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02 Apr

Rs 4 lakh life-saving surgery delivered cashless under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Marking one of the highest claims facilitated under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna to date, a ₹4 lakh life-saving surgery was delivered cashless, reflecting the scale and on-ground effectiveness of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s healthcare system. The beneficiary, Sukhpal Kaur, a 37 year old resident of Chandigarh, was admitted to PGIMER Chandigarh after being diagnosed with a critical aortic dissection, a serious cardio-thoracic and vascular condition requiring immediate surgical intervention. The procedure, along with hospitalisation and specialised care, was estimated to cost nearly ₹4 lakh, an amount that would have been extremely difficult for the family to…

30 Mar

Punjab Govt Showcases Education Overhaul: Massive Hiring, Global Training Push and Infrastructure Boost Under Bhagwant Maan

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government on Monday presented a comprehensive four-year report card of its education sector, highlighting major reforms, large-scale recruitments, and international training initiatives aimed at transforming the state’s schooling system. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that more than 14,000 teachers have been recruited during the government’s tenure, significantly addressing the shortage of teaching staff in government schools. In addition, over 12,000 employees of the education department have been regularised, ensuring job stability and administrative continuity. Emphasising quality improvement, the Chief Minister noted that Punjab has adopted a global approach to teacher training. So far, eight…

30 Mar

Punjab Tops National School Education Rankings, Govt Unveils Real-Time Attendance System

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has secured the top rank in school education across the country, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Monday, highlighting significant reforms and increased investment in the sector.Addressing a press conference, Mann said Punjab has surpassed Kerala to achieve the number one position. He credited the achievement to sustained budgetary support and policy reforms undertaken by the state government. The Chief Minister noted that 740 students from government schools have cleared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains, reflecting improved academic outcomes.He also pointed to initiatives aimed at strengthening accessibility, including the introduction of yellow bus services for…

29 Mar

Faridkot shines in Punjab; Crime Falls 37%, Snatching Recovery Rate at 97%

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FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh) : Faridkot has emerged as a leading example of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s intensified campaign against drug abuse, with the district recording a sharp 37% decline in overall crime and a 97% recovery rate in snatching cases, reflecting the impact of sustained action under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ (war against drugs) and ‘Operation Prahar’. The transformation in Faridkot is being driven by a combination of strict enforcement, technology-backed surveillance and deep community engagement, which together have broken the local drug networks and strengthened law and order on the ground. The Bhagwant Mann Government’s focused push to…

29 Mar

‘Sehat Kranti’ in Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann dedicate 109 Aam Aadmi Clinics to people

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FATEHGARH SAHIB (Gurpreet Singh): With a major push on its flagship healthcare model in Punjab, the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Punjab Government on Saturday dedicated 109 new Aam Aadmi Clinics to the people, taking the total number of such clinics in the state to 990 within four years, with 400 more set to be opened in the coming days. Positioning it as a large-scale expansion of free public healthcare, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal shared that the clinics are providing 107 medicines and 47 diagnostic tests free of cost, adding that the network has already recorded…

25 Mar

Punjab – Fee on FIR Copies Challenged in High Court

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Gurpreet Singh :- The issue of charging a fee for downloading copies of FIRs from the Punjab Police website has now reached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, with a public interest litigation challenging the decision. The petition has been filed by advocates Vasu Ranjan Shandilya and Abhishek Malhotra, who have questioned the legality of imposing an ₹80 charge for accessing such documents. In their plea, the petitioners argued that charging citizens for obtaining a copy of an FIR violates fundamental rights, asserting that individuals should not be compelled to pay for accessing information related to complaints filed in their…

24 Mar

Punjab to Host International Hockey Championship for the First Time, Announces CM Bhagwant Mann

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab is set to mark a significant milestone in its sporting history as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the state will host an international-level men’s Asian Hockey Championship for the first time. The announcement was made during a press conference at his Chandigarh residence. The tournament is expected to feature the top six teams from Asia, with strong anticipation of India’s participation. Matches are scheduled to be held in Mohali and Jalandhar later this year, giving a major boost to Punjab’s status on the global sports map. Highlighting the state’s sporting legacy, the Chief Minister noted…

22 Mar

Punjab to amend anti-sacrilege law with strictest punishments in special Vidhan Sabha session on April 13

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AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab government will convene a special session of the Vidhan Sabha on April 13 to amend the Jagt Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008 and bring in a stricter law against ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege). The proposed legislation will include stringent punishment, heavy fines, property confiscation and cover offences committed through digital content, with the draft being prepared in consultation with the Sant Samaj and legal experts. Asserting a zero-tolerance stance, the government said no one guilty of ‘beadbi’ will be spared. During a meeting with…

22 Mar

Suicide of PWC Officer Sparks FIR Against Former Minister, Deepens Punjab Political Row

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The alleged suicide of a senior Punjab Warehousing Corporation official has taken a dramatic turn, with police initiating criminal proceedings against former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and two others. The case has rapidly escalated into a high-profile political issue, triggering outrage and calls for accountability. The deceased officer, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, was posted as a district manager and reportedly died after consuming a toxic substance at his Amritsar residence. Acting on a formal complaint submitted by his wife, authorities have named Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his aide Dilbagh Singh in the FIR. Police…

21 Mar

‘Punjab fed nation but paid with its soil & water, time to protect farmers’ future’

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday positioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next big turning point for Punjab’s agriculture, arguing that traditional farming has hit its limits and can no longer sustain farmers’ incomes. Making a strong case for technological intervention, he said the move is aimed at reversing declining profitability, reducing pressure on natural resources, and securing the future of farmers. At the same time, he sharpened his political attack on the opposition, calling them out for pushing Punjab into crisis through years of neglect, and asserted that his government is now rebuilding the…