The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab said that anti-drug campaign, initiated under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Mann and supported by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, has been receiving widespread appreciation for its focused and result-oriented approach.

Addressing a press conference at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab headquarters, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, accompanied by AAP leaders Neel Garg and Gulshan Chhabra, provided a detailed update on the Punjab Government’s ongoing efforts to combat drug menace in the state. 

Aman Arora said that this initiative is not merely a government endeavor but a collective mission involving every citizen of Punjab. "The drug menace had impacted almost every household in Punjab, causing immense pain and suffering. Today, the government is taking significant steps to eradicate this cancer from the state," said Arora.

Today, with the efforts of Vinay Gupta, Project Chairman (Eye Donation) of Vishva Jagriti Mission, the eyes of Sardar Harbans Singh Cheema (aged 86 years), son of Late Ravel Singh Cheema, resident of Khanpur, Fatehgarh Sahib, were donated after his passing. Mission's active member Dr. Hitender Suri stated that the eye donation procedure was conducted by a team of doctors from PGI Chandigarh, including Dr. Mukesh and Dr. Amritpal Singh. The mission extends its gratitude to the eye donor's family members, including his sons Parmjit Singh Cheema, Balwinder Singh, Mohan Singh, Rachhpal Singh, Hardeep Singh, Amarinder Singh, Sukhdev Singh, Ved Prakash, Sarpanch Baljinder Singh, Manjeet Sharma, as well as the entire Cheema family and the village panchayat of Khanpur. Dr. Suri appealed to all residents of the city to actively participate in the noble cause of eye donation so that after their demise, their eyes can bring light into the lives of two other individuals. On this occasion, members of Vishva Jagriti Mission, including Vinay Gupta, Dr. Moti Kaplish, Baljinder Sharma, and Vinay Sood, were present.

The Centre on Wednesday informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the Member of Parliament from Khadoor Sahib, Amritpal Singh, has been granted a “leave of absence for 54 days” for attending the ongoing session of the Lok Sabha.

Singh, who is currently detained in Assam under the National Security Act (NSA), had approached the court seeking permission to attend parliamentary proceedings, fearing that prolonged absence beyond 60 days could lead to his constituency being declared vacant.

During the hearing, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel noted that Singh’s concern had been addressed by a letter dated March 11 from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, granting him the leave of absence. “Since the petitioner’s apprehension regarding disqualification from Parliament due to absence stands alleviated, the relief sought is effectively satisfied,” the bench observed.

The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday extended a warm civic reception to President of India Mrs Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state.

Welcoming the President during a function organised here at Indian School of Business, the Chief Minister said that the visit of President is a red letter day in the history of state and every Punjabi is elated in this occasion. He said that President is welcome to Punjab- the sacred land of great Gurus, saints, seers and prophets. Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed hope that during her visit, the President of India will have a feel of the glorious cultural heritage of the state besides enjoying the warm hospitality of the Punjabis.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday asked the officers to ensure speedy and timely completion of the construction of Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences and Civil Hospital at Hoshiarpur.

Chairing a meeting to review the progress of the proposed Institute and civil hospital here at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that the institute is aimed at ensuring quality healthcare services to the people. He said that the institute will come up over an area of 21.41 acres at a cost of Rs 418.30 Crore and will have a hospital with 300 Unit Beds and Medical College for 150 Annual student intake. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the ultra modern hospital will have two basements, Ground plus eight floors and service floor at the existing Medical Hospital Campus Hoshiarpur.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Tuesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, raising the urgent issue of drug smuggling via drones across the Punjab-Pakistan international border. Stressing the need for collective action, Kang demanded a discussion in Parliament on measures to combat the increasing inflow of drugs and illegal weapons into the state.

Speaking on the motion, Kang said, "While Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is leading a comprehensive campaign against drugs within the state, it is imperative for the Union Government to step up its efforts to secure the international border. The inflow of drugs and illegal arms through drones is a grave threat to Punjab's youth and national security."

In a vibrant and heartwarming celebration, Rana Hospital, Sirhind, honored International Women’s Day with great enthusiasm. The event was organized under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Deepika Suri, MD, Rana Hospital, and witnessed active participation from all female staff members. The celebration was a perfect blend of fun, learning, and appreciation, recognizing the immense contributions of women in the healthcare sector. The female staff engaged in various interactive and entertaining activities, including exciting games, soulful singing performances, and energetic dance sessions, filling the hospital premises with joy and laughter. 

The Placebo Club, Faculty of Pharmacy, Desh Bhagat University, came together to celebrate “National Pharmacy Education Day” on the theme of ‘Entrepreneurship & Startups in Pharma and Pharmacy Practice: Encouraging Innovation, Incubation Centers and Pharmaceutical Startups’. The event marked the 121st birth anniversary of Professor Mahadeva Lal Schroff, a pioneer in pharmacy education in India, recognizing his contributions to the establishment of pharmacy education in the country

The Centre for Research and Training, Department of Education, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib organized a Workshop on Mixed Method Research for the in-house faculty. The workshop was conducted by Prof. Kulwinder Singh, a retired professor from the Department of Education and Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala. Prof. Kulwinder Singh explained the conceptual foundations, methodology, data analysis, and report writing in Mixed Method Research (MMR).