Women to receive ₹1,000 per month, women from SC communities to get ₹1,500 every month

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday presented the fifth Budget of the Aam Aadmi Party-led (AAP) government in Punjab for 2026–27, proposing a total outlay of ₹2,60,437 crore and projecting the state’s GSDP at ₹9,80,635 crore with an estimated growth rate of 10 per cent. Tabled on International Women’s Day, the Budget unveiled … Read more

CM Mann launches Industrial Business Development Policy 2026 to make Punjab No. 1

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday unveiled the landmark Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026 in Ludhiana, asserting that his government is determined to make Punjab the No. 1 investment destination in the country through bold reforms and a flexible incentive framework designed around the needs of industry. The Chief Minister asserted … Read more

Punjab Government Honoured 11,700 Women Entrepreneurs

Mann Government’s ‘Mahila Udyami Samman Program’ a Unique Initiative for Women Empowerment Punjab Government Honoured 11,700 Women Entrepreneurs Across 117 Constituencies Under ‘Mahila Udyami Samman Program ’ Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs of Punjab to Be Honoured by CM Bhagwant Mann on March 18 with ₹25,000 Award Each Bhagwant Mann Government’s ‘Mahila Udyami Samman Program’, launched … Read more

PUNJAB TO WITNESS HEALTHCARE REVOLUTION WITH SEVEN NEW MEDICAL COLLEGES

In a historic move to revolutionise the healthcare and medical education landscape in the state as per the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday announced the establishment of seven new Medical Colleges across across the state. The project includes the development of two … Read more

Bhagwant Mann Govt Sets Up 24×7 Helpline for Punjabis in Middle East

In a bid to ensure safe, smooth and hassle free return of Punjabis stranded in strife torn Middle East, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has deployed two senior officers of the Punjab Government to coordinate and monitor the entire process. As per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, … Read more

Mohali court denies bail to accused in child abduction and trafficking case

A Mohali court has rejected the regular bail application of Gayatri Sharma alias Sonia and co accused Raj Kumar in a serious child abduction and trafficking case, observing that their release at this stage could hamper the investigation and trial process. The court noted that there was a strong possibility that the accused could abscond, … Read more

PUNJAB BAGS PRESTIGIOUS ‘DIGITAL EXCELLENCE AWARD’ FOR CITIZEN-CENTRIC REFORMS

Tech-driven governance is our priority, Aman Arora affirms In a resounding endorsement of its citizen-centric reforms, the Government of Punjab has received the prestigious Digital Excellence Award at the Technology Sabha 2026, for the pioneering efforts in leveraging technology to ensure transparency, efficiency and last-mile delivery of public services. Director Governance Good Governance and Information … Read more

Punjab will deliver 100 seats in 2027: Mann

Punjab will deliver 100 seats in 2027, marking beginning of end of BJP’s authoritarian rule at Centre: Bhagwant Singh Mann Where Punjab moves, nation follows; 2027 will mark beginning of change across country: Bhagwant Singh Mann Punjab has never bowed before authoritarianism; We will answer injustice with resounding mandate: Bhagwant Singh Mann GST dues withheld, … Read more

Punjab dairy economy boosted as Cargill plant begins

Big leap for Punjab’s dairy & agro economy as Bhagwant Mann Govt brings Cargill’s South Asia’s largest ₹300 crore cattle feed plant into operation New Cargill unit to boost farmers’ income, enhance milk yield & dairy productivity in Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Ahead of Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026, this stands as major achievement … Read more

Bhagwant Mann Govt to Introduce ‘Khed Pitara’ in All Govt Primary Schools

In a transformative step that reflects a bold and forward-looking vision for Punjab’s future, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is set to introduce ‘Khed Pitara’, a comprehensive play-based learning kit, across Government Primary Schools to ensure joyful and meaningful learning for young students. Far more than a classroom … Read more

Mar 19, 2026 10:56 AM IST
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