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20 Jan

Punjab Police Launch ‘Gangsters te Vaar’ as Mann Government Declares All-Out Offensive on Organised Crime

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Chandigarh, 20 January 2026: AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Tuesday said that Punjab Police has formally launched the ‘Gangsters te Vaar’ campaign, marking the beginning of a decisive and large-scale war against organised crime in the state. Addressing a press conference at the party office, Pannu said this campaign reflects the strong political will of the Mann government to completely uproot gangsterism from Punjab.Pannu said that after the successful and determined ‘War Against Drugs’, Punjab Police has now shifted focus to organised crime. He stated that under the anti-drug campaign, many major and minor smugglers were arrested, huge…

28 Dec

Mann government has made 2025 the year of prosperity for farmers: Punjab government’s historic initiative is bringing significant changes to Punjab’s farms

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Chandigarh, 28 December 2025: As the year of 2025 concludes, Punjab's agricultural landscape stands transformed, driven by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led the state government's bold initiatives. The year has been marked by record farmer remuneration, significant strides in crop diversification and a steadfast commitment to sustainable practices, setting a new benchmark for farm prosperity in the state. Punjab’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, highlighted the year’s landmark achievements, stating that the government’s resolve to empower farmers is matched by its commitment to ecological sustainability. "Our schemes have driven transformative change, and the…

27 Dec

Year 2025 was a transformation for Punjab prisons: The Mann government is building true “Reform houses”; ₹126 crore has transformed prisons into AI-enabled high-tech prisons, shaping the future of prisoners through skills and sports

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Chandigarh, 27 December 2025: The Punjab Jails Department today issued its Year-End Achievement Report, highlighting a series of initiatives that have transformed correctional institutions across the state into centres focused on rehabilitation, stability and modern security systems.Punjab Jails Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Government is committed to expanding humane initiatives within the jails department, strengthening security through technology-driven solutions and scaling up vocational training to equip inmates with employable skills. He informed that during this year, jails in Punjab have been redefined from clean and orderly surroundings to facilities backed by…

14 Dec

Punjab Govt Launches OTS Scheme to Resolve Decades-Old Industrial Disputes, Offers ₹410 Crore Relief to 1,145 Units

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Chandigarh, December 14, 2025: Under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the state government has launched a historic One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme, providing unprecedented relief to industrialists. This scheme is proving to be a boon for 1,145 industrial plot holders who have been facing legal and financial difficulties for over forty years due to increased land costs and defaults in payment of the principal amount. This scheme, launched by the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC), is open until December 31, 2025, and is expected to provide a total relief of Rs 410 crore to the industrialists.…

13 Dec

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Mann Government of Shielding Mafias, Seeks Security Cover

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New Delhi, December 13, 2025: Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, alleging that it was providing protection to liquor and mining mafias and warning that any threat to her life would be the chief minister’s responsibility. She also sought security, citing what she described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.In a post on X, Sidhu questioned the Punjab government’s silence on issues she claimed to have raised repeatedly, alleging that her concerns were being ignored despite the seriousness of the matters involved.…

13 Dec

Punjab Government Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme to Strengthen Skill-Based Education and Employment

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Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the launch of the Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, marking a major shift in the state’s education policy towards skill-based learning and employment generation. The initiative aims to equip students with practical business and marketing skills, enabling them to become self-reliant and job-ready at an early stage.Under the scheme, students of Classes 11 and 12 studying in government schools will receive structured training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and modern marketing practices. The programme seeks to move beyond conventional classroom teaching by preparing students for…

13 Nov

Punjab’s Industrial Revolution: Over 10 Lakh New Small Enterprises, 2.55 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs Lead Growth Surge

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Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has launched an unprecedented and successful campaign to strengthen the state's industrial backbone: the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, a system used by the government to identify small and medium-scale businesses or industries based on their size (capital investment and turnover). The government's clear vision and pro-entrepreneur policies have created an environment that has made Punjab not only a favored investment destination but is also setting new records in job creation and…

28 Mar

Punjab Government Reduces Power Bills, Simplifies Tariff Structure

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Chandigarh, March 28, 2025: The Punjab government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has reaffirmed its commitment to affordable electricity, ensuring that power tariffs do not burden consumers. Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO announced that the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has maintained fixed charges while restructuring tariffs to simplify billing and lower electricity costs.Tariff Reductions for Domestic and Business ConsumersThe PSERC has reduced the number of billing slabs for Domestic Supply (DS) and Non-Residential Supply (NRS) consumers from three to two, making bills easier to understand.Under the new structure:Domestic consumers using over 300 units will see monthly…