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Big boost to Sangrur healthcare: CM Bhagwant Mann inaugurates new health centre | In Pics
India | Apr 02, 2026, 06:30 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister has inaugurated a health centre in Sangrur. The 30-bed facility, which has been built for Rs 11.70 crore, will benefit around 50,000 people in the area, according to the state government.
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'Police help in just 6 minutes': CM Bhagwant Mann hands over 508 response vehicles to Punjab Police
India | Mar 31, 2026, 08:23 PM ISTCM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that police assistance in the state will now reach within just 6 minutes, bringing response times on par with regions such as the US and Europe. He made the announcement while handing over 508 Emergency Response Vehicles to the Punjab Police.
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Punjab Cabinet clears 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna'; over 97% women to get monthly aid
India | Mar 30, 2026, 06:38 AM ISTThe scheme is expected to benefit more than 97% of women, making it one of the most comprehensive women-centric social protection initiatives in the country.
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Punjab sees surge in business trust as Mann government recovers Rs 111.16 crore through OTS
India | Mar 22, 2026, 07:49 PM ISTPunjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has said that the One-Time Settlement Scheme has resulted in a total realisation of ₹111.16 crore. He stated that the scheme has received a strong response, which shows a growing awareness of its financial benefits.
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'Improved law and order driving major industrial investments in Punjab': CM Bhagwant Mann
India | Mar 21, 2026, 09:29 PM ISTSpeaking at a press conference in Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that more than 95,000 smugglers have been arrested and ₹772 crore worth of illegal assets have been seized under his government's ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign.
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Punjab: 98-year-old woman receives cashless cancer treatment under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna
India | Mar 19, 2026, 01:43 PM ISTThe Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna provides cashless health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per family annually, enabling beneficiaries to access treatment across empanelled government and private hospitals in Punjab.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann unveils sub-divisional hospital in Sangrur to bolster healthcare access
India | Mar 18, 2026, 01:36 PM ISTPunjab: The state-of-the-art 80-bed hospital complex comprises a 50-bed sub-divisional unit delivering full-spectrum secondary care alongside a 30-bed maternal-child wing focused on women's and newborns' health.
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Punjab's mega healthcare push with Rs 2,000 crore allocation for 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna'
India | Mar 17, 2026, 10:08 PM ISTTo widen access, the government is actively encouraging eligible residents to enrol through Seva Kendras and Common Service Centres. Awareness campaigns, led by trained youth volunteers conducting door-to-door outreach, are helping more families register and obtain their Sehat Cards.
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We inherited debt, but put Punjab back on development path: CM Bhagwant Mann at Investors Summit
India | Mar 15, 2026, 10:19 PM ISTInteracting with the business tycoons on the concluding day of the landmark Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit, CM Bhagwant Mann stated, “Words are short to describe the dedication of those who have come here to attend this summit and become active partners in the economic progress of state."
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Bhagwant Mann govt's 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' saves Mandoli mechanic from Rs 90,000 medical debt
India | Mar 15, 2026, 02:18 PM ISTBy providing cashless coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per eligible family annually, the scheme aims to prevent medical emergencies from turning into long-term financial setbacks for working families across Punjab.
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Punjab's 'Sehat Yojana' helps save Mohali woman's life, costly heart stent provided free
India | Mar 14, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTPunjab govt has overall released Rs 500 crore to ensure timely settlement of claims and uninterrupted cashless medical services in the state. The scheme covers major procedures including cardiac surgeries, cancer care and kidney ailments at government and private hospitals.
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Mann govt presents Rs 2.60 lakh crore budget, women to get Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 monthly in Punjab
India | Mar 08, 2026, 01:49 PM ISTPunjab Budget 2026: The Punjab government presented a Rs 2.36 lakh crore Budget for 2025–26, with a strong focus on women's welfare, the anti-drug campaign, health, education, rural development, industry and agriculture.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann unveils Industrial and Business Development Policy 2026
India | Mar 07, 2026, 07:57 PM ISTChief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2026. He said the new policy will allow investors to choose up to 20 incentives and design customised packages suited to their business models, introducing capital subsidy for the first time in Punjab.
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Punjab Govt sets up helpline, deploys officials to ensure return of Punjabis stranded in Middle East
India | Mar 05, 2026, 09:26 PM ISTAdditional Director General of Police RK Jaiswal has been appointed as the overall In-charge of the helpline, while Vimal Setia, Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, will serve as the Nodal Officer responsible for coordination and monitoring of all related efforts.
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Punjab to invest Rs 3,500 crore in collaboration with World Bank to transform government schools
India | Mar 05, 2026, 05:48 PM ISTThe Punjab government, in collaboration with the World Bank, will invest Rs 3,500 crore to transform schools in the state. The investment highlights that the revolution in the education sector of the state is gaining recognition at the international level.
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Punjab emerges among top three states in revenue growth; tax collection hits Rs 57,919 crore
India | Mar 03, 2026, 08:39 PM ISTPunjab Finance Minister Cheema said these achievements come despite a 62 per cent reduction in central support, with Revenue Deficit grants and GST compensation totaling only Rs 27,832 crore under the AAP, compared to Rs 72,340 crore under the Congress regime.
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Punjab marks one year of 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign; CM Mann shares success story of initiative
India | Mar 02, 2026, 10:25 PM ISTHighlighting the scale of the drive, Mann said a zero-tolerance policy was implemented from March 2025 to February 2026. During this period, 36,178 FIRs were registered against drug traffickers and 51,648 accused were arrested.
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Punjab government issues helpline to assist Punjabis stranded in Middle East
India | Mar 02, 2026, 10:14 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said that his government has been in regular touch with the central government to ensure the safety of Punjabis in the Middle East.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 'Meri Rasoi Yojna'; 40 lakh families to get free ration from April
India | Feb 23, 2026, 09:49 PM ISTThese food kits will be provided in addition to the wheat already being distributed to eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act.
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Punjab govt brings back bullock cart races as Kila Raipur Rural Olympics return with huge fanfare
India | Feb 18, 2026, 09:11 PM ISTThe Kila Raipur Rural Olympics began in Ludhiana with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reviving the celebrated bullock cart races after several years. The three-day event features hockey, kabaddi, athletics and traditional rural competitions.