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ARVIND KEJRIWAL AND BHAGWANT MANN REITRATE THEIR COMMITMENT TO ERADICATE DRUGS FROM PUNJAB

Punjab News
Nabha (Patiala), May 25: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday called upon the people to come forward and join the crusade against drugs and corruption to make it a mass movement. Addressing the gathering, during a function organized by Aggarwal Sabha here today, the Chief Minister said that the state government has embarked a war against the menace of drugs and corruption adding that this drive can be successful only with the proactive support and cooperation of the people. He said that this is the fight for coming generations and cannot be won without the support of the common man. Bhagwant Singh Mann exhorted the people to extend wholehearted support for this noble cause so that Punjab can be made a progressive and frontrunner state in the country. The Chief Minis...

Baniya Community a Pillar of Punjab’s Growth: Kejriwal and Mann laid foundation of Maharaja Agrasen Darbar

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Nabha (Patiala), May 25: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday paid tributes to Maharaja Agarsen Ji. In a function held here. paying tributes to Maharaja Agarsen ji, the Chief Minister described him as a great ruler, who during his regime gave the message of welfare state by strengthening social harmony and unity. Exhorting the people to seek inspiration from the ideology of Maharaja Agarsen, he said that a real tribute to this legendary ruler would be to follow his teachings, which were still relevant in the present circumstances.  Bhagwant Singh Mann appealed to the people to commemorate this auspicious day rising above the parochial considerations of caste, color, creed and religion. The Chief Minister called up...

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH ; COMMISSIONERATE POLICE JALANDHAR BUSTS MAJOR DRUG RACKET, TWO ACCUSED ARRESTED AND 13 KG HEROIN, ILLEGAL WEAPONS, LUXURY VEHICLES SEIZED

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Jalandhar, May 25 :    Achieving a significant breakthrough under the Punjab government’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh”, Commissionerate Police Jalandhar, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur, has busted a major drug smuggling network. Two accused have been arrested with a total recovery of 13 kg heroin, 2 illegal .32 bore weapons, 6 live cartridges, 3 magazines, 3 luxury cars, and Rs 22,000 drug money. Giving details of this operation, CP Jalandhar Dhanpreet Kaur said that during a press briefing on 21.05.2025, she had informed that CIA team had arrested an accused on 20 May 2025 from near Pulli Focal Point, Jalandhar. The accused, identified as Shivam Sodhi alias Shiva s/o Varinder Sodhi, resident of Near Lamma Pind Chowk Simran Encl...

KERALA AGRICULTURE MINISTER VISITS PUNJAB STATE FOOD COMMISSION OFFICE

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Chandigarh, May 24: Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad visited the Punjab State Food Commission office during his official visit to Punjab. Providing more information in this regard, Punjab State Food Commission Chairman Bal Mukand Sharma said that the primary focus of discussion during the visit was identifying strategies to further enhance the Mid-Day Meal Scheme implementation in both states. Mr. Sharma shared comprehensive details about the Mid-Day Meal Scheme being implemented by the Punjab Government, which received high commendation from the Kerala Agriculture Minister. Mr. Prasad also shared valuable insights into Kerala's Mid-Day Meal Scheme implementation. The Chairman, while stressing for the significance of both food security and nutritional security in Punjab, d...

ECI convenes National Conference of Counsels and CEOs to strengthen and reorient its legal framework

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Chandigarh, May 24: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the presence of Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi inaugurated the National Conference of Counsels representing the Election Commission of India at IIIDEM, New Delhi. Senior Advocates from the Supreme Court of India and 28 High Courts across the country along with the officials and 36 CEOs of all States/UTs participated in the Conference. Punjab  Additional CEO Harish Nayar also attended the Conference. This initiative is aimed at strengthening and reorienting the legal framework of the Commission to meet emerging challenges more effectively by achieving synergy. The conference laid emphasis on being non-adversarial and to offer ample opportunities for hearing. The day-long co...

STOP INJUSTICE WITH PUNJAB: CM AT NITI AAYOG

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New Delhi, May 24: Flagging the issues pertaining to step motherly treatment being meted out with Punjab by the Union government, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that this type of biased and discriminatory treatment with the state is unwarranted and undesirable. Taking part in the meeting of 10th Governing Council of the Niti Aayog here today, the Chief Minister raised the important issues pertaining to the state on the platform and reiterated that Punjab has no surplus water for any state. Asserting that in wake of grim situation of water in the state Yamuna-Sutlej-Link (YSL) canal should be considered for construction instead of the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers are already in deficit and water shou...

ON NATIONAL LOK ADALAT DAY, 4,81,324 CASES SETTLED IN PUNJAB

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH, MAY 24: The Punjab State Legal Services Authority successfully organized the 2nd National Lok Adalat across the State of Punjab under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Deepak Sibal, Judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority. Providing information in this regard, a spokesperson of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority stated that this mega event was organized under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority, with the aim of delivering speedy and amicable resolution of disputes to ensure access to justice for all, in line with Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. He said In comparison to the previous National Lok Adalat held on March 8, 2025, where a total of 4.37 lakh ...

PIONEERING EXCELLENCE: PUNJAB INTRODUCES 3-DAY ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR CLASS 9TH STUDENTS OF SCHOOLS OF EMINENCE

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CHANDIGARH, MAY 24: In a bid to nurture students' personal growth and seamlessly integrate them into the Schools of Eminence (SOE) ecosystem, the Punjab Government has introduced first-of-its-kind a transformative 3-day Orientation Program for newly admitted Class 9th students for the academic session 2025-26, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab. He stated that the orientation plan, all set to commence from 26th to 28th May, 2025, will help students integrate into the SOE Ecosystem, building a strong base for their personal development in the coming two years. This program will provide practical insights into competitive examinations and career paths. Highlighting the plan's key features, S. Harjot Singh Bains revealed that students will interact ...

DAY 84 OF ‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: 183 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 1.8KG HEROIN, 3.9KG OPIUM, ₹1.9L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, May 24:           With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered 84th day, Punjab Police on Saturday arrested 183 drug smugglers and recovered 1.8 kg heroin, 3.9 kg opium and Rs 1.92 lakhs drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 13,236 in just 84 days.           The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked...

MP Sant Seechewal pulls up National Highway Authority Officials

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*Jalandhar, 23 May* Rajya Sabha Member and environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has expressed serious concerns about the faulty design of culverts being constructed by the National Highway Authority for water drainage on national highways. He raised the issue by writing a letter to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and demanded that the National Highway Authority officials be held accountable for the situation. Sant Seechewal today pulls up the officials of the National Highway Authority who have constructed a culvert on NH 44 with a level four feet higher than the drainage level. He pointed out that this design flaw is causing significant inconvenience to local residents. This morning, National Highway Authority officials were called to the Amritsar-Jalandhar national route, wher...