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29 Jun

Strengthening ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ & Promoting Sports Culture Among Youth, CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Village Gyms Across State

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FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to making Punjab a drug-free, healthy and sporting state, the Bhagwant Mann Government on Sunday achieved another major milestone by dedicating 500 modern village gyms across the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative is aimed at promoting a vibrant sporting culture to steer youth away from the menace of drugs under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. Backed by a record ₹1,791 crore sports budget, the state government is establishing 3,000 modern village gyms and developing 3,100 sports grounds across Punjab while simultaneously undertaking a large-scale drive to rejuvenate village ponds…

28 Jun

Monuments of Self-Reliance: PM Modi Hails Indigenous Defence and Global Sporting Milestones on ‘Mann Ki Baat’

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Emphasizing the country's accelerating strides toward comprehensive self-reliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday showcased a series of stellar indigenous breakthroughs across the naval, aerospace, and strategic missile sectors during his monthly radio address, Mann ki Baat. The Prime Minister asserted that these landmark achievements not only fortify national security infrastructure but also serve as powerful milestones that inspire collective national pride and advance the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Reflecting on his recent official visit to Kolkata, West Bengal, the Prime Minister highlighted the high-profile tri-commissioning of three indigenously designed and built warships—the advanced stealth…

28 Jun

National Responsibility for Excellence: Piyush Goyal Champions ‘Made in India’ Brand Integrity Ahead of Landmark UK Trade Pact

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London (Gurpreet Singh): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has stated that the 'Made in India' label serves as a powerful symbol of the nation's global reputation and unwavering dedication to quality, emphasizing that manufacturing excellence is not merely a corporate benchmark but a core national responsibility. Highlighting the international footprint of the Tamil Nadu-based Florence Shoe Company during a high-profile business plenary session in London, Goyal cited its global trajectory as a prime example of how Indian entrepreneurs are elevating Brand India’s image on the world stage through world-class manufacturing. Addressing global investors and business leaders, the minister…

28 Jun

Alleged Suppressions: 500 Farmers Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protests, Claims CJP Founder

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that approximately five-hundred farmers spanning across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have been placed under house arrest by law enforcement authorities. Speaking exclusively to reporters on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Dipke claimed that the coordinated police action was deliberately designed to restrict agrarian leaders and workers from joining the ongoing mass student demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The youth-led sit-in agitation, which entered its ninth consecutive day on Sunday, centers on demands for the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over widespread examination irregularities and…

28 Jun

Rangla Punjab Initiative: CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Modern Village Gyms and Announces July 1 Rollout for Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna Cash Payouts

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Faridkot (Gurpreet Singh): Accelerating the state’s multi-pronged anti-drug crusade, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated five-hundred modern village open-air gymnasiums to the public as part of the flagship ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. Launching the statewide initiative from Chand Baja village in Faridkot district, the Chief Minister asserted that the primary objective is to foster a vibrant, healthy sporting culture in rural heartlands, providing top-tier fitness infrastructure to steer the youth away from narcotics and rebuild a vibrant, prosperous state. Addressing a massive gathering of sports enthusiasts and local residents, Chief Minister Mann described the simultaneous launch of…

28 Jun

Championing Climate Justice: PM Narendra Modi Advocates for Island Nations in Historic Address to Seychelles National Assembly

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Victoria (Gurpreet Singh): Delivering a historic address to an Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly advocated for climate justice, asserting that the Global South, and particularly small island nations, bear the most severe impacts of global climate change despite contributing the least to it. Speaking on Sunday, June 28, 2026, during his high-profile three-day State Visit to the archipelagic nation, Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the house, calling for global climate action anchored firmly in fairness, responsibility, and equity. The Prime Minister emphasized that the damaging effects of shifting…

28 Jun

Supreme Respect: CM Bhagwant Mann Confirms AAP Leaders Will Appear Before Akal Takht Over Anti-Sacrilege Bill Controversy

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday reaffirmed that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is the supreme temporal authority of the Sikh community and said that all Ministers, MLAs and the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha summoned by the Takht Sahib will appear before it on Monday to present the state government’s position with humility. Declaring that every directive of Sri Akal Takht Sahib is paramount and will be obeyed in true letter and spirit, the Chief Minister said the government would also submit details of the fake video featuring his impersonator.. The Chief Minister pointed…

28 Jun

Spiritual Grandeur: Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Mann Announce Luv-Kush Temple, Free ‘Hamare Ram’ Staging, and Major Pilgrim Routes in Amritsar

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s unwavering commitment to preserving India’s spiritual heritage and strengthening the values of Sanatan Dharma, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann joined thousands of devotees at the ‘Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shivji Ke Naam’ bhajan evening in Amritsar, where they unveiled a series of landmark initiatives to further enrich Punjab’s religious and cultural legacy. These include the construction of a grand temple dedicated to Mata Sita, Mata Janaki and Luv-Kush in Amritsar, the expansion of the Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojna with new pilgrimage routes, the…

28 Jun

AAP Lawmakers Set to Appear Before Akal Takht Clergy Over Legislative Standoff

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced on Sunday that all elected representatives from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party will present themselves at Sri Akal Takht Sahib to clarify their stance to the Sikh leadership. The strategic move was finalized following an intense internal meeting in Amritsar led by Chief Minister Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to address the official summons issued by the highest temporal authority of the Sikh faith. This development marks a crucial juncture in the relationship between the Punjab government and the state's premier religious institutions. The Akal Takht Secretariat has…

28 Jun

AAP MLAs, Ministers to Appear Before Akal Takht Tomorrow, Confirms CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs and Cabinet ministers summoned by Sri Akal Takht Sahib will appear before the Sikh temporal authority tomorrow, reiterating that the party holds the institution in the highest regard. Addressing the media, Mann stated that all legislators and ministers who have been called have been instructed to remain present before Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He added that those who have only been asked to furnish written explanations will submit their responses as directed. Emphasising the party's respect for Sikh religious institutions, the Chief Minister said…