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  ED raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora in money laundering probe, CM Bhagwant Mann targets BJP

  Politics | May 28, 2026 16:59 IST

  ED has claimed that Sanjeev Arora allegedly laundered large amounts of money through fake GST purchases of mobile phones valued at over Rs 100 crore via his company. The agency suspects the funds were illegally routed from Dubai to India through export-related transactions.

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  Punjab CM Mann leads Shukrana Yatra from Sri Anandpur Sahib after implementation of anti-beadbi law

  India | May 06, 2026 21:17 IST

  Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “From the sacred land where the Khalsa Panth was created, the ‘Shukrana Yatra’ has commenced. Gratitude is being offered at the feet of Guru Sahib for blessing us with the sacred responsibility of enacting a strict law to prevent beadbi."

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  Raghav Chadha meets President, alleges misuse of power by AAP-led Punjab government

  India | May 05, 2026 14:52 IST

  This came days after three Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal, quit the AAP and joined the BJP in the presence of Nitin Nabin at party headquarters in Delhi.

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  Bhagwant Mann meets President Murmu, seeks disqualification of seven defecting Rajya Sabha MPs

  India | May 05, 2026 19:51 IST

  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged President Droupadi Murmu to cancel the memberships of seven MPs he labelled as "betrayers of Punjab." The Chief Minister also accused the BJP of orchestrating unconstitutional defections and misusing central agencies.

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  65-year-old woman undergoes free knee surgery under Bhagwant Mann govt's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

  India | May 04, 2026 18:30 IST

  Under the Bhagwant Mann government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, a 65-year-old woman underwent a knee surgery for free. She broke down in tears, calling Mann her 'third son' for his government's help in the treatment.

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  Punjab records highest ever monthly gross GST collection of Rs 2987.38 crore in April: Cheema

  India | May 02, 2026 20:34 IST

  Harpal Singh Cheema said, "According to Government of India data, Punjab has recorded a staggering 66% growth in post-settlement GST, surging from Rs 1,795 crore last year to Rs 2,987 crore."

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  Bhagwant Mann govt's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna emerges as lifesaver, 1 lakh dialysis performed

  India | May 02, 2026 23:58 IST

  Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has enabled around 1 lakh free dialysis procedures worth Rs 16.5 crore, offering critical support to kidney patients. However, experts caution that despite such schemes, survival still largely depends on access and affordability rather than effective cures.

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  4,600 knee surgeries in 3 months: Punjab's free health scheme helps patients walk again

  India | April 30, 2026 12:20 IST

  Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, the Bhagwant Mann government has enabled around 4,600 free knee replacement surgeries in three months.

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  Born in 33 weeks, Bathinda newborn survives with support from Punjab govt's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

  India | April 26, 2026 18:49 IST

  Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, the family received cashless treatment, allowing doctors to focus entirely on care without financial hesitation.

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  When they did not find anything against Bhagwant Mann, they tried to break AAP, says Punjab CM

  India | April 24, 2026 18:31 IST

  They are perturbed why Mann is becoming the leader of people, he said, hitting out at the BJP. People of Punjab are with AAP; they firmly stand with the party, he said.

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  Rajya Sabha numbers game: How BJP's strength changes after 7 AAP MPs' merger

  Explainers | April 24, 2026 18:17 IST

  The balance of power in the Rajya Sabha has shifted sharply after seven AAP MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, merged with the BJP. The move raises the BJP's numbers and strengthens the NDA's position, reducing resistance in the Upper House and reshaping the current legislative arithmetic.

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  Train-the-trainers model to scale Punjab's 'Sikhya Kranti' with Finland partnership: CM Mann

  India | April 23, 2026 23:52 IST

  The programme focuses on adapting global expertise to local classroom contexts while building scale through a structured train-the-trainers model, with nearly 300 teachers to be trained by May to strengthen foundational learning across the state.

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  Punjab's 'Gangstran Te Vaar' drive: Over 22,000 arrested in 3 months in crackdown on organised crime

  India | April 21, 2026 11:45 IST

  Officials 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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  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visits World Horti Center in Netherlands, seeks global farm tech ties

  India | April 20, 2026 20:16 IST

  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's visit to the Netherlands focused on advanced horticulture technologies and potential global partnerships to strengthen the state's agricultural future.

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  Son's fight for his mother's life: How Punjab Govt's health scheme became lifeline in cancer battle

  India | April 19, 2026 14:41 IST

  Under 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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  No 'soft corner' for crime: Women officers power Bhagwant Mann govt's push for a crime-free Punjab

  India | April 15, 2026 20:31 IST

  Several women officers lead anti-gangster operations as the Punjab Police has emerged as India's most progressive force, driving the Bhagwant Mann government's vision of ‘Safe Punjab, Happy Punjab'.

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  Bhagwant Mann's 'sehat card' push gains momentum as Patiala camp sees 500 registrations in two days

  India | April 14, 2026 15:46 IST

  A two-day 'Sehat camp' in Patiala saw over 500 people enrol under the Punjab government's 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana'. Offering Rs 10 lakh annual cashless treatment, the scheme is gaining rapid traction.

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  Punjab passes Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill; life term, Rs 25 lakh fine for sacrilege

  India | April 13, 2026 18:10 IST

  Under the draft law, sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib will attract the maximum punishment of life imprisonment. Along with this, offenders may also be fined up to Rs 25 lakh.

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  Punjab government to add 1,265 buses into PRTC, PUNBUS to transform public transport network: Cheema

  India | April 13, 2026 14:38 IST

  Punjab Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has stated that this historic fleet expansion across both PRTC and PUNBUS is expected to significantly enhance connectivity throughout the state.

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  Punjab government unveils new 'reward policy', releases list of 28 most wanted criminals

  India | April 12, 2026 14:54 IST

  The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has unveiled a new 'reward policy' under which rewards will be given to informants for providing details regarding wanted criminals of the state.