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  Kejriwal hints at early Punjab Assembly polls, says Bhagwant Mann will remain AAP's CM face

  India | June 13, 2026 15:33 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal claims Punjab Assembly elections could be held in November 2026 instead of February 2027; urges party workers to gear up for a fresh mandate.

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  Free travel for NEET re-exam aspirants to lecturer recruitment: Key decisions taken by Mann Cabinet

  India | June 10, 2026 23:27 IST

  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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  Punjab CM Mann announces enrolment drive to register 10 lakh construction workers free of cost

  India | June 06, 2026 20:06 IST

  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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  Over 3.4 lakh girl students to benefit as Punjab govt launches menstrual health education initiative

  India | June 04, 2026 14:51 IST

  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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  Punjab spends over Rs 84 crore on bone, joint and trauma care under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

  India | June 03, 2026 15:51 IST

  More than 45 lakh Punjabis enrolled under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, and orthopaedic treatments emerge among top healthcare services.

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  Bathinda woman with hole in heart gets new lease of life with Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

  India | June 02, 2026 13:16 IST

  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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  Punjab govt regularises 65,000 employees, scraps contractual systems; Kejriwal hails landmark reform

  India | May 30, 2026 21:42 IST

  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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  AAP clinches massive win in Punjab civic polls, Congress finishes second; BJP improves tally

  India | May 29, 2026 23:34 IST

  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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  Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana ensures cashless treatment as seasonal fever cases rise in Punjab

  India | May 27, 2026 15:42 IST

  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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  Punjab strengthens maternal, neonatal healthcare through Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

  India | May 26, 2026 12:34 IST

  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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  Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana brings financial relief to families burdened by medical expenses

  India | May 21, 2026 12:28 IST

  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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  Punjab: Free bus travel for NEET UG re-exam candidates; Kejriwal conveys best wishes to students

  India | May 20, 2026 20:55 IST

  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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  CM Bhagwant Mann launches underground electricity wiring project, bringing major relief to Punjab

  India | May 19, 2026 20:23 IST

  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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  Punjab government sends batch of 72 teachers to Finland for advanced training

  India | May 18, 2026 15:26 IST

  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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  World Hypertension Day: Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna offers relief to patients across age groups

  India | May 16, 2026 19:32 IST

  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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  Punjab government forms high-powered committee to finalise reservation policy for Agniveers

  India | May 13, 2026 19:29 IST

  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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  Fresh bomb threat issued to blow up Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence

  India | May 13, 2026 12:02 IST

  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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  CBI raids Punjab Vigilance Headquarters, political row erupts - what's the Rs 20 lakh bribery case?

  India | May 12, 2026 23:47 IST

  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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  Bhagwant Mann govt's 'Shikhya Kranti' works wonders as Punjab overtakes Kerala in school education

  India | May 11, 2026 11:39 IST

  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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  Punjab Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana aids Patiala woman battling kidney stone, diabetes

  India | May 10, 2026 17:56 IST

  Sunita expressed relief over receiving cashless treatment, which eased the financial burden on her family during a critical time.