Cheema Justifies Action Against BJP Camps, Cites Data Protection Law

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday defended the state government’s move to halt the BJP’s public outreach camps, asserting that the step was taken to safeguard citizens’ personal information under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Cheema said no one, including BJP leaders, could be permitted to gather personal details from the … Read more

Punjab Police files 40,000-page chargesheet against Bikram Majithia

Punjab Police files 40,000-page chargesheet against Bikram Majithia, exposes ₹700 crore benami assets The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab has achieved yet another major success in its ongoing ‘war’ against drug traffickers and corruption. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has filed a 45,000 page chargesheet against former state cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia.During this probe, raids … Read more

Punjab government will compensate for every single penny lost due to the floods: CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced to provide adequate compensation to the people for every loss suffered by them due to the flood in the state besides finding ways and means to avert loss due to such natural disasters in future. Interacting with the people during a whirlwind tour of the flood … Read more

Timely Monsoon Helps Punjab Save Power Costs, Eyes Record Paddy Harvest

Despite early sowing of paddy and expectations of a bumper crop, Punjab witnessed lower electricity consumption during the ongoing paddy season as widespread and timely monsoon showers eased pressure on tubewells. Officials of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) said the corporation was able to save crores on free power while managing demand more … Read more

Smart Governance in Action, Mann Government Saves ₹383 Crore, Trains 10,000 Teachers in AI

Punjab is stepping into a new era of smart governance, where technology, transparency, and accountability are reshaping the way the state is run. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government is proving that smart thinking and clear intentions can save public money and strengthen governance.Earlier, crores of rupees were spent … Read more

Punjab Government Pushes Reforms

Punjab Government Pushes Reforms: AI-Driven Road Survey Saves ₹383 Cr, Udyog Kranti Launched, Free PCS Coaching Announced In a series of initiatives aimed at governance reforms, infrastructure efficiency, and youth empowerment, the Punjab Government has announced significant measures across multiple sectors. A government survey has revealed that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assess … Read more

CM and Arvind Kejriwal Launch 24 Sector-Wise Committees to Usher in Industrial Revolution in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal today launched 24 sector-wise Industrial Advisory Committees, envisioning a transformative step to establish Punjab as a hub of industry and commerce. Addressing the gathering during the launch of this first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, National Convener of AAP termed it … Read more

Punjab Reports Saving 35,000 Lives with SSF by August 2025; Fatalities Drop Over 45%

As of August 2025, the Punjab government announced that the state’s Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) has saved more than 35,000 lives since its inception in January 2024. According to official data, the SSF responded to over 19,500 accident situations across Punjab within its first year and continues to provide rapid trauma intervention along the state’s … Read more

Punjab Opens 200 Aam Aadmi Clinics, Expands WhatsApp-Based Health Services

Patients receiving treatment at Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Clinics will now receive key health information—including medicine timings, follow-up dates, and lab reports—directly on WhatsApp. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched this initiative in Chandigarh, stating that prescriptions and medical records will now be delivered straight to patients’ mobile phones through a new integration system. CM Mann Inaugurates … Read more

Punjab Cabinet Meet CM Mann’s Residence; Key Decisions on Land Pooling, Health and Recruitment Expected

A crucial meeting of the Punjab Cabinet is scheduled to take place today at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s official residence in Chandigarh on 30 July. The meeting is expected to focus on key policy decisions, including gathering feedback on the state’s proposed land pooling policy—a major step that could impact urban development and infrastructure planning. … Read more

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