Here are the top news headlines from Punjab reported on Tuesday, June 9, 2026:
1. CM Mann Distributes ₹1.07 Crore in Seed Grants to Startups
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann distributed seed grants worth ₹1.07 crore to 31 local startups. Under the new Punjab Startup & Industrial Policy 2026, the seed grant limit has been officially enhanced from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh to prevent innovative ideas from failing due to lack of early financial backing.
2. Enforcement Directorate (ED) Raids Targets Across Punjab
The Enforcement Directorate conducted major search operations at multiple locations across Punjab. The sudden crackdown followed reports of a political shift involving Akali leader Manpreet Singh Ayali’s potential political realignment, placing state security on a high alert.
3. Quota-based “Date-of-Birth” Rule Scrapped for Board Exams
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced major evaluation reforms, completely scrapping the age-old date-of-birth tie-breaker rule for student rankings when marks are equal. The state is also moving toward more competency-based exam papers and stricter anti-cheating regulations.
4. Five New Premium Volvo Buses Flagged Off for Delhi Airport Route
Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema flagged off five new Super Integral Volvo coaches from Jalandhar and Ludhiana bound directly for Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi. The move aims to assist NRIs and crack down on private transport monopolies.
5. Qaumi Insaaf Morcha Blocks Ladowal Toll Plaza
Demanding the release of “Bandi Singhs” (Sikh prisoners), the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha staged a protest at the Ladowal Toll Plaza. Activists forced operations to a halt, allowing commuters to pass through for free for a duration of two hours.
6. Corruption Crackdown: 8 Officials Caught Red-Handed
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau revealed that its anti-corruption cell caught eight government officials red-handed across six bribery cases. The bureau has aggressively scaled up prosecutions, submitting 19 challans to special courts recently.
7. Court Fixes June 12 for Sanjeev Arora’s Bail Decision
The ongoing judicial matter involving high-profile leader Sanjeev Arora saw updates in court, with the judiciary reserving its decision on his bail application. The final verdict on the matter is scheduled to be announced on June 12.
8. “Project JEEVANJYOT” Launched to End Child Beggary
The Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development organized a state-level workshop to rollout “Project JEEVANJYOT.” The initiative aims to wipe out organized child begging networks and rehabilitate vulnerable street children.
9. Special Grievance Redressal Camps Announced for Ex-Servicemen
Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat held a comprehensive review meeting with the Defence Services Welfare Department and PESCO. He directed officials to set up specialized, fast-track camps to directly resolve the pension and welfare issues faced by ex-servicemen.
10. Special Trains Requested for 650th Parkash Purab Devotees
The Punjab Government officially requested the Central Ministry of Railways to run special trains ahead of the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj. Simultaneously, the state announced dedicating 650 acres across districts for plantation drives to mark the occasion.
