Punjab Archives - Page 132 of 320

12 Mar

“Opposition opposed giving Rs 1,000 to women, that’s why it ran away from discussion on budget”

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said the opposition abandoned the Budget debate because it could not defend its opposition to giving ₹1,000 to women, asserting that parties which kept people poor for decades are now uncomfortable with the empowerment of ordinary families under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Describing the fifth annual budget of the Punjab Government as the “Budget of the martyrs’ dreams,” the Chief Minister said the budget is aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh, while reaffirming that the Punjab Government has delivered…

11 Mar

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Demands Apology from Sukhpal Khaira Over “Derogatory” Remarks in Assembly

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday strongly condemned Congress MLA from Bholath Sukhpal Singh Khaira over highly derogatory remarks made by him on social media platforms, demanding an immediate and unconditional apology. The Finance Minister also appealed to the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to initiate strict disciplinary action if Khaira fails to apologise publicly for his offensive and unparliamentary language. Addressing the House, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Sukhpal Singh Khaira made offensive comments directed at the women of Punjab and subsequently launched a severe personal attack on me, referring to me as…

11 Mar

Mohali Woman Receives Life-Saving Heart Surgery Free of Cost Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): When a sudden cardiac emergency struck a Mohali resident, immediate intervention was critical. Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, introduced by the Government of Punjab under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, treatment was delivered without financial delay, sparing the family an estimated Rs 4 lakh expense during a life-threatening moment. Sukhwinder Kaur of Manikpur village was rushed to a private hospital after acute chest pain accompanied by diabetes-related complications. Doctors diagnosed a serious heart condition requiring immediate stent placement. The estimated cost of treatment and hospitalisation ranged between Rs 3 to 4 lakh: an amount…

11 Mar

Livasa Hospitals to Invest Rs 360 Crore in Ludhiana; Punjab Set to Become North India’s Medical Hub

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is steadily emerging as a major healthcare destination in North India, supported by strong medical infrastructure and a growing ecosystem of tertiary hospitals. Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora today announced that Livasa Hospitals' new multi-speciality hospital is going to invest Rs 360 crore in Ludhiana. This is another important milestone in strengthening Punjab's healthcare capacity. He said Livasa Hospitals has entered into a long-term agreement with Primewalk Infra Private Limited to develop a 368-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital in Ludhiana. The hospital will be located at Sherpur Chowk on the National Highway ensuring accessibility for patients from…

11 Mar

Free Training Camp for Punjab Police Recruitment to Begin in Patti on March 16

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Gurpreet Singh :- In an effort to help young aspirants prepare for recruitment in the Punjab Police, the state government has announced a free training camp that will begin on March 16, 2026, at the C-PYTE camp in Patti, Tarn Taran. The initiative aims to provide structured guidance and preparation to candidates appearing for the police recruitment written examination as well as the physical efficiency tests. According to officials at the training centre, the camp will primarily benefit youth from Tarn Taran district by offering them the necessary coaching and physical training required to qualify for the recruitment process. The…

11 Mar

Turkish national killed in tragic accident after speeding runs over her in Punjab’s Zirakpur

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Gurpreet Singh :- A Turkish national was killed after a speeding Audi runs over her while crossing road in Punjab's Zirakpur. The incident unfolded late on Monday. The accident happened around midnight outside AmCare Hospital. Eyewitnesses said the victim, Mavluda, was returning with her friend after visiting a patient at the hospital. While they were crossing the road, a speeding Audi car allegedly hit her and threw her to the other side of the road. She suffered severe injuries and is believed to have died on the spot. Abhishek, also known as Abhi, who was with her at the time,…

11 Mar

Punjab Assembly Sees Political Clash as Cheema Targets Khaira Over Comment on Women Beneficiaries

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Proceedings in the Punjab Legislative Assembly turned tense during Zero Hour after state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema sharply criticised Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira for remarks he allegedly made about women receiving government welfare benefits. Raising the matter on the floor of the House, Cheema condemned Khaira’s reported reference to these women as “bonded labourers.” The minister argued that such language was offensive and undermined the dignity of thousands of women who benefit from welfare programmes run by the state government. Cheema urged the opposition leader to publicly apologise, saying the statement had hurt sentiments and…

11 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann interacts with students at School of Eminence in Adampur

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JALANDHAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the Punjab Government’s Schools of Eminence (SoE) are emerging as powerful catalysts that are transforming the destiny of students and giving wings to the dreams of Punjab’s youth. Interacting with students at the School of Eminence in Adampur, the Chief Minister described education as the only real instrument capable of eliminating poverty and deep-rooted social inequalities, asserting that the Punjab Government is building world-class institutions to ensure that talent from every corner of Punjab gets the opportunity to rise and succeed. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann…

11 Mar

Rajpura-Akkar Link Road To Be Renamed After Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji: Gurmeet Singh Khudian

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move to honour rich spiritual legacy, the Punjab Government would name a key 13.15-kilometer link road stretch in Patiala district after the Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. This was announced by Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, today at Punjab Vidhan Sabha in a reply to MLA Gurlal Singh Ghanaur. S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian explained that the thoroughfare in question connects Rajpura to Sehra and further extends from Sehra to Akkar village, where historic Gurudwara Nimm Sahib is situated. He emphasised that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led…

10 Mar

Chandigarh Nears Universal Literacy, Records 99.93% Rate Under Adult Education Initiative

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh has achieved an impressive milestone in education, recording a literacy rate of 99.93 percent and effectively reaching the status of a fully literate Union Territory. The achievement was marked with a special felicitation programme organised by the local administration to honour individuals who recently gained literacy through government initiatives. The event, organised under the ULLAS campaign, celebrated newly literate citizens in a ceremony titled Nav Saksharon Ka Alankaran Samaroh. Participants who successfully completed the literacy programme were recognised for their efforts in overcoming educational barriers and acquiring reading and writing skills. The ceremony was attended by…