Punjab

Amit Shah pitches BJP’s vision for Punjab at Moga ‘Badlaav Rally’

Amit Shah pitches BJP’s vision for Punjab at Moga ‘Badlaav Rally’

Gurpreet Singh :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Punjab requires a “double-engine government” to effectively tackle the drug problem and strengthen governance in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Badlaav Rally’ at Killi Chahlan village in Moga district, Shah said better coordination between the Centre and the state would help resolve several challenges facing Punjab. Shah, who arrived at the rally wearing a saffron turban, was welcomed with loud slogans by party workers and supporters. Beginning his address with the Sikh religious slogan “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal,” he later greeted the gathering with…
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Amit Shah calls for ‘double-engine government’ in Punjab to tackle drug menace at Moga rally

Amit Shah calls for ‘double-engine government’ in Punjab to tackle drug menace at Moga rally

Gurpreet Singh :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Punjab needs a “double-engine government” to effectively tackle the growing problem of drugs and strengthen governance in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Badlaav Rally’ at Killi Chahlan village in Moga district, Shah said coordinated governance between the Centre and the state would help resolve key issues facing Punjab. Shah, who arrived on the stage wearing a saffron turban, was greeted with loud slogans from party workers and supporters. Beginning his address with the traditional Sikh greeting “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal,” he later greeted the gathering…
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Sixty-Third Annual ARCHO 2026 Concludes at Chandigarh College of Architecture

Sixty-Third Annual ARCHO 2026 Concludes at Chandigarh College of Architecture

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chandigarh College of Architecture celebrated the Sixty Third Annual Festival ARCHO-2026.  The Chief Guest for the event was Shri. H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, Chandigarh Administration. Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, Secretary Technical Education, Chandigarh Administration was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. The Festivities started on 27th February 2026 and comprised of a number of competitions including Architectural Installation Design, Sports Events, Fashion Show, Masterchef and a number of other creative endeavors. On 12th March 2026, the Inter House Cultural Competition was held where the students competed for the Best Play, the Best Dance…
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Big News – Centre Restores Kerosene Quota in Punjab After 14 Years Amid LPG Supply Concerns

Big News – Centre Restores Kerosene Quota in Punjab After 14 Years Amid LPG Supply Concerns

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant policy move, the Central Government has restored the supply of kerosene to Punjab after a gap of nearly 14 years, a decision that comes at a time when concerns over LPG availability have surfaced in several parts of the country. According to official communication issued by the Centre, ration card holders across the state are likely to start receiving kerosene through the public distribution system in the coming days. Karamjit Singh Araicha, National Joint Secretary of the All India Fair Price Dealers Federation, said the supply of kerosene in Punjab had been discontinued in…
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Keshav Goyal Assumes Charge as Secretary of Punjab School Education Board

Keshav Goyal Assumes Charge as Secretary of Punjab School Education Board

Gurpreet Singh :- Keshav Goyal has taken charge as the new Secretary of the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) at its headquarters in Mohali. Soon after assuming office, he said the board plays a crucial role in the state’s education system and emphasized his commitment to ensuring efficient and transparent functioning of the institution. Goyal stated that all administrative and official work within the board would be carried out strictly in accordance with established rules and procedures. He stressed that transparency, accountability and efficiency would remain key priorities in the functioning of the board, adding that any form of negligence…
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Three-Year-Old Injured After Guard’s Rifle Accidentally Fires in Moga; Security Personnel Absconding

Three-Year-Old Injured After Guard’s Rifle Accidentally Fires in Moga; Security Personnel Absconding

Gurpreet Singh :- A three-year-old child was injured after a rifle carried by a private security guard accidentally went off in Punjab’s Moga district, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred in Kishanpura locality, where the child sustained a bullet injury in the thigh. According to information, the injured child was immediately rushed to Medicity Hospital for treatment. Doctors are currently monitoring the child’s condition and providing medical care. Preliminary reports suggest that the house owner had deployed a private security guard for protection, and the guard was carrying a rifle at the time of the incident. For reasons…
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Punjab CM Launches Official T-Shirt for Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon to Promote Anti-Drug Campaign

Punjab CM Launches Official T-Shirt for Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon to Promote Anti-Drug Campaign

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday unveiled the official T-shirt for the upcoming Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon, an initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s campaign against drug abuse and encouraging youth to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle through sports. The marathon is scheduled to be held on March 22, 2026, at Mahilpur (Garhshankar) in Hoshiarpur district, a town widely known as a nursery of football in Punjab. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, who was present on the occasion, said the event is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts…
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IT Revolution in Mohali: CM Bhagwant Mann Breaks Ground on Rs 286 Crore Infosys Campus

IT Revolution in Mohali: CM Bhagwant Mann Breaks Ground on Rs 286 Crore Infosys Campus

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday asserted that Punjab is witnessing a decisive turnaround in its industrial fortunes, with global investors returning to the state after years of extortion and arm-twisting that had driven industry away before 2022. Speaking after performing the groundbreaking ceremony of Infosys’ ₹286 crore campus in Mohali, the Chief Minister stated the project alone will generate direct employment for 2,700 youth and thousands of indirect jobs. The Chief Minister highlighted that the Punjab Government has already attracted investment proposals worth more than ₹1,55,000 crore since March 2022, creating employment opportunities for…
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‘Mission Rozgar’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hands Over 818 Appointment Letters; Total Jobs Cross 65,000 in 4 Years

‘Mission Rozgar’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hands Over 818 Appointment Letters; Total Jobs Cross 65,000 in 4 Years

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 818 youth across different departments under the ongoing Mission Rozgar initiative, taking the total number of government jobs provided by the Punjab Government to 65,264 in the last four years. Addressing a gathering at a function organised to distribute appointment letters, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann described the milestone as a reflection of the government’s commitment to ensuring transparent and merit-based employment opportunities for the youth of Punjab. “Today appointment letters are being handed over to 818 youth in different departments,” he stated, noting that…
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Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Shields Patiala Mechanic from Rs 90,000 Debt Trap

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Shields Patiala Mechanic from Rs 90,000 Debt Trap

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): For families dependent on daily wages, even short hospital stays can erase months of earnings. For Gurtej Singh, a mechanic from Mandoli village in Patiala district, falling seriously ill meant not only lost income but the threat of mounting medical debt. Within days of being admitted to Chaman Hospital Bahadurgarh, his family had already spent nearly Rs. 10,000 on bed charges and medicines. Doctors indicated that total expenses could rise to Rs. 80,000–90,000, an amount far beyond the household’s irregular earnings. With no land or savings to fall back on, borrowing at interest appeared inevitable. Relief came…
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