Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accompanied by AAP MLAs and ministers from Punjab, met with AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal at Kapurthala House, Delhi, to discuss the progress of Punjab and the roadmap ahead. Mann said that they will utilise the expertise to Delhi to make Punjab an example state.

Addressing the media after the meeting, CM Mann highlighted the accomplishments of the Punjab government and outlined an ambitious vision to transform the state into a model of development within two years.

Expressing gratitude to the Punjab team for their tireless efforts in the recently concluded Delhi elections, Mann said, “Our leaders and workers from Punjab worked diligently during the Delhi polls, and their contribution was invaluable. Arvind Kejriwal ji and I are deeply thankful for their dedication.” He added that the party’s focus remains on delivering unparalleled governance in Punjab, with inspiration drawn from AAP’s transformative work in Delhi over the past decade.

The Department of Sociology at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University organized a one day seminar on Environmental Crisis of Punjab: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions. The event aimed to raise awareness about Punjab’s growing ecological challenges and to explore potential solutions.Prof. Prit Pal Singh, Vice Chancellor of the University, addressed the gathering as the Chief Guest, highlighting the severe environmental issues affecting Punjab. He pointed out the alarming depletion of groundwater, soil degradation, air pollution due to stubble burning, and the increasing health hazards caused by environmental neglect. Prof. Singh emphasized that universities must play a proactive role in promoting sustainability, research-driven solutions, and policy discussions to combat these pressing issues.

After securing control over five municipal corporations in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party today elected its mayor in the Bathinda Municipal Corporation as well. AAP councillor Padamjit Mehta has been elected as the Mayor of Bathinda Municipal Corporation.

In the mayoral election, Padamjit Mehta received 33 votes, while the Congress candidate could secure only 15 votes. In the recently held by-election for Ward No. 48 of Bathinda Municipal Corporation, Mehta had won with a margin of approximately 850 votes.

Following the election of the AAP mayor, the party's Punjab President Aman Arora addressed a press conference in Bathinda along with other party leaders. He was joined by Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian, MLA Rajneesh Dahiya, AAP Co-President Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi, and party leaders Neel Garg and Shaminder Khinda.

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Fatehgarh Sahib, organized an expert talk under the Impact Lecture Scheme initiated by the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell, AICTE. The seminar focused on the topic "Basics of Intellectual Property Rights and Its Importance for Innovators and Entrepreneurs." The keynote speaker for the event was Er. Amardev Singh, Assistant Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship Development and Industrial Coordination at NITTTR, Chandigarh. He provided in-depth insights into various types of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and their significance. He also encouraged students to develop entrepreneurial skills and strive for self-reliance. The session commenced with an introduction by Dr. Arishu Kaushik, IP Coordinator, BBSBEC IIC, who welcomed the dignitaries, organizing committee, and participants. Dr. Amandeep Singh delivered the welcome address. More than 50 students actively participated in the session, showing great enthusiasm.During the lecture, Er. Amardev Singh used a special kit containing several IPR-registered items to provide a practical demonstration of IPR concepts. His engaging and informative session received widespread appreciation from the students.In his address, Principal Dr. Lakhvir Singh congratulated the organizing team and emphasized that such expert talks play a crucial role in enhancing students' awareness of IPRs and fostering innovation.The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Manpreet Kaur, President of BBSBEC-IIC, who expressed gratitude to the expert speaker and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell for their support and funding for the event. The college's Innovation Council assured its continued commitment to organizing such insightful events in the future.

The Photography Club of the Department of Education, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, commemorated National Martyrs’ Day by organizing a Poster Exhibition to honor the sacrifices of India's freedom fighters. Curated by B.A. B.Ed. students from the 2022 and 2023 batches, the exhibition featured creative posters highlighting the struggles and contributions of national heroes through photography, sketches, and digital artwork. The event was coordinated by Ms. Gurwinder Kaur under the supervision of Dr. Harneet Billing, Head of the Department, who emphasized the importance of remembering martyrs and fostering patriotism among students. Dr. Sukhwinder Singh Billing, Dean Academic Affairs, commended the students for their artistic and historical representations, appreciating their efforts in creatively depicting significant moments from India's freedom struggle.Congratulating the department, Prof. (Dr.) Prit Pal Singh highlighted the role of such exhibitions in helping students connect with history and instilling a sense of patriotism.The exhibition successfully enhanced historical awareness, research skills, and artistic expression among students. The Department of Education aims to continue organizing such initiatives to promote experiential learning and social awareness.

unjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the state government is laying major thrust for enhancing the share of recruitment of youth from the state in the Indian Armed forces.

Interacting with a delegation led by Air Marshal Hardeep Bains AVSM VSM, the Commandant of National Defence College, the Chief Minister said that Punjab has a glorious history of serving the country in Indian Armed forces. He said that though this trend has now dipped, the state government is making concerted efforts for giving fillip to the recruitment of youth in Armed forces by encouraging them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that already the Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute set up by the state government and C-Pyte centres are doing a commendable job in this direction.

The Chief Minister said that besides being the nation’s food bowl, Punjab also has a distinction of being the sword arm of the country and its people are well known all over the world for their courage, resilience and spirit of enterprise. He said that every inch of this sacred land has the footprint of great Gurus, saints, seers and martyrs, who have shown us the way to oppose tyranny, injustice and oppression. Bhagwant Mann also said that the state has 532 kilometre of border with Pakistan due to which support of Armed forces is pivotal.

Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to check crime in the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the Police officers will be held accountable for major crimes taking place in the areas under their jurisdiction.

Interacting with the Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendent of Police here today, the Chief Minister said that effective and responsive Policing should be ensured to check crime in the state. He said Punjab Police is one of the best forces in the country and the glorious tradition of the Punjab Police to preserve unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country should be maintained by all means. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that justice should be dispensed to the people and ethos of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood should be cemented.

Punjab has achieved a remarkable milestone in environmental education and sustainability by winning the prestigious ‘Best State’ and ‘Best District’ awards at the Green Schools Awards 2025, organized by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The awards were presented by renowned environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk and Ms. Sunita Narain, Head of the Centre for Science and Environment to Er. Pritpal Singh, Executive Director and Dr. Kulbir Singh Bath, Joint Director of the Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST).

A unique initiative of CSE the Green Schools Programme (GSP) has been actively implemented in Punjab by PSCST under its Environment Education Programme. The program encourages schools to optimize resource management by conducting rigorous environmental audits across six key domains like air, energy, food, land, water and waste. These awards recognize Punjab’s leadership in fostering environmental sustainability and awareness among students and educational institutions.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the government is laying thrust on enhancing the share of recruitment of the youth in the armed forces.

Interacting with a delegation here led by Air Marshal Hardeep Bains, Commandant of the National Defence College, the Chief Minister said Punjab has a glorious history of serving the country in Indian armed forces.

He said though this trend has now dipped, the state government is making efforts for giving fillip to the recruitment of youth in the armed forces by encouraging them.