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.

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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

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Punjab Govt to launch online portal for transparent registration of play-way schools

The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is continuously working to enhance the early education and overall development of children in the state.

By Statesman News Service

17 March, 2025 8 mins read

Exposed in Delhi, Kejriwal now claiming to be honest in Punjab: Sachdeva

Taking a dig at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Sunday that it is gradually becoming clear that after being rejected in the national capital, Kejriwal is now afraid of being sidelined from Punjab politics where he was trying to re-establish himself.

By IANS

16 March, 2025 8 mins read

Foreign-trained teachers and principals act as catalysts for education revolution in Punjab: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that the principals and teachers trained abroad are acting as catalysts for the education revolution in the state by further improving the standard of education to benefit common students.

By Statesman News Service

15 March, 2025 8 mins read

Punjab govt constructing 1,000 ultra-modern anganwadi centres

Providing further details, Dr Kaur stated that a budget of ₹100 crore has been allocated for the construction of these 1,000 anganwadi centres. She added that the cost of constructing each anganwadi centre would be ₹10 lakh.

By Statesman News Service

15 March, 2025 8 mins read

Rod-wielding man assaults devotees in Golden Temple, arrested

Five people were injured when they were attacked by a rod-wielding man in the Golden Temple complex in Punjab's holy city of Amritsar, police said, adding the assailant was later arrested and the situation was under control.

By IANS

14 March, 2025 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

Punjab Govt to launch online portal for transparent registration of play-way schools

Exposed in Delhi, Kejriwal now claiming to be honest in Punjab: Sachdeva

Foreign-trained teachers and principals act as catalysts for education revolution in Punjab: CM

Punjab govt constructing 1,000 ultra-modern anganwadi centres

Rod-wielding man assaults devotees in Golden Temple, arrested

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