Punjab's Rs 10 Lakh Health Insurance for 65 Lakh Families
Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana will offer Rs 10 lakh health cover per family to 65 lakh households from early next year. Learn about the expanded benefits and coverage.
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Punjab's Rs 10 Lakh Health Insurance for 65 Lakh Families
Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana to offer Rs 10 lakh health cover per family, expanding to 65 lakh households from early next year. A major boost for public health.
Punjab 108 ambulance staff protest, demand rights
108 ambulance staff in Punjab protest for salary hike, 8-hour shifts & insurance. They warn of service disruption if demands are ignored. Details on their 8-point charter inside.
Ludhiana: Body Found with Syringe, Family Refuses Autopsy
A 30-year-old man's body was found with a syringe in Ludhiana's Daba area. Family refused autopsy citing depression, raising concerns over data on Punjab's opioid crisis. Read more.
Punjab Declares Winter Holidays in Schools
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Investment Pitch in Osaka
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
Ludhiana Health Centre Underutilized Due to Staff Crunch
A year after its inauguration, Ludhiana's Model Urban Primary Health Centre in Haibowal faces severe underutilization due to a critical staff shortage, impacting public healthcare access.
Punjab Drug Crisis: MP Raises Infant Sale Case in Parliament
MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal raised Punjab's severe drug crisis in Lok Sabha, citing a couple selling their baby & graffiti. She slammed AAP govt, demanded Centre's intervention.
Punjab Gang Crisis: Lessons from Bihar's Policing
Punjab faces a severe gang and narco-terror crisis. This analysis explores how Bihar's successful law & order turnaround under Nitish Kumar and IPS Abhayanand provides a roadmap for Punjab's recovery. Read more.
Japanese firm Toppan invests Rs 400 crore in Punjab
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.
Punjab Groundwater Extraction Hits Alarming 156%
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
61% Punjab Cotton Bought Below MSP, Prices Hit Rs 3,000
A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Punjab CM woos Japanese investors in Tokyo for key sectors
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in advanced manufacturing, mobility & renewable energy. He highlights the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit for collaboration.
Bajwa: AAP Pushing Punjab to Economic Emergency
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa accuses AAP govt of financial mismanagement, pushing Punjab to brink. 9,000 NHM staff unpaid, services halted. Read the full analysis.
NHM Punjab staff to gherao Chandigarh office Dec 4 over salary crisis
Despite a Rs 44.85 crore sanction, 9,000 NHM employees in Punjab continue their strike, demanding actual salary credit. The protest escalates with a planned gherao of the directorate on December 4. Read more.
Punjab brick kilns face extinction amid rising taxes
Punjab's brick kiln industry shrinks from 2,700 to 1,500 units in 3 years. A triple burden of 18% GST on coal, soaring mining royalty & tech upgrades threatens rural jobs & hikes brick prices. Read more.
Punjab CM Mann leads delegation to Japan, South Korea for investment
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
Delhi's pollution clinic battles multi-organ health crisis
Delhi's sole dedicated pollution clinic at RML Hospital reports a surge in mental health, skin, and cardiac issues linked to toxic air. Doctors warn of a silent public health emergency.
'Heroin Sold Here' Graffiti in Punjab Village Sparks Outrage
A graffiti in Punjab's Maur Kalan village reading 'heroin openly sold here' exposes the drug menace. Police claim action, but residents call it grim reality. AAP faces heat ahead of December 14 rural polls.
Punjab Transport Strike: Buses Vanish, Commuters Suffer
Punjab's public transport remains crippled for the 3rd day as contractual workers strike. Thousands stranded, forced into costly travel. Demands for job security & fleet expansion.
Punjab Cabinet Nods 300 Specialist Doctors
Punjab cabinet approves empanelment of 300 specialist doctors, new border area incentives, GPS mining vehicle tracking & revised tender limits to boost public services.
Punjab Transport Strike: Cop Set Ablaze in Protest
Massive protest by Punjab Roadways staff turns violent in Sangrur as a police officer is set on fire. Transport services crippled statewide. Read the full story.
62.5% of Punjab Groundwater Has Unsafe Uranium Levels
Shocking PGI study reveals 62.5% of Punjab's groundwater contains uranium above safe limits. Learn about health risks and urgent government action needed.
Congress Losing Ground to AAP in Punjab
Congress faces mounting challenges in Punjab as AAP gains momentum. Key leaders defect, organizational structure weakens. Can Congress recover before elections?
PU Autonomy Crisis Puts Chandigarh's Status at Stake
Former senators warn Punjab University's autonomy move could escalate into constitutional crisis affecting Chandigarh's status. Key stakeholders express grave concerns.
Punjab's Justice Plea: Land of Five Rivers Seeks Capital
Punjab's emotional appeal for justice: From Partition trauma to Green Revolution contributions, the state demands its rightful capital Chandigarh. Read the compelling narrative of sacrifice and resilience.
Punjab's Youngest District Struggles with School Crisis
Four years after becoming Punjab's 23rd district, Malerkotla's government schools face severe infrastructure and teacher shortages. Students sit on floors while schools operate without principals.
Punjab: Parents sell infant for drug money, 4 arrested
Shocking case from Mansa where drug-addicted parents sold their 3-month-old son for ₹1.80 lakh. Both couples arrested, child in shelter home as HC seeks report. Read the full investigation.
BJP Slams Patiala Civic Body Over Dengue Spike
BJP attacks Patiala municipal corporation and Punjab government over alarming dengue surge. Learn about the health crisis and political blame game unfolding in the city.
Punjab to Build Two New Expo Centers for Business Growth
Punjab government unveils plans for two state-of-the-art expo centers in Mohali and Amritsar to boost trade, exhibitions, and economic development across the state.
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