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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...

OUR GOVT IS WORKING TO EMPOWER WOMEN : CM

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Amritsar, March 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the state Government will open two brainstorming centres at Amritsar and Mohali for students to share business ideas on pattern of Speakers Platform at Munich in Germany. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state government has already introduced Business Blasters initiative at school level for idea sharing and Rs 11 crore has been disbursed to the students. He said that the sole motive is to provide platforms for brainstorming to the students so new business ideas can prop up. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that on the same pattern the state government is going to set up Brainstorming Centres for new business ideas at Amritsar and SAS Nagar (Mohali). Extending his best wishes ...
MEGA PUSH TO EDUCATION: CM FLAGS OFF SEVENTH BATCH OF 36 PRINCIPALS TO GET TRAINING AT PRINCIPAL’S ACADEMY, SINGAPORE

MEGA PUSH TO EDUCATION: CM FLAGS OFF SEVENTH BATCH OF 36 PRINCIPALS TO GET TRAINING AT PRINCIPAL’S ACADEMY, SINGAPORE

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Chandigarh, March 8: Continuing its endeavor to upscale the teaching skills of the teachers and principals of government schools, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday flagged off the seventh batch of 36 Principals to get training at Principal’s Academy, Singapore from March 9-15. Interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister, accompanied by Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, said that it is a red letter day in the history of the state as this will go a long way in imparting quality education to the students. He said that the well trained staff has helped in enhancing the rate of admissions in the government schools of the state adding that Punjab is witnessing education revolution across the state as the state government has laid major thrust on it. ...

₹3,708.57 Crore Pension Disbursed to 22.64 Lakh Elderly Beneficiaries Till January: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, March 8: The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has disbursed ₹3,708.57 crore in pension to elderly beneficiaries till January 2025. This information was shared by Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that the government is committed to the welfare of every section of society. She informed that Punjab has a total of 34.09 lakh beneficiaries from various categories, including elderly citizens, persons with disabilities, widows, destitute women, and dependent children. The Cabinet Minister further highlighted that Punjab has 22.64 lakh elderly beneficiaries who have received pension payments amounting to ₹3,708.57 crore till January 2025. She also mentioned ...

National Lok Adalat Held Across Punjab: Over 3.85 Lakh Cases Taken Up by 394 Benches

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Chandigarh, March 8: In a significant step towards reducing pendency in courts, the Punjab State Legal Services Authority, under the guidance of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli, Executive Chairman of the State Authority, organized a National Lok Adalat across Punjab today. A total of 394 Lok Adalat benches were constituted, taking up around 3,85,189 cases for settlement. On this occasion, Sh. Manjinder Singh, Member Secretary, Punjab State Legal Services Authority, visited the Court Complex in Fazilka to inspect the Lok Adalat proceedings. Addressing the media, he highlighted the benefits of Lok Adalats, emphasizing that they help litigants save time and money while ensuring a win-win resolution for all parties involved. He further informed that the National Legal Services Authorit...

GURDASPUR’S MADHAV COMMISSIONED INTO ARTILLERY REGIMENT OF  INDIAN ARMY AS LIEUTENANT

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Chandigarh, March 8: Adding a yet another feather in the cap of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), Cadet Madhav Sharma was commissioned into the Indian Army's Artillery Regiment as Lieutenant at the Officers' Training Academy (OTA) passing out parade took place in Chennai, on Saturday. The passing out parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. Sharing this information here today, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora extended heartiest congratulations to Madhav for brighter future ahead in the service of Nation. He said that Lieutenant Madhav Sharma, the cadet of 8th Course at MRSAFPI, is son of Smt. Gopi Ranjan, the Headmistres...

Aman Arora lauds doctors fraternity for advancing healthcare innovation in Punjab

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Chandigarh/ SAS Nagar, March 8: Punjab Cabinet Minister and the state president of Aam Aadmi Party Mr Aman Arora, on Saturday, inaugurated two-day ENT Surgical Conclave-2025 organised by the Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. The conclave highlighted the latest advancements in Robotic-Aided surgery for the treatment of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders and head & neck cancer surgeries. While addressing on the occasion, the Chief Guest Mr. Aman Arora lauded the medical fraternity, especially ENT specialists for their dedication to advancing healthcare in Punjab. "This conclave represents the kind of innovation and knowledge-sharing that is essential for our healthcare system to progress. Our doctors are the backbone of our healthcare infrast...

Yudh Nashian Virudh: Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh reviews performance of Drug De-addiction Centres of Sangrur and Barnala Districts

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Chandigarh/Sangrur/Barnala, March 7: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh, today, reviewed the performance of government drug de-addiction centres of Sangrur and Barnala districts amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ of Punjab Government. The minister also held meetings with the officials of district administrations and operators of private drug de-addiction centres of these districts. Dr. Balbir Singh said that, not limiting itself to just curbing the drug menace, Punjab government has gone a step ahead and has been ensuring rehabilitation of the addicted patients by providing them skill based trainings for employment opportunities. He said that apart from this, every village will soon have 15 member committees which would make the youth ...

Mann Government will rest only after eliminating drugs from Punjab: Laljit Singh Bhullar

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Chandigarh/ Mansa, March 7: To review the efforts being made by the Mansa District Civil and Police Administration under "War Against Drugs" drive launched by the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government to eradicate drug menace from the state, Punjab Cabinet Minister and Sub Committee member S. Laljit Singh Bhullar today reviewed the actions taken against drug traffickers and the treatment and rehabilitation of drug-affected individuals in a meeting with civil and police officials here. While reiterating that the Punjab Government will not rest until drug traffickers and drugs are eliminated from the state, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that the police administration has been given complete freedom under the drive to take strict legal action against anti-social elements i...

OPS SEAL-IX: PUNJAB POLICE SEALS 84 INTER-STATE ENTRY/EXIT POINTS TO KEEP VIGIL AROUND DRUG SMUGGLERS & BOOTLEGGERS

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CHANDIGARH, March 7:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the seventh day, Punjab Police on Friday carried out a special operation ‘OPS Seal-IX’ aimed at checking all the vehicles entering or exiting the border state of Punjab to keep tab at drug trafficking and liquor smuggling.           During the operation, conducted from 8am to 2pm in all the districts on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, all the SSPs of Border districts were directed to organise joint Naka operations at strategic places of the border districts ...