Punjab Archives - Page 25 of 315

20 Jul

My Earnings Are My Honesty: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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JALANDHAR (Rajeev Sharma): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday paid obeisance at the Darbar of Dera Almast Bapu Lal Badshah Ji during the annual fair at Nakodar and sought blessings for the peace, prosperity and all-round development of Punjab. After attending the cultural programme, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love and affection showered by people from all walks of life and said the blessings of the Gurus, Pirs, Fakirs and martyrs continue to guide Punjab on the path of communal harmony and progress. Reaffirming his government’s commitment to rebuilding a vibrant Rangla Punjab, Bhagwant Singh…

19 Jul

Delhi Police Denies Permission for Cockroach Janta Party’s Proposed Parliament March

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDelhi Police, Monsoon Session, Parliament march, Prohibitory orders, Public security, Section 163 BNSS

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi Police has officially clarified that no permission has been granted or sought for a proposed march to the Parliament by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The march was scheduled for Monday, coinciding with the commencement of the Parliament's monsoon session. Authorities have explicitly stated that strict security measures are currently in place across the New Delhi district to maintain public safety, secure protectees, and safeguard vital government installations during the legislative session. In an official statement, New Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Sharma emphasized that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the…

19 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Announces Rs 2.14 Crore Grant to Upgrade Jalandhar’s Raizada Hansraj Stadium

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday reviewed the preparedness for the Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship scheduled to be held at the historic Raizada Hansraj Stadium in Jalandhar in December this year. During his visit, the Chief Minister announced a special grant of ₹2.14 crore for the construction of a state-of-the-art indoor badminton hall, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting sporting excellence across the state. During this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that after nearly 44 years, the National Badminton Championship is returning to the historic Raizada Hansraj Stadium. “The championship…

19 Jul

Bhagwant Mann Government to Transfer Samman Rashi to Over 50 Lakh Newly Registered Women on August 1, Announces Arvind Kejriwal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab government, Samman Rashi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, has announced that the Punjab government will transfer the financial honorarium under the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna directly into the bank accounts of more than 50 lakh newly registered women on August 1. Speaking at a large public gathering in Mukerian, Kejriwal assured beneficiaries that anyone who registered late would receive the cumulative payments for the months of July, August, and September. Under this ongoing welfare initiative, general category women receive 1,000 rupees per month, while beneficiaries from Dalit communities receive an enhanced amount of 1,500 rupees per month.…

19 Jul

882 Punjab Government School Students Crack NEET-UG 2026, Marking 100% Rise in Two Years

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major boost to Punjab’s public education system, 882 students from government schools in the state have qualified the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026. The results were declared following a nationwide re-examination conducted after the cancellation of the original paper due to a leak. Sharing the details, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains congratulated the NEET qualifiers and wished them success in the medical field. “Once again, students from our government schools have proven that quality education and hard-work go hand in hand. This year, 882 of our students have qualified NEET, reflecting the sustained…

19 Jul

Punjab Police Attaches Rs 319 Crore Drug Assets and Arrests Over 68,850 Traffickers in 500 Days of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAsset attachment, Drug Crackdown, Narcotics control, Punjab Police, Safe Punjab Helpline, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police’s three-pronged strategy of strict enforcement, community participation and preventive education has emerged as the hallmark of its flagship anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh. Over the 500 days since its launch, the campaign has dealt significant blows to the narcotics trade while mobilising communities to play an active role in the fight against drugs. On completion of 500 days of Yudh Nashian Virudh, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said the period has witnessed one of the most intensive crackdowns on drug traffickers in the state’s history through sustained enforcement, intelligence-led operations and community…

19 Jul

Monsoon Activity Picks Up Across Punjab, Morning Showers Bring Relief; IMD Predicts Wetter Days Ahead

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Chandigarh (Guipreet Singh): A fresh spell of monsoon showers swept across parts of Punjab on Sunday morning, offering relief from the persistent heat and humidity that had gripped the region over the past few days. Mohali recorded rainfall during the early hours, while cloudy skies and pleasant winds were experienced in several neighbouring districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning, forecasting moderate rainfall in multiple parts of the state during the morning. The alert covers areas including Mohali, Chandigarh, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rajpura, Dera Bassi, Kharar, Rupnagar, Bassi Pathana, Samrala, Phagwara, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Batala, Mukerian, Pathankot,…

18 Jul

Punjab Demands Job Security for Rural Development Workforce Following Scrap of MGNREGA

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, employee regularisation, MGNREGA repeal, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, VB G RAM G scheme

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Saturday wrote to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeking the regularisation of MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) employees under the newly introduced VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission) scheme and urging the Centre to formulate a uniform national policy guaranteeing their job security. Reaffirming that the Bhagwant Mann Government stands firmly with over 2,100 MGNREGA employees in Punjab, the Minister questioned the Centre’s decision to shift the financial burden of the new scheme onto states while leaving employees’…

18 Jul

AAP Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu Slams PM Narendra Modi’s Punjab Visit as a Political Spectacle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Baltej Pannu, BJP Akali regime, Farmers protest, MSP guarantee, Narendra Modi, Punjab funds row

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying the Prime Minister’s visit to Punjab was nothing more than a political spectacle filled with false allegations, while he failed to answer the questions that matter most to the people of Punjab. In a video message, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to Punjab, made baseless accusations against the Punjab Government and returned without addressing any of the state’s pressing concerns. “The Prime Minister had no…

18 Jul

AAP Term-Outlines PM Narendra Modi’s Punjab Visit as a Complete Flop Show

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, ethanol blending, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Narendra Modi, Punjab funds row, Ram Mandir row

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal strongly reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab, describing it as a "flop show." Dhaliwal said that the Prime Minister's visit was not only disappointing for Punjab, but that the statements made by him were hollow and intended to mislead the people. Addressing a press conference along with AAP leader Gurpratap Singh on Saturday, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal launched a direct attack on the BJP, saying that those who can steal donations in the name of a sacred place like the Ram Mandir…