Punjab Archives - Page 20 of 277

01 Jun

Historic Fiscal Clearance Empowers Punjab Sugarcane Cultivators Under CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Crop diversificatio, Punjab Agriculture, sugarcane dues

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…

01 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar News, Big news, Punjab, Student, suicide

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…

01 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Singh Majithiya, Punjab News

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…

01 Jun

Father, Son Die After Suspected Gas Leak at Ludhiana Factory; Several Workers Hospitalised

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingGas leak, Ludhiana, Punjab News, ਪੰਜਾਬ

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped an industrial unit in Ludhiana after a suspected toxic gas leak at a spanner-manufacturing factory claimed the lives of a father and son and left several workers affected. The incident occurred during the night shift when employees were carrying out routine work inside the factory premises. According to eyewitnesses, gas allegedly began leaking from a pipeline or cylinder and quickly spread across the facility. The fumes reportedly engulfed the work area within minutes, leaving workers struggling to breathe. Several employees collapsed on the spot, while others suffered severe irritation and breathing difficulties. The deceased have…

01 Jun

Navjot Kaur Sidhu to Contest Patiala Urban Seat in 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls on New Party Ticket

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabNavjot Kaur Sidhu, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant political announcement ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Navjot Kaur Sidhu has declared her intention to contest from the Patiala Urban constituency. The former MLA and wife of senior politician Navjot Singh Sidhu said she would enter the electoral fray under the banner of her newly formed Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party. The announcement is being viewed as a notable development in Punjab's political landscape, particularly in Patiala, where electoral equations are expected to witness fresh realignments. Navjot Kaur Sidhu said her party would focus on issues concerning the common people and seek to offer…

01 Jun

Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra Assumes Role of Acting Chief Justice at Punjab and Haryana High Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Government has appointed Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as the Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court following the elevation of Justice Sheel Nagu to the Supreme Court of India. The appointment was announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Monday. The decision has been made under Article 223 of the Constitution, which provides for the appointment of an Acting Chief Justice when the position falls vacant or the incumbent is unable to discharge official duties. Justice Sheel Nagu’s recent elevation to the country’s highest court created…

01 Jun

Rains Bring Temporary Relief Across Punjab, but Experts Warn of Bigger Challenges Ahead

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Dark clouds, intermittent showers and cooler winds have transformed the weather across Punjab over the past few days, offering residents a much-needed break from the scorching temperatures that dominated May. However, while the current spell has brought relief from the heat, concerns are mounting over forecasts of a weaker monsoon and the impact it could have on farming, groundwater reserves and electricity consumption in the months ahead. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued weather activity across several parts of the state until the end of the week, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds expected to…

31 May

Orthopaedic Treatments Under Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Cross ₹84 Crore as Demand Rises; Among Top Services Under Scheme, Says Health Minister

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcashless treatment, Dr Balbir Singh, Healthcare, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Orthopaedic Care, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is witnessing a steady rise in bone, joint and trauma-related health conditions, with orthopaedic treatments emerging as one of the most significant components of the state’s public healthcare delivery, according to data from the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. Highlighting the trend, the State Health Agency (SHA) data revealed that more than ₹84 crore has been spent so far on bone, joint and trauma-related treatments so far, under the scheme, reflecting both increasing demand for surgical care and expanded access to specialised orthopaedic services across government hospitals. The data shows that knee replacements account for the highest…

31 May

Punjab Aims to Become Top Education Hub and Halt Student Exodus to Canada, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Education, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab, Sikhya Kranti, Student Toppers

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Four years after launching a sweeping transformation of Punjab’s education system, the Bhagwant Mann Government is now setting its sights on a bigger goal: turning Punjab into the country’s leading education destination and reversing the long-held perception that quality education can only be found abroad. Pointing to Punjab’s rise past Kerala in national education rankings, the growing dominance of girls among board toppers, and the success of 359 government school students in JEE Main, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state’s Sikhya Kranti (Education Revolution) has begun delivering tangible results on the ground. Speaking at the ‘Sitaare…

31 May

Major Rural Infrastructure Boost as Punjab Government Unveils Road Projects Worth Over ₹18.76 Crore in Lehragaga Region

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarpal Singh Cheema, Infrastructure, Lehragaga, Punjab, Road Development, Rural Connectivity

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday dedicated and laid foundation stones for a series of road infrastructure and development projects worth more than ₹18.76 crore in the Lehragaga region, giving a major boost to rural connectivity and strengthening the local economy. The projects are aimed at eliminating safety hazards, improving rural infrastructure and ensuring all-weather connectivity for thousands of villagers. Highlighting the vision of the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the government is transforming rural Punjab by actively strengthening nearly 40,000 kilometres of roads across the state, thereby delivering…