Punjab to introduce statewide career counselling framework for government school students To help students make informed decisions about higher education, skill development courses and employment opportunities after Classes 10 and 12, the Punjab Government is preparing to implement a statewide career counselling framework in government high and senior secondary schools. The initiative aims to provide … Read more
Punjab is witnessing a steady rise in bone, joint and trauma-related health conditions, with orthopaedic treatments emerging as one of the most significant components of the state’s public healthcare delivery, according to data from the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. Highlighting the trend, the State Health Agency (SHA) data revealed that more than ₹84 crore has … Read more
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday dedicated and laid foundation stones for a series of road infrastructure and development projects worth more than ₹18.76 crore in the Lehragaga region, giving a major boost to rural connectivity and strengthening the local economy. The projects are aimed at eliminating safety hazards, improving rural infrastructure and … Read more
Four years after launching a sweeping transformation of Punjab’s education system, the Bhagwant Mann Government is now setting its sights on a bigger goal: turning Punjab into the country’s leading education destination and reversing the long-held perception that quality education can only be found abroad. Pointing to Punjab’s rise past Kerala in national education rankings, … Read more
Nexus Amritsar is hosting the three day ‘Denim and Sneaker Fest’ in collaboration with the International School of Fashion and Design (INIFD), Amritsar, bringing together fashion, sustainability and creativity during the summer vacation season. The festival, being held from May 29 to 31, highlights the transformation of old denim into innovative art and fashion creations, … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced a historic decision to end the contractor system in Punjab Government departments, paving the way for more than 65,000 outsourced workers to come directly under the government and creating a clear pathway towards regular employment. The Chief Minister said the move would free thousands of workers … Read more
Punjab is gearing up to host the prestigious Hockey Asian Champions Trophy later this year, with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday reviewing preparations for the mega international event and directing officers to ensure flawless arrangements well ahead of schedule. Chairing a high-level meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann instructed officials to complete all infrastructure and … Read more
In a landmark step towards strengthening girls’ education, adolescent health, and gender-sensitive schooling, the Punjab Government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched one of India’s largest school-based menstrual health education initiatives for adolescent girls studying in government schools across Punjab. On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, the Punjab Government … Read more
In a magnificent celebration of its meteoric rise to the top of the national education rankings, Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann today held simultaneous Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) across over 19,000 government schools, transforming the state into a vibrant arena of participatory learning. Divulging the details of ‘Sikhiya Da Maha … Read more
A severe storm that lashed several rural areas on Friday caused widespread damage to agricultural infrastructure, residential properties and trees in Sitto Gunno, Mehrana and nearby villages, leaving farmers worried about heavy financial losses. According to local residents, strong winds uprooted numerous trees in fields and along village roads, disrupting traffic and damaging the local … Read more