Punjab

Security Tightened, Alternate Routes Announced as Jalandhar Gears Up for PM Modi’s Visit
17 Jul

Security Tightened, Alternate Routes Announced as Jalandhar Gears Up for PM Modi’s Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Residents of Jalandhar have been advised to expect temporary traffic restrictions on Friday as elaborate security and mobility arrangements have been put in place ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The Commissionerate and Rural Police have jointly activated a comprehensive traffic plan that includes 31 diversion points across the city and surrounding areas. The special arrangements will remain effective from 8 am to 8 pm, with officials requesting commuters to avoid congested stretches and follow the alternative routes identified by the traffic police. The measures have been introduced to facilitate the Prime Minister's movement while ensuring…
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NEET-UG 2026 Results Out: Punjab, Haryana Lead Merit List; Women Outperform Men in Qualifying Rate
17 Jul

NEET-UG 2026 Results Out: Punjab, Haryana Lead Merit List; Women Outperform Men in Qualifying Rate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHaryana, India, Punjab, Trending
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results of NEET (UG) 2026, with candidates from Punjab and Haryana claiming the highest scores in one of India's largest entrance examinations for medical education. The examination witnessed nearly 20 lakh aspirants, of whom over 11.2 lakh have qualified for undergraduate medical and allied courses. Sharing the top position nationwide are Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana, both securing 715 marks out of 720. Their performance placed the two northern states at the forefront of this year's merit list. The NTA said the country's…
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PM Modi to Launch Green Mobility Push, Unveil Major Infrastructure Projects Across Three Northern States
17 Jul

PM Modi to Launch Green Mobility Push, Unveil Major Infrastructure Projects Across Three Northern States

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh/Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on Friday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of development projects collectively worth more than ₹23,000 crore, with the agenda focusing on sustainable transport, healthcare expansion, railway modernisation and improved road connectivity. The day-long visit will begin in Jind, Haryana, where the Prime Minister will formally launch India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train, a project seen as a significant step in reducing carbon emissions from the railway sector. The train, developed using indigenous technology, is expected to showcase India's growing capabilities in next-generation rail…
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Demands Choice Over E20 Petrol and Launches National Online Petition
16 Jul

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Demands Choice Over E20 Petrol and Launches National Online Petition

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Raising his voice against the problems arising from E20 petrol, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday called upon people to unite and fight against the injustice being inflicted on consumers through the supply of E20 petrol. Urging people to support the campaign launched by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister appealed to citizens across the country to sign the online petition at stopE20petrol.com so that the concerns of those affected by the issue could reach the Prime Minister. In a video message, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Every citizen should…
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Punjab Government Expands Public Distribution Network with 2,800 New Ration Depots to Bring Food Supplies Closer to Residents
16 Jul

Punjab Government Expands Public Distribution Network with 2,800 New Ration Depots to Bring Food Supplies Closer to Residents

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
SAS Nagar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major step towards strengthening Punjab’s public distribution system and making essential food supplies more accessible, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday handed over licences to 2,800 new ration depot holders, ensuring that ration reaches closer to people’s homes across the state. The move will benefit nearly 5.5 lakh ration card holders, who will no longer have to travel long distances or leave work to collect their monthly ration. Marking a transparent and inclusive departure from the past, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government allotted the new depots through an interview-based selection process…
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Punjab Government Steps Up Cashless Healthcare Cover as Monsoon Illnesses Rise Across the Province
16 Jul

Punjab Government Steps Up Cashless Healthcare Cover as Monsoon Illnesses Rise Across the Province

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The first showers of the monsoon bring relief from the summer heat, but they also mark the beginning of a challenging season for public health. Every year, hospitals across India witness a rise in dengue, malaria and other fever-related illnesses. This year is no different. Thirty-two-year-old Balwinder Kaur from Amritsar, a beneficiary, shared, “I recently received treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana worth ₹8,400.” Balwinder Kaur was taken to hospital when her fever was extremely high. She said, “The hospital staff helped me register for Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. I earn my living by stitching clothes,…
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Punjab Congress Leadership Crisis Awaits Rahul Gandhi’s Verdict as High Command Seeks End to Factional Tussle
16 Jul

Punjab Congress Leadership Crisis Awaits Rahul Gandhi’s Verdict as High Command Seeks End to Factional Tussle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing power struggle within the Punjab Congress appears to have reached a critical stage, with the party's central leadership expected to let Rahul Gandhi take the final call on the issue after weeks of consultations failed to produce a consensus. According to party insiders, several rounds of discussions involving Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, organisation general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel have not succeeded in ending the standoff between rival camps in the state. With negotiations yielding little progress, Rahul Gandhi is now expected to personally decide the party's next course of action.…
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Monsoon Pause Continues in Punjab; Rainfall Expected in Pockets as Heatwave-Like Conditions Persist
16 Jul

Monsoon Pause Continues in Punjab; Rainfall Expected in Pockets as Heatwave-Like Conditions Persist

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab continues to experience a temporary break in monsoon activity, with soaring temperatures and high humidity making weather conditions increasingly uncomfortable across the state. While isolated showers are expected in several districts over the coming days, meteorologists say widespread rainfall is unlikely until fresh weather systems become active later this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for hot and humid conditions in parts of southern Punjab, including Bathinda, Mansa, Barnala, Muktsar, Faridkot, Moga, Fazilka and Ferozepur. Residents have been advised to avoid prolonged exposure to the afternoon sun and remain prepared for…
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Cashless Stroke Treatment Worth ₹4.15 Crore Provided to 914 Patients Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna
15 Jul

Cashless Stroke Treatment Worth ₹4.15 Crore Provided to 914 Patients Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A stroke does not knock before entering a family’s life. One moment a person is walking, talking and working; the next moment, a blocked artery or a burst blood vessel can turn a normal day into a medical emergency. Data on stroke treatments under Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna shows how the state’s health scheme is supporting patients facing complex brain emergencies, from basic stroke management to advanced imaging, intensive care and prolonged treatment. A stroke, often called a “brain attack”, happens when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel…
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Congress Suffers Major Defection as Veteran Leader Thakur Balraj Singh Joins AAP in Punjab
15 Jul

Congress Suffers Major Defection as Veteran Leader Thakur Balraj Singh Joins AAP in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Congress party suffered a major political setback in the Qadian Halqa (Assembly constituency) as senior leader Thakur Balraj Singh, a three-time Zila Parishad Member, former Block Samiti Chairman and former Chairman of the Land Mortgage Bank, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann during a massive political rally held in Mukerian. Welcoming Thakur Balraj Singh into the party, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The Aam Aadmi Party always welcomes honest and grassroots leaders who are committed to serving the people. Leaders who work among the people are…
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