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22 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab, Welfare

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…

22 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab

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…

22 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, governance, Industrial Subsidy, Punjab, School Fee Hike

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…

22 Jun

Arvind Kejriwal hails Punjab’s welfare initiative as the largest women’s empowerment scheme globally

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal welcomed Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s decision to transfer three months’ honorarium in one instalment to beneficiaries under the ‘Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’. Congratulating the mothers, sisters and daughters of Punjab, the AAP Chief hailed the scheme, which provides ₹1,000 per month to women and ₹1,500 per month to women from SC communities, as the world’s largest women’s empowerment programme. Under the initiative, the Bhagwant Mann Government will transfer three months’ payments together into the accounts of all eligible women on July 1. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal…

22 Jun

Weather Activity Intensifies in Punjab; Relief from Heat Likely as Rain Forecast Continues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of soaring temperatures, several parts of Punjab are witnessing a shift in weather conditions, with forecasts indicating continued chances of rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across multiple districts. The India Meteorological Department has advised residents to remain cautious as gusty winds and lightning may accompany the changing weather pattern. According to weather officials, districts in the Malwa and Doaba regions are likely to experience scattered showers along with winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph. While Chandigarh is expected to remain under partly cloudy skies, neighbouring areas could receive intermittent rainfall over the next…

21 Jun

Punjab Anti-Drug Campaign Shifts Focus to Post-Recovery Employment and Livelihoods

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAddiction Recovery, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab, rehabilitation, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is now being defined by stories of recovery and hope that have come their way through jobs and employment. Former addicts who once struggled to get rid of substance abuse are now busy rebuilding their lives working at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, many are self-employed, at D-Mart, Blinkit, etc. Ever since the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign took off in the state in March 2025, many victims of substance abuse who have completed treatment at various de-addiction facilities across Punjab have found employment, demonstrating how livelihood can…

21 Jun

Punjab Chief Minister Opposes Higher Education Bill, Warns Against Centralisation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, education reform, Higher Education Bill, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has strongly opposed the proposed ‘Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhiniyam Bill, 2025’ (Higher Education Bill), warning that the legislation could make higher education more expensive, weaken opportunities for students from ordinary families and diminish the ability of states to address local educational needs. In a detailed letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann urged the Centre to reconsider the Bill and hold wider consultations before implementing reforms that could significantly alter the higher education landscape. Emphasising that crores of parents across the country pin their hopes and dreams…

21 Jun

AAP Demands Akal Takht Investigation Into Alleged Fake Video Campaign Targeting Punjab CM

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Akal Takht, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab, Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday urged the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib to ensure a thorough investigation into the fake video campaign targeting the Punjab Chief Minister, saying the forensic examination of more than 1,100 frames has conclusively established that the person seen in the video is not the Chief Minister. AAP Punjab Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu said the focus must now shift to identifying the actor featured in the video, those who produced and directed it, and the individuals who financed what he described as a well-planned conspiracy. The AAP Punjab Media In-charge also…

20 Jun

Former Punjab Sarpanch Survives Early Morning Firing Incident in Gurdaspur, Police Examine CCTV Footage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingGurdaspur, Punjab

Gurdaspur (Gurpreet Singh): A former village sarpanch narrowly escaped a suspected targeted attack after unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly opened fire outside his residence in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Saturday morning. The incident has prompted a detailed police investigation, with officials exploring possible links to earlier threats reportedly received by the victim. The firing occurred in Kila Lal Singh village near Batala at around 5:30 a.m., when former sarpanch Jasbir Singh Gill was taking a morning walk inside the courtyard of his home. According to his account, two unknown men arrived on a motorcycle, stopped outside the house and fired multiple…

20 Jun

BJP National President Nitin Nabin Begins Three-Day Punjab Visit, Focus on Organisation and Outreach

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingNitin Nabin, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will embark on a three-day visit to Punjab beginning Friday, with the tour expected to combine spiritual visits and organisational engagements aimed at strengthening the party's presence in the state. The visit will commence with prayers at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, followed by a visit to Durgiana Mandir, reflecting the party leadership's outreach through cultural and religious institutions before entering its political schedule. Party sources indicate that Nabin's itinerary includes interactions with state leaders, office-bearers, and grassroots workers as part of the BJP's ongoing efforts to…