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14 Aug

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Crosses Six Lakh Treatments Mark, Providing Rs 10 Lakh Cashless Healthcare Cover

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCancer Care, cashless treatment, Dr Balbir Singh, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, freedom from the fear of an unaffordable medical emergency is emerging as an important measure of public welfare. In Punjab, the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) provides cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year and has recorded more than six lakh treatments over the past seven months. State Health Agency data show that 26,18,712 beneficiaries have been enrolled against a reported eligible base of 69,12,697 families. So far, 3,02,906 patients have received treatment, accounting for 6,06,892 treatments and 15,267 procedures. The scheme has 880 empanelled hospitals,…

14 Aug

Sukhbir Badal Attack Sparks Fresh Debate Over SAD’s Panthic Base and Possible BJP Return

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The assault on Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal at Nanded has opened up a wider political conversation in Punjab, with the incident bringing renewed attention to the strained relationship between the SAD leadership and sections of the Panthic electorate. The attack took place days after Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding political significance to an incident that has already triggered condemnation across party lines. While investigators will determine the circumstances and motive behind the assault, political observers are examining how the episode could influence the SAD's efforts to rebuild its support base. Badal's past…

14 Aug

Rain Intensifies in Punjab: Pathankot Hit by Heavy Showers, Rail Services Disrupted in Kangra

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of monsoon rain has intensified across Punjab, with Pathankot witnessing heavy showers and several other districts expected to receive rainfall over the next few days. The weather office has forecast wet conditions in Punjab and Chandigarh through August 19, while a yellow alert remains in force for parts of the region. The weather has also disrupted rail movement between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Four train services on the Pathankot-Baijnath Paprola section have been cancelled after heavy rain and falling debris affected railway tracks in the Kangra Valley. Pathankot sees intense rainfall Pathankot has been…

14 Aug

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Became Shravan Kumar Of Modern Era By Taking Punjab’s Elderly On Pilgrimage: Arvind Kejriwal

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PHAGWARA (GURPREET SINGH): The devotional evening in Phagwara turned deeply spiritual on Thursday as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann joined devotees in the ‘Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv Ke Naam’ bhajan sandhya in Kapurthala district. The gathering resonated with chants of “Har Har Mahadev”, “Bam Bam Bhole” as thousands of devotees came together in devotion. During this, Arvind Kejriwal said that by taking the elderly parents of Punjab on pilgrimage, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had proved himself to be the Shravan Kumar of the modern era, serving every elderly person in…

13 Aug

SAD Demands High Court-Monitored Probe Into Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBalwinder Singh Bhundar, Daljit Singh Cheema, High Court Probe, Nanded Attack, Sad, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has demanded a high-level, High Court-monitored probe into the recent attack on party president Sukhbir Singh Badal at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, senior SAD leaders Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, and Arshdeep Singh Kler urged that the inquiry cover potential intelligence and security lapses alongside the overarching conspiracy behind the incident. Party leadership asserted that whenever the SAD gains political momentum, inimical forces orchestrate violent attempts to destabilize the Panthic leadership. Highlighting that this was not an isolated event, the leaders recalled the…

13 Aug

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Condemns Attack Attempt on Sukhbir Badal, Urges Reflection on Public Sentiments

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Baltej Pannu, Nanded Attack, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Takht Sri Hazur Sahib

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu strongly condemned the reported attempt to attack Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib today, saying that such an incident should not happen, particularly at a Gurdwara Sahib. Condemning the incident, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “The attack attempt should be condemned in the strongest terms. There is no place for such violence at a religious institution, and the sanctity of Gurdwara Sahibs must be respected.” At the same time, Baltej Pannu said, “The Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) also needs…

13 Aug

Haryana Cabinet Approves Rs 5,714-Crore World Bank-Funded ‘Water Secure Haryana Program’

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana Cabinet, Irrigation Infrastructure, Nayab Singh Saini, Water Secure Haryana Program, World Bank

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved the ambitious 'Water Secure Haryana Program' (WSHP) to address the state's growing water challenges and strengthen climate resilience. Estimated at a total cost of Rs 5,714.80 crore, the project includes a Rs 4,000.36 crore loan from the World Bank, with the remaining Rs 1,714.44 crore funded by the state government. The integrated water sector initiative aims to benefit approximately 45 lakh people across 15 priority irrigation clusters covering nearly 48.94 lakh acres of culturable command area. The multi-departmental project will focus on tackling depleting groundwater…

13 Aug

Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Injured in Attack at Nanded Sahib

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Nanded Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in an attack on Thursday at Nanded Sahib in Maharashtra. Badal sustained an injury to his arm during the incident and was immediately rushed to a local medical facility for treatment. According to initial hospital reports and party officials, his condition is currently stable, and he is reported to be out of danger. Details regarding the identity of the assailant and the circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain limited as local law enforcement authorities initiate a preliminary investigation into the security breach.…

13 Aug

Sadak Surakhya Force To Make Punjab India’s Road Safety Hub With AI, Drones and Satellite Technology

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MOHALI (Gurpreet Singh): Not only is the Punjab Police ensuring the safety of residents from criminals, but it is also setting new standards with its flagship project of Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), a dedicated highway patrol for saving the lives of commuters and making Punjab Police the first 3D Police Force in India by integrating drones, satellite imagery, and AI-powered predictive systems. The impact of the dedicated highway patrol is already visible on the roads it mans. From February 2024 to January 2026, the SSF attended 43,983 road accidents, helping a total of 47,386 people. During these interventions, 19,973 persons…

13 Aug

Punjab to See More Rain From August 14 as Monsoon Deficit Reaches 32%

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After a brief rise in temperatures, Punjab is set for another spell of monsoon showers, with the weather office expecting rainfall activity to pick up from August 14. The Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh, has warned of heavy rain at isolated places between August 14 and 18, meaning the weather could remain unsettled through Independence Day and the days that follow. No formal rain alert has been issued for August 13, although showers cannot be ruled out anywhere in the state. Some parts of Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar and Patiala may receive light to moderate rain, while…