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Vigilance Bureau nabs private individual red-handed accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe for SHO

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Chandigarh, October 31, 2025 – In its ongoing crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) today arrested a private individual, Lalit Arora, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar district, while he was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh on behalf of the Station House Officer (SHO) of Chheharta police station. A VB spokesperson said the arrest followed a complaint lodged by a local resident, who reported that the SHO and his team had visited his house, accusing him and his cousin of involvement in drug trafficking. The police allegedly warned that a criminal case would be registered against them and claimed to have seized a car belonging to the complainant, in which drugs were purportedly recovered. According to the complaint, the complainant later approached ...

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ATROCITIES ON FARMERS WILL PROVE TO BE LAST NAIL IN THE COFFIN OF BJP- CM

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Rajkot (Gujarat)/ Chandigarh, October 31: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the oppression and atrocities on farmers being made by the BJP will prove to be the last nail in the coffin for the wiping up of the saffron party from the political scene of the country. Addressing the Kisan Mahapanchayat here today, the Chief Minister, accompanied by National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal, said that hard working and brave food growers of the country will teach BJP a lesson for their high handedness. He said that the power mad leaders of the saffron party had adopted an anti-farmers stance, which is not in the interest of the country. Lauding the enormous contribution of farmers in making our country not only self-reliant but surplus in food production, Bhagwant...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 244, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 77 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 3.3KG HEROIN, 5KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, October 31: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 244th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 300 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 77 drug smugglers after registration of 59 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 34,719 in 244 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 3.3 kg heroin, 5 kg opium and 674 intoxicant pills from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Man...

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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Engages with 15 Employee Organizations

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Chandigarh, October 31 Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, who also serves as the Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to resolve employee issues, today held extensive meetings with 15 different employee organizations, including seven from the Education Department, as well as unions from the Water Supply and Health Departments, and joint organizations representing the common interests of employees, including the Theka Mulazam Sangharsh Morcha and the Purani Pension Bahal Sangharsh Committee. The deliberations, which lasted for nearly five hours, were conducted to thoroughly discuss their demands and issues to find appropriate solutions.The concerns of unions related to the Education Department mainly revolved around anomalies in pay and seniority, the regulari...

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PUNJAB SC COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH VIRTUAL COURT FROM JANUARY 2026: JASVIR SINGH GARHI

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Chandigarh, October 31: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission will start a Virtual Court from January 2026 to make its proceedings more accessible and citizen-friendly. Announcing this, Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Gharhi said the initiative will ensure that people from remote parts of the state can easily attend hearings without having to travel to Chandigarh. He was presiding over the 27th Full Commission meeting of the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission here today. S. Gharhi pointed out that individuals from far-flung areas currently spend significant time and money travelling to Chandigarh for case hearings. To address this concern, the Commission is coordinating with officials to establish a Virtual Courtroom. He said that the new courtroom for the Commission...

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DIPR BIDS FAREWELL TO ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR HARJIT GREWAL & DEPUTY DIRECTOR HARDEEP SINGH

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Chandigarh, October 31: Punjab Information and Public Relations Department (DIPR) officers gave a warm send off to the Additional Director Mr. Harjit Singh Grewal and Deputy Director (Arts) Mr. Hardeep Singh. The event, brimming with emotion and respect, saw colleagues, OSD to CM (Media) Mr. Amanjot Singh and senior officers including Secretary Information and Public Relations Department Mr. Ramvir, Director Mr. Vimal Setia, Additional Director (Admin) Mr. Sundeep Singh Garha, Additional Director Mr. Randeep Singh Ahluwalia, Joint Directors Mr. Preet Kanwal Singh and Mr. Manvinder Singh, Deputy Directors Mr. Gurmeet Singh Khaira, Ms. Ruchi Kalra, Mr. Navdeep Singh Gill, Mr. Prabhdeep Singh Nathowal and PROs to honour & remembered the profound contributions of the both...

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JUVENILE AMONG SEVEN HELD WITH 15 SOPHISTICATED PISTOLS IN AMRITSAR

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 31: In a major 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 cross-border arms smuggling module linked to Pakistan based-smugglers with the arrest of its seven operatives including a juvenile and recovered 15 sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Shamsher Singh alias Sima (30) and Amandeep Singh alias Bobby (23), both residents of Fakir Singh Colony in Amritsar; Balwinder Singh alias Kaka...

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Cancer Survivors Actress Hina Khan & PDC Vice Chairperson Seema Bansal share inspiring Journey, Stress on Self-Detection

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Chandigarh/Ludhiana, Oct 31:- Continuing its steadfast commitment to spreading awareness about breast cancer and providing free medical check-ups, the Krishna Pran Breast Cancer Charitable Trust—headed by Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora organised Unite for Pinktober, a breast cancer annual awareness event at Guru Nanak Bhawan, here today. The event was graced by renowned TV & Film Indian actress Hina Khan and Seema Bansal, Vice-Chairperson of the Punjab Development Commission, both breast cancer survivors, who shared their deeply personal journeys. The session was moderated by Nomita Khanna and Shweta Jindal. During an engaging interaction, Hina Khan, who was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer in 2024, expressed gratitude to Minister Sanjeev Arora for inviting her to am...

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PUNJAB DECLARES “ROHU” AS STATE FISH TO BOOST AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY

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Chandigarh, October 31: In a significant move to conserve and promote the state's aquatic biodiversity, Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian declared Rohu (Labeo Rohita) as the State Fish of Punjab, today here at his office. Highlighting the state's rich aquatic resources, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed that Punjab's aquatic sector is thriving, with 43,683 acres dedicated to fish farming, yielding 200,000 metric tonnes of fish annually. Rohu is a significant contributor, accounting for 42,353 metric tonnes (21.18% of total production) and fetching Rs 160-200 per kg. This prized fish can grow up to 45 kg in natural habit...

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Punjab Government Committed to Preservation of War Memorials

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Chandigarh, October 31, 2025: Defence Services Welfare Shri Mohinder Bhagat has directed officers to expedite the ongoing development works of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum in Ludhiana. He issued these directions while chairing a departmental review meeting at the Punjab Civil Secretariat. The Minister instructed the concerned officers to ensure the early completion of the museum’s development projects so that this historic site can further inspire visitors with the glorious legacy of the great warrior Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He emphasized that the museum should be aesthetically enhanced and meticulously maintained to educate future generations about the state’s rich military history. Shri Bhagat stated that the Punjab Government is formulating special plans for the prese...