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- CM: Bhagwant Mann
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Latest state brief
From 15 November 2026
State Overview
Law enforcement agencies reported multiple arrests concerning drugs, weapons, and criminal investigations across several districts. Concurrently, officials announced infrastructure projects, while administrative bodies addressed agricultural procurement and stubble management.
Key Issues Across Punjab
- Reported
Law enforcement agencies across multiple districts reported arrests related to criminal investigations, drug offenses, and weapons recoveries.
- Official statement
Representatives laid foundation stones for new cricket infrastructure projects in Barnala and Sangrur.
- Official statement
Authorities reviewed stubble management systems and addressed agricultural distribution and procurement guidelines across various districts.
Positive Developments
A Ludhiana equestrian won two medals at Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan, and a Patiala entrepreneur developed a commercial seed enterprise.
Citizen Action
Consult district agricultural offices for verified guidelines regarding stubble management and seed distribution schedules.
Districts of Punjab23
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Amritsar 24.9L 76.5%
Barnala 6.0L 72%
Bathinda 13.9L 70%- Faridkot 6.2L 70%
Fatehgarh Sahib 6.0L 77%
Fazilka 11.8L 67%- Ferozepur 20.3L 68%
Gurdaspur 23.0L 79%
Hoshiarpur 15.8L 84%
Jalandhar 21.9L 82%
Kapurthala 8.2L 79%
Ludhiana 35.0L 83%
Malerkotla 4.5L 75%- Mansa 7.7L 64%
Moga 9.9L 72%
Muktsar 9.0L 68%
Nawanshahr 6.1L 83%
Pathankot 6.8L 82%
Patiala 18.9L 78%
Rupnagar 6.8L 80%
Sangrur 16.6L 72%
SAS Nagar 9.9L 84%
Tarn Taran 11.2L 71%
District data
Population
Largest first
| District | Chart | people |
|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | 3.50 M | |
| Amritsar | 2.49 M | |
| Gurdaspur | 2.30 M | |
| Jalandhar | 2.19 M | |
| Ferozepur | 2.03 M | |
| Patiala | 1.89 M | |
| Sangrur | 1.66 M | |
| Hoshiarpur | 1.58 M | |
| Bathinda | 1.39 M | |
| Fazilka | 1.18 M | |
| Tarn Taran | 1.12 M | |
| Moga | 992 K |
Literacy rate
Percentage of people who can read and write
| District | Chart | percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hoshiarpur | 84% | |
| SAS Nagar | 84% | |
| Ludhiana | 83% | |
| Nawanshahr | 83% | |
| Jalandhar | 82% | |
| Pathankot | 82% | |
| Rupnagar | 80% | |
| Gurdaspur | 79% | |
| Kapurthala | 79% | |
| Patiala | 78% | |
| Fatehgarh Sahib | 77% | |
| Amritsar | 76.5% |
Sex ratio
Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity
| District | Chart | females per 1,000 males |
|---|---|---|
| Hoshiarpur | 961 | |
| Nawanshahr | 956 | |
| Malerkotla | 901 | |
| Faridkot | 900 | |
| Fazilka | 900 | |
| Bathinda | 896 | |
| Gurdaspur | 895 | |
| Mansa | 895 | |
| Moga | 895 | |
| Muktsar | 895 | |
| Ferozepur | 893 | |
| Rupnagar | 889 |