Punjab Government

From roads to irrigation, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann launches ₹87 crore development works in Patiala’s Sanaur

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday accelerated Punjab’s development push on the ground by launching a series of major infrastructure and irrigation projects in Patiala’s Sanaur constituency, announcing ₹87 crore worth of road renovation works alongside ₹27 crore canal lining projects that will bring irrigation water to 40,066 acres across 83 villages. Driving … Read more

Major Jolt to Congress, Akali Dal and BJP as Dozens of Grassroots Leaders Join AAP

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In a significant political development in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received a major boost as a large number of leaders from the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) joined the party, dealing a major setback to their respective organisations. The induction was facilitated by Rajbir Singh Ghumman, OSD to … Read more

Punjab rolls out SMS alert system to track student attendance in government schools

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Chandigarh: In a step aimed at improving attendance and strengthening monitoring in government schools, the Punjab government has introduced an SMS alert system to keep parents informed about their children’s daily presence in classrooms. Under the initiative, parents will receive real time messages if their child is marked absent, enabling quicker intervention and closer coordination … Read more

Opposition spreading misinformation on ₹10 lakh health scheme to mislead people of Punjab: Dr. Balbir Singh

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Sunday said the Opposition is running a deliberate campaign to mislead people on the ₹10 lakh health insurance scheme, using isolated incidents from non-empanelled hospitals to falsely project failure while ignoring the scheme’s proven impact. Citing that over 1.72 lakh patients have already received treatment worth ₹292 crore, … Read more

Mann Govt builds robust, trust-based healthcare system: Dr Balbir Singh

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Punjab, under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, has set a benchmark in large-scale public healthcare delivery under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, emerging as a leading model nationally with over 30.51 lakh families enrolled and ₹292 crore worth of free treatment approved within three months of its launch on January 8, 2026. Highlighting … Read more

Fearless Public Participation Signals Strong Trust in Mann Govt and AGTF: Pannu

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the campaign launched by CM Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government to eliminate gangsterism, ‘Gangsters te Vaar’, is receiving unprecedented public support. Pannu stated that a large number of people across Punjab have come forward to assist the police through the special helpline number issued … Read more

Big Boost for Punjab Tourism : 400 Cr Trident Hotel Coming Up Near Golden Temple

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In a significant boost to Punjab’s tourism and hospitality sector, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora announced that the Oberoi Group and Springedge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a world-class hospitality project in Amritsar. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior representatives of both sides, including … Read more

Punjab flags urgent fuel demand as 140 LMT wheat harvest approaches, seeks Centre’s immediate action: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday called upon the Government of India to urgently ensure enhanced and uninterrupted supply of petrol, diesel and DAP fertiliser as Punjab gears up for a 140 Lakh Metric Ton (LMT) wheat harvest, warning that any disruption in fuel availability could directly impact national food security. While reiterating … Read more

AAP’s ‘Shandaar 4 Saal, Bhagwant Mann de Naal’ campaign sees Ministers & MLAs take work to every household across Punjab

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Marking four years of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government under Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the party on Friday continued its statewide outreach campaign “Shandaar 4 Saal, Bhagwant Mann de Naal”, with the second day of the ‘Samvad’ initiative witnessing widespread participation across Punjab, as Ministers and MLAs engaged directly with citizens to … Read more

Punjab to build glass bridge over Nangal Dam lake, Mann to lay foundation on March 31

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The Punjab government is set to construct a glass bridge over the Nangal Dam lake in a bid to boost tourism and enhance the recreational appeal of the region. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will lay the foundation stone of the project on March 31 during his visit to Nangal. The proposed project, estimated to … Read more

Apr 09, 2026 05:05 AM IST
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