Punjab Government
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Punjab's mega healthcare push with Rs 2,000 crore allocation for 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna'
India | Mar 17, 2026, 10:08 PM 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 | Mar 15, 2026, 02:18 PM 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 | Mar 14, 2026, 12:18 PM 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 | Mar 07, 2026, 07:57 PM 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 | Mar 05, 2026, 09:26 PM 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 | Mar 05, 2026, 05:48 PM 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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Punjab emerges among top three states in revenue growth; tax collection hits Rs 57,919 crore
India | Mar 03, 2026, 08:39 PM ISTPunjab Finance Minister Cheema said these achievements come despite a 62 per cent reduction in central support, with Revenue Deficit grants and GST compensation totaling only Rs 27,832 crore under the AAP, compared to Rs 72,340 crore under the Congress regime.
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Punjab marks one year of 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign; CM Mann shares success story of initiative
India | Mar 02, 2026, 10:25 PM ISTHighlighting the scale of the drive, Mann said a zero-tolerance policy was implemented from March 2025 to February 2026. During this period, 36,178 FIRs were registered against drug traffickers and 51,648 accused were arrested.
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Punjab government issues helpline to assist Punjabis stranded in Middle East
India | Mar 02, 2026, 10:14 PM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said that his government has been in regular touch with the central government to ensure the safety of Punjabis in the Middle East.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 'Meri Rasoi Yojna'; 40 lakh families to get free ration from April
India | Feb 23, 2026, 09:49 PM ISTThese food kits will be provided in addition to the wheat already being distributed to eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act.
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Punjab govt brings back bullock cart races as Kila Raipur Rural Olympics return with huge fanfare
India | Feb 18, 2026, 09:11 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 16, 2026, 07:34 PM ISTKejriwal 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 | Feb 02, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 31, 2026, 09:36 PM ISTPunjab 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 | Jan 30, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 29, 2026, 09:40 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 28, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTUrging 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 | Jan 27, 2026, 05:50 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 27, 2026, 05:35 PM ISTFormally 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 | Jan 25, 2026, 01:08 PM ISTPunjab: 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.