedicated 109 new Aam Aadmi Clinics to the people, taking the total number of such clinics in the state to 990 within four years, with 400 more set to be opened … Read more

Punjab to build glass bridge over Nangal Dam lake, Mann to lay foundation on March 31

The Punjab government is set to construct a glass bridge over the Nangal Dam lake in a bid to boost tourism and enhance the recreational appeal of the region. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will lay the foundation stone of the project on March 31 during his visit to Nangal. The proposed project, estimated to … Read more

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