Four excise and taxation staff dismissed for long absence in Punjab

The Punjab government has dismissed four employees of the Excise and Taxation Department for remaining absent from duty for prolonged periods. The action was taken under the deemed resignation rule after their absence exceeded one year. The decision was approved by the State Tax Commissioner. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the government follows a … Read more

328 missing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, CA Satinder Singh Kohli, arrested

Prime accused in the case of 328 missing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, CA Satinder Singh Kohli, arrested In a decisive breakthrough in the grave case of 328 missing sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji, the Punjab Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested the prime accused, Chartered Accountant (CA) Satinder Singh … Read more

Akali Dal Complicit in Dismantling MGNREGA

SAD’s Silence Exposes Their Secret Deal with BJP: Kuldeep Dhaliwal Akali Dal’s Politics Fallen to Disgraceful Level, They’re Betraying Punjab’s Poor to Please BJP Bosses: Dhaliwal Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), accusing them of conspiring … Read more

The Mann government’s “Rangla Punjab” is now also “Swachh Punjab”

The Mann government’s “Rangla Punjab” is now also “Swachh Punjab”: it has been included among the top states in the country. Punjab has shown exceptional performance in the field of solid waste management during the year 2025. Municipal Corporation Bathinda has received the Swachh Shahar Award in the Swachh Survekshan conducted by the Ministry of … Read more

Mann takes tough stand, SIT formed over missing saroops

Chief Minister Mann took a strong stand on the 328 missing copies of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and said that the culprits will not be spared. SIT formed for investigation . Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday slammed the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) and their masters in Akali Dal for using … Read more

Farmers to get up to 40% subsidy on new gardens

Punjab’s horticulture sector to be encouraged; Farmers to get up to 40% subsidy on new gardens Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat today said that the Punjab Government, is actively promoting crop diversification by encouraging farmers to adopt horticulture through attractive subsidy schemes. The Minister informed that under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM), farmers can avail … Read more

2025 marks transformation of Punjab prisons under Mann government

Year 2025 was a transformation for Punjab prisons: The Mann government is building true “Reform houses”; ₹126 crore has transformed prisons into AI-enabled high-tech prisons, shaping the future of prisoners through skills and sports ! The Punjab Jails Department today issued its Year-End Achievement Report, highlighting a series of initiatives that have transformed correctional institutions … Read more

Security cover ensured for orphaned dependent children in Punjab

Mann Government strengthens the future of 2.37 lakh Orphaned and Dependent Children by creating a Security cover of Rs. 314 crore Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government remains firmly committed to the welfare of all sections of society. In this direction, sustained and focused efforts are being made … Read more

3,100 Stadiums Across Punjab by June 2026

CM Mann’s Ambitious Sports Push: 3,100 Stadiums Across Punjab by June 2026 At a high level review of the Sports and Youth Services Department held on Wednesday, Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann issued clear, time bound directions to overhaul Punjab’s sports infrastructure, asking officers to complete 3,100 stadiums across the state by June 2026 … Read more

₹7,100 Cr Project & ‘Apna Pind-Apna Bag’ Usher in Farmers’ Prosperity Era

Punjab Tops Nation in Horticulture: ₹7,100 Cr Project & ‘Apna Pind-Apna Bag’ Usher in Farmers’ Prosperity Era Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has intensified efforts to expand the horticulture sector and enhance farmers’ income across the state . Working under the directions of Horticulture Minister Shri Mohinder … Read more

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