Punjab Archives - Page 19 of 314

30 Jul

Punjab to Open Applications for Second Cohort of Mental Health Fellows to Combat Substance Abuse

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAddiction, Fellowship, Healthcare, mental health, Public Health, Punjab, rehabilitation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reinforcing its commitment to tackling drug addiction through a comprehensive approach, the Punjab government launched India’s first fellowship against substance abuse, the Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP) in February 2026. Thirteen fellows from the first cohort of the programme are now working across Punjab to strengthen mental healthcare services. LMHP fellows work across the state under the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Yudh Nashean Virudh initiative, supporting healthcare services and integrating a health- and community-first perspective in the state’s fight against drugs. This marks a significant milestone in strengthening the state’s mental healthcare system and ensuring…

30 Jul

Calgary Police Confirm Body of Child Located in Underground Pipe Network Believed to Be Missing 11-Year-Old Parker

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News

CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): The 13-day search for 11-year-old Parker has come to a heartbreaking conclusion after search teams located the body of a child in an underground drainage pipe network in Calgary. Recovery operations were launched immediately, though significant effort is required to access the area and formally confirm the child's identity. While formal identification procedures remain underway, authorities strongly believe the deceased is Parker. Investigators believe Parker entered a deep culvert in a green space along the west side of Deerfoot Trail, traveling through a complex underground tunnel network before coming to rest in a small pipe on the…

30 Jul

40 Lakh Women Registering for First Time to Receive Rs 1,000 on August 1: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending

RUPNAGAR (Gurpreet Singh): A sea of devotees converged at the Government College grounds on Tuesday as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann joined the grand ‘Ek Sham Bhagwan Shiv Ke Naam’ Bhajan Sandhya, where chants of “Har Har Mahadev” echoed across the venue. The Chief Minister also joined the devotees in raising the chants, while renowned singer Hansraj Raghuwanshi enthralled the gathering with devotional hymns. During this, the Chief Minister said that Punjab’s tradition of communal harmony and brotherhood remains its greatest strength, asserting that people of all faiths celebrate every festival together and that no seed of hatred can…

29 Jul

Punjab’s Meri Rasoi Scheme Crosses 3.3 Million Beneficiaries as State Accelerates Nutritional Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, food security, Meri Rasoi, nutrition support, Punjab government, ration scheme

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government has intensified its ongoing flagship ration kit distribution drive namely MERI RASOI to ensure nutritional security for vulnerable households, with nearly 33.86 lakh families already benefiting under the initiative. The drive aims to cover a total of 40.48 lakh eligible families across Punjab after every quarter i.e. 3 Months. Guided by the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, the distribution under the flagship initiative is being carried out on mission mode. Notably, each family would receive one ration kit which has been…

29 Jul

Sangrur MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer Slams Centre’s Exam Bill in Lok Sabha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Lok Sabha, Meet Hayer, Public Examinations Bill, Sangrur MP

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP from Sangrur Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, while speaking in the Lok Sabha on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, saluted the struggle of the country’s youth and said that the youth power has held up a mirror to the government that has been indulging in politics of division on the basis of religion and caste for the last 12 years. He said that instead of propaganda, real issues like education and unemployment have now come to the mainstream. He further said that the Prime Minister’s selfie video…

29 Jul

Contraband Recovered During Surprise Check at Ludhiana Central Jail; Two Inmates Booked

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A surprise inspection at Ludhiana Central Jail resulted in the seizure of multiple prohibited items, including mobile phones, SIM cards and batteries, leading to the registration of a case against two inmates and an unidentified individual. The recovery was made during a routine anti-contraband search conducted by jail authorities on July 27. Officials said the operation was aimed at curbing the use of unauthorized items inside the prison. During the search, prison staff allegedly recovered a SNEXIAN keypad mobile phone, along with a battery and SIM card, from inmate Gurpreet Singh. Another inmate, Rohit Kumar, was also…

29 Jul

Monsoon Stays Active Over Punjab, Chandigarh; Heavy Rain Warning Continues, Temperatures Fall

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of monsoon showers has brought down temperatures across Punjab and Chandigarh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining heavy rainfall warnings for Tuesday. Orange and Yellow Alerts have been issued for several districts as thunderstorms and lightning are expected to accompany the rain. According to the weather department, widespread rainfall is likely to persist over the next few days. While intense showers are forecast for Tuesday, light to moderate rain is expected to continue across much of Punjab and Chandigarh between July 30 and August 3, with isolated pockets likely to receive heavy precipitation.…

29 Jul

Traffic Curbs in Chandigarh Today as Waris Punjab De Rally Set to Pass Through City

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Naval Kishore): Commuters in Chandigarh and Mohali are likely to face traffic disruptions on Wednesday as the Waris Punjab De rally is scheduled to move from Gurdwara Amb Sahib to the Punjab Governor's House. In view of the procession, the Chandigarh Traffic Police has announced a special traffic management plan and appealed to the public to avoid affected routes during peak hours. The advisory states that traffic regulations will come into effect from 9:30 a.m., with diversions and restrictions imposed along several major roads to facilitate the movement of the rally and maintain law and order. Among the…

28 Jul

Lok Sabha Begins Debate on Public Examinations Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Criticism

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Following a week-long parliamentary impasse, the Lok Sabha commenced a key debate on Tuesday regarding the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh opened the discussion, describing the proposed legislation as a continuation of the 2024 Act and a landmark step toward safeguarding the future of Indian students. Highlighting the history of examination irregularities, Minister Singh noted that paper leaks have historically affected various states across party lines, citing past incidents including the 2009 Railway Recruitment Board and 2011 AIIMS entrance tests to underscore the necessity of…

28 Jul

AAP Highlights Four Years of Governance, Claims Opposition Lacks Credible Issues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, Employment, free electricity, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu on Tuesday said the opposition has failed to find a single genuine issue against the Bhagwant Mann Government despite making repeated attempts to target it through misinformation, rumours and personal attacks. He said the government’s performance over the last four-and-a-half years has exposed the opposition’s inability to counter its work, citing achievements including free electricity for nearly 90% of households, expansion of canal irrigation to over 80% of the state, transparent recruitment of 68,228 government employees, financial assistance to lakhs of women, improved healthcare facilities and continuous engagement…