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Punjab's historic Malwa Canal Project to benefit 2 lakh acres, transform irrigation in 5 districts
India | May 20, 2025, 07:04 AM ISTThe upcoming Malwa Canal in Punjab is a transformative irrigation project designed to address water scarcity and boost agricultural productivity in the southern region of the state. This project also represents a key step towards sustainable agriculture and water management in Punjab.
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Punjab govt sends teachers to Singapore, IIM Ahmedabad and Finland for advanced training
India | May 19, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTGlobal exposure for Punjab teachers: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann views teacher training as a crucial step toward transforming the state’s education system.
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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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Free bus service transforms lives of girl students in Punjab's schools of eminence
India | May 17, 2025, 08:51 PM ISTAcross 200 government schools in Punjab, including 118 Schools of Eminence, more than 10,448 students — of whom 7,698 are girls — are now benefiting from safe, reliable and free school bus services.
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Punjab government's anti-gangster task force scores major wins against crime networks
India | May 17, 2025, 08:31 PM ISTThe Punjab government's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has made significant progress in its fight against organised crime, successfully targeting and dismantling major gangster networks across the state.
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13 AAP councillors resign, form new party led by Mukesh Goel | 17 May | Speed News
Originals | May 17, 2025, 07:19 PM IST13 AAP councillors quit, launch new party under Mukesh Goel, citing poor governance. India sends all-party teams abroad with strong anti-terror message. YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra held in Haryana for spying, ISI links found. Catch all the top stories in today's Speed News.
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Big blow to AAP: 13 councillors quit, announce new party led by Mukesh Goel, cite lack of governance
India | May 17, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTThe rebel group has accused AAP's top leadership of mismanaging the municipal corporation since coming to power in the 2022 MCD elections.
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Punjab government's sports policy and rewards to players help prepare for Asian and Olympic Games
India | May 16, 2025, 03:07 PM ISTA total of 32 sportspersons from Punjab won medals at the Asian Games, and their efforts were recognised with cash prizes amounting to Rs 29.95 crore.
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Punjab: 196 ultra-modern libraries operational, 135 on the way, CM Mann's special gift to students
India | May 15, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTThese libraries have been equipped with high-end facilities like Wi-Fi, solar power, digital analogues and others. The libraries have all types of books on contemporary literature and curriculum books, providing a rich learning experience.
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Bhagwant Mann's government takes crucial steps to unlock Punjab's tourism potential
India | May 31, 2025, 08:45 AM ISTAmong other measures to boost tourism in Punjab, several museums have also been renovated to enhance the visitor experience, including the Bhagat Singh Museum in Khatkar Kalan, the Saragarhi Museum in Ferozepur and Sarai Lashkari Khan in Khanna.
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Punjab pioneers litchi cultivation, ships first batch to England
India | May 31, 2025, 08:46 AM ISTThe government of Punjab seeks to promote litchi cultivation in the state to tackle the declining level of underground water in the state. The farmers are encouraged to shift to horticulture from water-intensive crops like paddy and wheat.
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Punjab's hi-tech ambulances: A revolutionary step towards saving lives
India | May 11, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTThe Punjab government's hi-tech ambulances are a change-maker in emergency medical services. They not only enhanced the health infrastructure of the state but also saved numerous lives.
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From NRI facilitation centre to NRI Milnees, CM Mann's initiative facilitates Punjabi diaspora
India | May 11, 2025, 12:21 PM ISTMeanwhile, the state government launched NRI meeting programmes or NRI Milnees, which were organised in five districts of the state to hear the grievances of NRIs, such as land disputes, family/marriage-related and other different types of disputes directly.
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Delhi mayor elections 2025: AAP opts out of race, cites lack of numbers in MCD
Delhi | Apr 21, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTAAP has decided not to contest the Delhi mayoral election on April 25 due to a lack of numbers in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), where BJP holds a majority. With control over the Centre, Delhi, and MCD, the BJP is set to establish a "triple-engine government."
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CBI raids AAP's Durgesh Pathak, party alleges Gujarat polls link behind move | 17 April | Speed News
Originals | Apr 18, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTCBI raids AAP's Durgesh Pathak, party alleges Gujarat polls link behind move. Supreme Court halts all Waqf appointments and changes until the next hearing date. Robert Vadra faces ED again, claims BJP plotting conspiracy over land case. Get all the updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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CBI raids ex-AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak's house over alleged foreign funding violations
Delhi | Apr 17, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTThe CBI conducted searches at the residence of former AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak on Thursday over alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). The agency has registered a case against Pathakover purported irregularities involving foreign contributions.
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Delhi government cancels 177 political appointments made by previous AAP regime
Delhi | Apr 09, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTThe Delhi government under the new BJP-led administration has cancelled 177 political appointments made during the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regime. These included positions in boards and academies like the Delhi Jal Board, Hindi Academy, and others, often held by current or former AAP leaders.
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No more free garbage pickup in Delhi: MCD to levy monthly user charges | How much will residents pay
Delhi | Apr 10, 2025, 09:31 AM ISTThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi will begin collecting monthly user charges for garbage collection from residential and commercial property owners, ending the free doorstep waste pickup service. The move is expected to generate Rs 150 crore annually for the MCD but has drawn criticism from AAP.
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BJP receives highest donations of Rs 2,243 crore in FY 2023-24 | Check what Congress and AAP get
India | Apr 07, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTThe report, based on data submitted to the Election Commission, highlighted trends in political donations above Rs 20,000.