Punjab

“Politics of Work” vs. “Politics of Religion”: CM Bhagwant Mann Marks 4-Year Milestone with Major Vows on Safety and Infrastructure

“Politics of Work” vs. “Politics of Religion”: CM Bhagwant Mann Marks 4-Year Milestone with Major Vows on Safety and Infrastructure

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): On the completion of four years of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said the government has fulfilled all guarantees made to the people through what he described as a ‘politics of work’, asserting that the trust reposed by the people after rejecting Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal and the BJP has not been broken. The Chief Minister highlighted key achievements including free electricity, daytime power for farmers, canal irrigation reaching 78% of fields, 65,000 government jobs and 5.5 lakh employment opportunities, along with expanded healthcare through Aam Aadmi Clinics…
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Punjab Budget 2026-27: CM Bhagwant Mann Sets Gold Standard for Healthcare with ₹2,000 Crore Boost

Punjab Budget 2026-27: CM Bhagwant Mann Sets Gold Standard for Healthcare with ₹2,000 Crore Boost

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has further strengthened its commitment to universal healthcare access by allocating ₹2,000 crore to the ‘Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna’ in the Punjab Budget 2026-27. The allocation reinforces one of Punjab’s largest healthcare protection initiatives under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aimed at ensuring that families do not have to delay critical treatment due to financial constraints. For many families, a medical emergency often begins with two urgent questions about how quickly treatment can begin and how the cost will be managed. Over the past months, families across Punjab have…
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Punjab to Host Hockey Asia Cup; Mann Announces Plan for International Cricket Stadium in Amritsar

Punjab to Host Hockey Asia Cup; Mann Announces Plan for International Cricket Stadium in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said the state will host the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup championship, marking a significant sporting milestone for Punjab after several years. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on the completion of four years of the Aam Aadmi Party government, Mann said the tournament matches will be organised in Jalandhar at Burlton Park as well as in Mohali, with the final scheduled to take place around the 21st–22nd of the tournament period. Highlighting future sports infrastructure plans, the Chief Minister also announced that the state government is exploring the development of…
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Punjab Government Releases Four-Year Report Card, Mann Claims Major Promises Fulfilled Ahead of Schedule

Punjab Government Releases Four-Year Report Card, Mann Claims Major Promises Fulfilled Ahead of Schedule

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government on Monday unveiled a detailed report highlighting the achievements of its four years in office, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserting that several key promises made to the people of the state have been fulfilled ahead of time. The document outlines the administration’s initiatives and policy decisions across multiple sectors, presenting them as evidence of the government’s commitment to governance and public welfare. According to the Chief Minister, the report provides a transparent account of the work carried out since the government assumed office, covering areas such as infrastructure development, education, healthcare, employment generation…
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Bhagwant Maan Hits Back at Amit Shah, Says BJP’s Religious Politics Will Not Work in Punjab

Bhagwant Maan Hits Back at Amit Shah, Says BJP’s Religious Politics Will Not Work in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan on Monday strongly reacted to remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting that attempts to pursue politics on religious lines will not succeed in Punjab. Mann said the state has a long-standing tradition of communal harmony and unity, and divisive narratives have never found acceptance among its people. Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister said the Bharatiya Janata Party has often relied on religious polarisation to gain political ground in several states, but such tactics would not yield results in Punjab. He emphasised that the people of the state value peace,…
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Mann Launches Sharp Attack on Sukhbir Badal and Randhawa, Says Traditional Parties Patronised Gangster Politics

Mann Launches Sharp Attack on Sukhbir Badal and Randhawa, Says Traditional Parties Patronised Gangster Politics

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday launched a strong political attack on opposition leaders, accusing traditional parties of encouraging gangster culture in the state for electoral gains. Speaking to reporters, Mann said his government does not shelter criminals or offer them political space, asserting that the administration’s focus is on bringing offenders before the law rather than protecting them. Taking a swipe at Sukhbir Singh Badal, the Chief Minister mocked recent remarks in which the Akali leader had asked gangsters to leave Punjab. Mann remarked that such statements create the impression that criminals were earlier accommodated…
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UAE Arrests 35 for Spreading Fake Videos During Iranian Attacks, Warns of Jail and Heavy Fines

UAE Arrests 35 for Spreading Fake Videos During Iranian Attacks, Warns of Jail and Heavy Fines

Rajeev Sharma :- Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested 35 individuals for allegedly spreading misleading and fabricated videos on social media during the recent tensions linked to attacks attributed to Iran. Officials said the action was taken after the circulation of manipulated and false content that could threaten national security and create panic among the public. The country’s Attorney General, Hamad Al Shamsi, warned that anyone found guilty of spreading such misinformation could face at least one year in prison along with a fine of up to 100,000 dirhams. He stressed that authorities will take strict legal action…
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Dacoity Attempt Foiled at Derabassi Factory, Industry Body Flags Security Concerns

Dacoity Attempt Foiled at Derabassi Factory, Industry Body Flags Security Concerns

Derabassi (Gurpreet Singh): An attempted dacoity at a factory in the Bhagwanpur Industrial Area of Derabassi late Sunday night has raised fresh concerns over security in the region’s industrial belt. The incident was reportedly foiled after members of a night patrolling team from the local industrial association intervened in time. According to a letter sent to Derabassi Superintendent of Police Bikramjit Singh Brar by Gurjeet Singh Kohli, president of the Derabassi Small Scale Industries Association, the attempted robbery took place at M/s Balaji Packaging between around 11:30 pm and midnight. The association stated that the alertness of its night patrol…
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Threatening Emails Target Three Schools in Jalandhar, Police Step Up Security

Threatening Emails Target Three Schools in Jalandhar, Police Step Up Security

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Panic briefly spread across parts of Jalandhar on Monday morning after three schools reported receiving emails warning of a possible bomb attack. Authorities immediately launched security checks and began an investigation to trace the source of the messages. Among the institutions that received the threats were Cambridge School and Delhi Public School. The emails reportedly warned of an explosion at the schools, prompting officials to alert law enforcement agencies without delay. Police teams, along with bomb disposal units, were dispatched to the campuses to conduct detailed searches as a precautionary measure. Security around the affected schools was…
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Moga Native Shot Dead in North Battleford, Canada; Police Launch Homicide Probe

Moga Native Shot Dead in North Battleford, Canada; Police Launch Homicide Probe

Moga/ North Battleford (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma) — A 30-year-old Punjabi man, Devinder Singh, was shot dead in a parking lot in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, on Friday morning, March 13, 2026. The victim, a native of Daulatpura Neewan village in Moga district, was working as a cab driver when he was caught in the crossfire of a violent altercation. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have officially classified the death as a homicide. Investigators were called to a parking lot near a highway at approximately 7:45 AM, where emergency medical services declared Devinder dead at the scene. Details of the Tragic…
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