Punjab accelerates drain cleaning to tackle flood threat effectively: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday reviewed the state’s flood preparedness and approved the purchase of advanced amphibious machines to strengthen Punjab’s flood prevention and relief infrastructure, asserting that the People’s Government is moving proactively to minimise damage and protect lives ahead of the monsoon season. Chairing a high-level meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh … Read more

Unplanned outages drop nearly 70% as PSPCL gears up for peak summer demand: Sanjeev Arora

Facing a sharp and sudden surge in electricity demand driven by an intense heatwave, the Bhagwant Mann Government has moved swiftly to ensure uninterrupted power supply across Punjab, with Power Minister Sanjeev Arora asserting that Punjab remains firmly in control even as demand skyrocketed from 7,900 MW to over 12,000 MW within just ten days. … Read more

Arvind Kejriwal’s decision is rooted in truth, AAP Punjab leadership stands firmly with him

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

From Turku to Punjab, global expertise being adapted to local classrooms for better student engagement : CM Mann

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

Confidential Helpline Is Empowering Citizens to Help Punjab Police Act Against Crime & Drug Networks : Baltej Pannu

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated that the Bhagwant Mann Government’s two major campaigns, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ and ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, are being carried out successfully by Punjab Police with strong support from the people, reflecting the administration’s firm resolve to eliminate drugs and organised crime from Punjab. Highlighting the … Read more

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

Punjab’s War on Drugs : Seizures Spike Across Key Narcotics

Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ has intensified into a sustained, high-impact crackdown under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government, with fresh data pointing to a sharp rise in enforcement, deeper network disruption, and significantly improved conviction outcomes driven by the flagship campaign Yudh Nasheyan Virudh. The data shows that 73,541 NDPS cases have been registered between 2022 … Read more

Punjab all set to have Centre of Excellence for Basmati to give push to crop diversification: CM Mann

Punjab is set to take a major step towards crop diversification and sustainable agriculture. With strenuous efforts of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Basmati has been secured during his ongoing visit to the Netherlands. The initiative is aimed at strengthening farmers’ incomes and reducing overdependence on the wheat-paddy … 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

Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak reviews ongoing wheat procurement

Punjab’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Lal Chand Kataruchak, today reviewed the ongoing wheat procurement operations at Bhagtanwala Grain Market in Amritsar. During his visit, he interacted with farmers, commission agents, and labourers to gather firsthand information about procurement arrangements. On the occasion, MLA South Amritsar Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar, MLA Central Amritsar … Read more

Apr 29, 2026 04:34 AM IST
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