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Punjab government sends batch of 72 teachers to Finland for advanced training
India | May 18, 2026, 03:26 PM ISTPunjab 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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Punjab Sikhya Kranti: 416 govt schools hit 100% pass rate in Class 12; CM Mann felicitates toppers
India | May 15, 2026, 07:28 PM ISTAccording to official figures, around 2.65 lakh students appeared for the examinations, out of which nearly 2.42 lakh students passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of approximately 91.46%.
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Punjab Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana aids Patiala woman battling kidney stone, diabetes
India | May 10, 2026, 05:56 PM ISTSunita expressed relief over receiving cashless treatment, which eased the financial burden on her family during a critical time.
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Punjab's 'Gangstran Te Vaar' drive: Over 22,000 arrested in 3 months in crackdown on organised crime
India | Apr 21, 2026, 11:45 AM ISTOfficials said the campaign also uses technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to track criminal activity more effectively. An Anti-Gangster Helpline (9394693946) has been set up to encourage public reporting of information linked to organised crime.
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Son's fight for his mother's life: How Punjab Govt's health scheme became lifeline in cancer battle
India | Apr 19, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTUnder the scheme, treatment costs worth several lakhs were covered, including expensive diagnostic tests, multiple rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, ICU care, ventilator support, medicines, and hospital stay expenses.
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Punjab's mega healthcare push with Rs 2,000 crore allocation for 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna'
India | Mar 17, 2026, 10:08 PM ISTTo widen access, the government is actively encouraging eligible residents to enrol through Seva Kendras and Common Service Centres. Awareness campaigns, led by trained youth volunteers conducting door-to-door outreach, are helping more families register and obtain their Sehat Cards.
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Mann govt presents Rs 2.60 lakh crore budget, women to get Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 monthly in Punjab
India | Mar 08, 2026, 01:49 PM ISTPunjab Budget 2026: The Punjab government presented a Rs 2.36 lakh crore Budget for 2025–26, with a strong focus on women's welfare, the anti-drug campaign, health, education, rural development, industry and agriculture.
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Punjab: Over 2 lakh aspirants vie for 20,000 seats across Schools of Eminence, Residential Schools
India | Jan 28, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTUrging parents and students to adhere to timelines, Education Minister Bains said January 25 is the last date for submitting applications. The examination is scheduled for March 1, with details regarding admit cards, examination centres to be communicated through official channels in due course.
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Shahpur Kandi Project: Punjab gets a major boost in its power and irrigation capacity
India | Jan 27, 2026, 05:35 PM ISTFormally inaugurating the project, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the day marked a historic milestone not only for Punjab but for the country as a whole.
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1,600 trained officers, high-end vehicles: All about Bhagwant Mann's Sadak Suraksha Force in Punjab
India | Jan 23, 2026, 05:28 PM ISTComprising 1,600 specially trained police personnel, the Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) patrols nearly 4,100 km of vulnerable road stretches across Punjab.
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Punjab's Sadak Suraksha Force revolutionises highway safety; state records sharp drop in fatalities
India | Jan 22, 2026, 05:59 PM ISTTo further strengthen transparency and accountability, all vehicles deployed by the Sadak Suraksha Force are equipped with cameras, video recording systems, and advanced technological tools.
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Punjab Budget 2025: State to conduct first-ever 'drug census', announces minister
India | Mar 26, 2025, 06:13 PM ISTPunjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the Punjab Budget 2025 with a Rs 2.36 lakh crore allocation, prioritizing the state’s first-ever ‘drug census,’, universal health insurance, and crop diversification for farmers.
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OPINION | Why Bhagwant Mann ordered crackdown on farmers?
India | Mar 20, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTPunjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s sudden crackdown on protesting farmers at Shambhu and Khanauri border has sparked controversy. What led to this action, and why did the AAP government shift its stance?
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CAG report says new Delhi liquor policy led to the revenue loss of over Rs 2,000 crore: Highlights
Delhi | Feb 25, 2025, 01:16 PM ISTThe CAG report also flagged violations in the process of issuing licences and pointed out that recommendations of an expert panel, formed to suggest changes for the formation of the now scrapped policy, were ignored by then deputy chief minister and excise minister Manish Sisodia.
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Delhi Exit Polls : Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit predicts AAP win, questions predictions | WATCH
Delhi | Feb 06, 2025, 11:33 AM ISTCongress leader Sandeep Dikshit has questioned exit poll results, claiming that AAP is likely to form the Delhi government despite predictions favoring the BJP. He believed voters prioritised free electricity, water, and financial benefits over development issues.
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Aam Aadmi Clinics: ACCs offer free medicines in 80 categories, 38 types of free diagnostic tests
India | Feb 05, 2025, 11:32 AM ISTAccording to the Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh, more than two crore people availed themselves of free medical treatment at Aam Aadmi Clinics since August 2022.
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Punjab: 'Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar' scheme benefits over 8 lakh people across state
India | Jan 24, 2025, 02:23 PM ISTThe 'Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar' scheme is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing essential government services directly to citizens' doorsteps. The scheme promotes corruption-free governance by reducing direct interaction with officials.
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Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar: A new era of hassle-free governance in Punjab
India | Jan 23, 2025, 01:30 PM IST'The Bhagwant Mann Sarkar Tuhade Dwar' initiative covers a wide array of issues, including land disputes, water and electricity concerns, social welfare schemes, and other issues. The initiative is part of the government's broader commitment to making governance more transparent and efficient.
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Delhi LG approves appointment of Waqf Board CEO, criticises AAP govt for laxity
Delhi | Jan 04, 2025, 05:10 PM ISTDelhi LG VK Saxena approved the appointment of a Waqf Board CEO while slamming the AAP government for its alleged negligence and failure to follow legal protocols. The move aimed to streamline the board's operations amid ongoing tensions.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann removes Onkar Singh as his OSD
India | Sep 23, 2024, 04:08 PM ISTOnkar Singh, Punjab Chief Minister OSD is considered a close aide of Bhagwant Mann. His removal, just a day after the ousting of four ministers from the Cabinet, marked a major change in the AAP-led Punjab government.