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Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 208, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 91 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 8.7KG HEROIN, 5KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, September 25: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 208th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 353 locations on Thursday leading to the arrest of 91 drug smugglers after registration of 74 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 30,944 in 208 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 8.7 kg heroin, 13 kg poppy husk, 5 kg opium, 21 kg ganja, 1113 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 8100 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. ...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Vigilance Bureau attaches ill-gotten properties of Deputy Director Singla, his family in corruption case

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Chandigarh, September 25, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has secured a major breakthrough in a corruption case by attaching 8 properties and three bank accounts belonging to former Deputy Director of the Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rakesh Kumar Singla, his wife Rachna Singla, and their sons Swaraj Singla and Siddarth Singla. This action was taken following a court order in the ongoing criminal cases against them. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the state VB said the attachment order was issued by the Ludhiana court in case titled "State Versus Rakesh Kumar Singla and others" in FIR No. 8 dated April 19, 2023, registered under Sections 13(1)(b) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 120-B of the IPC. The properties attached...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

29 MORE ATMs TO BE INSTALLED IN MANDIS TO BRING BANKING AT DOORSTEP OF FARMERS: HARCHAND SINGH BARSAT

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Chandigarh/ SAS Nagar, September 25: As part of the revenue generation efforts, Punjab Mandi Board would install 29 more ATMs across 14 districts, bringing banking facilities right to the doorstep of farmers within mandis. Notably, four ATMs have already been functioning in grain markets of Patiala and Jalandhar districts. Chairing the Board of Directors (BoD) meeting at the head office in Mohali, Chairman S. Harchand Singh Barsat said these ATMs are proving highly beneficial for farmers and the general public by ensuring easy access to banking services, saving time and effort while also augmenting the revenue of the Punjab Mandi Board. The Chairman informed that during the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on various key agendas concerning the Board and several important ...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

SIX INVOLVED IN CROSS-BORDER SMUGGLING OF NARCOTICS AND ARMS HELD WITH 4KG HEROIN, TWO PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, September 25: In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a major narcotics and arms smuggling network with the arrest of its six operatives and recovered 4.03 Kg Heroin and 2 sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Jagir Singh alias Sucha (35) of village Mulla Rahima Utar in Ferozepur, Angrej Singh (20) of village Chah Boharia in Ferozepur, Gurpreet Singh (30) of Mastgarh in Tarn Taran, Palwinder Singh (35) of Mastgarh in Tarn Taran, Lakhwinder Singh alias Lucky (24) of Ghinniwala Canal Col...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

SOWING HOPE: PUNJAB GOVT TO DISTRIBUTE 2 LAKH QUINTALS OF FREE WHEAT SEEDS TO FLOOD-HIT FARMERS

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Chandigarh, September 25: In a heartening move to give hope and support farmers devastated by recent floods, the Punjab Government will distribute two lakh quintals of high-quality wheat seeds free of cost to affected farmers for the upcoming Rabi season. This announcement was made today by Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, while addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan. Dr. Basant Garg, Administrative Secretary of Agriculture department was also present in the press conference. He stated that this substantial aid, valued at approximately Rs. 74 crores, is aimed at covering the sowing needs for nearly 5 lakh acres of agricultural land that suffered extensive damage due to heavy rains and unprecedented floods during Kharif season 2...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

72 water bodies across 14 districts have been recommended for notification under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017

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Chandigarh, September 25: The 3rd meeting of the Punjab State Wetlands Authority, chaired by the Hon’ble Forest Minister, was held today to review wetland conservation initiatives in the state. In WP (c) No. 304/2018 – Anand Arya Vs Union of India, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India directed the each of the State/UT Wetland Authority to complete ground truthing as well as the demarcation of wetland boundaries of each of the Wetland which have been identified. Following ground-truthing, digital mapping and evaluation of identified 1143 water bodies by District Wetland Committees of Punjab, 72 water bodies across 14 districts have been recommended for notification under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. These i...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

OTS policy aims to reinvigorate sick rice mills for generating optimum employment avenues: Lal Chand Kataruchak

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Chandigarh, September 25: The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stands fully committed to safekeep the interests of every stakeholder connected with the procurement process. The rice mill owners too are an important part of the procurement operations. It was keeping in view this aspect, the Punjab Cabinet yesterday gave nod to the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme 2025 for the rice millers. Disclosing this here today, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said that till 2024-25, a total of 1688 millers owe Rs. 12000 crore to the State Government which includes interest to the tune of Rs. 10000 crore and Rs. 2181 crore as principal amount. Under the new OTS policy, the millers need to pay half the Principal amount. ...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

Infosys Ltd to invest Rs. 300 Crore in Mohali, Says Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, 25 September 2025: Aiming to further boost Punjab’s industry and commerce and making the high economic growth trajectory of the state under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister,Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora informed that Infosys Ltd. will invest Rs. 300 crore approx. in Mohali to further expand their business. This will lead to generate employment opportunities for 2500 persons and 210 persons will get the benefit of indirect employment opportunities. Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora disclosed that Infosys Ltd has had a presence in Mohali since 2017, and currently, approximately 900 employees are working from this location. To broaden its business footprint and effectively leverage the local talent pool, the comp...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

DAIRY DEAL: PUNJAB TO SUPPLY SAHIWAL BULLS TO KERALA IN RETURN TO GET HIGH-YIELD SEMEN OF HF & MURRAH

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Chandigarh, September 25: In a bid to enhance livestock productivity and farmer prosperity, the Punjab and Kerala have forged a historic partnership to boost livestock productivity, leveraging each state's unique strengths in animal husbandry. This strategic collaboration involves exchanging high-quality genetic material, with Kerala is procuring Sahiwal breed bulls from Punjab. In return, the Punjab would import Holstein Friesian (HF) and Murrah bull semen from Kerala. Punjab has placed an initial order to purchase 30,000 doses of HF semen and 60,520 doses of Murrah buffalo semen from Kerala Livestock Development Board. The decisions to collaborate on livestock development was taken during a high-level meeting between Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Mi...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

Kerala Minister Lauds Punjab’s Progressive Horticulture Model

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Chandigarh, September 25 A high-level delegation from the Kerala Government called on Punjab Horticulture Minister, Mr. Mohinder Bhagat, at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh, yesterday evening. The delegation was led by Kerala Agriculture Minister, Mr. P. Prasad, and included Mission Director (Horticulture) Mr. Saji John and Chairman, State Agricultural Price Board, Dr. P. Rajasekharan. The delegation highly appreciated Punjab’s progressive horticulture model. During the interaction, Cabinet Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat informed the delegation that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state is working rapidly to promote crop diversification and enhance farmers’ income. He explained that the government is providing farmers with extensive technical knowledge and s...