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01 Jun

Rains Bring Temporary Relief Across Punjab, but Experts Warn of Bigger Challenges Ahead

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Dark clouds, intermittent showers and cooler winds have transformed the weather across Punjab over the past few days, offering residents a much-needed break from the scorching temperatures that dominated May. However, while the current spell has brought relief from the heat, concerns are mounting over forecasts of a weaker monsoon and the impact it could have on farming, groundwater reserves and electricity consumption in the months ahead. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued weather activity across several parts of the state until the end of the week, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds expected to…

31 May

Orthopaedic Treatments Under Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Cross ₹84 Crore as Demand Rises; Among Top Services Under Scheme, Says Health Minister

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcashless treatment, Dr Balbir Singh, Healthcare, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Orthopaedic Care, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is witnessing a steady rise in bone, joint and trauma-related health conditions, with orthopaedic treatments emerging as one of the most significant components of the state’s public healthcare delivery, according to data from the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. Highlighting the trend, the State Health Agency (SHA) data revealed that more than ₹84 crore has been spent so far on bone, joint and trauma-related treatments so far, under the scheme, reflecting both increasing demand for surgical care and expanded access to specialised orthopaedic services across government hospitals. The data shows that knee replacements account for the highest…

31 May

Punjab Aims to Become Top Education Hub and Halt Student Exodus to Canada, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Education, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab, Sikhya Kranti, Student Toppers

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Four years after launching a sweeping transformation of Punjab’s education system, the Bhagwant Mann Government is now setting its sights on a bigger goal: turning Punjab into the country’s leading education destination and reversing the long-held perception that quality education can only be found abroad. Pointing to Punjab’s rise past Kerala in national education rankings, the growing dominance of girls among board toppers, and the success of 359 government school students in JEE Main, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state’s Sikhya Kranti (Education Revolution) has begun delivering tangible results on the ground. Speaking at the ‘Sitaare…

31 May

Major Rural Infrastructure Boost as Punjab Government Unveils Road Projects Worth Over ₹18.76 Crore in Lehragaga Region

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarpal Singh Cheema, Infrastructure, Lehragaga, Punjab, Road Development, Rural Connectivity

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday dedicated and laid foundation stones for a series of road infrastructure and development projects worth more than ₹18.76 crore in the Lehragaga region, giving a major boost to rural connectivity and strengthening the local economy. The projects are aimed at eliminating safety hazards, improving rural infrastructure and ensuring all-weather connectivity for thousands of villagers. Highlighting the vision of the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the government is transforming rural Punjab by actively strengthening nearly 40,000 kilometres of roads across the state, thereby delivering…

30 May

Punjab Sets October Deadline for International Hockey Return with Asian Champions Trophy, CM Mann Sees Performance

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAsian Champions Trophy, Hockey, Punjab, Sports Infrastructure

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is gearing up to host the prestigious Hockey Asian Champions Trophy later this year, with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday reviewing preparations for the mega international event and directing officers to ensure flawless arrangements well ahead of schedule. Chairing a high-level meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann instructed officials to complete all infrastructure and organisational works before September and emphasised that no effort should be spared in making the tournament a grand success. The Chief Minister directed that an organising committee comprising experts, players and other stakeholders be constituted to ensure the timely execution of all…

30 May

Punjab Launches Mega Menstrual Health Initiative Across 3,600 Government Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, education reform, Menstrual health, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark step towards strengthening girls’ education, adolescent health, and gender-sensitive schooling, the Punjab Government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched one of India’s largest school-based menstrual health education initiatives for adolescent girls studying in government schools across Punjab. On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, the Punjab Government announced the phased statewide expansion of “Menstrual Hygiene Curriculum” across government high and senior secondary schools in all 23 districts of Punjab. The first session of the curriculum is set to be conducted across these government schools tomorrow, i.e. 29.05.2026. This initiative…

30 May

Punjab Celebrates National Education Milestone with Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEducation, NITI Aayog, Punjab, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a magnificent celebration of its meteoric rise to the top of the national education rankings, Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann today held simultaneous Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) across over 19,000 government schools, transforming the state into a vibrant arena of participatory learning. Divulging the details of ‘Sikhiya Da Maha Jashan’, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the grand event marks Punjab’s No. 1 ranking in the NITI Aayog’s School Education Quality Report 2026, where it surpassed Kerala, long considered India’s gold standard in school education, on key foundational…

30 May

Punjab Abolishes Contractual Employment System, Regularises 65,000 Workers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Labour reform, Punjab, Regularisation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced a historic decision to end the contractor system in Punjab Government departments, paving the way for more than 65,000 outsourced workers to come directly under the government and creating a clear pathway towards regular employment. The Chief Minister said the move would free thousands of workers from exploitation by private contractors, ensure direct government employment and provide long-awaited job security, dignity and benefits to employees who have devoted years of service to the state. Addressing a press conference, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab Government has approved the…

30 May

Punjab Civic Polls Deliver a Bigger Message: AAP’s 2022 Wave May Still Be Intact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAAP, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The recently concluded civic body elections in Punjab were never merely about municipal corporations, municipal councils or nagar panchayats. For political parties, strategists and observers alike, they represented the first large-scale electoral assessment of the Aam Aadmi Party government ahead of the crucial 2027 Assembly elections. If these results are viewed as a political report card, the ruling party has passed with distinction. Winning 958 out of 1,977 wards and securing control of five of the eight municipal corporations that went to the polls, AAP has demonstrated that its support base remains remarkably resilient more than four…

30 May

Storm Front Finally Reaches Tricity, Bringing Much-Needed Relief After Days of Sweltering Heat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Punjab News, Weather Update

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh: After days of relentless sunshine and soaring temperatures, the weather finally turned in favour of residents across Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula on Saturday morning. Dark clouds gathered over the region before sunrise, followed by cool winds and rain showers that ended a prolonged heatwave spell and provided long-awaited relief from oppressive conditions. The dramatic change came after two earlier red alerts issued by weather authorities failed to produce the predicted storms. This time, however, the forecast translated into visible weather activity, with overcast skies reducing daylight intensity and rainfall beginning in several parts of the Tricity during…