Punjab Government
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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.
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Historic initiative of Bhagwant Mann: Punjab's R-Day tableau to be dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur
India | Jan 24, 2026, 04:05 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 24, 2026, 03:07 PM ISTAccording 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 | Jan 24, 2026, 10:04 AM ISTThe 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 | Jan 23, 2026, 06:05 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 23, 2026, 05:28 PM ISTComprising 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 | Jan 22, 2026, 05:59 PM ISTTo 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 | Jan 22, 2026, 03:54 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 21, 2026, 05:31 PM ISTLast 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 | Jan 21, 2026, 05:22 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 20, 2026, 02:55 PM ISTThe 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).
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From ground to sky: How drones are reshaping Punjab's drug war
India | Jan 20, 2026, 12:53 PM ISTDrone-based smuggling has emerged as a major threat to Punjab's internal security, with narcotics, weapons and ammunition entering through the air. Here’s why anti-drone technology has become a critical tool in safeguarding the state’s borders.
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Punjab govt approves modernisation of bus terminals in five districts to enhance public transport
India | Jan 20, 2026, 12:02 PM ISTThe Punjab government has announced a major upgrade of five key bus terminals under a PPP model to improve safety, accessibility, and passenger facilities. The project aims to transform these high-footfall hubs into modern, inclusive, and efficient travel centres.
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Punjab government aims to instil sports culture in youth to keep them away from drug addiction
India | Jan 15, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTPunjab Government, under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann, is focusing on positively channeling the immense energy of Punjab's youth and, at the same time, keeping them away from drug addiction.
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How is Punjab govt creating job opportunities for youth? Over 61,000 govt jobs in less than 4 years
India | Jan 15, 2026, 12:59 PM ISTCM Mann highlighted that the recruitment process has been conducted fairly by adopting a complete transparent process, and the youths have been given jobs after clearing the exams in cut-throat competition
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After rewarding crores to Paris hockey medallists, Mann vows to restore pristine glory in state
India | Jan 15, 2026, 12:29 PM ISTCM Mann highlighted that the state also provides sporting equipment, citing examples of footballs, rugby balls, and other sports equipment manufactured in Jalandhar that are used in World Cups and Commonwealth Games
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'15 minutes can save life': How Punjab's hi-tech ambulances are helping people when it matters most
India | Jan 14, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTPunjab's hi-tech ambulances are saving lives by reaching patients within 15–20 minutes, even in remote villages. As Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says, the goal is simple: 'Protect every Punjabi's life through faster response, trained paramedics, and mobile ICU care'.