Punjab to Build 1,156 New Anganwadi Centres with a Budget of 138.72 Crore. The Punjab Government has revealed the details of a comprehensive plan for strengthening the infrastructure of child and maternal care by constructing 1,156 new Anganwadi Centres across the state. “The total budget for the project is ₹138.72 crores, which aims to give … Read more
Dallewal demands welcome by BKU Mann. BKU (Mann) Chief and All India Kisan Coordination Committee welcomes Dallewal’s demand of reforms in agriculture 7.1.2025 In a press statement issued here today, BKU Mann Chief S Bhupinder Singh Mann, EX MP welcomed the stance of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dalewal who had said that “Agriculture reforms priority, … Read more
Turbaned boys dancing on Yeshu di Balle Balle during Shaheedi Jod Mela. How sickening is it that Sikhs are dancing to Yeshu di Balle Balle after being converted to Christianity during the solemn observance of Chaar Sahibzade Shaheedi. From December 25 to December 30, Sikhs and Hindus mourn the ultimate sacrifice of the four sons … Read more
Writ Petition in Punjab and Haryana High Court triggers move to release Electricity Bills in Punjabi. A writ petition filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the State of Punjab has stirred significant action within the state’s electricity department. The petitioner Adv Nikhil Thamman, who demands that electricity bills be issued in Punjabi … Read more
CM Mann emphasizes health and education revival, visits Budhlada Hospital. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is focusing on rejuvenation of health and education sectors to make public services better. In his visit to the Sub Divisional Hospital in Budhlada, he elaborated on the commitment of the government to streamline … Read more
Punjab’s Role in BBMB Undermined: RTI Unveils Long-Standing Disparities. An RTI query filed by Karnvir Shenty of Banur on September 15, 2024, has exposed systemic inequities in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The information reveals that since 2007, the pivotal role of Secretary has been exclusively occupied by officers from Haryana’s cadre, sidelining Punjab’s … Read more
Again, Election of 5 MCs, Councils in Punjab on 21 December, Result same day. Punjab State Election Commission today announced the election schedule for the conduct of the elections to various Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Nagar Panchayats in accordance with the notifications dated 22/11/2024 of the Local Government Department in which it has been directed … Read more
Strict action in Moga to curb stubble burning. In a stringent response to rising incidents of stubble burning in Moga, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal has issued show cause notices to two Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), a Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO), and two Station House Officers (SHOs), among other officials, for alleged lapses in controlling … Read more
Students shifting from private to govt schools in Punjab. This trend, that has increased numbers as students are shifting from private schools to join government schools, is largely due to the commitment of the Mann government that can provide them with quality education. This was shared by Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal during a meeting … Read more
KAP Sinha Takes Charge as Punjab’s 43rd Chief Secretary. Punjab cadre IAS officer KAP Sinha formally assumed charge as the 43rd Chief Secretary of Punjab on Thursday at the state civil secretariat. He took over in the presence of a few senior officials. In addition to the new job, he will also officiate as Principal … Read more