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India | Jun 10, 2026, 11:27 PM
In a major relief for candidates appearing for the NEET re-exam, the Punjab Cabinet has approved free bus travel to examination centres across Punjab and Chandigarh for students as well as one accompanying attendant.
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India | Jun 06, 2026, 08:06 PM
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board has been formed to ensure welfare, social security and socio-economic upliftment of construction workers through registration, financial assistance and implementation of welfare schemes.
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India | Jun 04, 2026, 02:51 PM
The initiative highlights the state government's growing focus on building a modern, inclusive public education system that empowers girls with awareness, confidence, dignity, and access to accurate health information.
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India | Jun 03, 2026, 03:51 PM
More than 45 lakh Punjabis enrolled under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, and orthopaedic treatments emerge among top healthcare services.
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India | Jun 02, 2026, 01:16 PM
Gurpreet Kaur had been living for years with an undiagnosed congenital heart condition. Doctors at AIIMS Bathinda later discovered that she had a large Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) -- a 22-mm hole between the upper chambers of her heart.
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India | May 30, 2026, 09:42 PM
The Punjab government has approved the regularisation of more than 65,000 outsourced and non-permanent employees while abolishing the contractor system in departments. The AAP government says the move will provide job security, direct government employment, statutory benefits.
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India | May 29, 2026, 11:34 PM
The civic elections were viewed as an important political test for the AAP government ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections scheduled next year. Chief Minister Mann said the results reflected public approval of his government’s work.
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India | May 27, 2026, 03:42 PM
Recent figures from Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana show that over the last four months, acute febrile illness has emerged as one of the largest categories of cashless treatment claims.
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India | May 26, 2026, 12:34 PM
Punjab has reported a sharp rise in high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care cases, with over 7,300 mothers and newborns receiving cashless treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana till May 25.
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India | May 21, 2026, 12:28 PM
The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is offering cashless treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh. The scheme has already supported over 1.59 lakh beneficiaries and is being seen as a lifeline for ordinary households who once feared falling ill more than anything else.
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India | May 20, 2026, 08:55 PM
Kejriwal said the decision came after several students raised concerns about the financial difficulties faced by candidates, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds, in arranging travel to exam centres.
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India | May 19, 2026, 08:23 PM
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday launched a pilot project in Satoj village to provide underground electricity wiring, aiming to create pole-free villages across the state and offer major relief to farmers.
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India | May 18, 2026, 03:26 PM
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann flagged off the delegation from Chandigarh in the presence of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The teachers will undergo a 15-day intensive training programme at the University of Turku, one of Finland's leading educational institutions.
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India | May 16, 2026, 07:32 PM
Across hospitals in Punjab, elderly patients waiting for reports and younger individuals discussing blood pressure concerns have become a common sight. Behind every medical case is a family struggling not only with illness but also with the fear of mounting healthcare expenses.
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India | May 13, 2026, 07:29 PM
Officials said the committee will work on the structure, eligibility criteria and recruitment process for providing reservation benefits to Agniveers across different government departments.
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India | May 13, 2026, 12:02 PM
The e-mail also mentioned the Punjab BJP headquarters and the party's Delhi headquarters. Security arrangements in these areas have been tightened following the bomb threats.
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India | May 12, 2026, 11:47 PM
The CBI raided the Punjab Vigilance Headquarters in connection with an alleged bribery case involving officials linked to the DG Vigilance office, triggering a political controversy in the state.
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India | May 11, 2026, 11:39 AM
CM Bhagwant Mann said that 80.1 per cent of schools in Punjab have smart classrooms, 88.9 per cent have internet facilities, 99.9 per cent have electricity, and 99 per cent have computers.
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India | May 10, 2026, 05:56 PM
Sunita expressed relief over receiving cashless treatment, which eased the financial burden on her family during a critical time.
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Politics | May 28, 2026, 04:59 PM
ED has claimed that Sanjeev Arora allegedly laundered large amounts of money through fake GST purchases of mobile phones valued at over Rs 100 crore via his company. The agency suspects the funds were illegally routed from Dubai to India through export-related transactions.