Punjab Cabinet clears citizen-led desilting policy

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Cabinet clears citizen-led desilting policy to boost flood preparedness ahead of monsoon Landowners allowed to desilt rivers, choes and drains at own cost, use excavated material free of charge Nine critical sites identified as Bhagwant Mann Govt moves to prevent silt build-up & reduce flood risk Decision ensures faster execution … Read more

ED raids reflect BJP’s desperation to crush opposition voices: AAP Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab strongly condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) action at the premises of Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, calling it yet another example of the BJP-led Central Government’s blatant misuse of central agencies to intimidate opposition leaders and destabilise non-BJP governments. Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, while addressing the media, called out … Read more

Arrest of Akali Leader in Sex Racket Exposes Reality of Sukhbir Badal’s ‘Punjab Bachao’ Drama: Baltej Pannu

AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday raised serious questions over the conduct and history of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stating that the party’s track record reflects a pattern of deeply troubling activities. In a video message, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “The suffering Punjab endured during the Akali-BJP … Read more

AAP Backs Swift Implementation of Women’s Reservation: Kang

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, strongly presented the party’s position in Parliament on the issues of women’s reservation and delimitation. Kang clarified that the Aam Aadmi Party and its national leadership, Arvind Kejriwal, along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, fully support the Women’s Reservation Bill and … Read more

OPD and IPD services started at Community Health Centre, Lehragaga

Punjab Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Dr. Balbir Singh and Barinder Kumar Goyal today inaugurated OPD and IPD services at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Lehragaga. This marks the first step toward the Punjab Government’s historic decision to establish a Medical College and Hospital at Lehragaga, while also ensuring immediate access to healthcare facilities for … Read more

After 70 years, in Hoshiarpur’s Kandi region to get modern roads; CM Mann inaugurates ₹150 crore worth of development works

Ending decades of neglect in Punjab’s Kandi belt, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday rolled out a ₹150 crore development push in Tanda Urmur, announcing modern road infrastructure, a high-level bridge, and a network of state-of-the-art health facilities for villages that had remained deprived for nearly 70 years. Positioning the intervention as a decisive … Read more

Money Can’t Buy Health, But Sehat Card Can Secure It : Clearing Myths Around Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

The Bhagwant Mann Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has emerged as one of India’s most expansive public healthcare protection schemes, providing universal cashless medical coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year across Punjab. The scheme has expanded rapidly since rollout, with around 39 lakh Sehat Cards already issued, and enrollment continuing … Read more

While Claiming It Will Contest Elections and Form Government in Punjab, BJP Continues to Undermine the State’s Interests: Baltej Pannu

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly objected to the BJP-led central government’s amendment in the rules governing appointments in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), stating that the move reflects a consistent pattern of attempts to undermine Punjab’s rights and weaken the federal structure, with party leaders asserting that the Centre is seeking … Read more

Mann Govt will fight at every level, including Supreme Court, to protect Punjab’s rights: Pannu

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Central Government over recent changes in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), stating that the move reflects a larger attempt to take control of Punjab’s river waters and weaken the state’s rightful authority over its resources. Addressing a press conference … Read more

Bhagwant Mann govt launches women support scheme Punjab

Handing over registration certificates for ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann says, “This scheme is true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar” From July, Dalit women will receive ₹1,500 per month, while women from other categories will receive ₹1,000: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann All women above 18 years eligible; registration requires only Aadhaar, Voter ID … Read more

Apr 29, 2026 10:50 AM IST
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