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Punjab women to receive monthly financial assistance from July 1, says CM Mann

Punjab women to receive monthly financial assistance from July 1, says CM Mann

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that eligible women in the state will begin receiving financial assistance under the “Mawan Dhiyaan Satkar Yojana” from July 1, with the amount to be transferred directly into their bank accounts. Speaking during a television programme in Chandigarh, Mann said the government had completed most of the groundwork required for the implementation of the scheme and that the remaining formalities would be finalised shortly. He described the initiative as a major welfare measure aimed at providing financial support to women across the state. The Chief Minister said women beneficiaries would…
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Punjab Cabinet Approves Election Department Rule Changes Ahead of Assembly Polls

Punjab Cabinet Approves Election Department Rule Changes Ahead of Assembly Polls

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday took a key step to strengthen the state’s election machinery ahead of the forthcoming Punjab Legislative Assembly elections by approving an amendment to the Service Rules of the Election Department. The decision removes long-pending administrative bottlenecks, facilitates the smooth and hassle-free Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and paves the way for filling crucial vacancies to ensure adequate manpower for election-related work. The Cabinet also approved the Annual Administrative Report of the Department of Water Resources for 2025-26. The decisions were taken during a…
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Punjab Launches ‘Bright Minds Punjab 2026’, AI to Be Introduced in Government Schools from Class 6

Punjab Launches ‘Bright Minds Punjab 2026’, AI to Be Introduced in Government Schools from Class 6

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant push to reward academic excellence, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Affairs Incharge Mr. Manish Sisodia, on Monday launched ‘Bright Minds Punjab 2026’ programme at Virasat-e-Khalsa, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district. Over 600 students from Rupnagar district who scored more than 85% in Class 12 board examinations were felicitated at the inaugural event with certificates of achievement. The programme will be extended to all districts across the state, S. Bains informed. Addressing students and teachers, Bains announced that Artificial Intelligence will be introduced as a subject…
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HPCL Commits Fresh Investments in Punjab’s Refinery, Biofuel and Biogas Sectors

HPCL Commits Fresh Investments in Punjab’s Refinery, Biofuel and Biogas Sectors

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s emergence as a preferred investment destination received another major endorsement on Monday as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann secured significant investment commitments from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), with the energy major announcing plans to expand its footprint in the state through investments in refinery, biofuel and biogas sectors. During a meeting with HPCL Chairman Vikas Kaushal, the Chief Minister highlighted Punjab’s robust infrastructure, strategic location, investor-friendly policies and transparent governance framework, which have helped position the state as North India’s most attractive investment hub. The meeting also saw HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) announce further expansion…
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Punjab Police Intensifies Statewide Security Measures, DGP Orders Enhanced Patrolling and Vehicle Checks

Punjab Police Intensifies Statewide Security Measures, DGP Orders Enhanced Patrolling and Vehicle Checks

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to ensure a safe and secure environment across the state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Monday directed all field units to strengthen police presence and police patrolling through strategic nakas, mobile patrols, vehicle checking and effective area domination for enhancing public confidence and ensuring secure environment. The DGP was chairing a state-level Law and Order review meeting in virtual mode with senior Special DGPs/Additional DGPs/IGPs/DIG rank officers deputed as Supervisory Officers for Districts/Commissionerates, Range IGP/DIGs, all Commissioners of Police…
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4 Lakh Indians are Building Yoga as a Daily Habit, Now Backed by MDNIY, Ministry of Ayush and Habuild

4 Lakh Indians are Building Yoga as a Daily Habit, Now Backed by MDNIY, Ministry of Ayush and Habuild

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Ministry of Ayush, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Habuild, India’s first habit-building platform to launch a nationwide digital yoga initiative in the lead-up to the International Day of Yoga 2026. This collaboration aims to encourage citizens across the country to adopt yoga as a simple daily practice through structured and accessible online programmes.    Dr. Kashinath Samagandi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga at the signing ceremony between MDNIY and Habuild   As part of the yoga 365 initiative, Habuild and MDNIY, Ministry of Ayush rolled out a large-scale…
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VinFast is Tackling the EV Problems Many OEMs Ignore

VinFast is Tackling the EV Problems Many OEMs Ignore

For many Indian aftersales partners visiting Vietnam in May, the biggest takeaway from the VinFast Global Business Conference was not just factory scale or new EV models. It was the realization that VinFast is investing heavily in the part of the EV business many consumers care about most: long-term ownership confidence. Electric vehicles have enormous potential in India. According to a survey conducted in late March, three in ten Indians say life would be unimaginable without a car, while 46 per cent prefer owning one even when it is not essential. At the same time, around 63 per cent of…
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558 Players, Six Days, One Stage: Avaada Powers the Otters Club Squash Tournament 2026 to Its Most Spectacular Edition Yet

558 Players, Six Days, One Stage: Avaada Powers the Otters Club Squash Tournament 2026 to Its Most Spectacular Edition Yet

The Otters Club Squash Tournament 2026 concluded on a high note, bringing together talent, passion, and sportsmanship across six days of top-flight squash. Supported by Avaada Group, a diversified clean energy conglomerate, the tournament once again reaffirmed its standing as one of India’s premier squash events.   Winners and Runners-Up Across All Categories at the Avaada Otters Club Squash Tournament 2026   Held from May 25 to 30, 2026 at Otters Club, Bandra, the tournament saw 558 players competing across 16 categories. Participants converged from cities across India, bringing with them a vibrant mix of skill, ambition, and sportsmanship. The…
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Bangalore Watch Company Makes a Watch from Recovered Carbon

Bangalore Watch Company Makes a Watch from Recovered Carbon

Bangalore Watch Company introduces a watch made of captured carbon from the atmosphere. This is the first in the world that any watch brand has used carbon capture to tell the story of the carbon consequences of our urban lifestyles through a high-quality wearable artefact.   Bangalore Watch Company - Peninsula Carbon “When we launched the Peninsula collection in 2025, it was about celebrating the mountains, oceans, and forests. This time, we are shifting our focus to cities. Our cities are home to just 2% of the worlds’ population but contribute 70% of the carbon footprint. Peninsula Carbon is a reminder…
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High-Risk Trauma Surgery Saves Road Accident 74-year-old patient at Prayag Hospital

High-Risk Trauma Surgery Saves Road Accident 74-year-old patient at Prayag Hospital

Doctors at Prayag Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. successfully managed a highly critical and life-threatening abdominal emergency in a 74-year-old patient through timely surgical intervention, advanced ICU care, and coordinated multidisciplinary management.   Doctors at Prayag Hospital successfully performed a complex high-risk trauma surgery on a 74-year-old road accident patient   Mr. Ram Sharan Lal, a known case of heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism, was admitted under the Ayushman panel at the hospital on January 5, 2026, in an extremely critical condition. He presented with severe abdominal pain and distension, repeated vomiting, fever, and shock, all signs suggestive…
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