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  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 'Meri Rasoi Yojna'; 40 lakh families to get free ration from April

  India | February 23, 2026 21:49 IST

  These food kits will be provided in addition to the wheat already being distributed to eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act.

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  Punjab govt brings back bullock cart races as Kila Raipur Rural Olympics return with huge fanfare

  India | February 18, 2026 21:11 IST

  The Kila Raipur Rural Olympics began in Ludhiana with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reviving the celebrated bullock cart races after several years. The three-day event features hockey, kabaddi, athletics and traditional rural competitions.

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  Punjab: Mohali's Fortis Hospital receives bomb threat; police on alert as CM Mann receives treatment

  India | February 17, 2026 10:16 IST

  The threat has been issued in the name of the Khalistan National Army. Similar threats have been reported in Mohali and Chandigarh before, but they have turned out to be hoaxes. Despite this, Punjab Police is proactively investigating the matter.

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  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann admitted to hospital in Mohali after he experiences exhaustion

  India | February 16, 2026 23:22 IST

  Earlier in the day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took a discharge from the hospital and went straight to Moga to attend an event under the anti-drug drive 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'.

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  Arvind Kejriwal accuses Cong, SAD and BJP of pushing Punjab into drugs; urges voters to reject them

  India | February 16, 2026 19:34 IST

  Kejriwal commended the Bhagwant Mann government for its strict actions against drug smugglers and highlighted the ongoing anti-drug initiative called 'Yudh Nashian Virudh.' The AAP government hosted a state-level event in Killi Chahlan village in Moga to promote this campaign.

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  Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann pay obeisance at Rankeshwar Temple in Punjab's Sangrur

  India | February 15, 2026 15:51 IST

  Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal offered prayers at the Shri Rankeshwar Mahadev Shiv Mandir in Punjab's Sangrur on Mahashivratri. Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia was also present with them.

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  Man caught consuming drugs in Kalanaur has Congress links: Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

  India | February 15, 2026 10:52 IST

  Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the people of Punjab are fully supporting this success, and it has become a mass movement in Punjab.

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  Hinduja Group shows interest in investing in Punjab; CM Mann says move will create new opportunities

  India | February 04, 2026 11:12 IST

  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said investment proposals worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore received since March 2022.

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  CM Mann's outreach pays off as South Korea steps in to power Punjab's smart agriculture push

  India | January 31, 2026 21:36 IST

  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann emphasised that South Korea’s vertical farming models and expertise in automation, seed technology and small agricultural machinery can play a crucial role in making farming a profitable and future-ready profession in the state.

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  Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann distributes scholarships to SC students in Jalandhar

  India | January 30, 2026 16:53 IST

  The Punjab government has launched a scholarship scheme for SC students in the state to provide them access to education. Under this scheme, over 2.5 lakh students are to be benefitted.

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  Punjab government to establish Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre in Jalandhar: Harpal Cheema

  India | January 29, 2026 21:40 IST

  The decision was announced by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who stated that the state government has acquired 9 acres of land at a cost of Rs 10.50 crore for the Adhayyan Centre.

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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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  Roshan Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann's landmark campaign to achieve first 'power cut-free state' tag

  India | January 27, 2026 17:50 IST

  The project includes setting up new substations, laying new power lines, reducing the load on feeders, and upgrading existing systems. Enhanced maintenance mechanisms are also part of the plan to ensure long-term reliability and efficiency.

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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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  Punjab bags over Rs 1,000 crore greenfield steel plant boost in manufacturing sector: Sanjeev Arora

  India | January 25, 2026 13:08 IST

  Punjab: Sprawling across 46 acres, the project eyes 920+ jobs, supercharging regional industry. Rolled out in three phases, Phase 1 launches by September 2027. The unit boasts 5.40 lakh MTPA capacity for Round Bars, Wire Rods, Coils, and Flats from scrap/ferro alloys.

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  Historic initiative of Bhagwant Mann: Punjab's R-Day tableau to be dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur

  India | January 24, 2026 16:05 IST

  The Punjab tableau has been designed in two sections -- a tractor and a trailer. At the front of the tractor, a hand symbol represents humanity, compassion, and mutual brotherhood. Alongside it, the rotating symbol of “Ek Onkar” conveys the message that God is one.

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  How Punjab's 'Rural Library Scheme' aims to promote reading habit among youth

  India | January 24, 2026 15:07 IST

  According to Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Saund, the CM's dream is to make these libraries serve as centers of development and prosperity for the state.

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  How Punjab government trains teachers with digital tools for smarter lesson planning

  India | January 24, 2026 10:04 IST

  The Chief Minister said that to enable teachers to focus on their primary duties, 1,920 campus managers have been appointed, adding that to help the children of Punjab soar high and fulfill their dreams, an "Education Revolution" was launched in 2022.

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  How the Punjab government restored canal irrigation in Kandi belt after 40 years

  India | January 23, 2026 18:05 IST

  The distribution system of the existing 13 dams under the Kandi area was not functional for many years. Therefore, to make it operational, the Punjab government has approved an Rs 11.50 crore project.

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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.