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02 Dec

Punjab Launches First-of-Its-Kind Fellowship, Deploys 35 Trained Youth to Lead Grassroots Fight Against Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab drug policy, TISS fellowship, Yudh Nashe Virudh

Chandigarh, December 2, 2025: To tackle Punjab’s drug crisis, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a game-changing strategy. The government will no longer limit its fight against drugs to police stations and courts but will send trained warriors into every village and neighborhood. Through India's first-ever ‘Leadership in Mental Health Fellowship,’ Punjab will prepare 35 young professionals dedicated to rescuing people from addiction and raising awareness in society. Developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, this program—called the Yudh Nashe Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign—is set to be the biggest weapon in the fight against…

02 Dec

Chandigarh Sector 26 shooting: What Happened So Far?

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A late-night shooting in Chandigarh’s Sector 26 on Monday has left a 35-year-old man dead, prompting a wide-ranging investigation into what authorities believe may be a gang-related attack. The victim, identified as Inderpreet Singh Perri, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Senior officials, including IG Chandigarh Pushpendra Kumar, inspected the scene soon after the incident. According to police, at least eight empty shells and one live round were recovered, suggesting the attackers fired several shots before fleeing. What police have established so far Preliminary findings indicate Perri suffered four to five bullet injuries, though the definitive cause…

02 Dec

Historic Win! Mann Govt’s Scientific Strategy Achieves 94% Reduction in Stubble Burning; Centre Approves ‘Punjab Model’ for Nationwide Rollout

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Stubble Burning

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government proudly announced today that it has achieved a historic 94% reduction in stubble burning incidents in the fields. This success sets an example for India and proves the effectiveness of the farmer-first, science-based strategy led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. While 80,879 cases of stubble burning were recorded in 2016, the number dropped to just 5,114 in 2025—a 53% decline from 2024. This achievement marks a decade-long fight that has transformed Punjab’s image from a major contributor to air pollution, soil degradation, and health issues. The importance of this achievement is further highlighted by…

01 Dec

Haryana to Include Plantation Maintenance in Tender Process, Says Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana Environment Minister, Plantation Tender Process, Rao Narbir Singh

Chandigarh, December 1 — Haryana Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh has directed officials to link the tender process for plantation and its maintenance with the Haryana Engineering Works Portal to ensure full transparency. He said the maintenance of saplings must be made an integral part of the tender to ensure their survival and protection.The minister added that regular monitoring will be conducted to check whether contractors are depositing the ESI amount of labourers every month so that workers’ welfare is safeguarded. He made it clear that no single authority, including the Divisional Forest Officer, will hold exclusive control…

01 Dec

CM Mann Unveils 173 Investor Services Under One Roof

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Investor Services

Chandigarh, December 1, 2025: Punjab, under the strong leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has achieved a historic milestone by launching Phase-2 of the FastTrack Punjab Portal. Now, investors will get access to a total of 173 government services under one roof, which will prove to be a milestone in making Punjab the most investor-friendly state in the country.Industry and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora stated that these 173 G2B (Government-to-Business) services from 15 key departments are now available on a single digital platform. Punjab has probably become the first state in the country to provide such a large number…

01 Dec

CM Mann Raises Voice for Public, Defends Democracy: Questioning SIR is Public’s Right, ECI Must Be Accountable

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChief Minister Bhagwant Mann, ECI, SIR

Chandigarh, December 1, 2025: Today, an unusual sense of unrest pervades the country regarding elections. People are raising questions, discussing, and openly expressing their doubts. This is no small matter—when the public, who are the true owners of democracy, begin to lose faith in their own electoral system, it suggests the problem is profound. Amidst this scenario, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann recently made a statement that resonated deeply with the people. Addressing the doubts surrounding the electoral process and the SIR (Systematic Improvement of Representation/Registration/etc. - based on context, likely an election related system or process), he voiced the…

30 Nov

HC Quashes Cases Against CM Bhagwant Mann, Ministers Over Protest Marches

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP protest FIRs, Bhagwant Mann case quashed, Punjab Haryana High Court

Chandigarh, November 30, 2025 — The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed two criminal cases filed in 2020 and 2021 against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Aman Arora, and several other Aam Aadmi Party leaders for allegedly leading “unlawful” protests in Chandigarh. Senior Advocate Anmol Rattan Sidhu appeared for Mann in the matter.The first case, registered on January 10, 2020, related to a protest march against a power tariff hike near the then Chief Minister’s residence. The second FIR, dated October 6, 2021, involved a march towards the Governor’s House. In both incidents, protesters were…

30 Nov

Punjab Roadways, PRTC Contract Staff Call Off Strike After Talks With Transport Minister

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabkilometre scheme Punjab, Laljit Singh, PRTC protest, Punjab Roadways strike

Chandigarh, November 30, 2025 — The contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PRTC ended their strike on Sunday after a meeting with Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar brought a breakthrough in the standoff over the kilometre scheme.Officials said the state government has agreed to procure 1,000 new buses, addressing one of the major concerns raised by employees. The minister also assured that the jobs of contractual staff are secure and that the kilometre scheme will not lead to displacement.In a significant relief for the workforce, all employees who were suspended or dismissed during the protest will be reinstated, officials…

30 Nov

Punjab Becomes an Investment Hub! Record Investment of ₹4,700 Crore in a Single Month, 9,200 Youth Get Jobs; Trident Group Enters the Field with ₹2000 Crore!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabInvestment Hub, Punjab

Chandigarh, Nov 30, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, industrial development in Punjab has achieved new heights. Due to the state government's investment-friendly policies, transparent governance, and secure environment, major investors from across the country are coming forward to set up their factories and industries in Punjab, making the state the preferred choice for investment. This clearly demonstrates that the industry has complete faith in the Punjab government, its environment, and its policies.This confidence is not just limited to words but is visible in concrete figures. In the month of October alone, Punjab registered an investment…

30 Nov

Punjab’s government Schools are also becoming ISRO Nurseries—Mansa’s Astronomy lab proves Mann government’s vision

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab government, ISRO Nurseries

Chandigarh, November 30, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab has initiated a 'revolution' in the field of education, quietly building the future, away from noisy politics. This change is not just a repainting of old walls, but is transforming the entire thinking and potential of government schools. The biggest symbol of this revolution is the astronomy lab established at the Government Senior Secondary Girls School in Mansa, known as Punjab's first space science laboratory. This facility, opened in the once backward Mansa district, is proof that when intentions are noble and the intentions are…