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CM hands over cheque worth Rs. 1 crore to the family of Shaheed constable of Sadak Surakhya Force

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Bhawanigarh, February 22: Condoling the death of Punjab Police Constable Harshveer Singh who attained martyrdom in line of duty a few days back, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today handed over cheque worth Rs 1 crore to the family of martyr as a mark of respect for his supreme sacrifice for country. The Chief Minister said that Constable Harshveer Singh had attained martyrdom while performing his duty in Sadak Surkhya Force. He said that Rs 1 crore has been given as ex-gratia by state government whereas another payment of insurance cover worth Rs 1 crore had been made by the HDFC bank. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this initiative is in recognition of the immense contribution of this son of soil towards discharging his duty in the state. Meanwhile, the Chief Minist...

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HARJOT BAINS DECLARES WAR AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING; 3 FIRs REGISTERED, NIGHT VISION CAMERAS TO BE INSTALLED

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Chandigarh, February 22: Striking a major blow to the illegal mining, Punjab Education Minister and MLA from Anandpur Sahib, S. Harjot Singh Bains, on Saturday, taken decisive action, resulting in the registration of three FIRs against illegal mining operators in Rupnagar district. This development comes after S. Harjot Singh Bains directed Deputy Commissioner (DC), Rupnagar to act tough against the illegal mining, signalling the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s zero-tolerance approach. S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that two FIRs have been lodged at Police Station Nangal and one has been file...

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10KG HEROIN RECOVERY CASE: PUNJAB POLICE RECOVERS 2KG MORE HEROIN ON ACCUSED HARMANDEEP’S DISCLOSURE; TOTAL HAUL TOUCHES 15KG

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, February 22: In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the 10 Kg heroin recovery case, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has recovered yet another additional chunk of 2 kg of heroin concealed near a canal in Village Boparai Baj Singh, based on a disclosure statement made by accused Harmandeep Singh, taking the total seizure in the case to 15 kg, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. The development came a few days after the Punjab Police had busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler Harmandeep Singh of village Ghumanpura in Amritsar and recovered 10 kg heroin...

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DISTRIBUTION OF SPORTS ITEMS UNDER CIVIC ACTION PROGRAMME & FLAGGING OFF CEREMONY OF BORDERMEN MARATHON 2025

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Fazilka feb 22, A Civic Action Programme was organized at Govt Primary Smart School at village Mauzam in AOR of BOP Mouzam Base, Ex-19 Bn BSF. The event was inaugurated by Sh Sunil Soibam, Comdt 19 Bn BSF in presence of Officers-06, SOs-16 and ORs-42 (incl ‘G’ Rep & ‘Vig’ Rep). • The event was attended by approx 60 villagers from village Maharsona, Muhar Jamsher, Retawali Bhaini, Jhangar Bhaini, Teja Ruhela, Gulaba Bhaini, Mauzam, Fazilka and Abohar Including Sarpanchs and Members of the respective villages. Additionally, 42 participants from various villages and 24 participants from 19 Bn BSF of the upcoming Bordermen Marathon were present. • During the programme, 42 pairs of sports shoes worth ₹ 26,292 were distributed among the participants who will participate Bordermen Marat...

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HARJOT BAINS’ EFFORTS PAYS-OFF; ₹17.56-CR TENDER ISSUED FOR REPAIR OF ALGRAN BRIDGE OVER SWAN NADI

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Chandigarh, February 21: The persistent efforts of Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains have yielded yet another positive outcome with the Public Works (B&R) Department (PWD), Punjab issuing a tender worth Rs. 17.56 crore for the repair of the Algran bridge over Swan Nadi. This bridge is a critical lifeline, connecting over 100 villages of Ropar district and also serving a vital link between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. This development is a significant milestone, given Bains' long-standing efforts to get this bridge repaired. In a press communiqué issued here today, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated that thi...

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250 Building Projects Worth Rs 2000 Crore Underway in Punjab: Harbhajan Singh ETO

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Chandigarh, February 21 Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Thursday said that the Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) is currently executingnearly 250 building projects worth approximately Rs 2000 crore across 15 client departments. These works, funded by the respective departments and executed by PWD, demonstrate the department's commitment to developing and upgrading Punjab's building infrastructure. PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO emphasized that PWD (B&R) is prioritizing the construction of Health infrastructure, including 18 Child Care Blocks (CCBs) worth Rs. 264 crore and 18 Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHL) labs, with 4 already under construction. The PWD has also made significant strides in constructing Aam Admi Clinics, with around ...

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PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS TARGET KILLING MODULE BACKED BY GANGSTER GOLDY DHILLON; TWO HELD WITH 5 PISTOLS, INTOXICANT PILLS

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CHANDIGARH/PATIALA, February 21: Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Patiala Police has busted a target killing module being operated by foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon with the arrest of its two operatives from Rajpura, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Malkit Singh alias Max, a native of village Rodala in Ajnala, Amritsar and presently residing in village Sempali in Fatehgarh Sahib and Sandeep Singh alias Deep, a resident of Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib. ...

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FM Cheema Hands Over Appointment Letters to 8 Newly Recruited Employees

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Chandigarh, February 21 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, today handed over appointment letters to 7 clerks and 1 peon appointed on compassionate grounds in the Excise and Taxation Department. Congratulating the newly appointed employees, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized the importance of dedication and hard work in their new roles. He highlighted the crucial role the Excise and Taxation Department plays in strengthening the state's economy and expressed hope that these employees will fulfill their responsibilities with utmost commitment. Highlighting the Punjab government's significant achievement under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state has su...

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PUNJAB POLICE ARRESTS FOUR DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 5KG HEROIN FROM AMRITSAR

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, February 21: In a major to trans-border smuggling networks amidst the ongoing war against drugs as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested four drug smugglers and recovered 5.06 Kg heroin from their possession in two separate cases, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Gurjant Singh alias Kalu of village Bachiwind in Amritsar, Jagjit Singh of village Rania in Amritsar, Sahil Kumar alias Sahil of village Ghariyala in Tarn Taran and Rinku of Basti Dune Wali in Guru Har Sahai, Ferozepur. ...

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Vigilance Bureau nabs PSPCL JE red-handed accepting Rs 5000 bribe

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Chandigarh, February 21, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has arrested a Junior Engineer (JE) of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Manoj Kumar, red-handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the VB stated that the case was registered based on a complaint filed by a resident of New Amar Nagar, Daba, Ludhiana. The complainant, who runs a welding shop, stated that his wife had purchased a two-story house at New Amar Nagar where he intended to set up a small factory on the ground floor, requiring a 10 KW commercial electricity meter...