Nangal-Kiratpur Sahib Road Four-Laning Project to take off soon: Harjot Bains

Punjab Education Minister and Sri Anandpur Sahib MLA Harjot Singh Bains on Tuesday announced the issuance of the final notification for the long-awaited four-laning of the Nangal-Kiratpur Sahib road, paving the way for the project to commence shortly. Terming it as a “long-cherished public demand and a personal commitment, S Bains said the project would … Read more

Aman Arora on Majithia’s Bail: Law, Evidence and Truth Are Stronger Than Political Celebrations

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, reacting to the bail granted to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, made it clear that bail should not be misrepresented as exoneration. He said that the people of Punjab must understand that this relief is purely procedural and does not weaken the … Read more

Punjab Tops India in SGST Cash Growth: Harpal Singh Cheema

Punjab has recorded strong and broad-based growth in GST collections in January 2026, reflecting improved compliance, focused enforcement and sustained economic activity, even in the face of significant revenue challenges arising from GST 2.0 rate rationalisation by the Government of India. Gross GST collection in the State during January 2026 stood at Rs. 2452.66 crore, … Read more

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann appeals for Halwara Airport to be named after Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday, at the inauguration of the terminal building at Halwara International Airport in Ludhiana, reiterated his demand to the Government of India to name the airport after legendary martyr Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, calling it a fitting tribute to one of the youngest icons of India’s freedom struggle. … Read more

Union Budget Fails Punjab Once Again: CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the Union Budget has once again failed to meet the expectations of Punjab. He stated that the Budget offers no MSP guarantee for farmers, no employment assurance for the youth, and no relief for industry or taxation. The Centre has taken no concrete steps to strengthen Punjab’s economy, once … Read more

Punjab notches top position under the Green Schools Programme for the Third Consecutive Year

Punjab has once again emerged as a national leader in school-level environmental sustainability, winning the prestigious ‘Best State’ and ‘Best District’ awards at the Green Schools Awards 2026. The awards were presented by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Dr. K.S. Bath, Joint Director, PSCST received the … Read more

Harjot Singh Bains and Manish Sisodia advocate vedic education to shape children’s future

Sanatan Seva Samiti Punjab and Ved Prachar Mandal Punjab on Saturday jointly organized an award ceremony at local BCM School to celebrate a year-long Vedic speech competition aimed at connecting students with ancient Vedic education. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister (AAP Punjab In-charge) Manish Sisodia graced the event as … Read more

Under Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Mission Rozgar’, so far 63,943 govt jobs

Under Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Mission Rozgar’, so far 63,943 govt jobs provided without bribery or favouritism Distributing appointment letters to 916 young men and women from various departments in Mohali on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the exercise reflected the AAP government’s commitment to delivering government jobs without bribery or favouritism, under … Read more

Punjab Police conduct 765 raids, held with 3 firearms

As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 10th day, Punjab Police on Thursday conducted 765 raids at the at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.  As per the information, the “Gangstran Te Vaar”— a decisive war to … Read more

Punjab Govt’s novel initiative to carry forward Sri Guru Ravidass Ji’s message of equality to future generations

With a view to passing on to the coming generations the timeless message of social, economic and political equality given by Sri Guru Ravidass Ji nearly six centuries ago, the Punjab Government has taken a decision of historic significance to establish the Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre near Dera Ballan in Jalandhar. The initiative … Read more

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