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Centre expresses concern as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh levy tax on ethanol
Business | Jun 23, 2025, 05:50 PM ISTThe ethanol blending initiative is a key national mission aimed at reducing carbon emissions, cutting dependence on imported fuels, and supporting the rural economy by providing a market for agricultural produce.
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Assembly bypolls results: AAP wins two seats, Congress, BJP, TMC secure one each across four states
India | Jun 23, 2025, 04:57 PM ISTAssembly bypolls 2025 results Live updates: The counting of votes for bypolls in five assembly constituencies across four states, including two in Gujarat and one each in Bengal, Kerala and Punjab, is underway and results will be declared soon.
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16 Opposition parties unite to demand special Parliament Session on Operation Sindoor, write to PM
India | Jun 03, 2025, 02:10 PM ISTSixteen opposition parties under the INDIA bloc have jointly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss national security issues, including the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and the US-backed ceasefire.
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Gujarat: BJP, Congress declare candidates for Kadi and Visavadar bypolls
Gujarat | Jun 02, 2025, 06:55 AM ISTThe BJP and Congress have announced their candidates for the June 19 by-elections in Gujarat’s Kadi and Visavadar Assembly constituencies. The Kadi seat fell vacant after the death of BJP MLA Karshan Solanki, and Visavadar was vacated following the resignation of AAP MLA Bhupendra Bhayani.
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BJP fields Jiwan Gupta for Ludhiana West bypoll | Check full candidate list, election schedule
India | May 31, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTPrior to announcing Jiwan Gupta as its candidate, the BJP intensified its campaign efforts in Ludhiana West through regular meetings with party workers and local mobilisation drives.
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Punjab: AAP MLA Raman Arora arrested over corruption charges in Jalandhar | Video
India | May 23, 2025, 05:31 PM ISTRaman Arora, the AAP MLA representing Jalandhar Central, is accused of demanding money in exchange for carrying out official duties and using intimidation to extort funds from residents.
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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.