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  Guru Amardas Thermal Power Plant will save Rs 300-350 crore on power purchases and help consumers

  India | May 19, 2025 11:14 IST

  The 540-MW thermal power plant is an independent power plant and is spread over 1,100 acres of land in Goindwal Sahib in Tarn Taran.

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  Early childhood care: Punjab to build over 1,400 new Anganwadi centres with modern facilities

  India | May 18, 2025 20:16 IST

  The Punjab government has launched a Rs 200 crore initiative to construct 1,419 new Anganwadi centres across the state, aimed at strengthening early childhood care and development. In the first phase, 1,000 centres are being built, with 56 already completed and 644 under construction.

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  Free bus service transforms lives of girl students in Punjab's schools of eminence

  India | May 17, 2025 20:51 IST

  Across 200 government schools in Punjab, including 118 Schools of Eminence, more than 10,448 students — of whom 7,698 are girls — are now benefiting from safe, reliable and free school bus services.

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  Punjab government's anti-gangster task force scores major wins against crime networks

  India | May 17, 2025 20:31 IST

  The Punjab government's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has made significant progress in its fight against organised crime, successfully targeting and dismantling major gangster networks across the state.

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  Punjab government's sports policy and rewards to players help prepare for Asian and Olympic Games

  India | May 16, 2025 15:07 IST

  A total of 32 sportspersons from Punjab won medals at the Asian Games, and their efforts were recognised with cash prizes amounting to Rs 29.95 crore.

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  Punjab: 196 ultra-modern libraries operational, 135 on the way, CM Mann's special gift to students

  India | May 15, 2025 16:00 IST

  These libraries have been equipped with high-end facilities like Wi-Fi, solar power, digital analogues and others. The libraries have all types of books on contemporary literature and curriculum books, providing a rich learning experience.

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  Bhagwant Mann's government takes crucial steps to unlock Punjab's tourism potential

  India | May 31, 2025 8:45 IST

  Among other measures to boost tourism in Punjab, several museums have also been renovated to enhance the visitor experience, including the Bhagat Singh Museum in Khatkar Kalan, the Saragarhi Museum in Ferozepur and Sarai Lashkari Khan in Khanna.

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  Punjab pioneers litchi cultivation, ships first batch to England

  India | May 31, 2025 8:46 IST

  The government of Punjab seeks to promote litchi cultivation in the state to tackle the declining level of underground water in the state. The farmers are encouraged to shift to horticulture from water-intensive crops like paddy and wheat.

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  Punjab's hi-tech ambulances: A revolutionary step towards saving lives

  India | May 11, 2025 16:28 IST

  The Punjab government's hi-tech ambulances are a change-maker in emergency medical services. They not only enhanced the health infrastructure of the state but also saved numerous lives.

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  From NRI facilitation centre to NRI Milnees, CM Mann's initiative facilitates Punjabi diaspora

  India | May 11, 2025 12:21 IST

  Meanwhile, the state government launched NRI meeting programmes or NRI Milnees, which were organised in five districts of the state to hear the grievances of NRIs, such as land disputes, family/marriage-related and other different types of disputes directly.

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  Ran Baas: The Punjab government's luxurious heritage 'palace hotel' is like a dream

  India | May 11, 2025 12:09 IST

  From the awe-inspiring architecture to its spotless services, everything in the Punjab government's 'Ran Baas' hotel is created to make you feel as though you are back in time and living life the way kings did.

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  Bhagwant Mann on water-sharing dispute: 'Punjab repeals Dam Safety Act, will bring new laws soon'

  India | May 05, 2025 18:35 IST

  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said his government is repealing the Dam Safety Act and will bring its own Act because we know to safeguard our own dams.

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  Punjab, Haryana lock horns over water issue, CM Mann says supplying additional water not possible

  India | May 01, 2025 17:50 IST

  Bhagwant Mann said Haryana has used its share of water from May 21 to May 21, they have used their water till March itself. Now, they are asking for additional water, which we don't have.

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  Punjab CM condemns Pahalgam terror attack: 'Targeting unarmed innocents is an attack on humanity'

  India | April 22, 2025 22:38 IST

  Pahalgam terror attack: Security agencies are on high alert following the attack in Pahalgam and a probe is underway to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

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  OPINION | Why Bhagwant Mann ordered crackdown on farmers?

  India | March 20, 2025 16:28 IST

  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s sudden crackdown on protesting farmers at Shambhu and Khanauri border has sparked controversy. What led to this action, and why did the AAP government shift its stance?

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  Punjab Police arrests FBI-wanted international drug dealer from Taran Tarn | Details here

  India | March 10, 2025 14:12 IST

  The arrest comes days after the US authorities nabbed four of Shehnaz Singh’s associates on February 26. In that operation, a massive haul of 391 kg of methamphetamine, 109 kg of cocaine, and four firearms were seized from their residences and vehicles, as per police.

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  Six feared trapped after multi-storey building collapses in Punjab's Ludhiana, one rescued

  India | March 08, 2025 22:01 IST

  The incident occurred in an old part of a dye factory in Phase 8 of Ludhiana's Focal Point area. The rescue operation is underway.

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  Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government provides PCS jobs to four hockey Olympic medallists

  India | February 24, 2025 15:28 IST

  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the government is looking to provide jobs to athletes who excel at the international level.

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  Punjab emerges as an industrial hub, attracts investment worth Rs 86,000 crore since March 2022

  India | February 24, 2025 13:07 IST

  The state's pro-business policies, industry-friendly environment, and focus on local employment have made Punjab a preferred destination for investors.

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  Punjab: NOC no longer required for property registration in illegal colonies, CM Mann's big 'gift'

  India | February 23, 2025 20:08 IST

  The Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2024, brought relief to millions of citizens buying plots in illegal colonies. The bill did away with the practice of NOC (no objection certificate) for the registration of properties in illegal colonies.