The North News Chandigarh, January 2 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday unveiled the official diary and calendar of the Punjab government for the year 2026 at his official residence in Chandigarh. The Chief Minister’s Office said the release marked the formal publication of a key institutional document that serves as a reference […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 2 The Punjab government is set to launch a new state-wide health insurance scheme this month, promising ₹10 lakh cashless medical cover for every family, as part of its push towards universal health coverage. The scheme, titled Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), was formally advanced on Friday with the signing […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 2 The Chandigarh Press Club has condemned the Punjab government and the state police for registering criminal cases against journalists and online content creators over reports alleging misuse of the Punjab chief minister’s official helicopter. In a statement issued here, the Chandigarh Press Club said the filing of FIRs against […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 1 The Punjab government has extended the deadline for its One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for recovery of outstanding tax dues until 31 March 2026, offering fresh relief to traders and industry across the state. The decision was approved by Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema under the […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, January 1 The Punjab government has announced a state-wide campaign aimed at improving the dignity, safety and wellbeing of senior citizens, with large-scale health, legal and awareness services to be rolled out from mid-January. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said the campaign, titled Sade Buzurg Sada Maan […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, January 1 The Punjab government has announced plans to deploy artificial intelligence in agriculture to boost productivity, sustainability and farmers’ incomes, officials said on Thursday. The initiative will be implemented with support from a Centre of Excellence set up at Indian Institute of Technology Ropar. A high-level review meeting was chaired in […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 31 The Punjab Police has announced a sweeping, technology-driven overhaul aimed at making policing faster, more professional and more responsive, under a new roadmap titled Vision 2026. Speaking in Chandigarh on Wednesday, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the reforms reflect the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 31 Punjab’s Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian has intervened to address long-pending demands raised by the state’s veterinary inspectors. During a meeting with a delegation of the Punjab State Veterinary Inspectors Association, led by its president Gurdeep Singh Bassi, at the Punjab Civil Secretariat today, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 31 The Punjab government says it has taken a series of measures in 2025 to strengthen welfare support for families of martyred soldiers, ex-servicemen, widows and disabled personnel. According to the Defence Services Welfare Department, the initiatives were carried out under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, December 31 All schools across Punjab will remain closed until January 7 due to severe cold and dense fog, the state government has announced. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the decision was taken on Wednesday following directions from Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, keeping in view the health and safety of […]
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