Punjab Government
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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'.
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Punjab steps up drug fight with rehabilitation measures, anti-drone systems; CM Mann speaks
India | Jan 14, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTPunjab has launched the 'Baaj Akh' anti-drone system to curb cross-border drug smuggling while strengthening rehabilitation and de-addiction efforts. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says the dual strategy aims to cut supply and support recovery.
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Ideas behind Punjab's 'Rural Library Scheme'—278 ultra-modern libraries operational, 58 on the way
India | Jan 14, 2026, 04:03 PM ISTThe Rural Library Scheme was earlier launched on August 15, 2024, from village Isadu Khanna by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
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How do Punjab's Schools of Eminence help underprivileged students prepare for JEE and NEET?
India | Jan 14, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTThe Schools of Eminence, as per CM Bhagwant Mann, are considered a remarkable beginning toward a bright future for underprivileged children. "The state government is making concerted efforts to transform the destiny of the youth by making them job givers instead of job seekers," the CM said.
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How are Punjab's Schools of Eminence working to shape the future for underprivileged children?
India | Jan 13, 2026, 02:58 PM ISTThe students in Schools of Eminence are being provided free uniforms, bus services have been arranged for girls, and they are offered free coaching for competitive exams—Armed Forces, NEET, JEE, CLAT, and NIFT.
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Aam Aadmi Clinics: Bringing free, quality healthcare closer to Punjab's people
India | Jan 14, 2026, 06:08 PM ISTPunjab's Aam Aadmi Clinics under the Bhagwant Mann government are revolutionising public healthcare by offering free medicines, diagnostics, and accessible primary care across urban and rural areas.