Bhagwant Mann Govt ends monopoly in textbook distribution

In a student-centric move aimed at reshaping school education delivery, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has introduced a major reform in textbook distribution for private schools. From the 2026-27 academic session, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will directly supply books to every Class I to XII student studying in … Read more

Patients billed in lakhs are walking out with zero payment, say doctors

Punjab’s healthcare landscape is witnessing a decisive transformation under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the AAP Government delivering what it promised: accessible, affordable, and dignified healthcare for every family. For years, high treatment costs forced patients to delay care, skip diagnostics, or abandon medicines midway, pushing families into debt and worsening medical … Read more

Punjab emerging as MICE hub with state-of-the-art ECC project in Mohali IT City: Sanjeev Arora

Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Local Government and Power Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday announced the development of a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Exhibition & Convention Centre (ECC) in Mohali, near Palaksha University and the Infosys campus in Sector 83, underscoring Punjab’s rapid emergence as a hub of investment, infrastructure and global business opportunities. … Read more

98 year old woman receives cashless cancer treatment under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna

Reinforcing its commitment to accessible and dignified healthcare, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann continues to ensure that even the most vulnerable citizens receive timely medical treatment without financial burden, with a 98-year-old woman in Moga benefiting from cashless cancer care under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. Mukhtiar Kaur, … Read more

100 new MBBS seats, 300-bed hospital to strengthen Punjab’s health infrastructure: Dr Balbir Singh

In a major push to fulfil CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision of transforming healthcare and medical education in the state, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday announced the establishment of a new government medical college in Kapurthala. This is the second such institute to be announced this month following the Shaheed … Read more

Joy Sweeps Punjab as Mann Gov Announces Monthly Financial Assistance for Women; Celebrations Erupt with Traditional ‘Jaago’ Processions

A wave of happiness has spread across Punjab after the historic announcement by the Punjab Government to provide financial assistance to the mothers, daughters, and sisters of the state. This announcement has brought smiles to the faces of lakhs of women across Punjab. In various cities, towns, and villages across the state, women expressed their … Read more

Arvind Kejriwal’s guarantee to industry, AAP Govt will provide every facility in Punjab to compete with China

The Progressive Punjab Investors Summit 2026 began on a strong note in Mohali on Friday, with investment commitments worth over 10,000 crore on the opening day and major industry leaders announcing expansion plans in the state. Addressing investors and industry leaders, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said the Punjab government would provide every facility needed … Read more

AAP Govt delivers more than 65,000 merit-based govt jobs without bribes in just 4 years: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 818 youth across different departments under the ongoing Mission Rozgar initiative, taking the total number of government jobs provided by the Punjab Government to 65,264 in the last four years. Addressing a gathering at a function organised to distribute appointment letters, CM … Read more

PUNJAB TO WITNESS HEALTHCARE REVOLUTION WITH SEVEN NEW MEDICAL COLLEGES

In a historic move to revolutionise the healthcare and medical education landscape in the state as per the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday announced the establishment of seven new Medical Colleges across across the state. The project includes the development of two … Read more

With Arvind Kejriwal’s new engine, Punjab is moving on the path of progress : CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that decades of Akali and Congress rule deliberately kept Punjab’s children uneducated while political families thrived, asserting that those parties were never concerned about public progress but only about securing power for their sons, daughters and relatives. Addressing a gathering in Sardulgarh after laying the foundation … Read more

May 01, 2026 03:14 PM IST
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