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Sri Anandpur Sahib, March 14: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday paid obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and extended his warm greetings to the people on the festival of Hola Mohalla. The Chief Minister said that this historic day reminds all of us of the rich legacy behind this sacred ‘Hola Mohalla’ festival, which symbolized the tenth Sikh Master Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s great ideology and endeavor to infuse the undying spirit of well being (Chardi Kala). He said that the state government was deriving a sense of responsibility and spirit of service towards mankind by following the footsteps of great Sikh Gurus. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and honor that Punjab was the only state in the country which was a perfect blend of ‘soci...

Chandigarh, March 13:           In a stern move against dereliction of duty, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh conducted a surprise inspection at Civil Hospital Fatehgarh Sahib, on Thursday morning, and found that registration counters and outdoor patient department (OPD) rooms were closed, leaving patients waiting in long queues. The staff responsible for managing these critical services were also found missing from their posts.           Taking immediate action, Director Health and Family Welfare Dr Hitinder Kaur, on the directions of the Health Minister, has served Show Cause Notices (SCNs) to the Civil Surgeon and Senior Medical Officer (SMO) of Civil Hospital, Fatehg...

Chandigarh, March 13: Punjab Mining and Geology Minister Sh. Brinder Kumar Goyal said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government will simplify the process of environmental Clearances in the mining sector to ensure easy availability of minor minerals for the state residents. Sh. Brinder Kumar Goyal, while presiding over an urgent meeting with officials of the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) and Mining Department, directed to complete the necessary processes at the earliest. While stating that the farmers face hassles in obtaining environmental clearances from these three departments to excavate soil from their land, the Cabinet Minister instructed officials to ensure that environmental clearancess for far...

Chandigarh, March 13: Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday approved summoning of the eight session (Budget Session) of the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha from March 21 to 28. A decision to this effect was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann here at his official residence. Giving the details a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the Cabinet gave nod for recommending the same to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, who is authorized to officially summon the State Legislature as per Article 174(1) of the Constitution of India. The Governor address will take place on March 25 followed by discussion on the address. The Finance Minister will present the budget for the year 2025-26 on March 26 general disc...

Chandigarh, March 13 Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign and Punjab Finance Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, announced today that the state's crusade against drugs has yielded significant results. He said that 1259 FIRs have been filed and 1758 individuals have been arrested since March 1 as part of the campaign launched by the Punjab government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to deal a final blow to drug trafficking. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the authorities have also demolished the illegal properties of 29 drug smugglers using bulldozers, sending a strong message against the illicit drug trade. He said that a significant amount of drug money, totalling Rs 60 l...

Chandigarh/Amritsar, March 13:  In a continued crackdown on drug traffickers, the district administration of Amritsar demolished the house of notorious drug smuggler Ajay Kumar Billi today. This action is part of the war against drugs launched by Chief Minister Mr. Bhagwant Singh Mann. Police Commissioner S. Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, who oversaw the demolition, warned that anyone involved in illegal activities will face strict action.  He said that five cases have been registered against Ajay Kumar in different police stations, including a case under the NDPS Act. Bhullar emphasized that the district administration will continue to take action against drug traffickers until they either reform or leave Punjab. He stressed the importance of protecting the youth from the harm...