Punjab Archives - Page 13 of 209

23 Mar

Punjab’s Universal Healthcare Model Outpaces Ayushman Bharat with Rs 10 Lakh Coverage for All

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAyushman Bharat, Bhagwant Mann, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Punjab Healthcare, Sehat Card, universal health coverage

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): At a time when rising medical costs continue to push Indian families into financial distress, a stark contrast is emerging in how healthcare is being funded and delivered. While the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat allocates ₹9,500 crore for a population of 140 crore, Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna commits ₹2,000 crore for just 3 crore residents, translating into nearly ten times higher investment per person. The difference is not just financial, but structural. Where the national scheme limits both eligibility and coverage at ₹5 lakh, Punjab’s model extends ₹10 lakh cashless healthcare to every resident without conditions. Under…

22 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Launches Rs 2,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Fazilka; Targets 100+ Seats in 2027

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Fazilka rally, Maavan Dhian Satkar Yojana, Punjab roads, underground wiring

Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): Rolling out an expansive network of world-class roads across Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government has accelerated its infrastructure push with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann laying the foundation stone for 300 km of new roads and initiating repair work for 350 km in Jalalabad, Fazilka. The Chief Minister asserted that the era of corruption-driven, poor-quality construction is now firmly behind the state. Positioning this as part of a massive 43,000 km road network being built across Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann underlined that strict accountability will ensure durability, announced plans to eliminate electricity poles…

22 Mar

Businesspersons’ trusting Bhagwant Mann Govt as Rs 111.16 crore recovered under OTS scheme from key districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH, 22nd March 2026: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for VAT arrears has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,845 applications covering dues of around ₹298.39 crore and ₹111.16 crore already recovered. Positioning it as a decisive push to clean up legacy tax burdens while boosting revenue, he warned that the relief window closes on March 31, after which the government will shift to strict recovery mode, with nearly 8,000 properties already identified for action. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The scheme has already resulted in a total realisation of…

22 Mar

Ahead of Shaheedi Diwas, My Bharat Organises cleanliness drive in Chandigarh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingMy Bharat

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In solemn remembrance of the supreme sacrifices of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev, and Shaheed Rajguru, a cleanliness drive in the form of Shramdaan was successfully organized by MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, in association with Global Youth Federation at Lake, Sector 42, Chandigarh. The initiative was conducted under the nationwide campaign “Mera Bharat Meri Zimmedari” to mark Shaheedi Diwas. Addressing the gathering, District Youth Officer Sh. Vinay Kumar informed that a total of 56 enthusiastic young volunteers actively participated in the drive and collected single-use plastic from the area, contributing…

22 Mar

Punjab to amend anti-sacrilege law with strictest punishments in special Vidhan Sabha session on April 13

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab government will convene a special session of the Vidhan Sabha on April 13 to amend the Jagt Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008 and bring in a stricter law against ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege). The proposed legislation will include stringent punishment, heavy fines, property confiscation and cover offences committed through digital content, with the draft being prepared in consultation with the Sant Samaj and legal experts. Asserting a zero-tolerance stance, the government said no one guilty of ‘beadbi’ will be spared. During a meeting with…

22 Mar

Suicide of PWC Officer Sparks FIR Against Former Minister, Deepens Punjab Political Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingLaljit Singh Bhullar, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The alleged suicide of a senior Punjab Warehousing Corporation official has taken a dramatic turn, with police initiating criminal proceedings against former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and two others. The case has rapidly escalated into a high-profile political issue, triggering outrage and calls for accountability. The deceased officer, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, was posted as a district manager and reportedly died after consuming a toxic substance at his Amritsar residence. Acting on a formal complaint submitted by his wife, authorities have named Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his aide Dilbagh Singh in the FIR. Police…

21 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 563 Crore Medical College for Malerkotla During Eid Celebrations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Eid-ul-Fitr 2026, Malerkotla, medical college, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, ₹10 lakh health insurance

Malerkotla (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday celebrated Eid with people in Malerkotla, joined prayers at the Eidgah and rolled out a major healthcare and welfare push, announcing a ₹563 crore medical college along with a network of hospitals aimed at expanding access to quality treatment in the region. During the celebrations, he also urged families to enrol under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna to avail cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh, positioning the pro-people scheme as part of the government’s broader effort to strengthen public healthcare and deliver on-ground guarantees. Congratulating the people, CM Bhagwant…

21 Mar

Manish Sisodia Issues Stern Ultimatum to AAP MLAs: “Ensure Every Village is Drug-Free or Leave the Party”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Amritsar rally, drug-free Punjab, Manish Sisodia, MLA accountability, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Prabhari and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, while addressing party leaders, MLAs, block in-charges and officials in Amritsar under the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, asserted that “MLAs must take full responsibility and ensure daily accountability of every village to make Punjab drug-free.” He called for an uncompromising, mission-mode fight against drugs across the Punjab, underlining that AAP’s very foundation is rooted in struggle and sacrifice, not power or privilege. Addressing a packed gathering, senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia said, “The Aam Aadmi Party was born out of…

21 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Law and Order Report Card; Slams Previous Regimes for “Patronising” Gangsters

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAGTF, CM Bhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Punjab Law and Order, Sadak Surakhya Force, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday presented a focused report card on law and order under the AAP Government as part of the ongoing series ‘Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal’, aimed at placing a clear, sector-wise account of four years of governance before the people. He asserted that Punjab’s improving law and order is now visible on the ground, driven by a zero tolerance policy against drugs and a sustained crackdown on organized crime, alongside police reforms and rising investor confidence. The Chief Minister said the Punjab Government’s campaign ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ has…

21 Mar

AI-generated images of Golden Temple spark controversy, cricketers shown standing bareheaded Gurdwara premises

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGolden Temple, Sri Harmandir Sahib

Gurpreet Singh :- Another case of AI-generated images depicting sacrilegious scenes at the Golden Temple has sparked massive row triggering widespread anger amongst Sikh community. The controversial images show cricketers standing in the parikrama of the Golden Temple posing for pictures bareheaded. In one image, cricketer Yuvraj Singh is shown bareheaded, and in another, Hardik Pandya appears without a head covering. According to Sikh religious practices, covering one’s head is mandatory when entering Gurdwara premises. A few days earlier, another AI-generated video showed a skeleton strolling around the gurdwara and entering langar hall wearing shoes. In a separate clip, a…