Punjab

15 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Asserts State’s Progress Will Continue with Public Support

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MUKERIAN, HOSHIARPUR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday asserted that Punjab’s journey towards becoming the number one state in every sector would continue with the support and trust of its people, saying the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has fulfilled every promise made to the people through transformative initiatives in education, healthcare, power and social welfare. During a massive public gathering in Mukerian Halqa, the Chief Minister said his politics is not about holding on to power but about ensuring the progress and prosperity of the people of Punjab. The Chief Minister said that while his…

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15 Jul

Punjab Establishes specialized Adoption Agencies in Every District to Secure Families for 134 Children

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major step towards making child protection and the legal adoption process more efficient, transparent and robust, the State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA), Punjab, under the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Government of Punjab, today organised a one-day State-Level Training Programme on the Adoption Regulations, 2022 under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. Addressing the media after inaugurating the training programme, Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, said that the Punjab Government is fully committed to ensuring that no child in the State…

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15 Jul

Ludhiana Tops Beneficiary List Under Punjab’s Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaljit Kaur, Ludhiana beneficiaries, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Punjab welfare schemes

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Ludhiana has emerged as the district with the highest number of beneficiaries under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government's Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, with 7.4 lakh beneficiaries enrolled under the scheme. The district is followed by Patiala with 5.3 lakh beneficiaries, Amritsar with 4.9 lakh, Jalandhar with 4.8 lakh, Gurdaspur with 4.4 lakh and Hoshiarpur with 4.2 lakh beneficiaries. Malerkotla has recorded the lowest number, with 1.3 lakh beneficiaries in the state. Across Punjab, a total of 68.9 lakh beneficiaries have been registered under the scheme as of July 14, 2026. Punjab's Minister for Social Security, Women and…

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15 Jul

Monsoon Loses Steam in Punjab, Humidity Takes Centre Stage; Relief Likely After July 19

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon has entered a temporary lull across Punjab and Chandigarh, leading to a sharp rise in humidity and making weather conditions increasingly uncomfortable despite only a marginal increase in temperatures. Weather officials have cautioned residents in several districts to brace for sticky and sultry conditions over the next few days before rainfall activity is expected to revive. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for humid weather in seven districts—Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Mansa—where oppressive moisture levels are likely to persist. While widespread rainfall is not expected immediately, isolated light…

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15 Jul

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Joins Track Clean-Up at Ludhiana Station, Calls for Public Participation

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): In an effort to reinforce the message of public cleanliness, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu surprised commuters and railway staff by personally participating in a sanitation drive at Ludhiana Railway Station on Monday morning. Rather than simply inspecting the station, the minister rolled up his sleeves, wore protective gloves and began clearing waste from the railway tracks himself. Walking along the tracks with a garbage bag in hand, Bittu removed plastic waste, food wrappers, fruit remains and other discarded items lying between the rail lines. His active involvement attracted the attention of passengers, many of whom stopped…

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14 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal Writes to PM Modi Requesting Pure Petrol Availability and Lower Rates for E20 Blend

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, E20 petrol, engine damage, Fuel mileage, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the E20-blended petrol issue, urging the Centre to immediately address growing public concerns. In his letter, Arvind Kejriwal has made two key demands: that people should have the option to choose between pure petrol and E20 at every petrol pump, and that the price of E20 should be reduced, as its use is leading to lower vehicle mileage. The AAP Chief also appealed to people to visit his or the AAP's social media handles, where they can sign an online…

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14 Jul

Dr. Suhani Doda Joins Aam Aadmi Party, Citing Bhagwant Mann Government’s Healthcare Reforms

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab received a major boost on Tuesday as USA-returned MBBS-qualified surgeon and social worker Dr. Suhani Doda joined the party. AAP Punjab Incharge Manish Sisodia, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and AAP Punjab Working President Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi welcomed Dr. Doda into the party and expressed confidence that her experience in healthcare and commitment to public service would further strengthen AAP's mission of serving the people of Punjab. A resident of the Abohar Assembly constituency, Dr. Suhani Doda is a USA-returned MBBS-qualified surgeon who has been actively involved in social service…

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14 Jul

Punjab Reaffirms Anti-Drug Resolve as Campaign Marks 500 Days with Rs 847-Crore Property Seizures

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming the Bhagwant Mann Government’s unwavering commitment to eliminate the menace of drugs, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh on Tuesday said the Bhagwant Singh Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ has emerged as a people’s movement that is delivering tangible results through a three-pronged strategy of strict enforcement, comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation, and sustained prevention. Addressing a press conference as the campaign completed 500 days, Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said the initiative, launched by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann under the vision of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, is focused on protecting Punjab’s youth…

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14 Jul

Punjab Chief Minister Invites Textile Investments at BharatTex 2026, Showcasing New Industrial Policy

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New Delhi/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday made a strong pitch for Punjab as India’s most promising destination for textile investment, asserting that the state offers immense opportunities across the entire textile value chain and provides a transparent, industry-friendly ecosystem for entrepreneurs. Inaugurating the Punjab State Pavilion and addressing the Punjab Session at BharatTex 2026 in New Delhi, the Chief Minister said the Punjab Government has introduced a new Industrial and Business Development Policy to boost investment, employment and exports, while ensuring time-bound approvals through the Single Window and Single Pen systems. Highlighting that Punjab…

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14 Jul

Punjab Braces for Humid Spell as Monsoon Weakens; Light Rain Forecast in Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A temporary slowdown in monsoon activity has left Punjab and Chandigarh grappling with warm, humid weather, with only scattered light showers expected over the next few days. Weather officials say the current conditions are likely to persist until the monsoon system regains strength later this month. The India Meteorological Department's Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has not issued any weather warning for Monday, indicating that no severe weather is expected. However, cloudy skies are likely to prevail across much of the region, accompanied by isolated spells of rain and drizzle in several districts. Light showers have been forecast…

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