Punjab

‘School of Excellence’ – The ‘Runway of Dreams’ for Every Child! CM Mann’s ‘Modern Age Temples’ Bring Bright Future, Know the New Facilities!

‘School of Excellence’ – The ‘Runway of Dreams’ for Every Child! CM Mann’s ‘Modern Age Temples’ Bring Bright Future, Know the New Facilities!

Education Revolution in Punjab with ‘Schools of Eminence’! Record-breaking Success of Government Schools with ₹231.74 Crore Investment and Free NEET/JEE Coaching!Chandigarh, October 25, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, not just a government has changed in Punjab, but the old structure of education that had created a deep divide between rich and poor children for decades has been completely transformed. CM Mann’s firm commitment is that Punjab’s youth will no longer just be job seekers, but will become capable of providing employment to the country based on their confidence and skills. To achieve this great goal,…
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Mann Government Stands with Farmers: Promise to Buy Every Single Bag of Paddy, Farmers Getting Full Payment

Mann Government Stands with Farmers: Promise to Buy Every Single Bag of Paddy, Farmers Getting Full Payment

Chandigarh, October 25, 2025: The government of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken another big decision for farmers. By continuously purchasing the paddy (rice) crop, the government is giving great relief to farmers. The Chief Minister has clearly said that every single grain of the farmers’ crop will be purchased.This time there has been no interruption in paddy procurement. Farmers’ crops are being bought quickly at government purchase centers. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given strict instructions to officials that the procurement work should continue without stopping. Sufficient procurement agencies have been deployed for this purpose.Thousands of purchase centers…
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Punjab Told to Expedite Land Acquisition for Rajpura–Mohali Railway Line

Punjab Told to Expedite Land Acquisition for Rajpura–Mohali Railway Line

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Northern Railway has urged the Punjab Government to move swiftly in appointing officials responsible for land acquisition and arbitration for the proposed Rajpura–Mohali new railway line, a key connectivity project stretching 18.11 kilometres across three districts. In an official communication to the state authorities, the railway division requested the nomination of a Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) and an arbitrator under the provisions of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. The move follows the Central Government’s notification declaring the corridor a Special Railway Project, paving the way for the acquisition of nearly 53.84 hectares of land…
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Young Man Dies in Police Custody at Sultanpur Lodhi; Family Alleges Brutality

Young Man Dies in Police Custody at Sultanpur Lodhi; Family Alleges Brutality

National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident has rattled the town as a young man, identified as Veerpal, died while in police custody. Veerpal had been taken into custody a few days ago in connection with a murder investigation in Masitaan village. Family Accuses Police of BrutalityVeerpal’s family has lodged serious allegations against the police, claiming that he was subjected to physical abuse during detention. The family alleges that Veerpal was beaten mercilessly and even stripped, adding that the police themselves provided him contraband, raising questions over the circumstances of his death. Connection with Previous Death in Masitaan VillageThe incident…
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Major mishap averted in Punjab: Bus carrying 55 young players from Sangrur comes in contact with high-tension wires

Major mishap averted in Punjab: Bus carrying 55 young players from Sangrur comes in contact with high-tension wires

National Times Bureau :- A major mishap was averted in Ludhiana when a bus carrying at least 55 young players from Sangrur came in contact with high-tension wires in the Kochar Market area on Friday. The incident occurred as the bus was heading toward the venue of a sports competition scheduled for Saturday. According to eyewitnesses, the high-tension cables hanging low in the area got entangled with the metal angle mounted on top of the bus, causing sparks to fly. Panic spread among the players as the wires began sparking and snapping. The sparks also triggered flashes in other connected…
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Punjab government will connect youth to their roots; young generation will take inspiration from Guru Sahib’s sacrifice

Punjab government will connect youth to their roots; young generation will take inspiration from Guru Sahib’s sacrifice

Chandigarh, 23 October, 2025: Punjab’s Mann government has taken an important and visionary step, whose aim is to deeply connect the state’s youth with their glorious heritage and rich history. This is an initiative that will help the young generation recognize their roots and take pride in them. The government has specifically decided that the youth should be introduced in detail to the life-philosophy and the great, unique sacrifice of the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, ‘Hind Di Chadar’ (Shield of India), so that they can understand how great their heritage is.The Education Department has taken full responsibility…
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Punjab Records 512 Farm Fire Cases; Amritsar and Tarn Taran Lead Amid Rising Stubble Burning

Punjab Records 512 Farm Fire Cases; Amritsar and Tarn Taran Lead Amid Rising Stubble Burning

National Times Bureau :- Punjab has witnessed a sharp rise in the incidents relating to farm fires with total 512 cases been recorded so far, according to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) data .  According to the data as of October 23, Amritsar witnessed highest number of cases related to farm fires  at 7, followed by Tarn Taran at 5, Sangrur (4), Ferozepur and Mansa three each, both Gurdaspur and Moga (2) and Kapurthala and Patiala one case each, as many farmers continue to ignore government appeals to stop crop residue burning. Since the window for sowing the Rabi…
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Punjab government made history: gave 54,422 government and 4.5 Lakh private jobs without recommendations

Punjab government made history: gave 54,422 government and 4.5 Lakh private jobs without recommendations

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been doing very good work in providing employment since 16 March 2022. The government has fulfilled its promise by creating more than 4.6 lakh new job opportunities. This includes government jobs and work found in new companies. This is a big success because unemployment was a big problem before. The government’s focus is on giving jobs based on ability, not recommendations. This has brought hope to lakhs of families. The “Ghar Ghar Rozgar Te Karobar Mission” has been most important in this big change. In this…
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A Step Towards Equality: Mann Govt. Spends ₹85 Lakh to Ensure Free Mobility for the Visually Impaired and Disabled

A Step Towards Equality: Mann Govt. Spends ₹85 Lakh to Ensure Free Mobility for the Visually Impaired and Disabled

Chandigarh: The journey of life is not easy for everyone. Among us are some brave companions who, despite challenges like disability or blindness, move forward with courage every day. For them, reaching even a bus seat is often no less than a major struggle—not just physically, but economically too. In such a scenario, the Mann government of Punjab has taken a decision that is not just a part of governance but the highest example of humanity. This decision opens all those doors that often remained closed for these special citizens of ours. The government has released a large sum of…
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4.20 Crore Patients Treated, 73,000 get free service daily — The success story of Mann government’s 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics

4.20 Crore Patients Treated, 73,000 get free service daily — The success story of Mann government’s 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The “Aam Aadmi Clinic” scheme started under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Punjab has today become a symbol of a new revolution in the field of health services in the state. This historic initiative has not only strengthened Punjab’s health system but has also brought real change in the lives of common people. Earlier, where rural and poor people had to run around big cities and government hospitals even for treatment of minor diseases, now those same people are getting free and quality treatment by visiting Aam Aadmi Clinics built in their neighborhoods or…
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