Punjab

Mann govt releases ₹2,150.73 crore under social security schemes, fulfilling commitment to Punjab’s most vulnerable sections

Reaffirming the Punjab government's unwavering commitment to the welfare of economically and socially vulnerable sections, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, released ₹2,150.73 crore under various Social Security Schemes during the current financial year up to June 2026.

India

Eight players from Punjab named in Indian squad for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

Eight hockey stars from Punjab have earned their spots in the Indian men's national team for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place jointly across the Netherlands and Belgium between August 15 and 30.

Haryana blocks Punjab farmers’ Delhi march over proposed US trade deal; BJP says no agreement yet

Farmers began assembling early in the day at the Shambhu border on the Patiala-Ambala route and the Khanauri border connecting Sangrur and Jind, with plans to proceed to Delhi's Kisan Ghat.

Punjab CM urges nationwide support against E20 petrol, calls for consumer choice and lower prices

Raising his voice against the problems allegedly caused by E20 petrol, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday called upon people to unite and fight against what he described as an injustice being inflicted on consumers through its sale.

Punjab farmer groups intensify protests against PM Modi’s visit, oppose India-US trade deal and MSP policy

Farmer organisations staged protests across Punjab during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, demanding a legal guarantee for MSP, opposing the proposed India-US trade agreement and criticising both the Centre's farm policies and the state's land pooling initiative.

Vote counting begins for bypoll in Punjab’s Jalandhar West Assembly seat

Polling was held on Wednesday and saw 54.98 per cent turnout.

By IANS

13 July, 2024 8 mins read

Varun Sharma reveals toughest part of playing ‘Khanna’ in ‘Wild Wild Punjab’

The movie, which stars Varun, Sunny Singh, Manjot Singh, and Jassie Gill in key roles, revolves around the story of four best friends on a wild breakup trip.

By IANS

07 July, 2024 8 mins read

BSF apprehends Pakistani national on Ferozepur border in Punjab

Border Security Force (BDF) apprehended a Pakistani national on the Ferozepur border in Punjab.

By ANI

04 July, 2024 8 mins read

Pension conundrum

Ever since, the employed class in Central government and state governments started feeling the pinch of the new pension scheme, which neither guarantees the principle amount nor the interest thereon at a fixed rate, nor offers a family pension to the deceased pensioner

By SNS

02 July, 2024 8 mins read

All three AAP MPs aware of issues of state, will raise them in Parliament, says Punjab CM

The MPs are Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Malvinder Singh Kang and Rajkumar Chabbewal, all elected from Punjab.

By IANS

26 June, 2024 8 mins read

Punjab

Mann govt releases ₹2,150.73 crore under social security schemes, fulfilling commitment to Punjab’s most vulnerable sections

Eight players from Punjab named in Indian squad for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

Haryana blocks Punjab farmers’ Delhi march over proposed US trade deal; BJP says no agreement yet

Punjab CM urges nationwide support against E20 petrol, calls for consumer choice and lower prices

Punjab farmer groups intensify protests against PM Modi’s visit, oppose India-US trade deal and MSP policy

Vote counting begins for bypoll in Punjab’s Jalandhar West Assembly seat

Varun Sharma reveals toughest part of playing ‘Khanna’ in ‘Wild Wild Punjab’

BSF apprehends Pakistani national on Ferozepur border in Punjab

Pension conundrum

All three AAP MPs aware of issues of state, will raise them in Parliament, says Punjab CM

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