Punjab Archives - Page 29 of 68

20 Dec

Mann Government takes major step towards strengthening health services, approves recruitment for 1,568 ANM and Staff Nurse posts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabANM Posts, Mann Government, Nurse Posts, Punjab

Chandigarh, 20 December, 2025: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Finance Department has granted approval to the Health and Family Welfare Department's proposal to fill 1,568 vacant positions of ANMs and Staff Nurses under the National Health Mission (NHM).Giving further details on the recruitment drive, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema revealed that the approval covers the filling of 729 vacant positions of ANMs against a total of 2,000 sanctioned posts, and 839 vacant positions of Staff Nurses against 1,896 sanctioned posts. He emphasized…

19 Dec

Punjab Becomes Global Investment Destination: CM Mann Invites UK to Invest, UK Shows Strong Interest in Partnership

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Chandigarh, December 19, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann chaired the Punjab-UK Strategic Dialogue session. He stressed the need for strong strategic and business ties with Britain, especially in underused sectors.During a meeting with British Deputy High Commissioner Alba Samariglio and representatives from various UK multinational companies, the Chief Minister said Punjab wants strong business partnerships with the UK in traditional and new emerging sectors. He listed five key areas for cooperation: higher education, textiles, engineering, auto components, and agriculture and food processing. He also highlighted emerging fields like pharmaceuticals and health services, IT, and business services. CM Mann…

18 Dec

Dense fog engulfs Punjab, Chandigarh; trains delayed, flight operations hit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh, Dense fog, Flights Cancelled, Punjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Parts of Punjaba and Chandigarh experienced season's first spell of dense fog on Wednesday dropping the visibility to as low as 150 metre. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), fog season has officially started in the city and is expected to get worse in the coming days. An orange alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday. According to the IMD observatory in Sector 39, visibility stood at 800 metres at 5.30 am but deteriorated sharply to 150 metres by 8.30 am, before improving to 3,500 metres by 11.30 am. Fog is termed dense when visibility…

17 Dec

Decades-Long Wait Ends: Construction Begins on Broken Bridge in Mehangowal, Bringing Relief to 50 Villages

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a historic initiative in Punjab's Mehangowal region, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government has commenced the reconstruction of a dangerous, dilapidated bridge that had been neglected for decades. This bridge will serve as a lifeline for residents of approximately 50 villages who have been facing serious risks due to its broken condition for years. According to the local administration, this project will not only improve connectivity in the area but also make daily travel safer and easier for thousands of villagers. The construction of this bridge is another example of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Punjab government's…

17 Dec

Punjab Grassroots Poll Results Awaited as Vote Count Progresses Across State

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Counting for Punjab’s rural local government elections began on Tuesday, marking a crucial day for political parties vying for influence ahead of the next Assembly contest. Election staff started tallying ballot papers for 347 Zila Parishad positions and 2,838 Panchayat Samiti seats at 154 counting centres located in 141 venues across the state. Officials from the State Election Commission cautioned that results would not be immediate, as the elections were conducted using traditional paper ballots rather than electronic machines. Due to the volume of votes and the manual nature of the process, the final outcome is expected…

16 Dec

Mann Government’s Jal Jeevan Mission: Bathinda Gets ₹26 Crore Gift from AMRUT 2.0 for Continuous Water Supply

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessCM Bhagwant Mann, Jal Jeevan Mission, Punjab

Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: Bathinda's soil has received the touch of a new morning today. These water supply projects, started at a cost of ₹26 crore, are not just numbers; they are a symbol of the strong resolve of the 'Mann Government' working to improve the life of every citizen of Punjab. This investment under AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0) shows that fulfilling basic needs is the top priority of the Mann Government.For years, water scarcity or its poor quality has forced people in many parts of the city to struggle. When dirty water comes…

16 Dec

Punjab Leads in Energy Development: President Droupadi Murmu Awards Prestigious Prize to PEDA

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Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: Punjab Receives National Energy Conservation Award 2025, Recognition for Chief Minister Mann's Foresighted PoliciesThe tireless efforts of the Punjab government in energy conservation and renewable energy have received national recognition. President Droupadi Murmu honored the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) with the prestigious ‘State Performance Award - Group 3’ at the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 ceremony. This award is proof of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's farsighted policies and commitment to public welfare. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from across the country, including Union Energy Minister Arvind Kejriwal.Punjab's Energy Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO dedicated…

16 Dec

Holy Cities: Notification Issued Granting Holy City Status to Three Cities in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHoly Cities, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Governor of Punjab has given formal approval to the Bhagwant Mann government’s decision under which three important places in the state were declared Holy Cities. A notification in this regard has also been issued. The announcement was made in the form of a resolution during a session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha held at Sri Anandpur Sahib, following which the proposal was sent to the Governor for approval. However, the notification does not mention any details regarding the implementation of this decision.

15 Dec

Mann Govt’s Bold New Rules: They Declares Detention of Dead Bodies a Crime, Warning Strict License Action on private hospitals

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh, December 15, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of the Aam Aadmi Party has issued some strict and public-friendly guidelines for private hospitals in the state. These decisions aim to strengthen patients' rights and ensure humane practices in the health sector. According to orders from the Health Department, all private hospitals must now have a mortuary facility. This is to keep dead bodies safe and with respect. This step stops those cases where families face problems with their loved ones' bodies.The most important decision is that hospitals must hand over the dead body to the family, even if the bill…

14 Dec

Polling Begins Across Punjab for Rural Local Body Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Voters across Punjab headed to polling stations on Sunday as elections for the state’s zila parishads and panchayat samitis got underway. Voting started at 8 am with election authorities putting in place heightened security and administrative arrangements to ensure a smooth process. The polls are being held to fill seats in 22 zila parishads and 153 panchayat samitis, covering a total of 3,185 electoral zones. With more than 9,000 contestants in the race, the elections are being closely watched as a key indicator of grassroots political sentiment. Officials said that around 1.36 crore voters are eligible to…