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  Punjab govt brings back bullock cart races as Kila Raipur Rural Olympics return with huge fanfare

  India | February 18, 2026 21:11 IST

  The 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.

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  Arvind Kejriwal accuses Cong, SAD and BJP of pushing Punjab into drugs; urges voters to reject them

  India | February 16, 2026 19:34 IST

  Kejriwal commended the Bhagwant Mann government for its strict actions against drug smugglers and highlighted the ongoing anti-drug initiative called 'Yudh Nashian Virudh.' The AAP government hosted a state-level event in Killi Chahlan village in Moga to promote this campaign.

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  Disproportionate assets case: SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia granted bail by Supreme Court

  India | February 02, 2026 15:31 IST

  The case against Majithia originates from a wider investigation linked to a 2021 drug-related case, which is being probed by a special investigation team of the Punjab Police.

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  CM Mann's outreach pays off as South Korea steps in to power Punjab's smart agriculture push

  India | January 31, 2026 21:36 IST

  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann emphasised that South Korea’s vertical farming models and expertise in automation, seed technology and small agricultural machinery can play a crucial role in making farming a profitable and future-ready profession in the state.

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  Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann distributes scholarships to SC students in Jalandhar

  India | January 30, 2026 16:53 IST

  The Punjab government has launched a scholarship scheme for SC students in the state to provide them access to education. Under this scheme, over 2.5 lakh students are to be benefitted.

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  Punjab government to establish Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre in Jalandhar: Harpal Cheema

  India | January 29, 2026 21:40 IST

  The decision was announced by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who stated that the state government has acquired 9 acres of land at a cost of Rs 10.50 crore for the Adhayyan Centre.

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  Punjab: Over 2 lakh aspirants vie for 20,000 seats across Schools of Eminence, Residential Schools

  India | January 28, 2026 23:50 IST

  Urging parents and students to adhere to timelines, Education Minister Bains said January 25 is the last date for submitting applications. The examination is scheduled for March 1, with details regarding admit cards, examination centres to be communicated through official channels in due course.

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  Roshan Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann's landmark campaign to achieve first 'power cut-free state' tag

  India | January 27, 2026 17:50 IST

  The project includes setting up new substations, laying new power lines, reducing the load on feeders, and upgrading existing systems. Enhanced maintenance mechanisms are also part of the plan to ensure long-term reliability and efficiency.

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  Shahpur Kandi Project: Punjab gets a major boost in its power and irrigation capacity

  India | January 27, 2026 17:35 IST

  Formally inaugurating the project, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the day marked a historic milestone not only for Punjab but for the country as a whole.

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  Punjab bags over Rs 1,000 crore greenfield steel plant boost in manufacturing sector: Sanjeev Arora

  India | January 25, 2026 13:08 IST

  Punjab: Sprawling across 46 acres, the project eyes 920+ jobs, supercharging regional industry. Rolled out in three phases, Phase 1 launches by September 2027. The unit boasts 5.40 lakh MTPA capacity for Round Bars, Wire Rods, Coils, and Flats from scrap/ferro alloys.

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  Historic initiative of Bhagwant Mann: Punjab's R-Day tableau to be dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur

  India | January 24, 2026 16:05 IST

  The Punjab tableau has been designed in two sections -- a tractor and a trailer. At the front of the tractor, a hand symbol represents humanity, compassion, and mutual brotherhood. Alongside it, the rotating symbol of “Ek Onkar” conveys the message that God is one.

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  How Punjab's 'Rural Library Scheme' aims to promote reading habit among youth

  India | January 24, 2026 15:07 IST

  According to Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Saund, the CM's dream is to make these libraries serve as centers of development and prosperity for the state.

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  How Punjab government trains teachers with digital tools for smarter lesson planning

  India | January 24, 2026 10:04 IST

  The Chief Minister said that to enable teachers to focus on their primary duties, 1,920 campus managers have been appointed, adding that to help the children of Punjab soar high and fulfill their dreams, an "Education Revolution" was launched in 2022.

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  How the Punjab government restored canal irrigation in Kandi belt after 40 years

  India | January 23, 2026 18:05 IST

  The distribution system of the existing 13 dams under the Kandi area was not functional for many years. Therefore, to make it operational, the Punjab government has approved an Rs 11.50 crore project.

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  1,600 trained officers, high-end vehicles: All about Bhagwant Mann's Sadak Suraksha Force in Punjab

  India | January 23, 2026 17:28 IST

  Comprising 1,600 specially trained police personnel, the Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) patrols nearly 4,100 km of vulnerable road stretches across Punjab.

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  Punjab's Sadak Suraksha Force revolutionises highway safety; state records sharp drop in fatalities

  India | January 22, 2026 17:59 IST

  To further strengthen transparency and accountability, all vehicles deployed by the Sadak Suraksha Force are equipped with cameras, video recording systems, and advanced technological tools.

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  How the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government is restoring abandoned watercourses and canals

  India | January 22, 2026 15:54 IST

  The Punjab government wants to ensure last-mile connectivity through pipelines and watercourses. The government has also allocated Rs 830 crore for laying more than 1,600 kms of pipeline.

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  Punjab's job surge: How many jobs did Mann government provide in last 4 years? Year-wise data

  India | January 21, 2026 17:31 IST

  Last year, the Mann government handed over appointment letters to 2,105 youth, which include 2,023 linemen, 48 internal auditors, and 35 revenue accountants in Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) and Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL).

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  Punjab's education reforms get acknowledgement from Centre as state emerges as top performer in NAS

  India | January 21, 2026 17:22 IST

  The nationwide survey was conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to assess learning outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

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  Easy Jamabandi: Punjab govt's initiative for providing hassle-free land record services

  India | January 20, 2026 14:55 IST

  The portal enables people of the state to avail services like 'WhatsApp te Jamabandi' (getting Jamabandi via WhatsApp), Online 'Intkal' (mutation) seva, 'Rapat' entry, and 'fard badar' (correction of land records).