Punjab emerging as MICE hub with state-of-the-art ECC project in Mohali IT City: Sanjeev Arora

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Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Local Government and Power Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday announced the development of a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Exhibition & Convention Centre (ECC) in Mohali, near Palaksha University and the Infosys campus in Sector 83, underscoring Punjab’s rapid emergence as a hub of investment, infrastructure and global business opportunities. … Read more

With recovery of Guns, Grenades and Drones, Punjab Police Intensifies Crackdown Under ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’

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In one of the most extensive anti-crime offensives in recent years, the Bhagwant Mann Government has intensified its crackdown on organised crime through the ongoing “Gangstran Te Vaar” campaign, with Punjab Police carrying out large-scale, coordinated operations across Punjab aimed at dismantling gangster networks, narco syndicates, and their support systems. Official data highlights the scale … Read more

Unnerved Sukhbir Badal Targets Sacred Institutions as His Political Ground Slips Day by Day : Kang

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang launched a sharp attack on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal, stating that questioning the credibility of the Sikh supreme institution, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, reflects Badal’s frustration and his lack of respect for Sikh maryada. Kang said that the way Sukhbir Badal is … Read more

₹10 Lakh Cashless Cover Ensures Mothers and Newborns Receive Critical Care from the First Hours of Life

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During the launch of Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has said, “Worry about the treatment, not the bills. The government will become your pocket.” For families like that of four-month-old Diljot, born to Rashpreet Kaur and Bharat Kumar in Abohar, those words have meant everything. Diljot was diagnosed with … Read more

Bajwa Insulted the Land of Udham Singh and Thikriwala, Must Apologize Unconditionally: Dhaliwal

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa over his statement where he referred to the land of Sangrur as one that produces ‘termites’. Dhaliwal termed this remark as a reflection of Bajwa’s low mentality and his ignorance of Punjab’s … Read more

All 207 Retail Liquor Groups Successfully Allotted for FY 2026-27 : Cheema

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Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Excise and Taxation Department has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting the success of robust excise policy measures and efficient administrative practices. He said that against the revised excise revenue target of … Read more

Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences to be built in Hoshiarpur: CM Mann

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a ₹516 crore development push in Hoshiarpur, combining a major expansion of healthcare infrastructure with new projects on the ground in the Sham Chaurasi assembly segment. Addressing a state-level gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences … Read more

CM Bhagwant Mann accelerates Punjab’s transport transformation, flags off 250 new buses for PRTC fleet

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With expansion of bus fleet, people in both urban & rural areas will be able to travel safely and comfortably: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann 254 ordinary & 100 mini buses will be added to PRTC fleet next month, tenders for 309 more buses have also been issued: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Despite providing free travel … Read more

Punjab’s Power department, once running in losses, is now in profit

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Punjab’s Power department, once running in losses, is now in profit even after providing free electricity to 90% of households for past 4 years: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Earlier, power plants were being sold off, but we acquired the 540 MW Govindwal Thermal Power Plant: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann As long as AAP Govt is … Read more

Why Drug Traffickers Are Losing in Court in Punjab

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Why Drug Traffickers Are Losing in Court: Inside Punjab’s Policing Model That is Delivering India’s Highest Conviction Rate for Drugs Punjab’s Yudh Nashean Virudh (war against drugs) is increasingly being defined not merely by arrests, but by a sharp rise in convictions that are standing firm in courts, signalling a decisive shift in the state’s … Read more

Apr 09, 2026 12:25 AM IST
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