Total 63.94 % Voter Turnout for Municipal General Elections 2026

A total 63.94% votes polled in the Punjab Municipal general elections 2026. Voting took place to elect representatives for various municipal corporations, municipal councils, and nagar panchayats. Polling began early in the morning at 8:00 AM under tight security arrangements and saw a steady stream of voters throughout the day. Long queues were witnessed outside … Read more

Mann predicts BJP, Congress may not cross 10 seats in Punjab polls

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday predicted that both the BJP and the Congress would struggle to cross the 10 seat mark in the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, asserting that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party would retain its dominance in the state. Speaking during an interview with Rahul Kanwal, Mann said the BJP would … Read more

What kind of govt is running country that cannot even conduct single examination properly? Arvind Kejriwal

Amid a relentless series of paper leaks and examination controversies across the country, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal voiced deep concern over the future of India’s youth, questioning how the nation is being governed when authorities are unable to conduct even a single examination fairly. Referring to repeated irregularities in NEET (National … Read more

PUNJAB SETS 5 LAKH ACRE DSR TARGET FOR 2026-27

PUNJAB SETS 5 LAKH ACRE DSR TARGET FOR 2026-27; ₹1,500/ACRE VIA ONLINE PORTAL: GURMEET KHUDIAN In a major push to save groundwater and promote sustainable paddy cultivation, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian announced that the state has set a target of bringing 5 lakh acres under the Direct Seeding of … Read more

CBSE Chaos, PM must sack Education Minister: Kejriwal

After the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak controversy shook the country, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday demanded the immediate dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over massive irregularities in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) evaluation, saying lakhs of students were being pushed into trauma and … Read more

Kang appeals to voters ensuring massive victory for AAP in Civic polls

MP Malvinder Kang Appeals to Voters to Ensure Massive Victory for AAP Candidates in Municipal Body Elections* Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, on Monday made a heartfelt appeal to the people of Punjab to vote in large numbers in favour of AAP candidates in the municipal … Read more

Punjab Boosts High-Risk Delivery and Neonatal Care Through MMSY

Punjab is significantly strengthening high-risk maternal and neonatal healthcare through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, ensuring that complicated deliveries and critical newborn care are accessible to families without financial burden. A major study based on India’s National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) survey found that nearly one in every two pregnancies in the country is high-risk. … Read more

Every vote cast for BJP will be vote for expensive petrol & diesel: Harpal Cheema

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders including Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, attacked the BJP-led Central Government over the repeated hike in petrol and diesel prices over the last 10 days. They said petrol and diesel have become nearly ₹8 per litre costlier after four consecutive hikes, pushing farmers, transporters, traders and middle-class families … Read more

Former Rajya Sabha Member Rajmohinder Singh Majitha Joins AAP

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) suffered a major political setback in Punjab, while the Aam Aadmi Party has gained significant strength in Majha. On Monday, senior Akali leader, former Rajya Sabha Member and Head of the Chief Khalsa Diwan, Rajmohinder Singh Majitha, joined the Aam Aadmi Party. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann welcomed Rajmohinder Singh Majitha … Read more

8 hour Power supply for Farmers during Paddy Season

Bhagwant Mann Govt ensures uninterrupted 8 hour power supply for farmers during paddy transplantation season: Tarunpreet Singh Sond Reaffirming CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s commitment to farmers, Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today said that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure 8 hours uninterrupted power supply … Read more

Jun 23, 2026 08:38 AM IST
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