Punjab

Punjab Promises Major Relief for Industries, Pushes MSME Growth Under New Industrial Policy 2026

Punjab Promises Major Relief for Industries, Pushes MSME Growth Under New Industrial Policy 2026

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Local Government and Power, Sanjeev Arora, interacted with industrialists during a district-level meeting of MSMEs held in Patiala. During the meeting, he listened to the issues raised by entrepreneurs from different districts and resolved several matters on the spot. Punjab’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh was also present on the occasion.Issuing directions to the Local Government Department, Minister Sanjeev Arora said special attention should be given to improving cleanliness and the sewerage system in cities. He emphasized that basic civic facilities for people must be…
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Punjab Rolls Out ₹10 Lakh Sehat Card for All, Over 2 Lakh Treatments Already Delivered

Punjab Rolls Out ₹10 Lakh Sehat Card for All, Over 2 Lakh Treatments Already Delivered

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A medical emergency rarely comes with a warning, often pushing families into distress not just due to health concerns but also the burden of treatment costs. To address this challenge, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann introduced the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna with a clear objective of ensuring that families across Punjab can access timely healthcare without worrying about financial constraints.The Bhagwant Mann Government’s commitment is being realised through the rollout of the Sehat Card, which is providing financial protection and instilling confidence among families across the state. Around 50,000 Sehat Cards are being issued every day through widespread…
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Punjab Cracks Down on Global Gangster Networks, Brings Back Key Accused from UAE

Punjab Cracks Down on Global Gangster Networks, Brings Back Key Accused from UAE

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has sent out a clear and uncompromising message against crime, demonstrating both reach and resolve by bringing back Kamal Kaur murder accused Amritpal Singh Mehron from the UAE even as it intensifies its crackdown on gangster networks operating from abroad. Highlighting how such syndicates are funding shooters in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann underscored that several such operatives have already been arrested in Punjab, while the AAP government continues to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs to track down and…
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Centre Clears Special Trains to Lift Foodgrain Stocks from Punjab After CM Mann’s Intervention

Centre Clears Special Trains to Lift Foodgrain Stocks from Punjab After CM Mann’s Intervention

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday met Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi and secured key relief measures for farmers and mandis, with the Centre agreeing to run special trains to lift 155 lakh metric tonnes of foodgrains lying in Punjab and ease the state’s acute storage crisis ahead of the Rabi Marketing Season. Alongside this immediate intervention, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann pressed for resolution of structural issues burdening Punjab, including higher Cash Credit interest rates, ₹9,000 crore pending under the Rural Development Fund, compensation for hailstorm-hit crops, and long-pending…
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Home-cum-Health Secretary Reviews Readiness of Newly Renovated AYUSH Integrated hospital at Sector-34 & Sector-11 Dispensaries

Home-cum-Health Secretary Reviews Readiness of Newly Renovated AYUSH Integrated hospital at Sector-34 & Sector-11 Dispensaries

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Home-cum-Health Secretary, UT Chandigarh, today visited the AYUSH Integrated hospital at Sector-34 & Sector-11 Dispensaries to review the preparedness and readiness of these health facilities. He also visited the operational allopathic dispensary to gain a comprehensive understanding of the integrated healthcare services being provided to the public.During the visit, the Home-cum-Health Secretary conducted a detailed inspection of the upgraded infrastructure, including the laboratory, homeopathy pharmacy, ayurvedic store, Panchkarma therapy OPD, and dispensary rooms. He assessed the quality of facilities created and reviewed the arrangements made for the smooth delivery of AYUSH services.Sh. Brar…
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State Inspection of Child Care Institutions at Sector-25 Conducted; Focus on Welfare, Education & Skill Development

State Inspection of Child Care Institutions at Sector-25 Conducted; Focus on Welfare, Education & Skill Development

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Department of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Chandigarh Administration today conducted a State Inspection of the Observation Home, Special Home and Place of Safety for Boys, Sector-25, which accommodates Children in Conflict with Law.The inspection was carried out under the chairpersonship of Dr. Palika Arora, Director, Women & Child Development. The inspection team comprised Mr. Rajneesh Kumar, Member, Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights; Dr. Satinder Kaur Sachdeva, Member, Juvenile Justice Board; Ms. Bisman Ahuja, Program Manager, State Adoption Resource Agency; Dr. Vineeta Arora, Member, Child Welfare Committee; and Dr. Devina Singh, Pediatrician, Department…
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Sikh Pilgrimage Jatha Departs for Pakistan on Baisakhi, 1,763 Devotees Set for Gurdwara Visits

Sikh Pilgrimage Jatha Departs for Pakistan on Baisakhi, 1,763 Devotees Set for Gurdwara Visits

Gurpreet Singh :- A large Sikh pilgrimage jatha departed for Pakistan on the occasion of Baisakhi, with 1,763 devotees embarking on a religios journey to visit historic gurdwaras associated with Sikh heritage. The departure took place amid a spiritually charged atmosphere, with slogans of faith echoing as the group began its journey. The jatha, organized under the supervision of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), is part of a larger group of around 2,800 pilgrims from across India who will be visiting various sacred sites in Pakistan over the coming days. The pilgrimage holds special significance as it coincides with…
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Cylinder Fire Triggers Panic at Krishna Temple in Ropar, Major Mishap Averted

Cylinder Fire Triggers Panic at Krishna Temple in Ropar, Major Mishap Averted

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped devotees at a Krishna Temple in Ropar on Friday morning after a gas cylinder caught fire during preparations for an ongoing religious event. The sudden incident created chaos at the premises, where a large number of people had gathered. According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out when a pipe connected to the cylinder ignited while food was being prepared by cooks for a three-day religious program. People present at the spot initially tried to control the flames, but the fire spread rapidly, raising concerns of a possible explosion. The situation became more alarming as two…
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Punjab Targets Overseas Crime Syndicates, Announces Bounties on 28 Wanted Gangsters

Punjab Targets Overseas Crime Syndicates, Announces Bounties on 28 Wanted Gangsters

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Stepping up its offensive against organised crime, the Punjab administration has released a list of 28 absconding criminals and announced monetary rewards for information that could lead to their capture. The initiative is part of an ongoing campaign to dismantle gangster networks operating both within India and from foreign soil. Officials described the listed individuals as key players in a wide web of illegal activities, including contract killings, extortion, and cross-border smuggling of narcotics and weapons. Rewards ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh have been declared, depending on each accused’s level of involvement and criminal history.…
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Punjab Police Nets Key Suspect in Kamal Bhabhi Killing After International Manhunt

Punjab Police Nets Key Suspect in Kamal Bhabhi Killing After International Manhunt

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major policing success, Punjab Police has secured the arrest of fugitive Amritpal Singh Mehron, the prime suspect in the killing of social media figure Kanchan Kumari, following his deportation from the Middle East. Officials said the accused was brought back to India after coordinated efforts involving the Counter Intelligence Wing’s Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC) and central agencies. He was taken into custody upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 10. The case dates back to June 2025, when the victim was allegedly abducted and murdered in Bathinda. Her body was…
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