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19 Apr

Over 24 LMT of wheat procured in Punjab; ₹647 crore credited to farmers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak here today at Dana Mandi took stock of the procurement operations and said that the procurement of Wheat continues uninterruptedly in the mandis of the State and till now more than 24 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) produce out of 28 LMT arrival, has been procured. Initiating the procurement of the produce of farmer Jaila hailing from village Basti, the Minister accompanied by MLA Jasvir Singh Raja Gill, said that robust arrangements have been made in the mandis regarding procurement to ensure the farmers encounter no difficulty…

16 Apr

Arrest of Akali leader in Moga sex racket exposes SAD’s true face, says Baltej Pannu

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday raised serious questions over the conduct and history of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stating that the party’s track record reflects a pattern of deeply troubling activities. In a video message, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “The suffering Punjab endured during the Akali-BJP government from 2007 to 2017 is extensive. Whether it was the illegal drug trade, cable mafia, bus business, or the promotion of gangster culture, the direct involvement of Akali leaders was evident in every sphere. Today, once again, their ugly face has…

16 Apr

Punjab Police partners with IIT Ropar to deploy AI for cracking down on gangsters

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has taken a significant step to sharpen its crackdown on organised crime by partnering with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar to deploy Artificial Intelligence-driven systems for policing. The initiative aims to build a structured database of criminals and strengthen ongoing campaigns such as ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ and ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, enabling Punjab Police to dismantle gangster networks operating within and outside Punjab. Under this collaboration, the Bhagwant Mann Government will leverage AI tools to create a structured data system that allows Punjab Police to effectively map and target criminal networks. The Memorandum…

07 Apr

Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Excise and Taxation Department has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting the success of robust excise policy measures and efficient administrative practices. He said that against the revised excise revenue target of Rs 11,200 crore, the department has successfully collected Rs 11,782 crore up to March 31, 2026, surpassing the target by Rs 582 crore. Sharing the comprehensive financial achievements, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attributed this success directly to the state government's proactive…

28 Mar

Punjab Anti-Gangster Helpline Sees 590 Complaints, Government Claims Strong Public Backing

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the campaign launched by CM Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government to eliminate gangsterism, 'Gangsters te Vaar', is receiving unprecedented public support. Pannu stated that a large number of people across Punjab have come forward to assist the police through the special helpline number issued against gangsters, which proves that there is no longer any space left for criminals in the state.Sharing the figures, Baltej Pannu said that around 590 people have registered their complaints on this helpline so far. He clarified that the government’s priority is…

15 Feb

‘War on Drugs’ Gains Momentum as Punjab Minister Claims Major Breakthrough, Links Accused to Opposition Parties

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today said that the Punjab government's 'War on Drugs' campaign has achieved another big success, when Gurkirat Singh, a resident of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur district, was allegedly caught doing drugs inside the cremation ground. Cheema said that this accused has direct links with the Congress party and photographs of the arrested person with various big leaders of the Congress have also surfaced.Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that Punjab knows that when the Akali Dal-BJP was in power in the state or the Congress party was in power, a flood of…

05 Feb

Punjab Govt Launches Year-Long Statewide Celebrations for 649th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji, Sets Stage for Historic 650th in 2027

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Garhshankar/Hoshiapur, 4th February 2026: The Bhagwant Mann Government on Wednesday infused Sri Khuralgarh Sahib with devotion, resolve, and historic intent as it formally launched state-level celebrations of the 649th holy Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj, setting in motion a year-long, state-wide observance leading up to the landmark 650th Parkash Purab in 2027. From the sacred soil of Sri Khuralgarh Sahib, revered as the birthplace of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji, the Bhagwant Mann Government signalled that the celebrations would extend far beyond a single congregation, carrying Guru Ji’s timeless message of equality, harmony, and human dignity from this…

05 Feb

Bhagwant Mann Government Intensifies Investment Push to Create Jobs for Punjab’s Youth Ahead of Investors’ Summit 2026

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Mumbai, 4th February 2026 : On the second day of the Mumbai Investment Roadshow, the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government stepped up its investment outreach with a clear and deliberate focus on translating capital inflows into jobs for the State’s youth, as part of its build-up to the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026. Beginning with high-level engagements and moving through sector-specific and financial discussions, the Government of Punjab presented a coherent chain of opportunities, from strengthening MSMEs and enabling their transition into large enterprises to attracting global investors in manufacturing, logistics, and emerging sectors. The series of outcome-oriented meetings reflected…

02 Feb

Punjab’s Road Safety Force Marks Two Years with Sharp Fall in Highway Fatalities

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Chandigarh, 2 February 2026: Sharing the remarkable success of the Punjab Government’s Road Safety Force (SSF, Sadak Surakheya Force) on the completion of its two years, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that the force has emerged as one of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s most impactful and people-centric initiatives, delivering real results on Punjab’s highways.Pannu stated that when the SSF was launched two years ago, Punjab reported 1,955 highway accident deaths in 2023. In 2024, this number dropped sharply to 1,016, meaning 940 precious lives were saved in just one year due to the SSF’s swift and professional response.…

23 Jan

Punjab Rolls Out Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Guarantees Cashless Treatment up to ₹10 Lakh for Every Family

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Chandigarh, January 23, 2026: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has implemented the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, a landmark and path-breaking healthcare initiative that ensures every resident of the state has access to quality medical treatment without financial hardship. The scheme provides cashless medical treatment of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year and is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and universal healthcare programmes in the country. With this initiative, Punjab has set a new national benchmark by offering universal health coverage without any income limit or exclusion, a feature…