Punjab Government taking special care of freedom fighters, provides Rs 11,000 monthly pension The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the welfare of freedom fighters and their families. To honour the brave heroes who made supreme sacrifices for India’s independence, the State Government is providing a monthly … Read more
Continuing ‘Mission Rozgar’ to illuminate the lives of Punjabis, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday set a new milestone by giving more than 55,000 jobs to the youth of the state during the first three years of its regime. Addressing the gathering during a function to hand over appointment … Read more
Free Legal Aid, Lok Adalats and Mediation Services displayed through Tableau on I day The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar shared information regarding the Free Legal Aid Scheme implemented by the Government under Article 39-A of the Constitution of India to safeguard the rights of the poor and weaker sections of … Read more
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab – An early morning encounter on Tuesday in Behram area between police and gangster Sonu alias Kali exposed a deeper terror-criminal nexus involving Pakistan-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Sonu, a resident of Alamgir in Kapurthala, was arrested along with associates Jitendra Chaudhary alias Ritik, Sanjay, … Read more
NIA Raids Immigration Agent’s House in Amritsar Over Suspected Illegal Foreign Transfers; Documents Seized, Security Tightened The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a surprise raid at a house in Amritsar’s Shastri Nagar on Tuesday morning. The residence belongs to Vishal Sharma, an immigration agent who runs a business in Ranjit Avenue reportedly related to sending … Read more
A young couple’s return to their native village after a love marriage has sparked a full-scale social boycott by the local panchayat, reigniting the debate over intra-village marriages in rural Punjab. The couple, Taranjeet Singh and Dilpreet Kaur, who grew up across the lane from each other in Galwatti village near Nabha, had eloped and … Read more
In a bold new step to combat its drug crisis, Punjab is shifting focus from arrests to awareness—starting in classrooms. Beginning August 1, the state will introduce India’s first evidence-based anti-drug curriculum across government schools. This initiative marks the third phase of the ‘Yudh Nashian De Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign and will be officially … Read more
In a significant move to protect farmers’ interests, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that government procurement of paddy will begin two weeks earlier than usual—from September 15 instead of the traditional October 1 start. The decision aims to reduce crop damage caused by increased moisture levels during colder nights and early mornings … Read more
PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA UNANIMOUSLY PASSES PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (PUNJAB AMENDMENT) BILL 2025 SAYS RURAL GAMES AN INTEGRAL PART OF PUNJAB’S GLORIOUS CULTURE AND HERITAGE Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday reiterated the firm commitment of the state government to promote and preserve the tradition of rural games in the state. Participating … Read more
Asserts Punjab has no spare water for any other state Says Punjab needs to be compensated for marvellous service rendered to nation Moots idea of YSL instead of SYL for amicable resolution Reiterating that Punjab has no surplus water for any other state, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday sought share for state … Read more