AAP Govt acts swiftly on allegations, ensures accountability; BJP-led Haryana Govt shielding accused in ADGP’s tragic suicide: Aman Arora

Drawing a clear line between governance rooted in accountability and the culture of political protectionism, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State President Aman Arora asserted that the Punjab Government has set a new benchmark by acting swiftly and decisively against wrongdoing, including the immediate removal and arrest of Laljit Bhullar. The AAP Punjab State President … Read more

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

Rape accused Harmeet Pathanmajra arrested after six months on the run

Punjab Police have arrested rape accused Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, who had been evading law enforcement for over six months. He was apprehended by the Patiala police following sustained efforts to trace his whereabouts. Pathanmajra is the second sitting MLA to be arrested in two days. Earlier, MLA and former transport minister Laljit Bhullar was arrested … Read more

‘Top 5 Economy’ Claim Rings Hollow as India Slips to 142 in Per Capita Income: Kang

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang launched a scathing attack on the Union Government while speaking on the Finance Bill 2026, stating that the government’s claims of economic strength and reforms over the last decade stand completely disconnected from the ground reality. Kang said that while the Finance Minister has made … Read more

Punjab’s Youngest Beneficiary, 1-Year-Old Child Receives Life-Saving Care Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna

With a growing number of newborns and young children accessing treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is ensuring that medical care begins without delay during critical moments. In Sri Muktsar Sahib, a 1-year-old child, Khwaish, was admitted with pneumonia requiring urgent … 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

Mann says Bhagat Singh denied Bharat Ratna by BJP

At Hussainiwala in Ferozepur, on the Shaheedi Diwas (martyrdom day) of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid tributes at the historic National Martyrs Memorial, facilitated the families of the martyrs, and laid the foundation stone of the ₹24.99 crore Hussainiwala Heritage Complex, reaffirming his government’s commitment to honouring … Read more

₹111.16 crore recovered under OTS scheme from key districts

Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for VAT arrears has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,845 applications covering dues of around ₹298.39 crore and ₹111.16 crore already recovered. Positioning it as a decisive push to clean up legacy tax burdens while boosting revenue, he warned that … 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

Apr 29, 2026 02:55 PM IST
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