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  Centre proposes law to appoint independent administrator in Chandigarh, triggers outrage in Punjab

  India | November 22, 2025 23:34 IST

  The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 will be introduced in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, beginning December 1, 2025, according to a bulletin of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. It seeks to include the Union territory of Chandigarh in Article 240.

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  Over 200 fresh stubble burning cases reported in Punjab; several farmers face FIRs

  India | October 31, 2025 9:42 IST

  Despite the recent rise in incidents, the Punjab government says there has been a 49 per cent drop in stubble burning cases compared to 2024. By October 29, 2,356 cases were reported last year, while 5,254 cases were recorded in 2023 and 12,112 in 2022 during the same period.

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  Punjab records over 1,200 stubble burning cases this season; incidents spike in last nine days

  India | October 30, 2025 10:20 IST

  Currently, around 30–40 per cent of the paddy crop still stands in fields, and with the wheat sowing season immediately following the paddy harvest, stubble burning cases are expected to rise further in the coming days.

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  Stubble burning continues unabated in Punjab as Delhi-NCR chokes under smog, 308 incidents reported

  India | October 21, 2025 13:54 IST

  The air quality in Delhi-NCR plummeted to 'very poor' levels following Diwali celebrations, as stubble burning incidents surged across Punjab. Despite government warnings and enforcement of anti-pollution measures, Punjab recorded 308 farm fire incidents.

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  Punjab floods: AAP MP Raghav Chadha pledges Rs 3.25 crore aid for relief and rehabilitation

  India | September 03, 2025 21:30 IST

  Punjab floods: Raghav Chadha has also urged the Centre to extend maximum cooperation and support to the state government in dealing with this calamity.

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  Punjab's historic Malwa Canal Project to benefit 2 lakh acres, transform irrigation in 5 districts

  India | May 20, 2025 7:04 IST

  The upcoming Malwa Canal in Punjab is a transformative irrigation project designed to address water scarcity and boost agricultural productivity in the southern region of the state. This project also represents a key step towards sustainable agriculture and water management in Punjab.

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  Punjab govt sends teachers to Singapore, IIM Ahmedabad and Finland for advanced training

  India | May 19, 2025 11:28 IST

  Global exposure for Punjab teachers: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann views teacher training as a crucial step toward transforming the state’s education system.

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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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  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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  Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government provided 53,306 jobs in 36 months, promises 50,000 more

  India | May 14, 2025 10:37 IST

  Asserting that a foolproof mechanism was adopted while offering jobs, Mann said that none of the 55,000 appointments have been challenged in court.

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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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  Bulldozer action in Punjab: Illegal property of drug peddler demolished in Amritsar | VIDEO

  India | April 02, 2025 10:15 IST

  Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that the step was taken reportedly on the instructions of the Chief Minister as part of his 'drug free Punjab' initiative.

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  Punjab Budget 2025: State to conduct first-ever 'drug census', announces minister

  India | March 26, 2025 18:13 IST

  Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the Punjab Budget 2025 with a Rs 2.36 lakh crore allocation, prioritizing the state’s first-ever ‘drug census,’, universal health insurance, and crop diversification for farmers.

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  Farmers protest: Security tightened at Shambhu border as police remove concrete barricades | VIDEO

  India | March 20, 2025 9:32 IST

  Punjab Police said that the protest sites have been cleared after dismantling temporary structures and stages, and removing trolleys and other vehicles stationed by the farmers. Notably, farmers have been protesting in support of various demands including a legal guarantee to MSP for crops.

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  Punjab government to launch public movement against drugs from this date

  India | March 19, 2025 8:33 IST

  Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal praised Punjab Police's efforts in the drug war, urging citizens to report drug activities via the confidential helpline (9779100200). He announced a state-wide drug census to identify affected households and ensure proper treatment.