Less than 24 hours after CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced sweeping reforms to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, the Punjab Government has moved swiftly to translate the decision into law. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has written to the Secretary, School Education Department, directing the immediate drafting of legislation that will regulate … Read more
In a resounding endorsement of “Punjab Sikhya Kranti” initiative, 59 students from Punjab government schools have qualified JEE Advanced 2026, India’s toughest engineering entrance exam, registering a sharp 34% surge from 44 qualifiers in 2025, informed Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains. Expressing delight over the achievement, Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains congratulated the … Read more
In a significant push to reward academic excellence, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Affairs Incharge Mr. Manish Sisodia, on Monday launched ‘Bright Minds Punjab 2026’ programme at Virasat-e-Khalsa, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district. Over 600 students from Rupnagar district who scored more than 85% in Class … Read more
Senior leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly backed the decision of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal to refrain from appearing before the court of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, calling it a principled step rooted in truth, self-respect, and the Gandhian philosophy of Satyagraha. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann took to … Read more
A collaboration between the Punjab Government, under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, and Finland’s University of Turku is beginning to translate into visible changes in classrooms, with teaching practices becoming more interactive and early signs of improved student engagement emerging on the ground. As part of this initiative, teaching is steadily moving away … Read more
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly objected to the BJP-led central government’s amendment in the rules governing appointments in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), stating that the move reflects a consistent pattern of attempts to undermine Punjab’s rights and weaken the federal structure, with party leaders asserting that the Centre is seeking … Read more
In a defining milestone in Punjab’s education journey, the Bhagwant Mann Government has launched Punjab Sikhya Kranti 2.0, a transformative new phase of school education reform with a total investment of 3,500 crore over the next six years. The initiative aims to deepen structural reforms in government schools and align Punjab’s education ecosystem with global … Read more
In a major crackdown on educational malpractices to uphold the integrity of the state’s education system, the Punjab Government has taken stringent action against a “Ghost School” in Ludhiana for enrolling students for 12th exams despite lacking facilities for practical exams. Sharing the details, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains disclosed that the Punjab … Read more
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Tuesday formally inaugurated the 69th National School Games at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana, marking the start of a major national sporting event that has drawn young athletes from across the country. Players from all states and Union Territories, along with teams from Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and … Read more
The Punjab government is preparing to send the third batch of teachers to Finland for advanced training, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced on Saturday. He said the selection process for the teachers will be based strictly on merit. Alongside the Finland training initiative, the government is also finalising a ₹400 crore plan to upgrade … Read more