Punjab
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Lucky Oberoi murder case: One arrested after encounter with police in Amritsar, pistol seized
India | Feb 07, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTThe accused, who was driving a Honda Activa two-wheeler when he was intercepted by a police team, has a criminal history. A two-wheeler, believed to have been used in the crime, and a Hyundai Creta car seen in CCTV footage are under the police scanner, police said.
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Hinduja Group shows interest in investing in Punjab; CM Mann says move will create new opportunities
India | Feb 04, 2026, 11:12 AM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said investment proposals worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore received since March 2022.
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‘When a person's mental health is not right...’: Amarinder Raja Warring hits back at Navjot Kaur
India | Feb 01, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTNavjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief and ex-Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, said on Saturday that she has quit from Congress. In her remarks, she slammed Amarinder Singh Raja Warring for her decision and called him "the most horrific, incapable, corrupt president ever".
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PM Modi renames Punjab's Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas, says 'he united the society'
India | Feb 01, 2026, 05:12 PM ISTAddressing a gathering in Punjab's Jalandhar, PM Modi said that Sri Sant Guru Ravidas Ji helped in uniting the society and his teachings have enlightened everyone.
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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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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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ISI-backed terror modules busted in Punjab; six Babbar Khalsa operatives held ahead of Republic Day
India | Jan 23, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTAn FIR has been registered at the Garhshankar police station in Hoshiarpur under relevant sections of the UAPA and the Explosive Substances Act, said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, adding that further investigation is underway.
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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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Shubman Gill flops again in Ranji Trophy clash vs Saurashtra as Punjab on verge of massive defeat
Cricket | Jan 23, 2026, 03:59 PM ISTAfter 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 | 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 launches Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana, offers free hospital care of Rs 10 lakh to every family
India | Jan 23, 2026, 08:24 PM ISTThe 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.