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31 May

Major Rural Infrastructure Boost as Punjab Government Unveils Road Projects Worth Over ₹18.76 Crore in Lehragaga Region

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarpal Singh Cheema, Infrastructure, Lehragaga, Punjab, Road Development, Rural Connectivity

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday dedicated and laid foundation stones for a series of road infrastructure and development projects worth more than ₹18.76 crore in the Lehragaga region, giving a major boost to rural connectivity and strengthening the local economy. The projects are aimed at eliminating safety hazards, improving rural infrastructure and ensuring all-weather connectivity for thousands of villagers. Highlighting the vision of the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the government is transforming rural Punjab by actively strengthening nearly 40,000 kilometres of roads across the state, thereby delivering…

28 May

Haryana CM Saini Hails Historical Civic Polls Victory, Promises Rapid Growth for Sonipat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernance, Haryana, Infrastructure, Nayab Singh Saini, Politics, Sonipat

Murthal(Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday credited the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in the recent municipal corporation elections to the tireless dedication of grassroots party workers and the unwavering trust of the public. Speaking at a grand oath-taking ceremony held at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST) in Murthal, the Chief Minister praised workers for maintaining rigorous public outreach despite extreme summer heat, which ultimately culminated in a landslide mandate for the newly elected leadership. The high-profile event marked the official swearing-in of the newly elected Mayor of Sonipat, Rajiv Jain,…

28 May

CM Saini Launches Green Transport Revolution with 80 New Electric Buses in Panipat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Horticulture, Infrastructure, Nayab Singh Saini, Panipat, Transit

Panipat (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off 80 new electric city buses and inaugurated a state-of-the-art electric bus depot on Thursday, initiating a major phase of the province's green public transit strategy. The launch transitions regional commuting toward sustainable mobility, directly targeting carbon reduction and smarter urban transit integration. Out of the newly deployed fleet of 80 electric vehicles, 40 buses are designated for Panipat, 15 for Yamunanagar, 10 each for Kurukshetra and Sonipat, and 5 for Panchkula. Built at a cost of approximately ₹7 crore, the new Panipat facility features dedicated high-capacity charging bays. The…

28 May

Mann Promises Resurgent ‘Rangla Punjab’ as He Unveils New Astroturf in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Environment, Infrastructure, Jalandhar, Punjab, sports

Seechewal, Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paid obeisance at Village Seechewal during the 38th Salana Barsi Samagam (death anniversary) of Sant Baba Avtar Singh Ji and projected a confident vision of a resurgent and self-reliant Punjab, as he inaugurated a new astroturf at the Sant Avtar Singh Memorial Hockey Stadium alongside Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal. Highlighting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government’s aggressive push on sports infrastructure, irrigation, groundwater recharge and public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Government had delivered 21,000 cusecs of water to fields, equivalent to two…

25 May

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Praises Courage and Contribution of Women Journalists

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Infrastructure, Media, Nayab Singh Saini, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with a delegation of women journalists from the Women Journalists Welfare Trust on Monday to discuss media challenges, women's empowerment, and regional development initiatives. Accompanied by his Media Advisor Rajiv Jaitley, the Chief Minister lauded the morale of women moving forward in the field of journalism despite its inherent professional difficulties. Saini emphasized that the state government is functioning with speed and transparency, noting that he personally reviews information and updates received through public media channels to address governance issues. Reflecting on the administrative achievements of the past eleven years,…

14 May

Haryana Health Minister Unveils Healthcare Infrastructure Projects Worth 2.86 Crore in Gurugram

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, Gurugram, Haryana health, Infrastructure, Medical Centres, Public Health, Rural Care

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Aarti Singh Rao, Haryana’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, Research, and Ayush, dedicated several developmental projects worth approximately 2.86 crore to the public in the Gurugram district this Thursday. Accompanied by Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary, the Minister emphasized that the provincial government is committed to bringing historic changes to the healthcare sector to ensure every citizen has access to timely and quality medical care. Given that Gurugram is the most populous district in the province, she noted that the administration is focusing on expanding the health framework to meet the demands of rapid urbanization and population growth,…

05 May

Arvind Kejriwal Asserts Strong Pro-Incumbency in Punjab and Vows to Halt BJP Victory Streak

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Infrastructure, Pro-incumbency, Punjab government, Rajya Sabha

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): At a meeting with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs from Punjab at Kapurthala House in Delhi alongside Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, Party's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal asserted that Punjab is witnessing pro-incumbency even after four years in government. He asserted that the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government is drawing widespread public support. The AAP Chief also launched a sharp attack on the BJP over vote deletion and addition, “stolen” Rajya Sabha seats, and denial of Punjab’s rightful dues. Addressing the AAP MLAs from Punjab who reached Kapurthala House after submitting a memorandum to the President,…

04 May

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema Orders Immediate Rollout of Rangla Punjab Phase Two

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessDCs, Development, Harpal Cheema, Infrastructure, Phase Two, Punjab finance, Rangla Punjab, transparency

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh); Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema issued a comprehensive set of instructions on Monday to all District Deputy Commissioners, mandating the swift and time-bound completion of all ongoing development projects under the Rangla Punjab Vikas Scheme. While chairing a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh, the Minister made it clear that any delays in the execution of Phase One projects would be considered unacceptable. He stressed that the government is committed to a rapid transformation of the province and that administrative efficiency is paramount to achieving these developmental goals. In a bid to ensure that the progress remains…

08 Mar

PM Modi Unveils ₹33,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Delhi on International Women’s Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Metro, Infrastructure, Metro Expansion, PM Modi, Rekha Gupta, Women's Day

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by launching a massive ₹33,500 crore infrastructure and housing package for the national capital on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The wide-ranging developmental push includes a ₹18,000 crore expansion of the Delhi Metro and the dedication of thousands of residential units, signalling a major step toward modernizing urban living and enhancing safety for women in the city. A central highlight of the day was the operationalization of two significant Delhi Metro corridors. The routes from Majlis Park to Maujpur, spanning 12 kilometres, and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk, covering…

16 Mar

Quality in Government Work Will Not Be Compromised: Minister Ranbir Gangwa

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Government, Infrastructure, Quality Control, Ranbir Gangwa

Chandigarh, March 16 – Haryana’s Minister for Public Works and Public Health, Ranbir Gangwa, stated that there will be no compromise on the quality of government projects. He warned that if any negligence is found in road construction or other public works, strict action will be taken not only against the officials responsible but also against the agencies involved.Focus on Quality in Public WorksSpeaking at a press conference in Hisar on Sunday, Gangwa said that regular inspections are being conducted to ensure proper use of public funds. He emphasized that maintaining quality in construction work is a priority for the…