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

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

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

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

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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…
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Amritsar on High Alert Ahead of Operation Bluestar Anniversary; Additional Forces to Be Deployed
31 May

Amritsar on High Alert Ahead of Operation Bluestar Anniversary; Additional Forces to Be Deployed

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Gurpreet Singh :- Security arrangements have been significantly intensified across Amritsar ahead of the June 6 anniversary of Operation Bluestar, with Punjab Police preparing a comprehensive security plan to maintain law and order in the city. A high-level review meeting chaired by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav was held on Saturday to assess preparedness and coordinate security measures. Senior police officials, including Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar and DIG Sandeep Goel, attended the meeting and reviewed arrangements for the upcoming observance. Sources said the police have been directed to closely monitor individuals and groups that have previously…
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Land Dispute Behind RTI Activist Simranjit Singh’s Murder, Punjab Police Claim
31 May

Land Dispute Behind RTI Activist Simranjit Singh’s Murder, Punjab Police Claim

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Police has claimed to have cracked the murder case of RTI activist Simranjit Singh within hours of the incident, with preliminary investigations pointing towards a financial dispute linked to a land transaction as the motive behind the killing. According to police officials, the investigation has revealed that the crime was allegedly carried out by individuals related to the victim. Authorities believe that a long-standing disagreement over money connected to a land deal escalated into a deadly confrontation, ultimately resulting in Simranjit Singh’s murder. Police Commissionerate officials stated that multiple leads were pursued immediately after the incident,…
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Punjab Sets October Deadline for International Hockey Return with Asian Champions Trophy, CM Mann Sees Performance
30 May

Punjab Sets October Deadline for International Hockey Return with Asian Champions Trophy, CM Mann Sees Performance

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is gearing up to host the prestigious Hockey Asian Champions Trophy later this year, with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday reviewing preparations for the mega international event and directing officers to ensure flawless arrangements well ahead of schedule. Chairing a high-level meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann instructed officials to complete all infrastructure and organisational works before September and emphasised that no effort should be spared in making the tournament a grand success. The Chief Minister directed that an organising committee comprising experts, players and other stakeholders be constituted to ensure the timely execution of all…
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Punjab Launches Mega Menstrual Health Initiative Across 3,600 Government Schools
30 May

Punjab Launches Mega Menstrual Health Initiative Across 3,600 Government Schools

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark step towards strengthening girls’ education, adolescent health, and gender-sensitive schooling, the Punjab Government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched one of India’s largest school-based menstrual health education initiatives for adolescent girls studying in government schools across Punjab. On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, the Punjab Government announced the phased statewide expansion of “Menstrual Hygiene Curriculum” across government high and senior secondary schools in all 23 districts of Punjab. The first session of the curriculum is set to be conducted across these government schools tomorrow, i.e. 29.05.2026. This initiative…
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Punjab Celebrates National Education Milestone with Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings
30 May

Punjab Celebrates National Education Milestone with Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a magnificent celebration of its meteoric rise to the top of the national education rankings, Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann today held simultaneous Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) across over 19,000 government schools, transforming the state into a vibrant arena of participatory learning. Divulging the details of ‘Sikhiya Da Maha Jashan’, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the grand event marks Punjab’s No. 1 ranking in the NITI Aayog’s School Education Quality Report 2026, where it surpassed Kerala, long considered India’s gold standard in school education, on key foundational…
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Punjab Abolishes Contractual Employment System, Regularises 65,000 Workers
30 May

Punjab Abolishes Contractual Employment System, Regularises 65,000 Workers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced a historic decision to end the contractor system in Punjab Government departments, paving the way for more than 65,000 outsourced workers to come directly under the government and creating a clear pathway towards regular employment. The Chief Minister said the move would free thousands of workers from exploitation by private contractors, ensure direct government employment and provide long-awaited job security, dignity and benefits to employees who have devoted years of service to the state. Addressing a press conference, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab Government has approved the…
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Three Minor Girls of Same Family Reported Missing in Ludhiana
30 May

Three Minor Girls of Same Family Reported Missing in Ludhiana

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Gurpreet Singh :- Three minor girls belonging to the same family have reportedly gone missing from the Jamalpur area of Ludhiana, prompting a police investigation and search operation across multiple locations. According to the complaint lodged by the mother of one of the girls, the three minors — identified as Mansi (16), Deepika (14) and Shalini (15) — left their homes on May 28 and could not be traced thereafter. Following the complaint, the Jamalpur police registered a case against a youth from Uttar Pradesh. The case took a significant turn when Mansi reportedly contacted her mother over the phone…
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BJP Likely to Renominate Ravneet Bittu for Rajya Sabha; Key Role Seen for Jakhar
30 May

BJP Likely to Renominate Ravneet Bittu for Rajya Sabha; Key Role Seen for Jakhar

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to renominate Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled in June, according to political sources in the national capital. Discussions are also underway within the party to continue Bittu in the Union Council of Ministers, sources indicated. Bittu is currently serving as a Rajya Sabha member, with his present term set to conclude in June 2026. His possible renomination is being viewed as part of the BJP's broader strategy to strengthen its political footprint in Punjab ahead of future electoral contests. Sources further suggested…
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