Punjab Archives - Page 7 of 58

10 Apr

Punjab Wins National SKOCH Award After 94% Drop in Farm Fires

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s aggressive crop residue management strategy has earned the national recognition as the Punjab has been conferred the SKOCH Silver Award 2025 in the Environment category, said Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, while crediting Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s sustained efforts in crop residue management.While addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, S. Khudian informed that Punjab has recorded a 94 per cent reduction in farm fire incidents, plummeting from 83,002 in 2020‑21 to just 5,114 in 2025‑26.The Agriculture Minister lauded the PPCB and Punjab's farming community, while…

10 Apr

Punjab Promises Major Relief for Industries, Pushes MSME Growth Under New Industrial Policy 2026

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Local Government and Power, Sanjeev Arora, interacted with industrialists during a district-level meeting of MSMEs held in Patiala. During the meeting, he listened to the issues raised by entrepreneurs from different districts and resolved several matters on the spot. Punjab’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh was also present on the occasion.Issuing directions to the Local Government Department, Minister Sanjeev Arora said special attention should be given to improving cleanliness and the sewerage system in cities. He emphasized that basic civic facilities for people must be…

10 Apr

Punjab Rolls Out ₹10 Lakh Sehat Card for All, Over 2 Lakh Treatments Already Delivered

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A medical emergency rarely comes with a warning, often pushing families into distress not just due to health concerns but also the burden of treatment costs. To address this challenge, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann introduced the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna with a clear objective of ensuring that families across Punjab can access timely healthcare without worrying about financial constraints.The Bhagwant Mann Government’s commitment is being realised through the rollout of the Sehat Card, which is providing financial protection and instilling confidence among families across the state. Around 50,000 Sehat Cards are being issued every day through widespread…

10 Apr

Punjab Cracks Down on Global Gangster Networks, Brings Back Key Accused from UAE

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has sent out a clear and uncompromising message against crime, demonstrating both reach and resolve by bringing back Kamal Kaur murder accused Amritpal Singh Mehron from the UAE even as it intensifies its crackdown on gangster networks operating from abroad. Highlighting how such syndicates are funding shooters in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann underscored that several such operatives have already been arrested in Punjab, while the AAP government continues to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs to track down and…

10 Apr

Punjab Targets Overseas Crime Syndicates, Announces Bounties on 28 Wanted Gangsters

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Stepping up its offensive against organised crime, the Punjab administration has released a list of 28 absconding criminals and announced monetary rewards for information that could lead to their capture. The initiative is part of an ongoing campaign to dismantle gangster networks operating both within India and from foreign soil. Officials described the listed individuals as key players in a wide web of illegal activities, including contract killings, extortion, and cross-border smuggling of narcotics and weapons. Rewards ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh have been declared, depending on each accused’s level of involvement and criminal history.…

09 Apr

Punjab Launches Mission Samrath 4.0 with Attendance-Linked Reform to Boost Learning Outcomes

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has pushed its Sikhya Kranti (education revolution) into the next phase, with Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, on Thursday launching Mission Samrath 4.0, a flagship foundational learning programme aimed at achieving global excellence in education. The new phase introduces a state-wide attendance tracking system under which parents will receive daily SMS alerts on their child’s attendance, marking a decisive shift towards real-time accountability and stronger learning continuity in classrooms.Declaring it as the next big leap in Punjab’s Sikhya Kranti, the Education Minister said…

09 Apr

ISI-Linked Terror Cell Busted in Punjab, Two Suspects Apprehended

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Gurdaspur (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant security operation, the Punjab Police, along with central intelligence agencies, has uncovered an ISI-backed terror module allegedly orchestrated by a foreign-based handler. The operation, conducted jointly by District Amritsar Rural Police, District Gurdaspur Police, and SSOC Amritsar, led to the arrest of two individuals connected to the network. Officials reported the recovery of an arsenal of explosives and attack-preparation materials, including five hand grenades, two special detonators, a PTT timer with coder and decoder, a 9V battery, and 1 kilogram of high explosives packed with nails. Additionally, a Baofeng walkie-talkie with cable and trigger…

08 Apr

AAP Hits Back at Bajwa Over ‘Termite’ Remark on Sangrur, Demands Apology

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa over his statement where he referred to the land of Sangrur as one that produces ‘termites’. Dhaliwal termed this remark as a reflection of Bajwa’s low mentality and his ignorance of Punjab’s glorious history.Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Dhaliwal said that Pratap Singh Bajwa should have studied the history of Sangrur before making such a statement. The land that gave birth to great patriots like Shaheed Udham Singh and Sewa Singh Thikriwala, and…

07 Apr

Punjab Excise Revenue Crosses Rs 11,782 Crore, Beats Target by Rs 582 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Excise and Taxation Department has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting the success of robust excise policy measures and efficient administrative practices. He said that against the revised excise revenue target of Rs 11,200 crore, the department has successfully collected Rs 11,782 crore up to March 31, 2026, surpassing the target by Rs 582 crore. Sharing the comprehensive financial achievements, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attributed this success directly to the state government's proactive…

06 Apr

Punjab’s Anti-Drug Strategy Delivers Record Conviction Rate, Sets National Benchmark

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s Yudh Nashean Virudh (war against drugs) is increasingly being defined not merely by arrests, but by a sharp rise in convictions that are standing firm in courts, signalling a decisive shift in the state’s strategy against narcotics. Backed by the Bhagwant Mann Government’s flagship campaign Yudh Nashean Virudh under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, enforcement agencies are now focusing on building legally robust cases that ensure traffickers are not just caught, but punished.Police officials attribute Punjab’s remarkable conviction rate of 88% in cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the highest…