Punjab CM lays stone of rural link road in Khemkaran
Chandigarh, March 7 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 137-crore rural link road project in the border constituency of Khemkaran and said the AAP government was focusing on strengthening infrastructure, employment opportunities, and improved public services in border regions. He also highlighted progress in canal […]
Punjab lowers electricity tariffs for domestic, commercial users
Chandigarh, March 6 (IANS) In a major relief for households, businesses and industries across Punjab, electricity tariffs were reduced on Friday across consumer categories, bringing down power rates by up to Rs 1.5 per unit for domestic consumers, up to 79 paise per unit for commercial users and up to 74 paise per unit for […]
Punjab CM reviews arrangements for Investment Summit from March 13-15
Chandigarh, Feb 11 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the Progressive Punjab Investment Summit to be held from March 13-15 in Mohali, envisioning it as a step towards accelerating industrial growth in the state. Addressing the meeting, CM Mann said, “The Progressive Punjab Investment Summit […]
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Punjab, Vidarbha outclass MP and Delhi to reach semifinals
Bengaluru, Jan 13 (IANS) Punjab and Vidarbha sealed their spots in the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 with commanding quarterfinal victories over Madhya Pradesh and Delhi in their respective matches on Tuesday. The Punjab team, led by Prabhsimran Singh, registered an emphatic 183-run win against Rajat Patidar’s Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, Delhi, under the […]
AAP gets verdict across rural areas in Punjab, claims Kejriwal
Chandigarh, Dec 18 (IANS) Delivering a decisive verdict in the rural heartland, voters across Punjab handed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) an emphatic mandate in the Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections, giving the ruling government a clear endorsement of its governance. With over 70 per cent of the seats secured, the results indicated a […]
Punjab CM keen to develop strategic tie-up with UK
Chandigarh, Dec 12 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday batted for a strategic tie-up between the state and the United Kingdom (UK) for further developing the state as a hub of investment and manufacturing. At a meeting with a high-level delegation from the UK High Commission in Chandigarh, led by the Deputy […]
Punjab got good response from investors in Japan, South Korea: CM Mann
Chandigarh, Dec 10 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said the overwhelming response of investors during the just concluded Japan and South Korea visit will prove to be a new milestone in the industrial progress of the state, besides further firmly placing it as the most preferred investment destination. Sharing his experiences […]
AIFF Super Cup: East Bengal beat Punjab FC 3-1 to reach final
Fatorda (Goa), Dec 4 (IANS) Mohamad Basim Rashid, Kevin Sibille, and Saul Crespo scored a goal each as East Bengal defeated Punjab FC 3-1 in an exciting first semifinal of the AIFF Super Cup, which was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday. Daniel Ramirez converted a penalty for the only […]
AIFF Super Cup: East Bengal, Punjab, Goa, Mumbai City meet in semis, aim for summit clash
Fatorda (Goa), Dec 3 (IANS) The race for a place in the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Super Cup 2025-26 final reaches a boiling point on Thursday, as East Bengal FC, Punjab FC, FC Goa, and Mumbai City FC are set to feature on a double-header semifinal day. Champions of the 2024 edition, East Bengal FC, […]
‘Are you unhappy with Punjab CM?’: Union Minister’s riposte to Raghav Chadha on water issue
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Union Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday took a jibe at AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, who had raised the issue of Punjab’s water crisis, noting that the matter he was highlighting pertains to the state government run by his own party. Amid loud desk-thumping from the […]
