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Punjab Govt’s Shakti Helpline: Praised as Revolutionary Child Safety Shield

Punjab Govt’s Shakti Helpline: Praised as Revolutionary Child Safety Shield

Chandigarh, December 19, 2025: Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's leadership, the Punjab government has launched a unique initiative prioritizing children's safety. The Punjab Police's Shakti Helpline is organizing special awareness camps in schools across the state. There, children are being sensitively educated about good touch-bad touch, child abuse, cybercrime, and the harmful effects of drugs. This campaign is not only empowering children but also proving to be a key step toward giving them a confident future. A recent seminar by the Amritsar Commissionerate Police's Shakti Helpline at Government Primary School, Kot Khalsa, is a great example of its success.At the…
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Punjab Govt Grants ₹30 Crore to Punjabi University; CM Mann Vows Education Uninterrupted

Punjab Govt Grants ₹30 Crore to Punjabi University; CM Mann Vows Education Uninterrupted

Chandigarh, 7 December 2025: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced at Zaria Foundation’s 10th anniversary, a commitment to shape the future of studentsPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken another big step in the field of education by announcing the release of 30 crore rupees to Punjabi University Patiala. He made this announcement while addressing students at an event organized at the Punjabi University campus on the occasion of Zaria Foundation's 10th anniversary. The Chief Minister clarified that this amount is being given so that there is no disruption in students’ studies and the institution can continue its educational activities…
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Punjab Govt Rescues Farmers: Cotton Prices Surge from ₹5,700 to ₹7,500+ After Swift Action

Punjab Govt Rescues Farmers: Cotton Prices Surge from ₹5,700 to ₹7,500+ After Swift Action

Chandigarh, December 5, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has once again proven its strong commitment to the state’s hardworking farmers. This year, when cotton (narma and desi) prices in the market were falling below the Minimum Support Price (MSP), the Mann government quickly stepped in and saved farmers from massive losses.Initially, when cotton started arriving in mandis, private traders were buying it between ₹5,700 to ₹6,800 per quintal. These prices were significantly lower than MSP, causing major concern among farmers. In this difficult situation, on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s orders, the state government immediately pressured the Cotton Corporation…
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CM Mann Proposes Investment to Yamaha, Honda, and Aisan Industry to Boost Punjab’s Industrial Sector

CM Mann Proposes Investment to Yamaha, Honda, and Aisan Industry to Boost Punjab’s Industrial Sector

Chandigarh, December 4, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today presented the state as the most preferred investment destination to leading industrialists in Japan, inviting them to invest in Punjab for their business expansion.On the first day of his Japan tour, the Chief Minister interacted with representatives from J.B.I.C., Aisin Industry, Yamaha, Honda Motor, the Director-General of J.I.C.A. South Asia Department, Toray Industries, the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry (M.E.T.I.), and Fujitsu Limited. During the discussions, Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed the desire to enhance strategic cooperation with Japan in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, mobility, electronics,…
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Punjab Govt Achieves Milestone with Record 44,900 km Road Development Project

Punjab Govt Achieves Milestone with Record 44,900 km Road Development Project

Chandigarh, 29 November ,2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced to embark the biggest road construction work taken up in the history of the state targeting to construct 44,920 KMs of roads with a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. Divulging more details, the Chief Minister said that the state government has decided that by the end of next year, it will build a total of 44,920 KMs of roads across all villages, towns and cities of Punjab at a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. He said that these roads will all be with the five…
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Punjab Assembly Marks Historic First by Holding Special Session in Anandpur Sahib on Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary

Punjab Assembly Marks Historic First by Holding Special Session in Anandpur Sahib on Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary

Chandigarh, November 25, 2025: The Punjab Assembly created history by holding its special session for the first time outside the capital Chandigarh, in the holy city of Sri Anandpur Sahib. This historic decision was made to honor the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, creating a spiritual and cultural atmosphere across the state.Anandpur Sahib holds great importance in Sikh history. This is the sacred land where the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, established the Khalsa Panth (Sikh community), and where many important events in Sikh religion took place. Holding the Assembly session at this holy place was…
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Faith Over Politics: Mann’s Historic Invite to Rivals Wins Hearts,Proves Faith Above Politics

Faith Over Politics: Mann’s Historic Invite to Rivals Wins Hearts,Proves Faith Above Politics

National Times Bureau :- What Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has done for the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebration of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is truly heart-winning. CM Mann sent invitations to all opposition leaders himself and proved that at the Guru’s feet, there is only devotion, not politics. Special invitations were given to Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhbir Singh Badal, BJP’s Sunil Jakhar, and Congress’s Raja Warring for this historic event. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made it clear that this celebration is not for any political gain. He said, “Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji sacrificed himself for humanity and the protection…
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Punjab Prepares for Grand Observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary in Sri Anandpur Sahib

Punjab Prepares for Grand Observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary in Sri Anandpur Sahib

Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 22, 2025: Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that the decorated Nagar Kirtans from all four directions will reach Sri Anandpur Sahib on Friday, November 22. The Nagar Kirtans will be given a grand welcome by the devotees. He said that the total length of the Nagar Kirtans coming from Srinagar, Gurdaspur, Faridkot and Talwandi Sabo is 1563 kilometers.Meanwhile, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has completed all preparations in the holy city of Sri…
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Punjab Government’s Major Step: 5 New Hostels for Working Women to Be Built at a Cost of ₹150 Crore

Punjab Government’s Major Step: 5 New Hostels for Working Women to Be Built at a Cost of ₹150 Crore

Safe Housing to Be Available in Mohali, Amritsar, and Jalandhar, Mann Government's Major Gift to Women's Empowerment Chandigarh, November 21, 2025: The Mann government of Punjab has announced an ambitious scheme, providing significant relief to working women in the state. The government will build five new working women's hostels at a cost of ₹150 crore, three of which will be established in Mohali, one in Amritsar, and one in Jalandhar. This initiative will prove to be a boon for thousands of young women who work in cities away from their homes in search of better careers.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while…
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Punjab Guarantees Women’s Empowerment and Health! Mann Government’s ‘Anemia-Free’ Resolve Driven by Cutting-Edge Technology, Daughters’ Health is Top Priority

Punjab Guarantees Women’s Empowerment and Health! Mann Government’s ‘Anemia-Free’ Resolve Driven by Cutting-Edge Technology, Daughters’ Health is Top Priority

Chandigarh, November 18: To build a healthy and empowered state, the Punjab Government has placed citizens' health paramount and continuously accelerated its historic 'Anemia Mukt Punjab' (Anemia-Free Punjab) campaign. This is not merely a campaign, but a firm commitment to secure the lives of millions of mothers, daughters, and children, achieving new heights of success under the current government's leadership. This initiative clearly demonstrates that the government does not limit healthcare to mere announcements but implements it at the grassroots level to bring positive change in every citizen's life.The Punjab Government's primary focus is on empowering the state's daughters, effectively…
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