Punjab Government
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'Hunar Punjab', a government initiative to connect skilled youth with industries
India | Oct 31, 2026, 11:03 AM ISTPunjab government's 'Hunar Punjab' and 'Fasttrack Punjab' initiatives will together form the skill development and placement pillar of the state's integrated interface for industries. The portal has been launched, and its various modules are being implemented in a phased manner.
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One portal, one point of contact, 45 days: How Punjab is fast-tracking investor approvals
India | Oct 30, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTThrough "Fast-Track Punjab," investors can apply online, pay fees, and track their application status. The portal offers access to over 200 business services and nearly 50 key regulatory approvals.
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CBI cracks down on Punjab govt, seeks files from 15 departments in corruption probe
India | Oct 14, 2026, 11:06 PM ISTThe CBI has sought confidential records from 15 Punjab government departments in a probe into alleged corruption in postings, transfers and policy decisions. Files related to appointments, recruitment, housing projects and clearances are also under scrutiny.
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Who is Gaurav Yadav? 1992-batch IPS officer appointed regular Punjab DGP after four years
India | Oct 09, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTPunjab has appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as its regular DGP after four years of him serving as acting police chief. Yadav, who has led the Punjab Police since July 2022, will have a minimum tenure of two years.
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AAP suspends MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana after he questions Punjab govt over teacher shortage
India | Oct 03, 2026, 08:09 PM ISTAAP has suspended its Punjab MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana over his "involvement in anti-party activities and indiscipline". This comes after he questioned the Punjab government over shortages of teachers in state's government schools.
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Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar removed; Harmanbir Singh gets additional charge
India | Aug 07, 2026, 04:33 PM ISTPunjab government has removed Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar from his post. DIG Border Range Harmanbir Singh has been assigned the additional charge of Amritsar Police Commissioner.
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Private schools in Punjab can no longer raise fees arbitrarily as Mann govt tightens rules
India | Jul 13, 2026, 10:17 PM ISTAddressing a press conference in Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has given his approval to an ordinance on capping fee hikes by private schools in the state. He further said excess fee charged by private school will be refunded.
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Punjab govt transfers Rs 1,147 crore to 33 lakh women under Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
India | Jul 11, 2026, 10:43 PM ISTBeneficiaries belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category received Rs 4,500 each, covering three monthly instalments of Rs 1,500, while women from other categories were credited Rs 3,000 each, equivalent to three monthly instalments of Rs 1,000, the Punjab government said.
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Sikh ministers, MLAs appear before Akal Takht over anti-sacrilege law. Why it wields influence
India | Jun 29, 2026, 05:47 PM ISTThe Sri Akal Takht is the highest temporal seat of authority in Sikhism and is located opposite the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar. “Takht” is a Persian word, meaning “throne or seat of authority”, and is the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs.
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Over 3.4 lakh girl students to benefit as Punjab govt launches menstrual health education initiative
India | Jun 04, 2026, 02:51 PM ISTThe initiative highlights the state government's growing focus on building a modern, inclusive public education system that empowers girls with awareness, confidence, dignity, and access to accurate health information.
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Bathinda woman with hole in heart gets new lease of life with Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana
India | Jun 02, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTGurpreet Kaur had been living for years with an undiagnosed congenital heart condition. Doctors at AIIMS Bathinda later discovered that she had a large Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) -- a 22-mm hole between the upper chambers of her heart.
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Punjab govt regularises 65,000 employees, scraps contractual systems; Kejriwal hails landmark reform
India | May 30, 2026, 09:42 PM ISTThe Punjab government has approved the regularisation of more than 65,000 outsourced and non-permanent employees while abolishing the contractor system in departments. The AAP government says the move will provide job security, direct government employment, statutory benefits.
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Punjab: Free bus travel for NEET UG re-exam candidates; Kejriwal conveys best wishes to students
India | May 20, 2026, 08:55 PM ISTKejriwal said the decision came after several students raised concerns about the financial difficulties faced by candidates, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds, in arranging travel to exam centres.
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CM Bhagwant Mann launches underground electricity wiring project, bringing major relief to Punjab
India | May 19, 2026, 08:23 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday launched a pilot project in Satoj village to provide underground electricity wiring, aiming to create pole-free villages across the state and offer major relief to farmers.
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Punjab government sends batch of 72 teachers to Finland for advanced training
India | May 18, 2026, 03:26 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann flagged off the delegation from Chandigarh in the presence of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The teachers will undergo a 15-day intensive training programme at the University of Turku, one of Finland's leading educational institutions.
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World Hypertension Day: Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna offers relief to patients across age groups
India | May 16, 2026, 07:32 PM ISTAcross hospitals in Punjab, elderly patients waiting for reports and younger individuals discussing blood pressure concerns have become a common sight. Behind every medical case is a family struggling not only with illness but also with the fear of mounting healthcare expenses.
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Punjab Sikhya Kranti: 416 govt schools hit 100% pass rate in Class 12; CM Mann felicitates toppers
India | May 15, 2026, 07:28 PM ISTAccording to official figures, around 2.65 lakh students appeared for the examinations, out of which nearly 2.42 lakh students passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of approximately 91.46%.
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CBI raids Punjab Vigilance Headquarters, political row erupts - what's the Rs 20 lakh bribery case?
India | May 12, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe CBI raided the Punjab Vigilance Headquarters in connection with an alleged bribery case involving officials linked to the DG Vigilance office, triggering a political controversy in the state.
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Punjab Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana aids Patiala woman battling kidney stone, diabetes
India | May 10, 2026, 05:56 PM ISTSunita expressed relief over receiving cashless treatment, which eased the financial burden on her family during a critical time.
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ED raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora in money laundering probe, CM Bhagwant Mann targets BJP
National | May 28, 2026, 04:59 PM ISTED has claimed that Sanjeev Arora allegedly laundered large amounts of money through fake GST purchases of mobile phones valued at over Rs 100 crore via his company. The agency suspects the funds were illegally routed from Dubai to India through export-related transactions.