Punjab

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab
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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Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Chandigarh-Zirakpur Flyover Project
30 May

Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Chandigarh-Zirakpur Flyover Project

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put a stay on the proposed flyover project from Tribune Chowk to the Zirakpur border, dealing a setback to Chandigarh Administration's plans to ease traffic congestion on one of the city's busiest corridors. A Division Bench headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu passed the order on Friday, observing that the proposed flyover on Dakshin Marg was not in conformity with the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031 and, therefore, could not be permitted in its present form. During the hearing, the court suggested that an underpass could be explored as an alternative solution…
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Dhillon Calls on BJP Leaders to Begin Preparations for Punjab Assembly Polls
30 May

Dhillon Calls on BJP Leaders to Begin Preparations for Punjab Assembly Polls

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Gurpreet Singh :- Newly appointed Punjab BJP president Keval Singh Dhillon on Saturday met senior party leaders, including National Executive member and former minister Manoranjan Kalia, as part of his outreach programme following his appointment to the top organisational post in the state. Addressing party functionaries, Dhillon urged BJP leaders and workers to start preparing for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, asserting that the party was aiming to form the next government in the state with a clear majority. He called upon the cadre to strengthen grassroots engagement and intensify political activities in their respective constituencies. Several BJP leaders, including…
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Why Amarinder Singh’s Future Is Back in Focus as Punjab Politics Enters a New Phase
30 May

Why Amarinder Singh’s Future Is Back in Focus as Punjab Politics Enters a New Phase

nishuthapar10 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Barely a year after political observers began writing off his active role in Punjab politics, former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has once again found himself at the centre of speculation. This time, the discussion is not about a new political front or alliance, but about the possibility of a return to the Congress party he led for decades. The rumours remain unconfirmed, yet they refuse to die down. From Chandigarh to Delhi, conversations within political circles increasingly revolve around a simple question: has Captain Amarinder Singh reached the end of his journey with the Bharatiya Janata…
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Punjab Civic Polls Deliver a Bigger Message: AAP’s 2022 Wave May Still Be Intact
30 May

Punjab Civic Polls Deliver a Bigger Message: AAP’s 2022 Wave May Still Be Intact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The recently concluded civic body elections in Punjab were never merely about municipal corporations, municipal councils or nagar panchayats. For political parties, strategists and observers alike, they represented the first large-scale electoral assessment of the Aam Aadmi Party government ahead of the crucial 2027 Assembly elections. If these results are viewed as a political report card, the ruling party has passed with distinction. Winning 958 out of 1,977 wards and securing control of five of the eight municipal corporations that went to the polls, AAP has demonstrated that its support base remains remarkably resilient more than four…
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Storm Front Finally Reaches Tricity, Bringing Much-Needed Relief After Days of Sweltering Heat
30 May

Storm Front Finally Reaches Tricity, Bringing Much-Needed Relief After Days of Sweltering Heat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh: After days of relentless sunshine and soaring temperatures, the weather finally turned in favour of residents across Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula on Saturday morning. Dark clouds gathered over the region before sunrise, followed by cool winds and rain showers that ended a prolonged heatwave spell and provided long-awaited relief from oppressive conditions. The dramatic change came after two earlier red alerts issued by weather authorities failed to produce the predicted storms. This time, however, the forecast translated into visible weather activity, with overcast skies reducing daylight intensity and rainfall beginning in several parts of the Tricity during…
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