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  Punjab's mega healthcare push with Rs 2,000 crore allocation for 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna'

  India | March 17, 2026 22:08 IST

  To widen access, the government is actively encouraging eligible residents to enrol through Seva Kendras and Common Service Centres. Awareness campaigns, led by trained youth volunteers conducting door-to-door outreach, are helping more families register and obtain their Sehat Cards.

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  Mann govt presents Rs 2.60 lakh crore budget, women to get Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 monthly in Punjab

  India | March 08, 2026 13:49 IST

  Punjab Budget 2026: The Punjab government presented a Rs 2.36 lakh crore Budget for 2025–26, with a strong focus on women's welfare, the anti-drug campaign, health, education, rural development, industry and agriculture.

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  Punjab: Over 2 lakh aspirants vie for 20,000 seats across Schools of Eminence, Residential Schools

  India | January 28, 2026 23:50 IST

  Urging parents and students to adhere to timelines, Education Minister Bains said January 25 is the last date for submitting applications. The examination is scheduled for March 1, with details regarding admit cards, examination centres to be communicated through official channels in due course.

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  Shahpur Kandi Project: Punjab gets a major boost in its power and irrigation capacity

  India | January 27, 2026 17:35 IST

  Formally inaugurating the project, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the day marked a historic milestone not only for Punjab but for the country as a whole.

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  1,600 trained officers, high-end vehicles: All about Bhagwant Mann's Sadak Suraksha Force in Punjab

  India | January 23, 2026 17:28 IST

  Comprising 1,600 specially trained police personnel, the Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) patrols nearly 4,100 km of vulnerable road stretches across Punjab.

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  Punjab's Sadak Suraksha Force revolutionises highway safety; state records sharp drop in fatalities

  India | January 22, 2026 17:59 IST

  To further strengthen transparency and accountability, all vehicles deployed by the Sadak Suraksha Force are equipped with cameras, video recording systems, and advanced technological tools.

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  Punjab Budget 2025: State to conduct first-ever 'drug census', announces minister

  India | March 26, 2025 18:13 IST

  Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the Punjab Budget 2025 with a Rs 2.36 lakh crore allocation, prioritizing the state’s first-ever ‘drug census,’, universal health insurance, and crop diversification for farmers.

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  OPINION | Why Bhagwant Mann ordered crackdown on farmers?

  India | March 20, 2025 16:28 IST

  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s sudden crackdown on protesting farmers at Shambhu and Khanauri border has sparked controversy. What led to this action, and why did the AAP government shift its stance?

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  CAG report says new Delhi liquor policy led to the revenue loss of over Rs 2,000 crore: Highlights

  Delhi | February 25, 2025 13:16 IST

  The CAG report also flagged violations in the process of issuing licences and pointed out that recommendations of an expert panel, formed to suggest changes for the formation of the now scrapped policy, were ignored by then deputy chief minister and excise minister Manish Sisodia.

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  Delhi Exit Polls : Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit predicts AAP win, questions predictions | WATCH

  Delhi | February 06, 2025 11:33 IST

  Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has questioned exit poll results, claiming that AAP is likely to form the Delhi government despite predictions favoring the BJP. He believed voters prioritised free electricity, water, and financial benefits over development issues.

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  Aam Aadmi Clinics: ACCs offer free medicines in 80 categories, 38 types of free diagnostic tests

  India | February 05, 2025 11:32 IST

  According to the Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh, more than two crore people availed themselves of free medical treatment at Aam Aadmi Clinics since August 2022.

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  Punjab: 'Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar' scheme benefits over 8 lakh people across state

  India | January 24, 2025 14:23 IST

  The 'Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar' scheme is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing essential government services directly to citizens' doorsteps. The scheme promotes corruption-free governance by reducing direct interaction with officials.

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  Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar: A new era of hassle-free governance in Punjab

  India | January 23, 2025 13:30 IST

  'The Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar' initiative covers a wide array of issues, including land disputes, water and electricity concerns, social welfare schemes, and other issues. The initiative is part of the government's broader commitment to making governance more transparent and efficient.

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  Delhi LG approves appointment of Waqf Board CEO, criticises AAP govt for laxity

  Delhi | January 04, 2025 17:10 IST

  Delhi LG VK Saxena approved the appointment of a Waqf Board CEO while slamming the AAP government for its alleged negligence and failure to follow legal protocols. The move aimed to streamline the board's operations amid ongoing tensions.

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  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann removes Onkar Singh as his OSD

  India | September 23, 2024 16:08 IST

  Onkar Singh, Punjab Chief Minister OSD is considered a close aide of Bhagwant Mann. His removal, just a day after the ousting of four ministers from the Cabinet, marked a major change in the AAP-led Punjab government.

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  Delhi water crisis: Atishi threatens indefinite strike from June 21, urges PM Modi to step in

  Delhi | June 19, 2024 15:03 IST

  The Delhi minister Atishi's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis in the national capital comes amid massive pressure from the people to resolve the water shortage issue and continued protests by the BJP and Congress against the AAP government.

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  SC questions Delhi government on tanker mafia amid water crisis, says 'what measures have you taken?

  India | June 12, 2024 11:35 IST

  The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing water crisis in Delhi, specifically questioning the Delhi Government's efforts to combat the tanker mafia. During the hearing, the Court highlighted the unchecked activities of the tanker mafia.

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  Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar's tenure extended by 3 months

  Delhi | May 28, 2024 23:57 IST

  Naresh Kumar's extended tenure is indicative of the ongoing administrative strategies employed by the Centre in Delhi. The decision to extend his tenure further underscores the central government's confidence in his leadership amidst the political dynamics in the capital.

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  Arvind Kejriwal breaks silence, calls for fair investigation in Swati Maliwal assault case

  Delhi | May 22, 2024 19:49 IST

  Swati Maliwal, the former DCW chief, reported an assault, which has since sparked controversy and differing accounts of the event. The case has drawn significant public and media attention, underscoring the need for a transparent and impartial investigation.

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  Delhi's power demand hits record high of 8000 MW amid severe heatwave

  Delhi | May 22, 2024 17:55 IST

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast ongoing heatwave conditions with severe levels in some areas, issuing a red alert for the next four days. Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 44 to 47 degrees Celsius.