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  Bhagwant Mann's 'sehat card' push gains momentum as Patiala camp sees 500 registrations in two days

  India | April 14, 2026 15:46 IST

  A two-day 'Sehat camp' in Patiala saw over 500 people enrol under the Punjab government's 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana'. Offering Rs 10 lakh annual cashless treatment, the scheme is gaining rapid traction.

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  Punjab passes Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill; life term, Rs 25 lakh fine for sacrilege

  India | April 13, 2026 18:10 IST

  Under the draft law, sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib will attract the maximum punishment of life imprisonment. Along with this, offenders may also be fined up to Rs 25 lakh.

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  Punjab government to add 1,265 buses into PRTC, PUNBUS to transform public transport network: Cheema

  India | April 13, 2026 14:38 IST

  Punjab Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has stated that this historic fleet expansion across both PRTC and PUNBUS is expected to significantly enhance connectivity throughout the state.

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  Punjab government unveils new 'reward policy', releases list of 28 most wanted criminals

  India | April 12, 2026 14:54 IST

  The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has unveiled a new 'reward policy' under which rewards will be given to informants for providing details regarding wanted criminals of the state.

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  Big relief for Punjab farmers as special trains planned for grain lifting after CM Mann's appeal

  India | April 11, 2026 12:41 IST

  The development comes after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi. During the meeting, Mann pressed for resolution of structural issues that Punjab deals with, including higher cash credit interest rates and others.

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  PSEB Punjab Board 8th result 2026 out at pseb.ac.in; 96.51% students pass

  Exam Results | April 10, 2026 18:58 IST

  The Punjab School Education Board has declared the Class 8 exam results for 2026 with an overall pass percentage of 96.51. Girls performed better than boys, securing a 97.74 per cent pass rate compared to 95.42 per cent among male students.

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  'Kamal Bhabhi' murder case: Key accused Amritpal Singh Mehron apprehended by Punjab Police

  India | April 10, 2026 9:40 IST

  'Kamal Bhabhi' murder case: 30-year-old social media influencer Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Bhabhi was found dead in an abandoned car at a parking lot in Bathinda in June last year.

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  Punjab power sector in profit despite providing free electricity to 90 pc households: CM Mann

  India | April 07, 2026 16:42 IST

  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that as long as the AAP government is in power, people will continue to receive free and 24x7 electricity.

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  Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu announces new political party

  India | April 07, 2026 8:19 IST

  Navjot Kaur Sidhu has ruled out joining BJP and instead announced her new Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party.

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  From arrest to conviction: Inside Punjab's strategy behind India's toughest drug crackdown

  India | April 06, 2026 15:59 IST

  A total of 3,870 convictions were secured out of 4,812 NDPS cases decided by courts in 2022, reflecting a conviction rate of 80 per cent.

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  Punjab's 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana' eases financial burden to many; Rs 10 lakh health cover provided

  India | April 05, 2026 20:22 IST

  More than 33 lakh families have been enrolled under this scheme, under which hundreds of thousands of patients have been admitted to hospitals, particularly for the treatment of serious ailments such as cancer and heart disease.

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  'Politically motivated': Raghav Chadha rejects AAP allegations of failing to raise Punjab's issues

  India | April 05, 2026 23:33 IST

  AAP MP Raghav Chadha has dismissed allegations being levelled by AAP leaders against him of failing to raise issues of Punjab in the Parliament.

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  Punjab government offers Rs 10 lakh cashless healthcare cover for transport employees, auto drivers

  India | April 04, 2026 13:30 IST

  Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said that bringing transport employees under the ambit of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is an important step and with this coverage, they and their families can now seek treatment without hesitation.

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  Punjab Congress leader Khushbaz Singh Jattana dies in road accident in Haryana's Sonipat

  India | April 03, 2026 8:41 IST

  Punjab Congress leader Khushbaz Singh Jattana and his driver died in a road accident, while his gunman sustained critical injuries. After the accident, the truck driver fled the scene, with the police saying truck has been identified.

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  Blast outside BJP office in Chandigarh, video shows man hurling explosive

  India | April 01, 2026 20:52 IST

  A blast was reported outside Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh. A video believed to be linked to the incident is circulating on social media, showing a person throwing an explosive resembling a grenade made of plastic.

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  HS Phoolka, former Punjab AAP MLA, joins BJP ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly polls

  India | April 01, 2026 12:54 IST

  HS Phoolka is known for spearheading what is described as "one of the longest and most torturous legal battles" and "crusades" to gain justice for the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

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  Congress block president brutally hacked to death in Ludhiana by two unidentified assailants

  India | March 30, 2026 9:33 IST

  The deceased has been identified as Parminder Tiwari, Machhiwara Congress block president. A case has been registered and an investigation has been launched, an official confirmed.

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  Punjab Cabinet clears 'Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna'; over 97% women to get monthly aid

  India | March 30, 2026 6:38 IST

  The scheme is expected to benefit more than 97% of women, making it one of the most comprehensive women-centric social protection initiatives in the country.

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  Punjab sees surge in business trust as Mann government recovers Rs 111.16 crore through OTS

  India | March 22, 2026 19:49 IST

  Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has said that the One-Time Settlement Scheme has resulted in a total realisation of ₹111.16 crore. He stated that the scheme has received a strong response, which shows a growing awareness of its financial benefits.

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  'Improved law and order driving major industrial investments in Punjab': CM Bhagwant Mann

  India | March 21, 2026 21:29 IST

  Speaking at a press conference in Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that more than 95,000 smugglers have been arrested and ₹772 crore worth of illegal assets have been seized under his government's ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign.