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Punjab passes Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill; life term, Rs 25 lakh fine for sacrilege
India | April 13, 2026 18:10 ISTUnder the draft law, sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib will attract the maximum punishment of life imprisonment. Along with this, offenders may also be fined up to Rs 25 lakh.
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Punjab government to add 1,265 buses into PRTC, PUNBUS to transform public transport network: Cheema
India | April 13, 2026 14:38 ISTPunjab Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has stated that this historic fleet expansion across both PRTC and PUNBUS is expected to significantly enhance connectivity throughout the state.
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Punjab government unveils new 'reward policy', releases list of 28 most wanted criminals
India | April 12, 2026 14:54 ISTThe Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has unveiled a new 'reward policy' under which rewards will be given to informants for providing details regarding wanted criminals of the state.
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Big relief for Punjab farmers as special trains planned for grain lifting after CM Mann's appeal
India | April 11, 2026 12:41 ISTThe development comes after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi. During the meeting, Mann pressed for resolution of structural issues that Punjab deals with, including higher cash credit interest rates and others.
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From arrest to conviction: Inside Punjab's strategy behind India's toughest drug crackdown
India | April 06, 2026 15:59 ISTA total of 3,870 convictions were secured out of 4,812 NDPS cases decided by courts in 2022, reflecting a conviction rate of 80 per cent.
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SGPC to hold high-level meet on Punjab's proposed anti-sacrilege law: Why Sikh bodies are meeting
India | April 06, 2026 6:07 ISTRepresentatives from a wide range of Sikh groups have been invited, including Nihang Singh groups, Damdami Taksal, Sikh institutions, scholars, judges, and lawyers. The meeting will also include members from Sikh Missionary Colleges, Singh Sabhas, Sikh federations, and leaders of various sects.
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Punjab's 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana' eases financial burden to many; Rs 10 lakh health cover provided
India | April 05, 2026 20:22 ISTMore than 33 lakh families have been enrolled under this scheme, under which hundreds of thousands of patients have been admitted to hospitals, particularly for the treatment of serious ailments such as cancer and heart disease.
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Big boost to Sangrur healthcare: CM Bhagwant Mann inaugurates new health centre | In Pics
India | April 02, 2026 18:30 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 | March 31, 2026 20:23 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 sees surge in business trust as Mann government recovers Rs 111.16 crore through OTS
India | March 22, 2026 19:49 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 | March 21, 2026 21:29 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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India's second-largest Tata Steel plant begins operations in Punjab, thousands to be employed
India | March 20, 2026 19:59 ISTIn October 2023, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann laid the foundation stone of the project in Ludhiana and inaugurated it on Friday. Highlighting its significance, he said the plant is expected to generate employment for around 2,700 youth directly and nearly 10,000 indirectly.
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Punjab: 98-year-old woman receives cashless cancer treatment under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna
India | March 19, 2026 13:43 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 | March 18, 2026 13:36 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 | March 17, 2026 22:08 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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Bhagwant Mann govt's 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' saves Mandoli mechanic from Rs 90,000 medical debt
India | March 15, 2026 14:18 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 | March 14, 2026 12:18 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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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann unveils Industrial and Business Development Policy 2026
India | March 07, 2026 19:57 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 | March 05, 2026 21:26 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 | March 05, 2026 17:48 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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