Due to the patronage of previous governments, drugs spread widely across Punjab, and water resources were plundered unchecked. As a result, Punjab experienced periods of terrorism, and many of its youth were forced to migrate abroad. Some leaders even took oaths to eradicate drugs but ended up deceiving the public, while drug use continued to increase. Leaders who once inagurated canal construction later claimed to be protectors of Punjab’s water. It is only after the formation of the Punjab government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann that conditions began to improve, and Punjab is now moving towards becoming "Rangla Punjab" once again. Drugs will not be tolerated in the state under any circumstances, and the looting of Punjab’s water will be stopped entirely. This was stated by Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond while speaking as the Chief Guest at the district-level meeting of Village Defence Committees held at Sohan Farm, Sirhind. He stated that the Punjab government is working day and night for the state’s holistic development, and positive outcomes are already visible. Earlier, students would not receive textbooks even two months after the academic session began. Now, with the session starting on April 1, textbooks and uniforms were delivered to government schools as early as March 20. He noted that many people are now receiving zero electricity bills and electricity supply to agricultural fields is also adequate. The Minister added that before the Aam Aadmi Party came to power, the condition of healthcare services was poor.

On the initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann all the political parties of the state on Friday displayed rare show of unity to condemn the draconian move of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to snatch waters of the state and pledged to take every step to save the waters of the state.

During a meeting called at Punjab Bhawan here today political leaders including former Speaker Rana KP Singh and former Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa from Congress, Akali stalwart Balwinder Singh Bhunder and former Minister Daljeet Singh Cheema from Shiromani Akali Dal, state BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar and former Minister Manoranjan Kalia from BJP, former MP and state BSP Chief Avtar Singh Karimpuri, Secretary CPM Sukhwinder Singh Sekhon and Secretary CPI Bant Singh Brar unequivocally hailed the Chief Minister for convening the meeting. They unanimously said that Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken a visionary decision to bring all the political parties on a single platform to save the waters of the state. They said that it is high time that the state government should explore all the legal, political and administrative measures to safeguard the interests of the state on the issue of river waters.

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), in collaboration with the Department of English of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib organized a five-day workshop on "Quality E-Content Development for Learning Management System". The workshop aimed to equip the faculty members with the skills and knowledge required to effectively develop and manage e-content within various Learning Management Systems (LMS), which are becoming increasingly integral in modern education. The resource person for the workshop was Gurkirpal Singh Ashq, a senior journalist. and Sunny Suryavanshi, Assistant Professor of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Desh Bhagat University. Both the resource persons provided valuable insights into the design, development, and implementation of e-content, emphasizing user engagement, accessibility

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Bathinda Police launched a strong operation against local drug traffickers, targeting properties allegedly built using proceeds from the drug trade. The police sealed two houses and demolished two others using heavy machinery.

Residents of the affected neighbourhoods, particularly in the Beant Singh Nagar area, expressed their satisfaction with the police action. They celebrated by distributing sweets and showering flower petals on the police force as a gesture of appreciation.

Local residents stated that these drug traffickers had been a continuous source of trouble, frequently engaging in hooliganism and causing damage to their homes.

SSP Bathinda Amneet Kondal confirmed the operation, stating that the action was taken based on information provided by the civil administration.

The all-party meeting, chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann here on Friday to discuss the issue of giving additional water to neighbouring Haryana, unanimously decided that the state itself has no surplus water. They also decided to meet either Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah, to apprise them of the situation.

The meeting comprised leaders from the AAP, BJP, the Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal.

Later there was a media interaction after the all-party meeting of all prominent parties expressed unanimity with the AAP government’s refusal to share extra water with Haryana.

Chief Minister Mann told the media that all the political parties, rising above their ideology, suggested to the government that it must save every drop of the water which is the state’s lifeline.

Jathedar Baba Balbir Singh Akali 96 Crori, the chief of the revered institution of Nihang Singhs, Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal, has expressed concern over the ongoing controversy surrounding water issues between countries and states in India. He emphasized that instead of creating inter-state tensions, it is crucial to focus on the judicious use of natural resources. Baba Balbir Singh Akali 96 Crori highlighted that the dispute over water sharing between Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan has been ongoing for a long time, often being politicized for vested interests. Recently, a Haryana leader threatened to block national highways if additional water is not provided to the state. 

DRUCC (Divisional Railway Users' Consultative Committee) meeting was held at the DRM's Conference Hall. The meeting was chaired by Vinod Bhatia, Divisional Railway Manager/Ambala, along with branch officers. Eight DRUCC members participated in the meeting.