Bhagwant Mann
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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, 06:30 PM ISTUnder 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, 08:34 PM ISTHarpal 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, 11:58 PM ISTPunjab’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 | Apr 30, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTUnder 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 | Apr 26, 2026, 06:49 PM ISTUnder 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 | Apr 24, 2026, 06:31 PM ISTThey 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 | Apr 24, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 23, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 21, 2026, 11:45 AM ISTOfficials 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 | Apr 20, 2026, 08:16 PM ISTPunjab 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 | Apr 19, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTUnder 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 | Apr 15, 2026, 08:31 PM ISTSeveral 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 | Apr 14, 2026, 03:46 PM ISTA 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 | Apr 13, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTUnder 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 | Apr 13, 2026, 02:38 PM ISTPunjab 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 | Apr 12, 2026, 02:54 PM ISTThe 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.
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Big relief for Punjab farmers as special trains planned for grain lifting after CM Mann's appeal
India | Apr 11, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTThe development comes after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi. During the meeting, Mann pressed for resolution of structural issues that Punjab deals with, including higher cash credit interest rates and others.
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Punjab power sector in profit despite providing free electricity to 90 pc households: CM Mann
India | Apr 07, 2026, 04:42 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that as long as the AAP government is in power, people will continue to receive free and 24x7 electricity.
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SGPC to hold high-level meet on Punjab's proposed anti-sacrilege law: Why Sikh bodies are meeting
India | Apr 06, 2026, 06:07 AM ISTRepresentatives from a wide range of Sikh groups have been invited, including Nihang Singh groups, Damdami Taksal, Sikh institutions, scholars, judges, and lawyers. The meeting will also include members from Sikh Missionary Colleges, Singh Sabhas, Sikh federations, and leaders of various sects.
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Punjab government offers Rs 10 lakh cashless healthcare cover for transport employees, auto drivers
India | Apr 04, 2026, 01:30 PM ISTHealth and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said that bringing transport employees under the ambit of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is an important step and with this coverage, they and their families can now seek treatment without hesitation.