Punjab Archives - Page 25 of 58

04 Nov

Row Erupts in Punjab Over Raja Warring’s Remarks on Late Buta Singh; Cheema Demands Accountability

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingButa Singh, Harpal Cheema, Punjab, Raja Warring

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s political scene has been thrown into turmoil after state Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring allegedly made offensive remarks about late Buta Singh, a respected Dalit leader and former Union Home Minister. The comments have sparked outrage, prompting sharp criticism from Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and intervention from the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission. Cheema strongly condemned the Congress leader’s reported comments, calling them “shameful and reflective of elitist thinking.” “Such statements expose the mindset of the Punjab Congress chief,” Cheema said in a statement. “By disrespecting Buta Singh, Raja Warring has demeaned the poor…

02 Nov

Mann Government’s ‘Zero Bill’ Guarantee Illuminates Punjab; 11.40 Crore ‘Zero Bills’ Issued, Showing Mirror to Previous Governments

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh, 2 November 2025: Punjab today is witnessing a model of governance that has permanently removed a major financial burden from the lives of common people. The ‘Zero Electricity Bill’ guarantee implemented by the Punjab government led by Bhagwant Mann has proven to be not just an election promise, but a revolutionary step. This is the guarantee that has truly illuminated the homes of lakhs of families in the state. Leaving behind the hollow promises of previous governments and the era of expensive electricity, the current government has proven that if policy and intention are clear, providing direct relief to…

31 Oct

From Offices to Fields: How Punjab’s Chief Minister is redefining Farmer-Centric Governance, Problems being solved immediately

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh, October 31, 2025: Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has created a new definition of governance in the state through ‘Our CM – In Our Fields’. This is not just a political slogan, but a ground reality where the Chief Minister himself reaches farmers’ fields and listens to their problems and ensures immediate solutions. In the last 10 months, the Chief Minister has conducted extensive tours of all 23 districts of Punjab and established direct dialogue with more than 3,200 farmers. Under this revolutionary initiative, farmers’ complaints are being resolved on average within 48 hours, whereas earlier this same process…

31 Oct

‘Mission Chardhikala’ Soars High with People’s Support: CM Mann says, “Punjab will move forward with faith and courage, no matter what”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Mission Chardhikala, Punjab

Chandigarh, October 31, 2025: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s ‘Mission Chardhikala’, launched to make Punjab prosperous and vibrant again, is receiving tremendous support from people across the state and well-wishers around the world. This mission is not just a government initiative — it has become a symbol of Punjab’s collective spirit and togetherness, where every citizen is contributing toward the state’s brighter future.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed deep gratitude to every citizen who has donated to support this cause. He said these contributions are not just money, but a reflection of people’s trust in Punjab’s bright future and progress. CM Mann…

31 Oct

Punjab revises school timings from November 1 amid winter season

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, PunjabPunjab, School, Timings

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Education Department has announced a change in school timings across the state starting November 1. All government and private schools will now operate from 9 am to 3 pm, in view of the approaching winter season. According to the official notification, the revised schedule will remain in effect until February 28, 2026, after which the department will review and adjust the timings again. The directive applies to all schools across Punjab, and authorities have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the new timings.

31 Oct

CM Bhagwant Mann Applauds Indian Women’s Cricket Team for Historic Semifinal Triumph Over Australia

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for their brilliant win against Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, calling it a moment of immense pride for the entire nation. Expressing his joy over the victory, Mann hailed the team’s performance and lauded captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who hails from Punjab, for her inspiring leadership. “A great victory for the Indian women's cricket team... Defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025... Congratulations to the entire team including the captain and…

30 Oct

Punjab’s Steel Sector Gets a Major Boost! Mann Government’s Industrial Policy Attracts ₹342 Crore Investment and 1,500 New Jobs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMann Government, Punjab, Steel Sector

Chandigarh, October 30, 2025: The Punjab Government, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is successfully making the state a major hub for industrial investment. Punjab, once known as the land of farmers, has now become a strong industrial base. This success is coming from big greenfield investments and expansions by domestic champions and Indian multinational companies. With Punjab Government’s investor-friendly policies and active support, these companies are setting up new factories and expanding existing units, creating thousands of jobs and giving new momentum to the state’s economy.This development perfectly aligns with Punjab Government’s vision of industrial…

30 Oct

Notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria brought to Punjab from Assams Silchar Jail

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingJaggu Bhagwanpuria, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has been brought to Punjab from Assam's Silchar Jail. He had been incarated in Silchar Jail since March under stringent under the NDPS and PT Acts. At around 1 am on Thursday, he was brought to Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, from where he was directly taken to Batala. Bhagwanpuria's arrival in Punjab comes months after his mother was shot dead in gang rivalry. Jaggu has also filed a petition in the High Court, expressing fear that he might be killed in a fake encounter. His name had surfaced…

28 Oct

Bhagwant Mann Slams Delhi, Centre for Politicizing Stubble Burning Issue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Delhi pollution, NCR air quality, Punjab, Stubble Burning

Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday lashed out at both the Delhi government and the Centre, accusing them of unfairly blaming Punjab’s farmers for the recurring air pollution crisis in the National Capital Region (NCR).Calling the issue “politicized beyond reason,” Mann said that instead of indulging in blame games, all governments should work together on a scientific and long-term solution to tackle stubble management.“Every year, when Delhi’s pollution spikes, fingers are pointed at Punjab. My question is — does smoke from Punjab alone reach Delhi, and not from Haryana or other states?” Mann questioned.‘Don’t Defame…

27 Oct

Punjab CM Meets President Murmu, Invites Her to 350th Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Celebrations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to extend a formal invitation for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The Punjab government has also reached out to the Chief Ministers of all states to participate, aiming to make the commemoration a nationwide observance. Earlier this week, CM Mann, accompanied by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, attended a Kirtan Darbar organised by the Punjab government as part of the series of events marking the Guru’s martyrdom. The Chief Minister highlighted that celebrations are being planned not only…