The first showers of the monsoon bring relief from the summer heat, but they also mark the beginning of a challenging season for public health. Every year, hospitals across India witness a rise in dengue, malaria and other fever-related illnesses. This year is no different. Thirty-two-year-old Balwinder Kaur from Amritsar, a beneficiary, shared, “I recently … Read more
Ludhiana has emerged as the district with the highest number of beneficiaries under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government’s Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, with 7.4 lakh beneficiaries enrolled under the scheme. The district is followed by Patiala with 5.3 lakh beneficiaries, Amritsar with 4.9 lakh, Jalandhar with 4.8 lakh, Gurdaspur with 4.4 lakh and Hoshiarpur with … Read more
In a major step towards making child protection and the legal adoption process more efficient, transparent and robust, the State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA), Punjab, under the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Government of Punjab, today organised a one-day State-Level Training Programme on the Adoption Regulations, 2022 under the leadership of Chief … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday asserted that Punjab’s journey towards becoming the number one state in every sector would continue with the support and trust of its people, saying the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has fulfilled every promise made to the people through transformative initiatives in education, healthcare, power and social … Read more
A stroke does not knock before entering a family’s life. One moment a person is walking, talking and working; the next moment, a blocked artery or a burst blood vessel can turn a normal day into a medical emergency. Data on stroke treatments under Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna shows how the state’s health scheme … Read more
Delivering a historic relief to over 32 lakh students and their families, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has brought private school fees under a strict regulatory framework by promulgating the Punjab Regulation of Fees of Unaided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026. The ordinance caps annual fee hikes at 5%, mandates … Read more
In a landmark step towards securing the future of contractual employees, the Bhagwant Singh Mann Government on Monday regularized the services of 516 Daily Wage Workers of the Forest Department, ending years of uncertainty over their future. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over appointment letters to the employees and also announced the restoration of … Read more
Mukh Matri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana of the Punjab Government has generated widespread excitement among women across the state. Many have already received the money in their bank accounts, while others are awaiting the transfer. For thousands of women across Punjab, the first payment is more than a financial transfer. It is an opportunity to … Read more
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continued its winning momentum in Punjab’s urban local bodies by securing a decisive victory in the municipal elections in the Abohar Municipal Corporation and the Morinda Municipal Council. The party won the posts of Mayor, President and all other key office-bearers in both civic bodies, reaffirming the growing confidence of … Read more
In a decisive move to accelerate state infrastructure projects, Punjab Finance and Planning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MAGSIPA) on Friday, issuing strict directives for the regular monitoring, timely completion, and quality assurance of the Rangla Punjab Vikas Scheme. The Finance Minister … Read more