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Mar232025 by editorNo Comments

WILL CARVE OUT A PROGRESSIVE AND PROSPEROUS PUNJAB AS DREAMT BY SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH: VOWS CM

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Khatkar Kalan (SBS Nagar), March 23: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that the state government is making strenuous efforts for fulfilling the dreams of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru and Shaheed Sukhdev adding that no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. Addressing the gathering during a state level function to mark martyrdom of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru and Shaheed Sukhdev here today, the Chief Minister said that this is not a political function but this is a solemn occasion to pay tributes to the great martyrs, who had sacrificed their lives for sake of motherland. He said that the state government is making concerted efforts to perpetuate the legacy of these legendary martyrs for our coming generations. Bhagwant Singh ...

Mar232025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS CROSS-BORDER DRUG CARTEL; WOMAN KINGPIN AMONG FOUR HELD WITH 5.2KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, March 23: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing war against drugs waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border drug cartel with the arrest of a woman kingpin identified as Mandeep Kaur (27) of village Ibban Kalan in Amritsar and her three operatives after recovering 5.2 kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. The other arrested operatives have been identified as Alam Arora (23) and Manmeet alias Golu (21), both residents of Janta Colony in Chheharta, Amritsar; and 18-years-old boy (name withheld) of Tarn Taran...

Mar222025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 22, PUNJAB POLICE ARRESTS 75 DRUG SMUGGLERS; 5KG HEROIN, 10KG OPIUM, ₹2.2L DRUG MONEY RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH, March 22: 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 22nd day, Punjab Police on Saturday arrested 75 drug smugglers and recovered 5.2 kg heroin, 10 kg opium and ₹2.2 lakhs drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 2613 in just 22 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 the ...

Mar222025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government Disburses ₹16,847.83 Crore in Pensions and Financial Aid:- Dr Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, March 22: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, remains committed to the welfare of all sections of society, especially senior citizens, widows, destitute women, children, and persons with disabilities. Since assuming office, the government has disbursed ₹16,847.83 crore in financial aid under various social security schemes. Providing details, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that ₹11,310.33 crore has been distributed under the Old Age Pension Scheme. In the financial year 2022-23, ₹3,651.08 crore was allocated to 21.26 lakh beneficiaries, followed by ₹3,950.68 crore in 2023-24 to 22.11 lakh beneficiaries, and ₹3,708.57 crore in 2024-25 to 22.64 lakh beneficiaries. Dr Baljit...

Mar222025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government to spend Rs 2.10 crore to revamp CHC Singhowal Dinanagar

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Chandigarh/ Dinanagar/Gurdaspur, March 22- Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is continuously improving the infrastructure of health institutions in the state under the Health Revolution. Due to these efforts, the Punjab government will spend Rs 2.10 crore to renovate CHC Singhowal (Dinanagar). The foundation stone of the repair, renovation and upgradation project of CHC Singhowal was laid today by MLA and Aam Aadmi Party State Working President Mr. Aman Sher Singh Sherry Kalsi, Chairman Punjab Health Systems Corporation Mr. Raman Bahl, MLA Dera Baba Nanak Mr. Gurdeep Singh Randhawa and Mr. Shamsher Singh Dinanagar. Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of the repair, renovation and upgradation project of CHC Sing...

Mar222025 by editorNo Comments

Success of Excise Policies: Punjab’s Excise Revenue Rises From ₹6254 Crores (2022-23)To Over ₹10200 Crores(24-25)-Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, March 22 Attributing remarkable milestone in the state's excise revenue growth to the success of the Excise Policies implemented since the Aam Admi Party (AAP) led Punjab Government assumed office in 2022, Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday announced that state's excise revenue has seen an unprecedented cumulative growth over the past three years, rising from ₹6254 crores to over ₹10200 crores. He said that for the first time in Punjab's history, the excise revenue would surpass the five-digit mark, with the target of ₹10145 crores for the financial year 2024-25 likely to be exceeded. Addressing a press ...

Mar212025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau arrests Forest Guard taking Rs 20000 bribe

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Chandigarh, March 21, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Friday, arrested Harjit Singh, a Forest Guard, posted at Malerkotla, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest was made following verification a complaint filed by a resident of Malerkotla. He further added that the complainant has approached the VB alleging that he had built a marriage palace at village Dilawargarh, near Kup Khurd village and the aforementioned accused had demanded a bribe of Rs one lakh to allow passage to the palace from the main road. &nb...

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Harbhajan Singh ETO bats for speed up construction of Makhu Railway Over Bridge

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Chandigarh, March 21 Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Friday said that the construction of the much-awaited Railway Over Bridge (ROB) on the Harike-Jira-Bathinda section of NH 54 in Makhu will begin within a week. The Minister made this announcement in response to a question raised by MLA Naresh Kataria during the ongoing session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Mr. Harbhajan Singh ETO stated that all necessary land acquisitions for the project have been completed and the construction contract has been awarded. He assured that the work will commence within a week, marking a significant step towards improving connectivity and safety in the region. ...

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Chief Minister Punjab and Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha extend warm welcome to the Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand Kataria in Punjab Vidhan Sabha

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Chandigarh, 21 March 2025 S. Bhagwant Singh Mann Chief Minister of Punjab and S.Kultar Singh Sandhwan Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha today extended a warm welcome to Gulab Chand Kataria Governor of Punjab on his arrival at Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Governor of Punjab has arrived at Punjab Vidhan Sabha to address the first day of the budget session. S. Bhagwant Singh Mann Chief Minister of Punjab and S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha presented a glass framed replica of Sri Harmandir Sahib and a Lohi to the Governor of Punjab.Gulab Chand Kataria Governor of Punjab felt highly delighted with this warm welcome extended to him. &nb...

Mar212025 by editorNo Comments

GOVERNOR REITERATES COMMITMENT TO WIPE OUT CURSE OF DRUGS FROM STATE

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मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय, पंजाब राज्यपाल ने राज्य से नशे के पूर्ण सफाए का संकल्प दोहराया‘युद्ध नशे के विरुद्ध’ अभियान का ज्यादा जोर नशा तस्करों के आर्थिक ढांचे को चकनाचूर करने परजनहित में राज्य सरकार की अनूठी पहलकदमियों को गिनायाकिसानों के मुद्दे पर राज्य सरकार संवेदनशीलचंडीगढ़, 21 मार्चपंजाब से नशे की समस्या को जड़ से खत्म करने के लिए राज्य सरकार के दृढ़ संकल्प को दोहराते हुए पंजाब के राज्यपाल गुलाब चंद कटारिया ने ‘युद्ध नशे के विरुद्ध’ अभियान के जरिए नशा तस्करों के पूरे तंत्र को आर्थिक रूप से तोड़ने पर जोर दिया।16वीं पंजाब विधानसभा के आठवें सत्र के दौरान अपने संबोधन में राज्यपाल ने कहा कि राज्य सरकार ने 25 फरवरी को बहुत ही दृढ़ और केंद्रित ढंग से नशे के खिलाफ जंग (युद्ध नशे के विरुद्ध) अभियान शुरू करके नशा तस्करी और संगठित अपराध के खिलाफ अपनी लड़ाई तेज की है। उन्होंने कहा कि इस दृढ़ संकल्...