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  How the Punjab government restored canal irrigation in Kandi belt after 40 years

  India | January 23, 2026 18:05 IST

  The 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 | January 23, 2026 17:28 IST

  Comprising 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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  Shubman Gill flops again in Ranji Trophy clash vs Saurashtra as Punjab on verge of massive defeat

  Cricket | January 23, 2026 15:59 IST

  After a duck in the first innings, Shubman Gill once again flopped in the Ranji Trophy clash against Saurashtra. In the second innings, the India captain made 14 runs as Punjab are heading towards a massive defeat in Rajkot. Parth Bhut claimed five wickets as the visitors are reduced to 91/8.

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  Punjab's Sadak Suraksha Force revolutionises highway safety; state records sharp drop in fatalities

  India | January 22, 2026 17:59 IST

  To 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 | January 22, 2026 15:54 IST

  The 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 launches Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana, offers free hospital care of Rs 10 lakh to every family

  India | January 23, 2026 20:24 IST

  The Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana, a major healthcare initiative, promises free and cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per year for every eligible resident of the state.

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  Punjab's job surge: How many jobs did Mann government provide in last 4 years? Year-wise data

  India | January 21, 2026 17:31 IST

  Last 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 | January 21, 2026 17:22 IST

  The 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 | January 20, 2026 14:55 IST

  The 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 | January 20, 2026 12:53 IST

  Drone-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 | January 20, 2026 12:02 IST

  The 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: Gangster Karan, accused in killing of Kabaddi player Balachauria, shot dead in encounter

  India | January 17, 2026 13:08 IST

  Gangster Karan, accused in the murder of kabaddi player Rana Balachauria, was killed in a police encounter near the New Chandigarh cricket stadium, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohali, Harmandeep Singh Hans, confirmed.

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  Punjab government aims to instil sports culture in youth to keep them away from drug addiction

  India | January 15, 2026 14:29 IST

  Punjab 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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  Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann appears before Sri Akal Takht Sahib over alleged 'anti-Sikh' remarks

  India | January 15, 2026 13:43 IST

  Bhagwant Mann had clarified earlier that he has not sought any change in the timings to appear before Akal Takht and was ready to go as per the original schedule on January 15.

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  How is Punjab govt creating job opportunities for youth? Over 61,000 govt jobs in less than 4 years

  India | January 15, 2026 12:59 IST

  CM 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 | January 15, 2026 12:29 IST

  CM 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 | January 14, 2026 18:10 IST

  Punjab'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 | January 14, 2026 18:10 IST

  Punjab 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 | January 14, 2026 16:03 IST

  The 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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  School in Punjab's Moga receives bomb threat, police conduct searches at premises

  India | January 14, 2026 14:22 IST

  Moga's Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gurpreet Singh, said the school principal alerted the police about the threat email, following which the students were sent home.