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Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Orders Probe into Amritsar Student Suicide, Abetment Case Registered Against School Management
02 Jun

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Orders Probe into Amritsar Student Suicide, Abetment Case Registered Against School Management

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has taken a strong stance in the case of a Class XII student who allegedly died by suicide following alleged harassment by a private school in Amritsar. Acting on the matter, authorities have registered a case of abetment to suicide against members of the school management and initiated a detailed investigation. The minister said the government was treating the incident with utmost seriousness and assured that a fair and impartial probe would be conducted. He added that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible. The role of the…
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Punjab women to receive monthly financial assistance from July 1, says CM Mann
02 Jun

Punjab women to receive monthly financial assistance from July 1, says CM Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that eligible women in the state will begin receiving financial assistance under the “Mawan Dhiyaan Satkar Yojana” from July 1, with the amount to be transferred directly into their bank accounts. Speaking during a television programme in Chandigarh, Mann said the government had completed most of the groundwork required for the implementation of the scheme and that the remaining formalities would be finalised shortly. He described the initiative as a major welfare measure aimed at providing financial support to women across the state. The Chief Minister said women beneficiaries would…
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Punjab Cabinet Approves Election Department Rule Changes Ahead of Assembly Polls
02 Jun

Punjab Cabinet Approves Election Department Rule Changes Ahead of Assembly Polls

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday took a key step to strengthen the state’s election machinery ahead of the forthcoming Punjab Legislative Assembly elections by approving an amendment to the Service Rules of the Election Department. The decision removes long-pending administrative bottlenecks, facilitates the smooth and hassle-free Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and paves the way for filling crucial vacancies to ensure adequate manpower for election-related work. The Cabinet also approved the Annual Administrative Report of the Department of Water Resources for 2025-26. The decisions were taken during a…
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Punjab Launches ‘Bright Minds Punjab 2026’, AI to Be Introduced in Government Schools from Class 6
02 Jun

Punjab Launches ‘Bright Minds Punjab 2026’, AI to Be Introduced in Government Schools from Class 6

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant push to reward academic excellence, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Affairs Incharge Mr. Manish Sisodia, on Monday launched ‘Bright Minds Punjab 2026’ programme at Virasat-e-Khalsa, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district. Over 600 students from Rupnagar district who scored more than 85% in Class 12 board examinations were felicitated at the inaugural event with certificates of achievement. The programme will be extended to all districts across the state, S. Bains informed. Addressing students and teachers, Bains announced that Artificial Intelligence will be introduced as a subject…
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HPCL Commits Fresh Investments in Punjab’s Refinery, Biofuel and Biogas Sectors
02 Jun

HPCL Commits Fresh Investments in Punjab’s Refinery, Biofuel and Biogas Sectors

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s emergence as a preferred investment destination received another major endorsement on Monday as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann secured significant investment commitments from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), with the energy major announcing plans to expand its footprint in the state through investments in refinery, biofuel and biogas sectors. During a meeting with HPCL Chairman Vikas Kaushal, the Chief Minister highlighted Punjab’s robust infrastructure, strategic location, investor-friendly policies and transparent governance framework, which have helped position the state as North India’s most attractive investment hub. The meeting also saw HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) announce further expansion…
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Punjab Police Intensifies Statewide Security Measures, DGP Orders Enhanced Patrolling and Vehicle Checks
02 Jun

Punjab Police Intensifies Statewide Security Measures, DGP Orders Enhanced Patrolling and Vehicle Checks

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to ensure a safe and secure environment across the state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Monday directed all field units to strengthen police presence and police patrolling through strategic nakas, mobile patrols, vehicle checking and effective area domination for enhancing public confidence and ensuring secure environment. The DGP was chairing a state-level Law and Order review meeting in virtual mode with senior Special DGPs/Additional DGPs/IGPs/DIG rank officers deputed as Supervisory Officers for Districts/Commissionerates, Range IGP/DIGs, all Commissioners of Police…
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Punjab Outpaces National Average with 14.59% GST Growth in May 2026
01 Jun

Punjab Outpaces National Average with 14.59% GST Growth in May 2026

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming Punjab’s path of strong fiscal performance, Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Monday that the state has recorded a robust growth of 14.59 percent in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections during May 2026. Finance Minister Cheema said, "The Gross GST Collection for the month reached ₹2,400.52 crore, marking a significant increase of ₹305.71 crore compared to the ₹2,094.81 crore collected during May 2025". The Finance Minister emphasised that this impressive surge reflects sustained economic activity, improved tax compliance, and the effective execution of enforcement measures by the Excise and Taxation…
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Historic Fiscal Clearance Empowers Punjab Sugarcane Cultivators Under CM Bhagwant Mann
01 Jun

Historic Fiscal Clearance Empowers Punjab Sugarcane Cultivators Under CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab has achieved a major milestone in strengthening the agricultural and cooperative sectors, with the Punjab Government clearing 100% dues of sugarcane farmers during the 2025-26 crushing season. Sugar mills across the state procured a record 167.20 lakh quintals of sugarcane and released payments worth ₹695.36 crore, ensuring that farmers received their dues in full. The achievement reflects the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s continued commitment to farmer welfare, crop diversification and rural prosperity. By encouraging farmers to move beyond the traditional wheat-paddy cycle and adopt sugarcane cultivation, the government…
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Amritsar tragedy: 17-year-old girl dies by suicide due to alleged harassment over pending school fees
01 Jun

Amritsar tragedy: 17-year-old girl dies by suicide due to alleged harassment over pending school fees

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Gurpreet Singh :- A 17-year-old school girl allegedly died by suicide after consuming poisonous substance at her residence in Amritsar.  The victim has been identified as Amjot Kaur Aulakh who was studying in Disciplined Disciple International School, Fatehgarh Churian. According to the family members, their daughter was constantly harassed by the school authorities including the principal, due to fee dues up to Rs 20,000, causing her extreme distress and humiliation. Sarabjeet Kaur, Amjot's maternal aunt, alleged that the student consumed a poisonous substance on the evening of May 22, the same day she was reportedly called to the school for…
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Police Reach Bikram Majithia’s Residence, 12 Special Teams Formed to Probe Majitha Police Station Incident
01 Jun

Police Reach Bikram Majithia’s Residence, 12 Special Teams Formed to Probe Majitha Police Station Incident

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Police have intensified their investigation into the incident at Majitha police station in Amritsar by constituting 12 special teams to identify and arrest those involved. As part of the ongoing probe, police personnel on Monday visited the residence of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia. The incident occurred on Sunday when a large number of supporters gathered outside the police station, leading to heightened tensions in the area. According to police allegations, the crowd forcibly secured the release of a person who was in police custody. Treating the matter as serious, the police launched…
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