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16 May

Heatwave Puts Punjab Families Under Pressure, But State’s Cashless Health Scheme Offers Timely Relief

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As Punjab battles an intense summer marked by soaring temperatures and a growing number of dehydration and gastroenteritis cases, the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government’s healthcare model is increasingly becoming a support system for thousands of struggling families across the state. The impact of the heatwave is now visible not only in farmlands and city streets but also in hospital emergency wards, where patients suffering from vomiting, stomach infections, weakness and dehydration are arriving in large numbers. In this difficult period, the state government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has emerged as a crucial shield for economically vulnerable households…

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces ₹1 Crore Ex-Gratia for Families of Soldiers Martyred in Kulgam Encounter

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Chandigarh, August 9, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of two soldiers from the state during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district.In a post on X, Mann saluted the courage and dedication of the soldiers, Lance Naik Pritpal Singh from Manupur village in Khanna and Sepoy Harminder Singh from Badinpur village in Mandi Gobindgarh, who lost their lives while serving the nation. “We express our heartfelt condolences to the families. We salute the spirit and bravery of the soldiers who were martyred for the defence of the…

Haryana CM Slams Punjab CM Over Water Remarks, Accuses Him of Stirring Controversy for Politics

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Chandigarh, May 6 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday lashed out at his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann for making what he called “provocative and irresponsible” remarks on inter-state water sharing. Addressing a public gathering at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, Saini criticized Mann for allegedly using his constitutional position to ignite tensions for political mileage.“Instead of working for Punjab’s welfare, the Chief Minister is making divisive statements to further his political career,” Saini said, asserting that both Haryana and Punjab are like brothers and that such remarks only serve to drive a wedge between their people.He also…