Area Under Irrigation of the Bist Doab Canal Network Expands by 167% in 2025-26

Area Under Irrigation of the Bist Doab Canal Network Expands by 167% in 2025-26, Over 1.1 Lakh Acres Added, 19,213 Acres Receive Canal Water for First Time Breathing new life into a historic lifeline, Punjab’s revival of the Bist Doab Canal is transforming fields, farms and futures across the Doaba region. In a major boost … Read more

ED arrest of AAP Minister Sanjeev Arora politically motivated, Punjab & Haryana HC told; seeks same protection extended to BJP MPs

AAP Minister Sanjeev Arora approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case and terming the entire action a case of “political victimisation” amid the ongoing political battle between the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab. The matter came up before … Read more

AAP condemns attack on house of Diljit Dosanjh’s Manager, holds BJP responsible: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly condemned the cowardly attack on the house of renowned Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh’s manager. AAP stated that this attack was not just on an individual, but an attack on citizens’ security and democratic values. Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Just a few days ago, the BJP had invited … Read more

Hoshiarpur tops Punjab in organ donation registrations with 2,018 pledges

Hoshiarpur has emerged as the leading district in Punjab in registrations under the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization campaign, recording the highest 2,018 organ donation registrations in the state. According to the latest figures, Patiala secured the second position with 1,147 registrations, while Ludhiana ranked third with 968 registrations. The achievement is being seen … Read more

Beware of BJP, if voted to power they will reimpose black farm laws in Punjab: CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday launched a blistering political offensive against the BJP, Akali Dal and Congress, pointing out that these traditional political parties betrayed Punjab for decades through divisive politics, anti-Punjab decisions and corruption, while warning that the BJP would once again impose the black farm laws if voted to power … Read more

Girls Secure 2 of Top-3 Positions in Class 10 Board Results

Punjab’s government schools have scripted a remarkable turnaround under the Bhagwant Mann Government’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’, with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)’s Class 10 results not only recording an impressive 94.52% pass percentage but also showcasing the growing dominance of girls and government school students in merit rankings. As 2,54,744 students cleared the examinations, girls … Read more

Aman Arora takes charge as Industries and Commerce Minister

Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora on Tuesday assumed office as the Minister for Industries & Commerce at Udyog Bhawan, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Notably, Mr. Arora already holds key portfolios including Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training, New & Renewable Energy Sources, Good Governance & Information Technology and Printing & Stationery. After taking charge, Mr. … Read more

From solving crime to tracking criminals, ICCC a modern-day weapon for Punjab Police

The futuristic Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) launched by the Punjab Police is setting new standards in modern-day policing across the nation. From tracking criminals to nabbing troublemakers, the Punjab Police has got an extra edge to make ‘Punjab safe’ using Artificial Intelligence, topped with human intelligence of the state force. Recently, Punjab Director … Read more

Senior BJP Leader Anil Kumar Sethi Joins AAP

Influenced by the policies and people-centric governance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), senior BJP leader from Fazilka, Anil Kumar Sethi, joined the AAP on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted him into the party. Welcoming Sethi into the party fold, CM Bhagwant Mann said that people from across Punjab are expressing faith … Read more

Punjabis Will Never Accept Any Attack on Their Mother Tongue: Baltej Pannu

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday strongly condemned the BJP-led Central Government’s decision to make Sanskrit compulsory and Punjabi an optional subject in Army schools across Punjab, stating that the move reflects the Centre’s continued attempts to undermine Punjab’s identity, language and cultural roots. AAP Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said Punjabis will … Read more

Jun 23, 2026 12:59 AM IST
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