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Mann Govt stands with people in difficult times, Cabinet ministers Khudian and Mundian assure

Breaking News
Chandigarh/Ferozepur, May 10: In line with Punjab CM S. Bhagwant Singh Mann's pledge to stand with people of Border areas to support them in this difficult time, Cabinet Ministers Gurmeet Singh Khudian and Hardeep Singh Mundian visited the Ferozepur district to assess the situation in border areas. The Cabinet ministers also visited the local hospital to meet the people injured in the last night Pakistan drone strike at village Khai Pheme Ki. They also assured them and their families the every possible assistance from the state government and wished them a speedy recovery. Meanwhile, the cabinet ministers held discussions with hospital officials and doctors, and civil and police authorities, to assess the situation and provide necessary directions. They emphasised the need for adv...

CM Bhagwant Mann issues strict warning to Hoarders: Artificial Scarcity Will Not Be Tolerated — Be Ready for Action

Punjab News
Chandigarh, May 10: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday categorically said that there is no shortage of essential commodities in the state and people should refrain from panic buying in this hour of crisis. In a statement, the Chief Minister urged the people to not get panic about anything during these days of crisis as the state government has already made elaborate arrangements for all the essential supplies. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that there is no shortage of anything so panic situation amongst the people should be avoided adding that any person creating artificial shortage will be dealt with strictly, so that people do not face any problem. He also appealed to the media to exercise restraint in coverage to avoid amplifying tensions and further aggravating the ...

Ensure Safety First : CM Mann urges citizens to stay away from drone/missile debris and inform police

Health
Chandigarh, May 10: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged the people to refrain from rushing to the spot of any missile or drone attack and touching the unidentified debris or remains until it has been defused by Army authorities. In an emotive appeal to people, the Chief Minister said that people should not rush to the spot where any part of drone or missile is found as it can be harmful before it is defused. Soliciting fulsome support and cooperation from general public, he urged them to immediately inform the police if they see any missile or ballistic material. Bhagwant Singh Mann cautioned them against approaching or touching such hazardous objects as they can be fatal for them. The Chief Minister said that state government is extending all help to the I...

Emergency Fire Machinery Worth ₹47 Crore Deployed on Border — Bhagwant Mann Government Switches to Action Mode to Tackle Crisis

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Chandigarh, May 10: Gearing up to tackle any unforeseen situation amidst ongoing escalation in border, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated fire apparatus worth Rs 47 crore to strengthen emergency response in border areas of the state. Addressing the gathering Chief Minister said that the state government is fully sensitised about the tension brewing at the borders along with the state. He said that in order to cater to needs of border region fire apparatus, including small and medium fire tenders and other essential machinery worth ₹47 crore has been dedicated to people of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this include Disaster Deployment Kit (DD Kit), Hydraulic Combi Tool Collapse Structure and Rescue Kit (CSSR Kit),  Gas Detectors, Fire E...

Cabinet Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchak & Dr. Ravjot Singh visit Government Hospital Kalanaur & Fire brigade office Gurdaspur

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Chandigarh, Kalanaur/Gurdaspur, May 9: In view of the tense situation between India and Pakistan, the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and the Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh today visited Government hospital Kalanaur and Fire brigade office, Gurdaspur to take stock of the arrangements being made to tackle emergency situations. Afterwards, both the ministers held a meeting with the District Administration to review the preparations made by the latter. The ministers were accompanied by the Executive President AAP- MLA Amansher Singh Sherri Kalsi, MLA Gurdeep Singh Randhawa, Chairman Raman Behl, President District Urban Shamsher Singh, DC Dalwinderjit Singh, SSP Batala Sohail Qasim Mir, SSP Gurdaspur Aditya, ADC Dr. Harjinder Singh Bedi, SDM Dinanagar Jaspinder Si...

National Lok Adalats Scheduled Across Punjab on May 10 Postponed

Punjab News
Chandigarh, May 9:           As per the guidelines issued by the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, the National Lok Adalats scheduled to be held across Punjab on May 10, 2025, have been postponed due to security concerns.           In this regard, a spokesperson of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority stated that the new date for organizing these National Lok Adalats will be announced once the situation in the state becomes conducive.

In view of current situation, Punjab Government deputes senior IAS officers in all districts

Health
Chandigarh, May 9 In view of the situation at India-Pakistan border, as per the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann with the people to not let them face any problem, a State Control Room has been set up by the Punjab Government in which a Nodal Officer from each department has been included. Apart from this, the responsibility of monitoring and coordinating essential services in all the districts, a senior IAS officer has been deputed in each district. It was disclosed by the Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, after holding a meeting with all administrative Secretaries, DGP and all the Deputy Commissioners, Police Commissioners and SSPs. The administrative Secretaries, deputed in all districts, have been handed over the task to regularly monitor health services, food and civil s...

Punjabis stand shoulder to shoulder with Indian forces during Indo-Pak tension – Sandhwan

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Chandigarh 9 May 2025:  Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that Punjabis always stand shoulder to shoulder with the Indian soldiers.  History manifested that bravery shown by the Punjabis during the previous Indo-Pak wars  was unparalleled. He further said that the enemies still felt fear of the stories of valor shown by the Indian Army during the past wars. He prayed for peace and tranquility in this time of Indo-Pak tension and also prayed for the prosperity of the Indian  soldiers. Punjabis should be given due respect and dignity which they deserve for their sacrifices and bravery for the country.

TWO HELD WITH 5KG HEROIN, SEVEN PISTOLS, ₹7.2L DRUG MONEY FROM TARN TARAN

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN, May 9:           In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Tarn Taran Police has  busted an international narco-terror smuggling module with the arrest its two operatives, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.           Those arrested have been identified as Lovepreet Singh alias Love and Jagroop Singh, both residents of village Fateh Chak in Tarn Taran. Police teams have also recovered 5 kg heroin, seven sophisticated pistols— including four .30 bore Bretta, two PX5 and one .30 bore Star Mark; Rs 7.20 lakhs drug money and currency...

HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO ANNOUNCES MAJOR MILESTONES IN AMRITSAR’S POWER INFRA OVERHAUL

Punjab News
Chandigarh, May 7: Punjab Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO today announced significant advancements in the modernization of Amritsar’s power distribution network under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for the financial year 2024-25. He informed that with Amritsar emerging as a key religious, cultural and economic hub, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has prioritized upgrading its aging power infrastructure to curb losses, enhance efficiency and ensure seamless electricity supply to residents and businesses.  He said that the initiative focuses on critical areas such as infrastructure reinforcement, voltage stabilization, reduction of technical and commercial losses and the adoption of smart technologies to future-proof the grid. Key inte...