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Punjab Congress to Kick Off 2027 ‘People’s Manifesto’ Campaign from Amritsar

Chandigarh, August 31, 2026: The Punjab Congress has announced a statewide consultation campaign to prepare its “People’s Manifesto” for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with the exercise set to begin from Amritsar.

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Punjab Sees First Groundwater Turnaround in Decades; 109 Blocks Show Improvement

Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Punjab has reported a significant improvement in its groundwater situation, with Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal saying the state has recorded its first major turnaround in decades.

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August 31 News Round-Up: PU Polls, BJP’s 117-Seat Punjab Plan, GDP Growth and Major State Developments

Chandigarh, August 31, 2026: Punjab and the national political landscape witnessed several major developments on Monday. From the Panjab University student elections and BJP’s 2027 Punjab strategy to a major improvement in groundwater levels, a directive involving Congress leader Raja Warring and India’s latest GDP figures, here are the key stories of the day.

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Punjab Farmers Back on Streets: MSP, Debt Waiver and Water Rights Among Key Demands

Chandigarh, September 1, 2026: Farmers' organisations across Punjab have once again intensified their agitation, with protests spreading across the state over a wide range of agricultural, economic and Punjab-specific issues.

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Jalandhar SHO Jai Inder Under Spotlight: Two Major Cases That Raised Questions Over Police Action

Jalandhar, September 1, 2026: The functioning of Basti Bawa Khel Police Station has come under renewed scrutiny following reports of action against SHO Jai Inder Singh. Media reports said Jai Inder was sent to the police lines, while Sub-Inspector Gurdeep Singh took charge of the police station. The reported action came amid concerns surrounding gang activity and alleged lapses in dealing with criminal elements in the area.

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Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal Meet Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru, Pray for Punjab’s Prosperity

Bengaluru, August 31, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia visited the Art of Living Ashram in Bengaluru and met spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday.

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Sukhbir Badal Backs Punjab Employees, Urges Them to Unite Under SAD Flag

Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has extended his support to Punjab government employees amid their ongoing agitation, urging them to remain united and raise their concerns collectively.

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Satnam Singh Sandhu Calls for Punjab to Lead India’s Fight Against Drugs and Narco-Terrorism

Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu has called on Punjab to take the lead in transforming the fight against drug abuse into a statewide mass movement, while simultaneously tackling the networks involved in drug trafficking and what he described as narco-terrorism.

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Punjab Partners with National Test House to Bring World-Class Testing Closer to Industry

Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: In a major move aimed at strengthening Punjab’s industrial ecosystem, the state government has partnered with the National Test House (NTH) to establish advanced testing and certification facilities closer to major industrial clusters.

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Mamdot Market Firing: AAP-Linked Leader Killed, Another Critically Injured in Gun Attack

Ferozepur, August 30, 2026: A 45-year-old man was killed and another youth critically injured after armed assailants allegedly opened fire on two motorcycle-borne men in the main market of Mamdot in Ferozepur district on Saturday evening.

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Punjab Government May Move Supreme Court Over DA Dues Order: Sources

Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: The Punjab government is likely to approach the Supreme Court against the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s directions on payment of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) dues to state government employees and pensioners, according to sources.

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Ferozepur Constable’s Luck Turns Overnight: Gurpreet Singh Wins ₹7 Crore Rakhi Bumper Jackpot

Ferozepur, August 30, 2026: A routine visit to Ferozepur city has transformed the life of 28-year-old Punjab Police constable Gurpreet Singh, who has won the ₹7 crore first prize in the Punjab State Dear Rakhi Bumper lottery.

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