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15 Dec

Mann Govt’s Bold New Rules: They Declares Detention of Dead Bodies a Crime, Warning Strict License Action on private hospitals

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh, December 15, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of the Aam Aadmi Party has issued some strict and public-friendly guidelines for private hospitals in the state. These decisions aim to strengthen patients' rights and ensure humane practices in the health sector. According to orders from the Health Department, all private hospitals must now have a mortuary facility. This is to keep dead bodies safe and with respect. This step stops those cases where families face problems with their loved ones' bodies.The most important decision is that hospitals must hand over the dead body to the family, even if the bill…

15 Dec

Threat Emails Prompt Security Scare at Jalandhar Schools, Classes Suspended

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A security alert was sounded in parts of Jalandhar on Monday after multiple privately run schools received messages warning of a possible bomb attack, forcing authorities to take urgent precautionary measures. Students were sent home and school buildings were cleared as police teams rushed to assess the situation. Officials said school administrations contacted law enforcement soon after the threatening emails were received earlier in the day. Acting swiftly, police asked managements to vacate the premises to ensure there was no risk to children or staff. Institutions such as St. Joseph’s Convent School and KMV School were among…

14 Dec

Punjab Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Polling Ends Peacefully, Results on December 17

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabPanchayat Samiti elections, Punjab elections, Punjab local body elections, Zila Parishad polls

Chandigarh, December 14, 2025: Voting for the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Punjab concluded peacefully on Sunday, with polling completed across all designated booths in the state.Election officials said voter participation remained steady throughout the day, with a turnout of 48 per cent recorded till 4 pm. No major untoward incidents were reported during the polling process, and security arrangements ensured smooth conduct of the elections.With polling now over, the democratic exercise has moved into the counting stage. The sealed ballot boxes have been secured, and preparations are underway for the tabulation of votes.Authorities confirmed that the results…

14 Dec

Punjab Govt Launches OTS Scheme to Resolve Decades-Old Industrial Disputes, Offers ₹410 Crore Relief to 1,145 Units

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann government, industrial disputes Punjab, PSIEC, Punjab OTS scheme

Chandigarh, December 14, 2025: Under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the state government has launched a historic One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme, providing unprecedented relief to industrialists. This scheme is proving to be a boon for 1,145 industrial plot holders who have been facing legal and financial difficulties for over forty years due to increased land costs and defaults in payment of the principal amount. This scheme, launched by the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC), is open until December 31, 2025, and is expected to provide a total relief of Rs 410 crore to the industrialists.…

14 Dec

Polling Begins Across Punjab for Rural Local Body Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Voters across Punjab headed to polling stations on Sunday as elections for the state’s zila parishads and panchayat samitis got underway. Voting started at 8 am with election authorities putting in place heightened security and administrative arrangements to ensure a smooth process. The polls are being held to fill seats in 22 zila parishads and 153 panchayat samitis, covering a total of 3,185 electoral zones. With more than 9,000 contestants in the race, the elections are being closely watched as a key indicator of grassroots political sentiment. Officials said that around 1.36 crore voters are eligible to…

13 Dec

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Mann Government of Shielding Mafias, Seeks Security Cover

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Mann government, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Punjab politics

New Delhi, December 13, 2025: Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, alleging that it was providing protection to liquor and mining mafias and warning that any threat to her life would be the chief minister’s responsibility. She also sought security, citing what she described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.In a post on X, Sidhu questioned the Punjab government’s silence on issues she claimed to have raised repeatedly, alleging that her concerns were being ignored despite the seriousness of the matters involved.…

13 Dec

Punjab Government Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme to Strengthen Skill-Based Education and Employment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann government, Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, skill-based education

Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the launch of the Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, marking a major shift in the state’s education policy towards skill-based learning and employment generation. The initiative aims to equip students with practical business and marketing skills, enabling them to become self-reliant and job-ready at an early stage.Under the scheme, students of Classes 11 and 12 studying in government schools will receive structured training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and modern marketing practices. The programme seeks to move beyond conventional classroom teaching by preparing students for…

13 Dec

Abohar’s ‘Aabha Library’ Among 275 Ultra-Modern Libraries Become Pride of Mann Government, Example for the Country

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAabha Library, Mann Government, Punjab

Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: Buildings competing with luxury hotels and world-class facilities - Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Knowledge Revolution CampaignUnder the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government has established 275 ultra-modern libraries in the state's rural areas, while work continues on 58 more libraries. The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Public Library (Aabha Library) located in Abohar is a splendid link in this chain, whose grandeur has people comparing it to a five-star hotel. It is not just a library but a living proof of the Mann government's vision and commitment to youth. Videos going viral on social media…

13 Dec

Teenager Related to Former MLA Killed in Jalandhar Stabbing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Jalandhar was rocked by a violent incident on Friday night when a 16-year-old boy, related to former MLA and BJP leader Sheetal Angural, lost his life after being stabbed in the Basti Danishmandan area. The incident took place in Shivaji Nagar following a heated dispute, according to preliminary information. The victim, identified as Vikas, was allegedly attacked by three local youths who were carrying a sharp weapon. After the assault, the attackers reportedly fled, leaving the teenager critically injured on the roadside. Residents rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead due to excessive…

12 Dec

Centre Declines Demand to Rename ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, BJP Backs Decision

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAkal Takht, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, SGPC, Sikh organisations, Veer Bal Diwas

Chandigarh, December 12, 2025 — The Central Government has declined requests from several Sikh organisations and political parties to change the name of ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, reaffirming that the current title will remain unchanged. The decision follows sustained appeals from Sikh bodies urging the Centre to revise the nomenclature.BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa defended the government’s stance, asserting that the existing name suitably honours the unmatched martyrdom of the Sahibzaade. He said the terminology reflects the spirit of sacrifice associated with the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh.The move comes days after the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib wrote…