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Mar102025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE ARRESTS JUVENILE AMONG FOUR DRUG SMUGGLERS FROM AMRITSAR; 4KG HEROIN, ₹20K DRUG MONEY RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, March 10: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Commissionerate Police Amritsar has dismantled a drug trafficking cartel with the arrest of four drug smugglers, including a 16-years-old juvenile, and seized 4.01 kg heroin, Rs 20,000 drug money and three motorcycles from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Tarsem Singh alias Sema (23), Amrit Singh alias Abhi (21), both residents of Jalalabad, Fazilka; Ramanjit Singh alias Raman (19), a reside...

Mar102025 by editorNo Comments

Sunanda Sharma Case : Pushpinder Dhaliwal Arrested After Intervention of Punjab State Women Commission

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Chandigarh, March 10: Following the strong intervention of the Punjab State Women Commission, Punjab Police have arrested music producer Pushpinder Dhaliwal, also known as Pinky Dhaliwal, in the case filed by renowned singer and actress Sunanda Sharma. The Women Commission took suo motu cognizance of the matter after Sunanda Sharma’s public plea and directed Punjab Police Headquarters to submit an action-taken report. Exercising its powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Women Commission Act, 2001, the Commission had instructed an SP-rank officer to investigate the allegations and take appropriate action. In response to this directive, the police arrested Dhaliwal from Mohali. Sunanda Sharma has alleged that Dhaliwal financially exploited her by withholding payments despite h...

Mar102025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Introduces High-Yield Maize Hybrid PMH 17 to Boost Farmers’ Income & Conserve Water Resources

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Chandigarh, March 10: In a significant move to conserve groundwater and provide farmers with a profitable alternative to water-guzzling paddy crop, Punjab is all set to introduce a new high-yield maize hybrid, PMH 17. This dual-purpose hybrid is suitable for both grain and silage production. Disclosing this here today, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that this hybrid variety can be sown between the last week of May and the end of June, with a maturity period of 96 days. This specific planting window and short maturity time could be beneficial for farmers, potentially allowing for multiple harvests in a single growing season. The Director of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare department Mr. Jaswant Singh, who is also the Chairman of ...

Mar102025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE NABS FBI-WANTED INDIAN-ORIGIN DRUG LORD SHAWN BHINDER FROM LUDHIANA

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CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN, March 10: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Tarn Taran police has arrested Big Fish Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, an Indian-origin International drug lord wanted by the USA-based intelligence and security agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. The arrested accused Shawn Bhinder, a native of village Mandiala in Batala and had been residing in Brampton in Canada, was wanted by the FBI in one of the largest drug seizures in the USA on Februar...

Mar102025 by editorNo Comments

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: ILLEGAL STRUCTURE DEMOLISHED IN BARNALA

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Chandigarh / Barnala, March 10 Continuing its crackdown on drug smugglers under the ongoing anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh’, initiated under the directives of Hon’ble Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Barnala Improvement Trust, with the assistance of Barnala Police, today demolished an illegally constructed structure located behind the Barnala Bus Stand. A bulldozer was deployed to raze the house belonging to a mother-daughter duo, identified as Kali Kaur and her daughter Sarbo. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Barnala, Md. Sarfaraz Alam stated that, as per official records, Kali Kaur has 9 criminal cases registered against her, including 7 under the NDPS Act, while her daughter Sarbo faces 7 cases out of which 6 are under the NDPS Act. ...

Mar102025 by editorNo Comments

State Government Provides Financial Assistance of ₹367.59 Crore to 2.25 Lakh Destitute Children: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, March 10: Punjab’s Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, stated that financial assistance has been provided to nearly 2.25 lakh children across the state. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that a total of ₹367.59 crore has been provided as financial assistance for 2.25 lakh destitute children in Punjab. She further highlighted that the state government had allocated a budget of ₹377.00 crore for the welfare of destitute children during the current financial year, out of which ₹367.59 crore has already been utilized for their benefit. Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasized that the government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is continuously striving to transform Punjab into a prosperous sta...

Mar92025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS SEARCH OPERATION AT 262 BUS STANDS ACROSS STATE

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CHANDIGARH, March 9: In order to ensure peaceful celebrations of forthcoming Holi festival as desired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Sunday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at as many as 262 Bus Stands across the state. The operation was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav in all the 28 Police districts. Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who was personally monitoring this state-level operation, said that all the CPs/SSPs were asked to ensure heavy deployment of police force under the super...

Mar92025 by editorNo Comments

Strict Action to Be Taken Against Those Found Guilty in Sunanda Sharma Case: Chairperson Raj Lali Gill

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Chandigarh, March 9: The Punjab State Women Commission had directed Punjab Police Headquarters to submit an action-taken report by March 9, 2025, regarding the matter concerning renowned singer Sunanda Sharma, following her public plea, "Mennu roti joga taan chhad dio” (If you allow me to earn my livelihood, then let me be). Taking suo moto cognizance of media reports, the Commission had instructed an SP-rank officer to conduct an inquiry into the matter. Exercising its powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Women Commission Act, 2001, the Commission had sought an urgent response from the police. Chairperson Raj Lali Gill stated that strict action will be taken against those found guilty of harassment or exerting undue pressure on the singer based on the findings of the inves...

Mar92025 by editorNo Comments

Financial Assistance of ₹1042.63 Crore Provided to Widows and Destitute Women Till January 2025

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Chandigarh, March 9: The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the welfare of all sections of society, including widows and destitute women. Providing details in this regard, Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that financial assistance amounting to ₹1042.63 crore has been provided to widows and destitute women in the state till January 2025. Further elaborating on the matter, Dr. Baljit Kaur mentioned that approximately 6.47 lakh widows and destitute women in the state are benefiting from this scheme. She also highlighted that under various schemes, the state government has disbursed a total of ₹5555.94 crore till January 2025. Cabinet Minister further informed that during the...

Mar92025 by editorNo Comments

Comprehensive Ban on Speaker Usage on Tractors and Trucks During Hola-Mohalla

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Rupnagar, March 9: The vibrant celebration of Hola-Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib and Sri Kiratpur Sahib is set to take place from March 10 to March 15, 2025. In a bid to ensure the safety and well-being of the devotees, a comprehensive ban has been imposed on the use of speakers on tractors and trucks during the festivities. Announcing this, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rupnagar, Gulneet Singh Khurana, said that police administrations across all districts in Punjab have been informed to issue instructions to Station House Officers (SHOs) and Traffic Incharges. These instructions will be passed on to representatives of truck unions and panchayats, prohibiting double-decker trucks/vehicles, large speakers on tractor trolleys, pressure horns on motorcycles, and motorcycles with...