Punjab Archives - Page 16 of 314

03 Aug

700-Gram Premature Baby Saved After 50 Days of Specialised NICU Treatment in Nawanshahr Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBalbir Singh, Health Scheme, Nawanshahr, NICU Care, Premature Baby

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has helped save the life of a baby girl born nearly three months early in Nawanshahr. Born at just 27 weeks’ gestation and weighing only 700 grams, the baby received 50 days of specialised treatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of an empanelled private hospital. The entire treatment, costing nearly ₹3 lakh, was provided completely cashless under the scheme. Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said the case shows how the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is ensuring that every family can access quality…

03 Aug

Punjab Reaffirms Commitment to Free Cancer Care as 708 Patients Receive Treatment Under State Health Scheme

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBalbir Singh, Cancer Prevention, cashless treatment, Health Scheme, Lung Cancer, Punjab Health

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): On World Lung Cancer Day, the Bhagwant Mann Government has underlined a simple but important message: no one should lose a battle against lung cancer because they cannot afford treatment. Through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), the state is not only paying for life-saving care but also investing in preventing the disease before it begins. The numbers show that commitment is translating into real support. So far, 708 lung cancer patients have received completely cashless treatment under the scheme, with claims worth ₹3.43 crore. For hundreds of families, that has meant focusing on recovery instead of…

03 Aug

“Parampara” – Emotional Tribute Paid to Legendary Kathak Guru Pt. Hazari Lal Gangani in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Ritika Performing Arts Society organized "Parampara – A Tribute to Legendary Guru Pt. Hazari Lal Gangani" at Rani Laxmi Bai Auditorium in Sector-38 C, Chandigarh. The cultural gathering brought together prominent dignitaries, classical artists, and art enthusiasts to honor the enduring legacy of the Kathak maestro. Justice Rajan Gupta presided over the memorial event alongside distinguished chief guests, including Praneet Singh Sachdeva (IRS), Ajay Sharma (IAS), and Bhawna Garg (IAS). Family members and disciples paid homage to the late guru's invaluable contributions to Indian classical dance. Notable attendees included his elder son Pt. Prem Shankar Gangani, Pt.…

03 Aug

Punjab Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution Condemning Centre Over National Paper Leaks

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarpal Cheema, NTA Restructuring, Paper leaks, Punjab Assembly, Student Rights, Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday moved a landmark resolution in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), urging the House to hold the Union Government accountable for repeated examination scandals, paper leaks and institutional failures that have severely impacted the future of millions of students and job aspirants across the country. The Punjab Assembly unanimously passed the resolution. Addressing the Vidhan Sabha, Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Under the arrogant rule of a dictatorial BJP-led Union Government, every vital sector in the country, especially the future of millions of hardworking youth, has been put…

03 Aug

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes Censure Motion Against Centre Over Repeated Paper Leaks as Congress Walks Out

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Standing firmly with Gen Z and raising its voice against what it termed as atrocities on the country’s youth, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Monday passed a Censure Motion by voice vote against repeated paper leaks across the country. Winding up the debate on the motion and later addressing the media, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said repeated paper leaks under the BJP-led Union Government had shattered the aspirations of crores of students, while those seeking justice were met with tear gas shells, pellet guns and police action instead of accountability. The Chief Minister announced that the…

03 Aug

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Erupts Over Alleged Pharmacy Exam Paper Leak as Congress Stages Walkout; AAP Challenges For A Debate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP government, Congress walkout, Harjot Bains, Paper Leak, Punjab Assembly, Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The opening day of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha's Monsoon Session witnessed high political drama on Monday as the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and opposition Congress legislators clashed over an alleged pharmacy examination paper leak. The stormy confrontation triggered intense slogan-shouting inside the House, culminating in a protest walkout by opposition members. The controversy erupted during Question Hour when Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa raised the issue and demanded the immediate resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. Drawing parallels to national controversies surrounding competitive entrance exams, Bajwa alleged that multiple examination paper leak…

03 Aug

Fresh Monsoon Spell to Impact Punjab, Chandigarh; Yellow Alert in Place for August 3–4

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a renewed spell of monsoon showers across Punjab and Chandigarh, issuing a Yellow Alert for August 3 and 4 as several districts are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Weather officials have advised residents to remain cautious, particularly during lightning activity, and avoid venturing into flooded areas or open spaces during adverse weather conditions. Rainfall Likely to Ease Humid Conditions According to the latest forecast, rainfall is expected to continue across much of the region on August 5 and 6 as well. While widespread showers are…

03 Aug

Punjab Assembly’s Monsoon Session Opens Today; Government Braces for Opposition Offensive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Legislative Assembly will convene its Monsoon Session on Monday, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government expected to face sharp questioning from the opposition over several pressing issues. The session, scheduled to continue until August 10, is considered the final monsoon sitting before the present Assembly completes its tenure. The day's proceedings will begin at 11 a.m. with members paying homage to departed leaders and eminent personalities. The House will then move to Question Hour and Zero Hour, allowing legislators to seek clarifications from the government and raise matters related to their constituencies as…

02 Aug

Final Monsoon Session of Current AAP Government Set to Begin in Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The 13th session of the 16th Punjab Legislative Assembly, marking the final monsoon session of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's current term, is scheduled to convene from August 3 to August 10, 2026, in Chandigarh. In the run-up to the sitting, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has engaged in consultations with various state departments to review pending legislative business and shape the government's official strategy. A major piece of legislation set to be introduced during the session is the Punjab Regulation of Fee of Un-aided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The bill aims to provide permanent statutory…

02 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates Two New ‘Schools of Eminence’ in Ludhiana

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated two new 'Schools of Eminence' (SoE) at Kidwai Nagar and Miller Ganj to the public, taking the total count of such institutions in Ludhiana district to 16. Equipped with modern classrooms, advanced science laboratories, state-of-the-art auditoriums, and updated infrastructure, the new campuses are part of the state government's ongoing push to elevate public education standards to global levels. Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister Mann noted that Ludhiana, historically recognized for leading Punjab's industrial sector, is now emerging as the hub of the state's ongoing education revolution. He…