Historic city of Batala gets development boost, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announces projects worth ₹177 crore

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Batala, one of Punjab’s most historic cities, is set for a major transformation as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann rolled out development projects worth ₹177 crore, combining large-scale infrastructure expansion with a sharp political message against previous regimes. With over ₹95.72 crore worth of works by the Municipal Corporation, ₹16.05 crore by the Mandi … Read more

Detailed information on criminals & gangsters just a ‘click away’

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Punjab Police to adopt major AI tool to target gangsters in Punjab; collaborates with IIT Ropar to strengthen AI-driven crime control* The Bhagwant Mann Government has taken a significant step to sharpen its crackdown on organised crime by partnering with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar to deploy Artificial Intelligence-driven systems for policing. The initiative … Read more

Arrest of Akali Leader in Sex Racket Exposes Reality of Sukhbir Badal’s ‘Punjab Bachao’ Drama: Baltej Pannu

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AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday raised serious questions over the conduct and history of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), stating that the party’s track record reflects a pattern of deeply troubling activities. In a video message, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “The suffering Punjab endured during the Akali-BJP … Read more

AAP Backs Swift Implementation of Women’s Reservation: Kang

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, strongly presented the party’s position in Parliament on the issues of women’s reservation and delimitation. Kang clarified that the Aam Aadmi Party and its national leadership, Arvind Kejriwal, along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, fully support the Women’s Reservation Bill and … Read more

OPD and IPD services started at Community Health Centre, Lehragaga

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Punjab Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Dr. Balbir Singh and Barinder Kumar Goyal today inaugurated OPD and IPD services at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Lehragaga. This marks the first step toward the Punjab Government’s historic decision to establish a Medical College and Hospital at Lehragaga, while also ensuring immediate access to healthcare facilities for … Read more

After 70 years, in Hoshiarpur’s Kandi region to get modern roads; CM Mann inaugurates ₹150 crore worth of development works

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Ending decades of neglect in Punjab’s Kandi belt, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday rolled out a ₹150 crore development push in Tanda Urmur, announcing modern road infrastructure, a high-level bridge, and a network of state-of-the-art health facilities for villages that had remained deprived for nearly 70 years. Positioning the intervention as a decisive … Read more

Money Can’t Buy Health, But Sehat Card Can Secure It : Clearing Myths Around Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

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The Bhagwant Mann Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has emerged as one of India’s most expansive public healthcare protection schemes, providing universal cashless medical coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year across Punjab. The scheme has expanded rapidly since rollout, with around 39 lakh Sehat Cards already issued, and enrollment continuing … Read more

While Claiming It Will Contest Elections and Form Government in Punjab, BJP Continues to Undermine the State’s Interests: Baltej Pannu

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly objected to the BJP-led central government’s amendment in the rules governing appointments in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), stating that the move reflects a consistent pattern of attempts to undermine Punjab’s rights and weaken the federal structure, with party leaders asserting that the Centre is seeking … Read more

Mann Govt will fight at every level, including Supreme Court, to protect Punjab’s rights: Pannu

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Central Government over recent changes in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), stating that the move reflects a larger attempt to take control of Punjab’s river waters and weaken the state’s rightful authority over its resources. Addressing a press conference … Read more

No ‘soft corner’ for crime; female police personnel fulfilling Bhagwant Mann Govt’s aim of ‘crime free’ Punjab

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Several women Officers Lead Anti-Gangster Operations as Punjab Police Emerges as India’s Most Progressive Force, Driving Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Vision of ‘Safe Punjab, Happy Punjab’ Punjab Police’s women officers are emerging as a decisive force on the frontlines of modern policing, leading key operations and strengthening the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government’s sustained push towards a … Read more

Apr 17, 2026 12:21 AM IST
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