Punjab Archives - Page 26 of 68

10 Jan

Thanks to the Maan Government’s Digital vision, Easy Registry sets a record with over 3.70 lakh Registries recorded in just 6 months

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Chandigarh ,10 January 2026: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Friday said that the Easy Registry initiative has emerged as a game-changer in Punjab’s property registration system, delivering strong and consistent outcomes across the state.Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said that from its inception in July 2025 till December 2025, a total of 3,70,967 property documents were registered, marking a major push towards transparent, corruption-free and citizen-friendly land services. “The response to Easy Registry clearly shows that people trust a system that is transparent, time-bound and free from harassment. In just six months, more than…

09 Jan

Children will now receive Organic mid-day meals; the Mann government will create ‘Nutritious Gardens’ in 5,000 government schools across Punjab.

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Chandigarh, January 9, 2026: Punjab's fertile soil will not only replenish the nation's food reserves but also lay the foundation for a brighter future and better health for children studying in government schools. The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has taken a historic decision to radically transform the state's educational infrastructure by establishing nutritious gardens in 5,073 government schools. This initiative will not only free children from the cycle of malnutrition but is also a revolutionary step towards making Punjab a leading state in the country in the field of health and education. Based on the guidelines…

08 Jan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann seeks live telecast of appearance before Akal Takht on Jan 15; SGPC reacts

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has appealed to the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, to permit a live telecast of his appearance before the highest Sikh temporal authority on January 15. Making the request through a post on social media platform X, CM Mann said Sikhs across the globe are seeking full transparency in the proceedings. The Chief Minister stated that he has received numerous messages from members of the global Sikh community who want the entire process to be broadcast live, including the submission of accounts related to the Guru’s…

07 Jan

Punjab Government Makes Historic Reforms in Mining Sector to Curb Illegal Mining, Enhance Supply and Transparency

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Our government is committed to eliminating all kinds of complexities in the mining sector and utilizing natural resources for the public good: Barinder Kumar GoyalChandigarh, January 7, 2026: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has implemented historic reforms in the state's mining sector. Significant amendments to the Punjab Minor Mineral Policy have been approved, aiming to ensure adequate supply of raw materials, curb illegal mining and corruption, reduce prices for consumers, increase state revenue, and eliminate monopolies.After extensive consultations with stakeholders at various levels, the Cabinet approved these amendments, which include the introduction of…

07 Jan

Case of 328 Missing Sacred Swaroops: Silence of the Current SGPC Leaders Is Testimony of ‘Guilt’: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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SGPC Must Tell Whose Hand Is Behind Protecting the Guilty: SandhwanChandigarh, 07 January, 2026: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, while cornering the leadership the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the sensitive issue of the disappearance of 328 sacred swaroops, said that on one hand the SGPC claims that the Ishar Singh Committee and the Internal Committee had clearly recommended strict action against the guilty, but the biggest question is why those recommendations have not been implemented till date. Should it be assumed that the failure to take action itself was a political conspiracy to provide a safe…

07 Jan

Severe cold wave conditions grip Delhi-NCR, schools shut; AQI slips to ‘very poor’

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National Times Bureau :- Winter conditions intensified across Delhi and nearby regions on Wednesday, as cold-day weather, fog and poor air quality made the morning tough for residents of Delhi-NCR. Visibility dropped sharply in several areas, and the Air Quality Index stayed in the ‘very poor’ range, raising health worries. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dense to very dense fog is likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan, while Delhi can expect moderate to dense fog in the early hours of January 7 and 8. Cold day conditions are expected at a few places in…

06 Jan

Mann Government’s major initiative: Chief Minister’s Health Scheme receives Strong Support from Doctors and Private Medical Colleges

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Balbir Singh, Mann Government, Punjab

CHANDIGARH, 6 January 2026: In a significant step towards ensuring the seamless rollout of Punjab’s ₹10 lakh cashless health insurance initiative, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh chaired a high-level review meeting on Sunday to assess the on-ground implementation of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY). The meeting was held at the State Health Agency Punjab and brought together key stakeholders from across the public and private healthcare ecosystem. The key stakeholders included the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Punjab, Punjab Hospital and Nursing Home Association (PHANA), Punjab Civil Medical Doctors (PCMS) doctors, and representatives from leading Private Medical…

06 Jan

Pakistan halts Sarabjeet Kaur’s repatriation citing pending cases, first picture in custody surfaces

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National Times Bureau :- The repatriation of Sarabjeet Kaur from Pakistan has once again been delayed by the Pakistan government. Citing an ongoing court case, Pakistan Interior Ministry halted her repatriation through the Attari–Wagah border. The ministry said hat the woman married with her own will and that the matter is currently under consideration in the court. Once al the legal formalities are completed and court pronounces its final verdict, she will be send back to India. Sarabjit Kaur had travelled to Pakistan on a visitor’s visa as part of a jatha of Sikh pilgrims to mark Guru Nanak Dev’s…

05 Jan

IMD issues orange alert in Punjab, Chandigarh as cold wave condition prevails

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National Times Bureau :- The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert fo rdense fog , cold wave and cold day conditions already prevailing in Punjab and Chandigarh. The bitting cold weather to likely to persist until January 9. As a result the daytime temperatures have also dropped significantly. Temperatures are likely to drop further by 2 to 3 degrees over the next two days. Over the past 24 hours, the state’s temperature has fallen by 2.1 degrees Celsius and is now 4.1 degrees below normal. Hoshiarpur recorded the lowest temperature at 6.8 degrees Celsius, while Amritsar experienced cold day…

04 Jan

Police Step Up Action in 328 Sacred Saroops Case, One more Former SGPC Employee Arrested

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National Times Bureau :- Police have intensified their investigation in the case involving the disappearance of 328 sacred Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, leading to the arrest of a former employee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). According to official sources, the accused, who previously served with the SGPC, was taken into custody as part of the ongoing probe aimed at uncovering the full chain of responsibility behind the missing sacred scriptures. The arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn widespread attention and concern within the Sikh community. Investigating agencies stated that the action…