Punjab Police have arrested rape accused Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, who had been evading law enforcement for over six months. He was apprehended by the Patiala police following sustained efforts to trace his whereabouts. Pathanmajra is the second sitting MLA to be arrested in two days. Earlier, MLA and former transport minister Laljit Bhullar was arrested … Read more
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang launched a scathing attack on the Union Government while speaking on the Finance Bill 2026, stating that the government’s claims of economic strength and reforms over the last decade stand completely disconnected from the ground reality. Kang said that while the Finance Minister has made … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday presented the sports report card under the “Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal” series, outlining how the AAP government’s ‘Khed Kranti’ (sports revolution) is fundamentally reshaping the sector. After presenting report cards on irrigation, health, and law and order, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted sports as … Read more
With a growing number of newborns and young children accessing treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is ensuring that medical care begins without delay during critical moments. In Sri Muktsar Sahib, a 1-year-old child, Khwaish, was admitted with pneumonia requiring urgent … Read more
With Himachal Pradesh set to enforce an increased entry tax from April 1, opposition is building in the border belt, where residents and political leaders from both Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are preparing a joint pushback against the move. The issue has triggered concern across adjoining areas, with fears that the revised levy will directly … Read more
Paying tributes to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh on Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrdom Day), Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the day reminds the nation of the supreme sacrifice made by the great revolutionary at the altar of the motherland, and called upon people to uphold the values for which the martyrs laid down their lives. … Read more
Punjab is witnessing a steady shift in its fight against drugs, as the Bhagwant Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ (anti-drug campaign) expands its focus from enforcement to rehabilitation and reintegration. Alongside action against trafficking networks, structured support for treatment and employment is helping affected individuals return to stable, productive lives. Jugraj Singh (name changed) represents … Read more
At Hussainiwala in Ferozepur, on the Shaheedi Diwas (martyrdom day) of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid tributes at the historic National Martyrs Memorial, facilitated the families of the martyrs, and laid the foundation stone of the ₹24.99 crore Hussainiwala Heritage Complex, reaffirming his government’s commitment to honouring … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar on their martyrdom day, recalling their sacrifice and enduring legacy in India’s freedom struggle. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the three revolutionaries displayed extraordinary courage at a young age and remained unwavering in … Read more
Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for VAT arrears has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,845 applications covering dues of around ₹298.39 crore and ₹111.16 crore already recovered. Positioning it as a decisive push to clean up legacy tax burdens while boosting revenue, he warned that … Read more