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  From ground to sky: How drones are reshaping Punjab's drug war

  India | January 20, 2026 12:53 IST

  Drone-based smuggling has emerged as a major threat to Punjab's internal security, with narcotics, weapons and ammunition entering through the air. Here’s why anti-drone technology has become a critical tool in safeguarding the state’s borders.

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  Punjab govt approves modernisation of bus terminals in five districts to enhance public transport

  India | January 20, 2026 12:02 IST

  The Punjab government has announced a major upgrade of five key bus terminals under a PPP model to improve safety, accessibility, and passenger facilities. The project aims to transform these high-footfall hubs into modern, inclusive, and efficient travel centres.

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  Punjab government aims to instil sports culture in youth to keep them away from drug addiction

  India | January 15, 2026 14:29 IST

  Punjab Government, under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann, is focusing on positively channeling the immense energy of Punjab's youth and, at the same time, keeping them away from drug addiction.

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  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann appears before Sri Akal Takht Sahib over alleged 'anti-Sikh' remarks

  India | January 15, 2026 13:43 IST

  Bhagwant Mann had clarified earlier that he has not sought any change in the timings to appear before Akal Takht and was ready to go as per the original schedule on January 15.

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  How is Punjab govt creating job opportunities for youth? Over 61,000 govt jobs in less than 4 years

  India | January 15, 2026 12:59 IST

  CM Mann highlighted that the recruitment process has been conducted fairly by adopting a complete transparent process, and the youths have been given jobs after clearing the exams in cut-throat competition

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  After rewarding crores to Paris hockey medallists, Mann vows to restore pristine glory in state

  India | January 15, 2026 12:29 IST

  CM Mann highlighted that the state also provides sporting equipment, citing examples of footballs, rugby balls, and other sports equipment manufactured in Jalandhar that are used in World Cups and Commonwealth Games

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  '15 minutes can save life': How Punjab's hi-tech ambulances are helping people when it matters most

  India | January 14, 2026 18:10 IST

  Punjab's hi-tech ambulances are saving lives by reaching patients within 15–20 minutes, even in remote villages. As Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says, the goal is simple: 'Protect every Punjabi's life through faster response, trained paramedics, and mobile ICU care'.

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  Punjab steps up drug fight with rehabilitation measures, anti-drone systems; CM Mann speaks

  India | January 14, 2026 18:10 IST

  Punjab has launched the 'Baaj Akh' anti-drone system to curb cross-border drug smuggling while strengthening rehabilitation and de-addiction efforts. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says the dual strategy aims to cut supply and support recovery.

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  Aam Aadmi Clinics: Bringing free, quality healthcare closer to Punjab's people

  India | January 14, 2026 18:08 IST

  Punjab's Aam Aadmi Clinics under the Bhagwant Mann government are revolutionising public healthcare by offering free medicines, diagnostics, and accessible primary care across urban and rural areas.

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  Punjab govt's 'Easy Registration' project makes property registration corruption-free

  India | January 12, 2026 17:08 IST

  The Punjab Government’s Easy Registration Project is a people-centric reform that has not just fixed loopholes by removing middlemen but has also introduced accountability.

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  AAP's 'Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh' campaign brings hope to families affected by drug addiction in Punjab

  India | January 14, 2026 18:07 IST

  Launched by the AAP government, the 'Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh' campaign has helped families across Punjab by cracking down on drug trafficking, expanding rehabilitation support, and encouraging community participation to fight addiction.

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  New Hi-Tech ambulances in Punjab: Features, number launched, and reach time in villages and cities

  India | January 12, 2026 12:10 IST

  Punjab has launched new hi-tech ambulances equipped with modern emergency equipment, oxygen, GPS tracking, and other lifesaving features, providing services across the state. These ambulances aim to reach emergencies within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in rural villages.

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  Pregnancy care closer to home: How Punjab's Aam Aadmi Clinics are helping women

  India | January 11, 2026 14:06 IST

  Punjab's Aam Aadmi Clinics are extending basic pregnancy care to women in towns and villages, reducing the need for long hospital visits. From routine check-ups and tests to free medicines and follow-ups, the clinics aim to make antenatal care more accessible and less stressful.

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  Punjab: Aam Aadmi Clinics offer complete dog bite treatment with anti-rabies injections at no cost

  India | January 11, 2026 11:02 IST

  Aam Aadmi Clinics in Punjab provide free treatment for dog bite cases, including anti-rabies vaccines and all required injections. By offering these services at government-run clinics within neighbourhoods, the programme reduces out-of-pocket expenses and travel time.

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  Tata's second-largest steel plant to come up in Punjab's Ludhiana

  January 09, 2026 16:38 IST

  Since March 2022, Punjab has received investment proposals worth Rs 1.23 lakh crores, with the potential to create over 4.7 lakh jobs. This has positioned the state as an emerging hub for industrial growth and innovation.

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  Punjab government to provide better job opportunities as investments pour in from across the world

  India | January 09, 2026 14:47 IST

  In addition to deepening business ties with different countries, the Punjab government has launched the FastTrack Punjab Portal, hailed as India's most advanced single-window system, which offers over 150 business services with zero requirement for offline applications.

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  Punjab govt to offer Rs 10 lakh free medical treatment under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna from January

  India | December 25, 2025 21:37 IST

  Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said Punjab will be the first state in the country where every family will be entitled to cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh.

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  Kejriwal credits CM Mann's governance for AAP's success in Punjab local body polls: 'Pro-incumbency'

  India | December 18, 2025 12:54 IST

  CM Bhagwant Mann said AAP’s roots were growing across the country, as the party has performed exceptionally well in local body polls in several states. He rebuked the Opposition’s allegations of malpractice.

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  Punjab: Ludhiana Jail Superintendent seriously injured in violent clash between rival inmate groups

  India | December 17, 2025 8:00 IST

  According to the police, the two groups, comprising 10 and seven inmates respectively, attacked each other using pieces of bricks placed on the boundary wall.

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  14 pilgrims denied entry into Pakistan for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary event: 'You're not Sikh'

  India | November 05, 2025 15:49 IST

  Notably, around 2100 people were cleared by the Union Home Ministry to visit Pakistan for the occasion. Islamabad had issued travel documents for approximately the same number of visitors.