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FINANCE MINISTER HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA LAUNCHES ‘PENSIONER SEWA PORTAL’ FOR 3.15 LAKH PENSIONERS

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Chandigarh, November 2 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced the launch of the Pensioner Sewa Portal, a one-stop solution designed to streamline pension services for approximately 3.15 lakh pensioners in the state. The portal, https://pensionersewa.punjab.gov.in , aims to automate the workflow of pension disbursal case processing and provide a range of services to pensioners and family pensioners. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the portal will initially offer six key services to pensioners, including submission of digital life certificates through ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ mobile app, application for conversion of pension into family pension through the Succession Module, appl...

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CM’S BONANZA TO RESIDENTS OF SRI MUKTSAR SAHIB, LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF PROJECTS WORTH RS 138.82 CRORE

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Sri Muktsar Sahib, November 2: - In a major gift to the people of the historic town of Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday laid the foundation stone for sewerage and water supply projects worth 138.82 crore. Addressing a public gathering at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium, the Chief Minister said that Rs 90.68 crore will be spent on the new sewerage system and Rs 48.14 crore on water supply works. He said that the city has 31,000 households and once completed the projects will benefit around 1.58 lakh residents. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that people will no longer face issues of lack of clean drinking water and drainage. The Chief Minister said that after 30 years, new sewerage and water supply projects are being initiated in this historic city. He sa...

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‘War on Drugs’: On Day 246, Punjab Police arrests 90 drug smugglers with 1.4 kg heroin, 1.5 kg opium

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CHANDIGARH, November 2:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 246th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 272 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 90 drug smugglers after registration of 63 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 34,968 in 246 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.4 kg heroin, 1.5 kg opium, 1771 intoxicant pills and Rs 30,230 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commiss...

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350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Light and Sound Shows to Begin from November 4: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, November 2:- Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond has announced that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with utmost devotion and grandeur across the state. As part of these commemorations, Light and Sound Shows showcasing the life and legacy of the ninth Guru will commence from November 4 in various districts of Punjab. The Minister informed that the inaugural shows will be held on November 4, 2025, from 6 PM onwards at Lamini Stadium in Pathankot, Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in Jalandhar, Polo Ground in Patiala, and Sports Stadium Madhopur in Fatehgarh Sahib. All necessary arrangements have been completed for the smooth...

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TWO MORE OPERATIVES OF GANGSTERS GURDEV JASSAL AND GURLAL ALIAS GULLU HELD IN GURDASPUR; THREE PISTOLS RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/GURDASPUR, November 2: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Gurdaspur Police has arrested two more operatives of radicalised gangsters Gurdev Jassal and Gurlal alias Gullu, associated with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist organisation, and recovered three .32 caliber pistols along with live cartridges and magazines from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Lovedeep Singh alias Love, a resident of Bains in Nawanshahr and Tek Chand alias Tinku, a resident of...

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CHECKING OF VEHICLES BASED ON SPECIFIC INTEL INPUTS: PUNJAB POLICE CLARIFIES

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CHANDIGARH, November 2:- The Punjab Police has undertaken the checking of vehicles, particularly commercial vehicles, carrying various types of goods during the intervening night of November 01/02, 2025 in various parts of the state based on specific intelligence inputs. A Punjab Police Spokesperson stated here today that the vehicle checks were conducted under the supervision of Gazetted Officers at selected places in the State in order to conduct streamlined and orderly vehicle checking without causing any inconvenience to the general public. The Spokesperson further stated that Punjab, the sensitive border state, has been facing the brunt of the designs of th...

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Under Dr. Baljit Kaur’s leadership, Punjab takes a major stride towards eliminating child begging

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Chandigarh, November 2:- Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, the Punjab Government has so far rescued 704 children from the clutches of child begging under its flagship initiatives Project JIWANJYOT and Project JIWANJYOT 2.0. These projects are aimed at ensuring the rehabilitation, protection, and dignified life of every child in the state. The initiative stands as a remarkable example of Punjab Government’s commitment towards strengthening child protection mechanisms. Sharing more details, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, said that Project JIWANJYOT, implemented across Punjab since July 2024, focuses on conducting monthly rescue drives ...

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OVER 1000 PENDING CASES RESOLVED DURING TWO-DAY GMADA CAMP: HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN

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Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, November 2:- Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that more than 1000 pending cases of citizens and other stakeholders were resolved to their satisfaction during the two-day special camp organized by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The initiative aimed to clear long-pending cases across various branches in a time-bound and citizen-friendly manner. Sharing details of the second and concluding day’s proceedings, the Cabinet Minister said that cases pending in the Estate Office, Accounts Branch, Planning Wing and other sections were effectively settled after due process. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Housing and Urban Development Department i...

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PUNJAB’S 4th BATCH OF 50 HEADMASTERS EMBARK ON LEADERSHIP TRAINING AT IIM AHMEDABAD

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Chandigarh, November 2: Reinforcing its commitment to educational excellence, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government, on Sunday, sent fourth batch of 50 headmasters to the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad for a specialised leadership training program. While sharing this information today, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that the 4th batch will undergo rigorous one-week training program from 3rd to 7th November 2025, focused on "Leadership and Mentorship Skills," designed to transform them into catalysts of change within their schools. The momentum will continue with the 5th batch of headmasters scheduled for training at IIM Ahmedabad from December 15 to 19, 2025, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, while s...

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Punjab Achieves 21.51% Surge in Net GST Collections Despite Adverse Conditions: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, November 2 :- In a remarkable display of fiscal resilience and administrative efficiency, Punjab has recorded a 21.51 percent increase in Net GST collections up to October 2025, alongside a robust 14.46 percent growth for the month of October alone. Revealing this in a press communique issued here, Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema lauded the State’s performance despite widespread floods and the recent rationalisation of tax rates under GST 2.0. Giving the details of the growth, the Finance Minister said that the state collected Rs 15,683.59 crore in Net GST from April to October 2025, compared to Rs 12,907.31 crore during the same period in the previous fiscal year (FY), with an impressive gain of Rs 2,776 crore. By...