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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 234, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 11 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 4.2KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, October 21: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 234th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 248 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 11 drug smugglers after registration of 11 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 33,519 in 234 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 4.2 kg heroin, 338 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 23,220 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably,...

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PUNJAB’S UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES TOLD TO HOLD SEMINARS ON GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI’S LEGACY & MARTYRDOM

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Chandigarh, October 21: In a significant move to instill the values of sacrifice and religious freedom in the youth, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains has directed all Vice-Chancellors (VCs) and College Principals across the state, including private and aided institutions, to organise comprehensive seminars highlighting the life, teachings and martyrdom of ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. Emphasising on the Guru's legacy of selflessness, inclusivity and human rights advocacy, S. Harjot Singh Bains wrote a letter to VCs and Principals to organise seminars and other religious programs from October 27, 2025 to November 30, 2025. Directing to maintain religious decorum and sanctity of the events in the education institutes, the Education Minister asked th...

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Tarn Taran Bye-Election: 11 Nomination Papers Filed on the Last Day

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Chandigarh, October 21: 11 nomination papers were filed on Tuesday, the last day of filing nominations for the bye-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency. A spokesperson of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab informed that Congress candidate Karanbir Singh filed one more nomination paper today. In addition, Mandeep Singh S/o Mohinder Pal Singh submitted two nomination papers as an independent candidate. Other independent candidates who filed their nomination papers include Lakha Singh, Gurmeet Kaur, Jaswant Singh, Harpreet Singh, Sarika Jorha, Harpal Singh, Mandeep Singh S/o Narinder Singh and Sanjeev Singh. The spokesperson further said that the scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on October 22, 2025, while the last date for withdrawal o...

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POSSIBLE TERROR ATTACK AVERTED; TWO HELD WITH RPG AND LAUNCHER IN AMRITSAR

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 21: In an intelligence based operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Rural Police, in close coordination with central agencies, apprehended two operatives of a terror module and recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) along with launcher from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. Those arrested have been identified as Mehakdeep Singh alias Mehak, a resident of Wadali in Amritsar and Aditya alias Adhi, a resident village Bhaga Chhina in Amritsar. Apart from recovering RPG, police teams have ...

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Punjab Cabinet Ministers Extends Greetings on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas

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Chandigarh, October 19: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Aman Arora, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Sanjeev Arora, Dr. Balbir Singh, Lal Chand, Laljit Singh Bhullar, Harjot Singh Bains, Harbhajan Singh, Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, Dr. Ravjot Singh, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, and Mohinder Bhagat extended warm greetings to all citizens, especially Punjabis, on the joyous occasions of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas. In a joint message issued here, the Ministers said that Diwali symbolizes the victory of truth over falsehood, righteousness over evil, and light over darkness. It reflects the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India, celebrating universal values of goodness and harmony. They appealed to the people to celebrate a pollution-free, gre...

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AAM AADMI CLINICS ACHIEVE LANDMARK AS 4.20-CR PEOPLE AVAIL TREATMENT AND 2.29 cr LAB TESTS DONE IN 3 YEARS

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CHANDIGARH, October 19: The ambitious 'Aam Aadmi Clinics' project initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government to strengthening primary healthcare in the state, has achieved yet another significant milestone as the Outpatient Department (OPD) visits have now crossed the remarkable 4.20 crore mark and lab tests done crossed 2.29 cr in just three years. Sharing this milestone here on Sunday, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh revealed that over 4.20 crore individuals in the state have received free treatment from the 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics since August 15, 2022. Notably, there are 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics— 316 in urban areas and 565 in Rural areas— functioning in the state providing...

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PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA DEPUTY SPEAKER GREETS PUNJABIS ON DIWALI AND BANDI CHHOR DIWAS

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Chandigarh/Garhshankar, October 19: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Sh. Jai Krishan Singh Rouri extended greetings to people of Garhshankar constituency along with Punjabis living all over the world on the occasion of holy festivals Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas and Vishwakarma Diwas. On this occasion, Deputy Speaker said that we should celebrate our traditional festivals with full pride and dignity. He urged the people to follow the teachings of the Gurus and Spiritual leaders to follow the path of truth. He also prayed to God for the happiness and peace of all. Deputy Speaker Sh. Jai Krishan Singh Rouri appealed to the people to celebrate holy days of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas in the traditional manner and to refrain from bursting crackers. He said that bursting crackers cause...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 232, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 67 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 561GMs HEROIN, 1.1KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, October 19: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 232nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 306 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 67 drug smugglers after registration of 58 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 33,500 in 232 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 561 grams heroin, 1.1 kg opium, 1229 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 6360 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. ...

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Tarn Taran Bye-election: 14 Nomination Papers Filed on Sixth Day

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Chandigarh, October 18: 14 nomination papers were filed on Saturday for the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly constituency bye-election in Punjab. A spokesperson of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, informed that BJP candidate Harjit Singh Sandhu filed two additional nomination papers today. Earlier, he had also submitted his nomination papers on October 17. Sucha Singh has filed his nomination as a covering candidate for Harjit Singh Sandhu. Similarly, Leena Sandhu has filed her nomination as a covering candidate for Indian National Congress nominee Karanbir Singh. Apart from these, Arun Kumar Khurmi also filed his nomination and Naib Singh from Nationalists Justice Party have also submitted their nominations. In addition, the following individuals have filed nomin...

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FARMERS MADE PAYMENT WORTH RS 7472 CRORE FOR PADDY, 100% LIFTING ENSURED: CM

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Chandigarh, October 18: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday directed senior IAS officers and Administrative Secretaries of various departments to ensure that the ongoing procurement of paddy is carried out in a smooth and hassle-free manner during the upcoming festival of lights. Chairing a meeting with IAS officers at his residence, the Chief Minister noted that despite massive devastation caused by floods in the state, Punjab is still expected to contribute 175 LMT of paddy to the national pool. Stressing the need for seamless and efficient procurement, he said that concerted efforts must be made to ensure that every grain produced through the hard work and dedication of Punjabi farmers is purchased. Bhagwant Singh Mann informed the officers that the Punjab govern...