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Punjab govt employees, pensioners call 'maha bandh' tomorrow; schools, offices to remain closed
India | Aug 26, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTThe ongoing agitation by Punjab government employees and pensioners to press for their demands is intensifying. On Thursday, government employees will hold a statewide strike.
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Free travel for NEET re-exam aspirants to lecturer recruitment: Key decisions taken by Mann Cabinet
India | Jun 10, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTIn 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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Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana brings financial relief to families burdened by medical expenses
India | May 21, 2026, 12:28 PM ISTThe 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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Punjab Cabinet clears 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna'; over 97% women to get monthly aid
India | Mar 30, 2026, 06:38 AM ISTThe scheme is expected to benefit more than 97% of women, making it one of the most comprehensive women-centric social protection initiatives in the country.
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Punjab declares holiday on July 31 to mark Udham Singh’s martyrdom | What all will remain closed?
India | Jul 29, 2025, 03:57 PM ISTThe Punjab government has declared a gazetted holiday on July 31 to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. All state government offices, educational institutions, and boards and corporations will remain closed. A state-level tribute event will also be held in Sunam, his birthplace.
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Guru Amardas Thermal Power Plant will save Rs 300-350 crore on power purchases and help consumers
India | May 19, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTThe 540-MW thermal power plant is an independent power plant and is spread over 1,100 acres of land in Goindwal Sahib in Tarn Taran.
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Early childhood care: Punjab to build over 1,400 new Anganwadi centres with modern facilities
India | May 18, 2025, 08:16 PM ISTThe Punjab government has launched a Rs 200 crore initiative to construct 1,419 new Anganwadi centres across the state, aimed at strengthening early childhood care and development. In the first phase, 1,000 centres are being built, with 56 already completed and 644 under construction.
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War Against Drugs: Punjab Police ordered to wipe out drugs by May 31, DGP issues strict deadline
India | Apr 27, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTPunjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has ordered all SSPs and CPs to ensure their areas are completely drug-free by May 31, 2025, under the state’s "War Against Drugs" campaign. Officials must submit detailed action plans to the police headquarters and will be held personally accountable if drugs are found.
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Punjab govt extends MP Amritpal Singh's NSA detention by one year
India | Apr 19, 2025, 10:38 AM ISTOn the recommendation of the District Magistrate of Amritsar, the State Home Department approved the extension of his custody for one more year.
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Punjab govt transfers 36 IAS, 7 PCS officers in big administrative reshuffle, check list
India | Mar 03, 2025, 08:48 PM ISTIn a notice, the Punjab government stated that the posting or transfer of the officers has been ordered on administrative grounds, with immediate effect.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 50,000 govt jobs for youth, pledges more employment opportunities
India | Dec 03, 2024, 06:04 PM ISTPunjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasises commitment to youth development, highlighting initiatives in medical education, competitive exam preparation, and fair recruitment practices.
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Punjab govt transfers 38 IAS officers, one PCS in major bureaucratic reshuffle
India | Sep 12, 2024, 07:43 PM ISTIn a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Punjab government on Thursday ordered the transfers and postings of 38 IAS officers and one PCS official with immediate effect.
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Punjab govt hikes bus fares after increase in VAT on diesel and petrol
India | Sep 08, 2024, 07:46 AM ISTThe move comes two days after the state government announced an increase in Value Added Tax on petrol and diesel by 61 paise per litre and 92 paise per litre respectively.
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Punjab CM Mann announces new timings for all govt offices to save electricity I CHECK HERE
India | Apr 08, 2023, 04:52 PM ISTThe latest measure has been taken in view of saving electricity.
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Punjab Health mini. Balbir Singh gave big statement on the action taken against amrit pal
News | Mar 19, 2023, 01:32 PM IST78 members of Waris Punjab De have been arrested by the police; many supporters have been detained; and interrogation is underway.
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Amrit Pal News: The Punjab Police are raiding; where is Amrit Pal absconding ?
News | Mar 19, 2023, 09:09 AM ISTAmritpal Singh, head of Waris Punjab De organization has been declared absconder by Punjab Police and Punjab Police is conducting raids at various places to arrest him.
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Punjab govt duty-bound to furnish information sought by Guv: Supreme Court
India | Feb 28, 2023, 08:16 PM ISTThe Supreme Court was hearing the matter amid a face-off between Punjab government and Governor Banwarilal Purohit over convening the state's budget assembly session.
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Punjab Vigilance registers case against former minister, govt officials
India | Jan 06, 2023, 08:59 AM ISTA spokesperson of the state Vigilance Bureau said that the Punjab Government had allotted 25 acres of land to 'Anand Lamps Limited' in the year 1987 which was later transferred to the firm, 'Signify Innovations.' This plot was later sold to 'Gulmohar Township.'
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Punjab against contractual employment, will regularise 28,000 temporary employees soon, says CM
India | Oct 11, 2022, 10:05 PM ISTMann said that services of 8,736 employees have already been regularised and the process of regularising that of others is in pipeline.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann keeps up first promise, launches anti-corruption helpline number
India | Mar 23, 2022, 04:14 PM ISTMann launched the number -- 9501200200 -- on the martyrdom day of legandary freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, and called it "an anti-corruption action line".