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A specially trained team of 1,597 officers with 144 equipped vehicles has helped Punjab drop its road accident deaths by nearly half in less than a year. Other Indian states are now asking to copy the model.
Mantaj Sidhu left his high-paying Google job to solve a personal problem: getting safe, healthy food to his parents in Punjab. Now he runs an organic farm where families can trace exactly where their meals come from.
Punjab's farms are getting a high-tech upgrade thanks to a new partnership with South Korea. Following Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's recent visit, Korean experts are bringing advanced machinery and biotech solutions to India's agricultural heartland. ##
Every family in Punjab, India can now access up to $12,000 in free medical care with no income limits. The universal healthcare program covers 65 million families across the state.
After Dalit groups raised concerns, Punjab's government swiftly removed discriminatory caste terminology from forms used in a major state survey. The change affects a groundbreaking effort to document drug abuse and socioeconomic conditions across the state.
Punjab just made history by mandating that school bags can't weigh more than 10% of a child's body weight, ending the era of backpacks that burden growing spines. Pre-primary students won't carry bags at all under the new rules.
Punjab is shifting all schools and government offices to 7:30 AM–1:30 PM starting Monday to protect children from dangerous afternoon heat. The change also helps reduce electricity demand during peak hours.
Thousands of sanitation workers across Punjab returned to work after the government agreed to address their demands for fair pay and job security. The successful negotiations show what's possible when workers and officials sit down together.
Villages across Punjab are transforming barren land into thriving mini forests through a seven-year initiative that's planted over 3 million native trees. The project has created over 15,000 jobs while bringing back wildlife and helping communities adapt to climate change.
Punjab's government is bringing theatrical magic to every corner of the state, offering 40 free performances of the acclaimed play "Humare Ram" to audiences across six major cities. What normally costs up to 799 rupees per ticket will now be accessible to anyone who wants to experience this retelling of the ancient Ramayana epic. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
A 92-year-old dairy farmer received life-changing bladder surgery for free just three days after Punjab launched a new health insurance program covering 65 lakh families. Ram Rattan Singh had suffered for over a decade before the program made treatment possible.
A government doctor from rural Punjab treated Arjun Rampal's on-set injury and walked away with a surprise cameo in blockbuster Dhurandhar 2. What started as a medical emergency turned into an unforgettable career moment.
Punjab Kings demolished Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs, posting the highest score of IPL 2026 season and maintaining their perfect winning streak. The defending finalists proved they can dominate whether chasing or setting targets.
People recovering from addiction in Punjab are finding jobs are helping them stay clean and rebuild their lives. The state's new anti-drug campaign is now focusing on employment support alongside treatment.
After four years of failed harvests, a Punjab farmer cracked the code on growing exotic dragon fruit organically. Now he's earning six figures and teaching 25,000 other farmers to do the same.
A massive rotating arm now waters three acres of farmland in Punjab without a single farmhand, marking a major step forward for water-starved regions facing severe labor shortages. The technology could transform how India grows food while preserving its vanishing groundwater.
A teenage soccer team in India just proved they're the best in the country for the second year running. Three goals in 10 explosive minutes sealed Punjab FC's back-to-back championship win.
Gurindervir Singh, a 25-year-old from a small Punjab village, became India's fastest man by running 100 meters in 10.09 seconds. He's the first Indian sprinter to break the 10.10-second barrier, achieving this historic feat twice within 24 hours.
A retired Army officer transformed seven barren acres in Punjab into a thriving medicinal plant farm that now supports 110 farming families. His sugarcane jaggery infused with herbs has customers waiting in line.
Punjab's Chief Minister just pitched his state as India's next innovation hub during a groundbreaking visit to Finland. The partnership could transform how millions of farmers work while creating new opportunities for young people.
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