Punjab witnesses significant decline in gangster-related murders, firing incidents dropped by 69% after launch of ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’

The success of the Punjab Police-led ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ operation is not limited to the number of arrests of notorious individuals and recoveries of drugs. The operation has struck at the core of gangster networks, leading to a significant decline in the crime rate across the state. The sustained efforts of Punjab Police personnel have … Read more

CM Mann Meets Dutch Hockey Legend Floris Jan Bovelander

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday reached out to celebrated Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander, offering to utilise his expertise to further strengthen hockey in Punjab, particularly in the run-up to the prestigious Asian Champions Trophy. During a detailed meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann discussed the broader ecosystem of hockey and sports … Read more

CM CONTINUES GLOBAL OUTREACH TO PROMOTE INVESTMENT

Continuing global outreach to promote investment and deepen international partnerships, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann undertook a series of engagements to further strengthen economic cooperation and fostering people-to-people connect. During strategic interaction with the Netherlands India Chamber of Commerce & Trade, led by its Chairperson Ms. Edith Nordmann, the Chief Minister batted for … Read more

History will record who stood for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s sanctity and who chose silence & absence: Baltej Pannu

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu questioned the continued silence of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on the Jaagat Jot Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Bill, 2026, stating that the lack of response raises serious political questions at a time when Punjab has enacted a strict law to prevent beadbi. … Read more

‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ breaks backbone of organised crime in Punjab

Punjab’s sustained crackdown on organised crime has gathered significant momentum, with the Bhagwant Mann Government’s flagship anti-gangster drive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ completing three months of an extensive, state-wide operation. Spearheaded under the supervision of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and executed by Punjab Police under the leadership of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the … Read more

Ashirwad Scheme Emerges as Major Support for Daughters of Poor Families, Ensuring Dignity and Secure Future

Reaffirming its commitment to social justice and welfare of underprivileged sections, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann is continuously implementing pro-people initiatives for the upliftment of needy families. In this regard, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, informed that during the tenure of the … Read more

NXP leadership to visit Punjab to explore state’s vast potential & collaborative opportunities

In a significant push to position Punjab at the forefront of the global semiconductor and advanced electronics ecosystem, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday rolled out the red carpet to NXP Semiconductors, a global leader in automotive and secure connectivity semiconductor solutions, inviting the multinational technology giant to explore the feasibility of establishing a research … Read more

CM’S EFFORTS BEAR FRUIT, PUNJAB TO HAVE DEDICATED HORTICULTURE EXPERIENCE AND LEARNING CENTER ON THE LINES THE WORLD HORTI CENTER ECOSYSTEM

In a strategic tie up that will transform the destiny of Punjab’s farmer, the state is all set to a have dedicated Horticulture Experience and Learning Center in Punjab, on the lines the World Horti Center ecosystem, to give major push to crop diversification, due to the strenuous efforts of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh … Read more

Out of 28 LMT Wheat arrival in mandis, more than 24 LMT stands procured: Lal Chand Kataruchak

The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak here today at Dana Mandi took stock of the procurement operations and said that the procurement of Wheat continues uninterruptedly in the mandis of the State and till now more than 24 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) produce out of 28 LMT arrival, has been … Read more

No escape for conspirators or perpetrators, new law makes beadbi non-negotiable crime: Harpal Singh Cheema

The Bhagwant Mann Government has officially implemented the ‘Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill’, with the Governor of Punjab granting assent to the legislation mandating life imprisonment for those found guilty of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan on Sunday, Cabinet Minister Advocate Harpal Singh … Read more

Apr 29, 2026 05:53 AM IST
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