Punjab News

Chandigarh, 9 July 2025: Aimed at creating an investment and industry-friendly environment in the state, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government has fulfilled two out of the 12 promises made on June 12 during the launch of the "Udyog Kranti" in less than a month. The Mann government has provided significant relief to industrialists by issuing two notifications today related to the Industries & Commerce and Housing and Urban Development departments. While sharing further details about this achievement at Punjab Bhawan here, Industries and Commerce Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora and Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that all promises made to industrialists during the Udyog Kranti Conclave by AAP supremo Sh. Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Mi...

CHANDIGARH, July 9:           In a significant move to enhance emergency healthcare services, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Wednesday announced an ambitious plan to train at least two Medical Officers (MOs) per district in advanced critical care at premier institutions, equipping doctors with advanced skills to manage ICU and trauma cases effectively across Punjab.           Presiding over the two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program on National Health Programs and MLR/PMR for Medical Officers on the concluding day here, Dr Balbir Singh emphasised that this initiative will bridge gaps in emergency care and ensure timely treatment during the "golden hour" – the cr...

Chandigarh, July 8: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh today announced that Sultanpur Lodhi city will be completely transformed through the dedicated efforts of Mann government, with ultra-modern facilities becoming available to residents. 23 projects of worth Rs.240 crores will significantly enhance the city's living standards, address urban challenges and pave the way for a prosperous future. While reviewing the meeting here with senior officials of the headquarters and district, the Cabinet Minister thoroughly assessed the progress of Smart City Project initiatives in Sultanpur Lodhi. Stressing the timely completion of the project, the Cabinet Minister said that upon completion, Sultanpur Lodhi's entire landscape will be revolutionized. This transformative project w...

Chandigarh, July 8: Punjab Jails Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar today handed over appointment letters to 12 newly recruited prison officials at a formal ceremony held at his office at Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh. He was accompanied by MLA Atam Nagar Ludhiana, Sh. Kulwant Singh Sidhu and Sh. Arun Pal Singh, ADGP Prisons. The newly appointed recruits include 5 JBT Teachers, who will be instrumental in providing education to both the prisoners and their children, thereby contributing towards their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Besides this, 3 Clerks, 1 Warder and 3 Group-D officials were also appointed. S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that these recruitments are part of the ongoing initiative of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led state government. He s...

Chandigarh, July 7: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, on Monday, said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government has made foolproof arrangements to deal with any potential flood-like situation across Punjab. While chairing a high-level meeting, the Cabinet Minister reviewed ongoing flood mitigation efforts across the state, assessed the status of current flood control measures and evaluated the Water Resources Department's preparedness to handle potential emergencies. The Cabinet Minister was briefed on flood protection measures undertaken and detailed preparedness plans for vulnerable areas. He was informed that the government has incurred around Rs.230 crore for various flood management initiatives. A total of 599 projects have been com...

CHANDIGARH, July 6:           With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state completed 127 days, Punjab Police on Sunday arrested 143 drug smugglers and recovered 3.5 kg heroin, 1.5 kg opium and Rs 54,750 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 20,784 in just 127 days.           The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked th...

Chandigarh, July 5 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that exemplary punishment will be ensured for those who have ruined the lives of the youth by selling drugs. Addressing a gathering after dedicating roads and libraries worth around ₹350 crore to the residents of the holy city, the Chief Minister, accompanied by senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, said that the Jarnails who had patronised the drug trade have already been put behind bars. He said that no one had previously dared to arrest these affluent leaders, but now his government has done so and they will pay price for their sins. Bhagwant Singh Mann assured the people that exemplary punishment will be ensured for these leaders so that no one ever dares to commit this sin again. The Chief Minister sa...

Chandigarh, July 5: The Punjab State Farmers and Agricultural Workers Commission’s Chairman Prof. Dr. Sukhpal Singh held detailed discussions to accelerate export of pesticide-residue-free basmati from Punjab to further give a big push to crop diversification. Stressing that crop diversification should be implemented a efficaciously in active participation of all stakeholders, the Chairman  Prof. Dr. Sukhpal Singh pointed out that at least 10 lakh hectares of area could be taken out of paddy cycle. The discussions were held to formulate strategic interventions and identify the bottlenecks involved in the export of Basmati from Punjab to the European Union and the United States of America.  It was also highlighted that the excess of pesticide residues was a major hinder in expo...

Chandigarh, July 4, 2025 –  In a continuous crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Friday arrested Deepak Setia, an Accountant posted at the Municipal Council, Dhanoula in District Barnala) while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 11,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint made a contractor and resident of Dhanoula town.  He further added that the complainant has approached the VB alleging that the accused had demanded a bribe of Rs 11000 in exchange for facilitating the clearance of his pending payment cheque worth Rs. 2,21,402. The spokesperson informed that after verification of this complaint, the VB team laid a trap and caught Deepak Setia red-handed while acce...