Punjab

Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders

Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds to Persist in Punjab as Monsoon Nears State Borders

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of unsettled weather is expected across Punjab over the next 48 hours, with meteorologists forecasting scattered rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several districts as monsoon conditions gradually strengthen over northern India. The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for multiple districts, warning of lightning activity and gusts that could accompany rain-bearing clouds. The changing weather pattern follows isolated showers reported in parts of the state and increasing cloud cover across several regions. According to weather officials, atmospheric systems influencing Punjab continue to remain active, creating favourable conditions for intermittent rainfall. Northern…
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Punjab Electorate to Reject Failure of Present Regime and Choose Politics of Growth and National Interest

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Punjab Electorate to Reject Failure of Present Regime and Choose Politics of Growth and National Interest

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has made a passionate appeal to the people of Punjab to bring about a decisive political change to secure their children's future, restore regional prosperity, and contribute toward a developed nation. Addressing a massive public gathering on Wednesday from the historic land of Sri Muktsar Sahib, Saini emphasized that the time has arrived for Punjab to regain its lost glory and transition from a "cheated province" into a truly developed and vibrant state by embracing development, good governance, and national interest. Paying rich tributes to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Sahibzadas,…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Government Fulfilled All Major Guarantees in 4.5 Years, Says MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal

CM Bhagwant Mann Government Fulfilled All Major Guarantees in 4.5 Years, Says MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal recounted the achievements of the Bhagwant Singh Mann government. Dhaliwal said that today Punjab is moving forward on a new path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann. The Mann government is working on a war footing to improve healthcare, education, roads, employment, canal water distribution, industrial promotion, and the advancement of Punjab's agriculture. During the current paddy season, canal water is being delivered to every corner of Punjab and to the fields of every farmer. Addressing a press conference…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Announces Five-Fold Hike in Sarpanch Honorarium to ₹10,000, Urges Drug-Free and Transparent Rural Rejuvenation

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Announces Five-Fold Hike in Sarpanch Honorarium to ₹10,000, Urges Drug-Free and Transparent Rural Rejuvenation

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy and empowering village leadership, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced a five-fold increase in the honorarium of village Sarpanches, raising it from ₹2,000 to ₹10,000 per month with effect from August 15. During a Sarpanch Milni in Bathinda, the Chief Minister said that Sarpanches serve villages day and night and deserve dignity and respect for their invaluable contribution. Emphasising that the development of villages is the foundation of Punjab’s progress, the Chief Minister assured that there is no shortage of funds for rural development and urged…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Assails Opposition Over ‘Fake Video’ Conspiracy, Alleges Misuse of Religion and Intimidation of Forensic Labs

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Assails Opposition Over ‘Fake Video’ Conspiracy, Alleges Misuse of Religion and Intimidation of Forensic Labs

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said that a fake video was deliberately created and circulated to defame him after his political opponents failed to challenge the work being done by his Government for the people of Punjab. Pointing out that the opposition is misleading people in the name of religion and resorting to petty politics, the Chief Minister said that those who have no issue left against his Government are now trying to tarnish his image through fabricated propaganda. Reposing complete faith in the wisdom of the Nanak Naam Leva Sangat, CM Bhagwant Singh…
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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Assails Badals for Misusing Religion, Demands Immediate SGPC Polls to Free Religious Bodies From Vested Interests

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Assails Badals for Misusing Religion, Demands Immediate SGPC Polls to Free Religious Bodies From Vested Interests

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday asserted that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is supreme for every Punjabi and Sikh, but some people are attempting to misuse this revered institution for their vested interests. Calling for immediate elections to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the Chief Minister said that Punjab can no longer afford to let religious institutions remain under the grip of those who exploited faith for political gains and patronised mafias that pushed the state into decline. During a massive Lok Milni at historic village Mandi Kalan in Maur constituency, CM Bhagwant Singh…
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Thunderstorms, Rain Likely in Parts of Punjab as Weather Turns Pleasant

Thunderstorms, Rain Likely in Parts of Punjab as Weather Turns Pleasant

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Punjab experienced a welcome break from the intense summer heat as changing weather conditions brought cooler temperatures, strong winds and cloudy skies to several regions of the state. The Meteorological Department has forecast continued rain and thunderstorm activity in multiple districts over the next few days. Weather officials reported a significant decline in daytime temperatures, with the state's average maximum temperature falling below the seasonal norm. The cooler conditions were largely driven by cloud cover and gusty winds that swept through various districts during the past 24 hours. The weather office has predicted scattered rainfall,…
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Punjab Chief Minister vows strict action against Akali leadership over historical state betrayals

Punjab Chief Minister vows strict action against Akali leadership over historical state betrayals

Faridkot (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the people of Punjab have not forgotten how the Badal family and the Akali leadership repeatedly compromised the state’s interests, supported the three black farm laws, misused religion for political gains and allowed the drug menace to flourish in Punjab. Interacting with people during a Lok Milni programme at Panjgrain Kalan village in Faridkot, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that while previous governments pushed Punjab towards drugs, unemployment and decline, the AAP Government is transforming the state through strict action against drug smugglers, transparent government recruitment, historic…
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Punjab government fulfills final electoral guarantee with upcoming women’s welfare rollout

Punjab government fulfills final electoral guarantee with upcoming women’s welfare rollout

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): —The Aam Aadmi Party administration in Punjab has successfully delivered on all policy guarantees pledged during the 2022 Assembly elections. AAP Punjab Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu confirmed on Monday that the state has completed all necessary administrative preparations to launch its final remaining campaign promise, the 'Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna'. Financial distributions under the initiative are scheduled to commence directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts on July 1, following an earlier directive by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The initial phase of the rollout will feature a consolidated disbursement covering three months of accumulated welfare benefits. Eligible female…
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Punjab Cabinet implements 5 per cent cap on private school fee hikes and greenlights key governance reforms

Punjab Cabinet implements 5 per cent cap on private school fee hikes and greenlights key governance reforms

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a series of key decisions aimed at safeguarding the interests of students and parents, boosting industrial development, strengthening digital governance and improving administrative accessibility, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday approved an ordinance to regulate fee hikes by private unaided schools, amended industrial incentive guidelines, gave concurrence for implementation of the State Data Integration Platform (SDIP) and approved the creation of the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) along with supporting staff for Dasuya Sub-Division under District Hoshiarpur. Regulates Fee Hike By Private Unaided Schools Disclosing the information, the Chief…
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