In a major step towards improving the safety and protection of women and children impacted by violence, Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women, and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, officially launched ‘Project Hifazat’ on Thursday, March 7, 2025. This initiative is designed to offer ...

The Punjab government has made it mandatory for all schools in the state, irrespective of their educational board, to teach Punjabi as a main and compulsory subject. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced this decision through a new notification, which takes effect immediately. ...

HM approves release of ₹6,194 crore disaster relief fund to 19 States: Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the release of Rs 6,194.40 crore to 19 states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Daily current affairs quiz: July 2023 The amount includes Rs 1,209.60 crore as a ...

Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal passes away at 95: Parkash Singh Badal, a former Chief Minister of Punjab and leader of the Akali Dal, has passed away at the age of 95 in Mohali. He started his political career as a village sarpanch and went on to contest assembly elections for ...

Jallianwala Bagh massacre 104th anniversary: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, and is remembered as a tragic incident and a symbol of the crimes performed against the Indian people during the British colonial era. The massacre played a significant role ...

Punjab government launched Punjab's 'CM di Yogshala' programme: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Wednesday launched the 'CM di Yogshala' programme in Patiala, Amritsar, Ludhiana and Phagwara. Aim: To create a mass movement to carve out a healthy ...

First state-level ‘shrimp mela’ in Punjab : Punjab's first state level 'Prawn Fair' began on February 17 at Enakheda village in Muktsar district.An overview of the newsThis mela is an effort of the state government to create more awareness about shrimp farming. This fair is being organised to make ...

Punjab government launches 'School of Eminence' project: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched the ambitious project 'School of Eminence'. An overview of the news The objective of this project is to ensure holistic development of the students along with the rejuvenation of education ...

Punjab Cabinet Approves Recruitment of 8,400 Candidates in Punjab Police in Four Years: In four years, the Punjab Cabinet has approved hiring 8,400 people, including 1,200 sub-inspectors and 7,200 constables, for the Punjab Police. The Punjab Cabinet is led by the Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant ...

Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Asia's largest Compressed Bio Gas plant: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri has inaugurated Asia's largest Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Lehragaga, Sangrur, Punjab. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz The plant has ...