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The Punjab government has built a new shared and covered market area for street vendors in Jalalabad under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and MLA Jagdeep Kamboj Goldy.
A toll-free helpline (14567) has also been launched for senior citizens’ support. The scheme aims to restore dignity, independence, and respect for the elderly across Punjab.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhagwant Singh Mann, a provision of Rs 1,170 crore has been made for widows and destitute women for the financial year 2025-26.
Bihar Election 2025 Date: CEC Gyanesh Kumar also praised people of Bihar for successful SIR and stated that election will conclude before November 22.
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that Punjab recorded an additional GST revenue growth of ₹2,553 crores during the first six months of this year. He mentioned that during the same period last year, the state’s GST growth rate was merely 5%, which has now increased to 22.35%.
Beyond symbolism, the government has intensified its war on drugs by arresting traffickers, demolishing illegal properties, and seizing narcotics worth crores. The burning effigy now stands as a sign of hope for a drug-free Punjab.
While education is undergoing a revolution under the leadership of Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann, a historic initiative has now been launched to directly connect students.
Senior Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Kamal Nath has blamed that "brake oil solvent" was mixed into the cough syrup causing the death of children.
The project includes a 34-km pipeline and a 2-lakh liter water tank, ensuring safe drinking water for 1,472 households. This initiative promises permanent relief from water shortages and health problems while highlighting the government’s focus on delivering basic facilities to citizens.
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has announced major initiatives to boost tourism across the state. Pathankot will be developed as an adventure hub, while Amritsar will soon get an international cricket stadium.
Residents of 11 villages in the Tarn Taran constituency were the first to benefit from this initiative. Senior district administration officials and a large number of villagers were present at the event.
Punjab CM Mann said, ''currently, only around Rs 1,200 crore remains in the SDRF account, which is far too little to handle this year’s devastating floods.''
