Year-long State-wide celebrations marking 649th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji, groundwork laid for historic 650th in 2027

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The Bhagwant Mann Government on Wednesday infused Sri Khuralgarh Sahib with devotion, resolve, and historic intent as it formally launched state-level celebrations of the 649th holy Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj, setting in motion a year-long, state-wide observance leading up to the landmark 650th Parkash Purab in 2027. From the sacred soil … Read more

Bhagwant Singh Mann Govt sharpens investment drive to open new opportunities for Punjab’s youth

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On the second day of the Mumbai Investment Roadshow, the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government stepped up its investment outreach with a clear and deliberate focus on translating capital inflows into jobs for the State’s youth, as part of its build-up to the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026. Beginning with high-level engagements and moving through … Read more

AAP Punjab Slams BJP Over Modi-Trump “Secret Deal”

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AAP Punjab Slams BJP Over Modi-Trump “Secret Deal”; Warns It Will Destroy Indian Farmers and Hand Over Nation’s Markets to America The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab today launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led Central Government over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alleged “secret trade deal” with US President Donald Trump, warning that the agreement … Read more

Nangal-Kiratpur Sahib Road Four-Laning Project to take off soon: Harjot Bains

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Punjab Education Minister and Sri Anandpur Sahib MLA Harjot Singh Bains on Tuesday announced the issuance of the final notification for the long-awaited four-laning of the Nangal-Kiratpur Sahib road, paving the way for the project to commence shortly. Terming it as a “long-cherished public demand and a personal commitment, S Bains said the project would … Read more

Aman Arora on Majithia’s Bail: Law, Evidence and Truth Are Stronger Than Political Celebrations

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, reacting to the bail granted to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, made it clear that bail should not be misrepresented as exoneration. He said that the people of Punjab must understand that this relief is purely procedural and does not weaken the … Read more

Punjab Tops India in SGST Cash Growth: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Punjab has recorded strong and broad-based growth in GST collections in January 2026, reflecting improved compliance, focused enforcement and sustained economic activity, even in the face of significant revenue challenges arising from GST 2.0 rate rationalisation by the Government of India. Gross GST collection in the State during January 2026 stood at Rs. 2452.66 crore, … Read more

Gangstran te vaar: 4,233 arrested with 116 weapons in two weeks

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As the decisive “Gangstran te vaar” campaign entered its second week, Punjab Police has arrested 4,233 individuals, including gangsters and their associates, after carrying out 14,382 raids across the state. The drive was launched on January 20, 2026, by Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to … Read more

Mann Government’s Road Safety Force (SSF) Cuts Highway Deaths by Nearly 50%

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Sharing the remarkable success of the Punjab Government’s Road Safety Force (SSF, Sadak Surakheya Force) on the completion of its two years, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that the force has emerged as one of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s most impactful and people-centric initiatives, delivering real results on Punjab’s highways. Pannu stated that … Read more

IAF helicopter airlifts paralysed woman amid snowfall

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An Indian Air Force helicopter undertook an urgent medical evacuation of an 85-year-old woman suffering paralysis from a village in Himachal Pradesh located at a height of 9,000 feet after snowfall had blocked all roads. The life-saving mission was completed amid snowfall and low visibility, the IAF said in a post on X, while adding … Read more

Union Budget once again betrayal for Punjab and Haryana farmers: Harpal Cheema

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Reacting to the Union Budget, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Union government has once again ignored the legitimate concerns of Punjab and Haryana farmers, exposing its hollow claims of being pro-farmer. Cheema pointed out that there has been no increase in the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund nor any concrete assistance to strengthen … Read more

Feb 05, 2026 02:11 AM IST
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