The North NewsChandigarh, December 31 Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann accused the Centre government of dismantling one of India’s most significant social safety nets, warning that the newly rechristened Viksit Bharat – Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) was designed to strip the poorest citizens of “food, work and dignity”. Speaking as the House debated […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, December 30 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of weakening the rural jobs scheme MGNREGA and threatening the livelihood security of millions of poor households. Speaking in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha during a debate on a resolution opposing recent changes […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 30 During a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday, the House paid homage to the unparalleled ‘Shaheedi’ (martyrdom) of the four Sahibzadas, reaffirming Punjab’s legacy of resistance to tyranny. Led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Assembly paid tributes to Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujhar […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 29 Punjab has reported significant gains in solid waste management and urban services in 2025, with several cities receiving national recognition under the Swachh Survekshan rankings, government said on Monday. Municipal Corporation Bathinda was awarded the Swachh Shahar Award by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, while dozens of […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 29 The Punjab government has created more than 59,000 permanent government jobs and facilitated tens of thousands of private-sector placements as part of a broader effort to curb youth migration and retain talent within the state. The figures were shared on Monday by Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 29 The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved a set of administrative and governance reforms aimed at making everyday dealings with the state government quicker and more accessible for citizens. At its meeting on Monday, the Cabinet cleared the upgradation of Sub-Tehsil Banur into a […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 29 Punjab government has taken sweeping steps over the past year to expand access to affordable and advanced healthcare, ranging from neighbourhood clinics to specialised treatments such as liver transplants. State Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said the reforms, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aim […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, December 27 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Saturday that the state was “turning the tide” against drugs and organised crime, citing large-scale arrests, rising conviction rates and intensified action against gang networks. Reviewing the performance of the Punjab Police, Mann said sustained enforcement, tighter investigations and what he described […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, December 26 Punjab’s Industry and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday said that the state government was committed to sustained engagement, faster clearances and industry-friendly reforms to make Punjab a preferred destination for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).Addressing a press conference, Arora outlined measures aimed at strengthening the MSME sector, including […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 26Punjab’s prison system has undergone a year of reforms aimed at turning jails into centres of rehabilitation, tighter security and skill-building, according to a year-end report released on Thursday. The Jails Minister, Laljit Singh Bhullar, said the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann was committed to expanding humane […]
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