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Aug102025 by editorNo Comments

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 162, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 391 SITES; 68 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 10: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 162nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 391 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 68 drug smugglers after registration of 50 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 25,343 in 162 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.4 kg heroin and 1594 intoxicant tablets/capsules from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. The operation was conducted on ...

Aug102025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB WITNESSING UNPARALLELED DEVELOPMENT IN EVERY SPHERE: CM

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Satauj (Sangrur), August 10: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that the state is witnessing unprecedented development in every sphere as massive developmental works are going on across the state to accelerate the pace of the growth of the state. The Chief Minister, who was here to review the ongoing development works in Dirbha assembly segment, the Chief Minister said that the work on these projects is going on in full swing and will be completed soon. He said that the projects have been conceived while keeping in view the larger public interests on one hand and to give fillip to the ongoing development of the state on the other. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that there is no dearth of funds for such development works and more such projects will be dedicated to the ...

Aug92025 by editorNo Comments

Joga Singh’s Arrest Expected to Expose More Culprits in 2015 Drug Racket: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, August 9 Punjab Finance Minister and Chairman of the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Cabinet Subcommittee, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, announced today that the arrest of Joga Singh, former security officer to MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, is a significant step toward justice for the victims of the 2015 Gurdev Singh Debi drug racket. Cheema said that the decade-long delay in the case was due to the alleged involvement of culprits who had political connections with the Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress leadership. Speaking at a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, the Finance Minister detailed the events leading to Joga Singh’s arrest. Joga Singh had been absconding since being nominated as an accused on September 28, 2023. His bail was denied by the session court in Fazilka in Octob...

Aug92025 by editorNo Comments

Raksha Bandhan Gift: 435 Anganwadi Helpers Promoted to Anganwadi Workers – Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, August 9: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, announced a major gift for Anganwadi workers and helpers, promoting 435 Anganwadi Helpers to the position of Anganwadi Workers. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that departmental directions have been issued to promote 10th pass Anganwadi Helpers with over 10 years of service to the post of Worker. She further informed that the Punjab Government is committed to addressing the genuine demands of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers. Accordingly, approval has been granted to offer compassionate appointments to dependents of Workers and Helpers who have become permanently disabled during service or are suffering from life-th...

Aug92025 by editorNo Comments

It does not befit a powerful nation like America to exploit poor countries

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New Delhi/Chandigarah, August 9 Rajya Sabha Member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, commenting on U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement regarding the imposition of a 25% tariff, said that intimidating poor nations and economically exploiting them does not befit a powerful nation like America. He stated that while such tariffs will not significantly impact India, they will surely tarnish America’s image — a stain that history will remember. Speaking on Trump’s attitude, Sant Seechewal remarked that when one gains weapons or wealth, instead of embracing people around the world, they start following a policy of fear and extraction. He warned that the poor countries of the world will have to bear the consequences of Trump’s wrong decisions. Sant Seechewal made strong remarks against U.S. P...

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CM AND ARVIND KEJRIWAL FLAG OFF BAAJ AKH- ANTI DRONE SYSTEM TO CHECK SMUGGLING DRUGS AND WEAPONS FROM ACROSS THE BORDER

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Tarn Taran, August 9: In a path breaking initiative to check supply of drugs from across the border, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday flagged off Baaj Akh- Anti Drone System (ADS) after which Punjab became the first state in the country to deploy this system at the international border. Interacting with the media, the National Convener of AAP said that another glorious chapter has been added in the crusade against the drugs. He said that previous regimes hobnobbed with the drug smugglers due to which this curse flexed its muscles in the state. However, Arvind Kejriwal said that now a massive crackdown has been launched against drugs and big fishes involved in this trade have been put behind the bars. The National Conve...

Aug92025 by editorNo Comments

OPS SEAL-XVIII: 71 ENTRY/EXIT POINTS SEALED TO KEEP VIGIL AROUND DRUG SMUGGLERS & BOOTLEGGERS IN PUNJAB; 9 HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 9: Amidst the ongoing special operations to ensure peaceful celebrations of forthcoming Independence Day as desired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Saturday carried out a special operation ‘OPS Seal-XVIII’ aimed at checking all the vehicles entering or exiting the border state of Punjab to keep vigil around anti-social elements, drug traffickers and bootleggers. During the operation, conducted from 11 am to 2 pm simultaneously 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 in their resp...

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ECI enhances remuneration for Presiding Officers, Polling Officers, Counting personnel, Micro Observers and other officials: Sibin C

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Chandigarh, August 8: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C said that conduct of elections involves diverse activities carried out by an election machinery consisting of officials and staff requisitioned from various departments of the Central Government, State Governments, PSUs, Local Authorities etc. During the election period, the entire machinery, deployed on the ground, performs arduous and sensitive duties, which extend for long hours and even continue for many months, so as to ensure a conducive environment wherein electors are able to exercise their franchise and elect a government of their choice. For ensuring that personnel on election duty are compensated suitably, the Election Commission has decided to revise the rates of remuneration/honorarium to be paid to personnel o...

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Historic Step by Punjab Government — First-ever 2 Modern Hostels for Backward Classes, First Instalment of ₹1.12 Crore Released: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, August 8: Punjab Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, today announced that, for the first time in Punjab, two modern hostels will be constructed for students belonging to Backward Classes. The first instalment of ₹1.12 crore has been approved for these hostels, which will soon be transferred to the accounts of Punjabi University, Patiala, enabling construction to commence immediately. These hostels — one for boys and one for girls — will have a capacity of 100 students each and will be built at a total cost of ₹6.99 crore. Sharing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that each hostel will cost ₹3.49 crore. Both hostels will be equipped with modern facilities, comfortable rooms, a conducive study environment, and other essential amenit...

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CM and Arvind Kejriwal Launch 24 Sector-Wise Committees to Usher in Industrial Revolution in Punjab*

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Chandigarh, August 8 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal today launched 24 sector-wise Industrial Advisory Committees, envisioning a transformative step to establish Punjab as a hub of industry and commerce. Addressing the gathering during the launch of this first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, National Convener of AAP termed it a historic day for Punjab. He said that the era prior to 2022 was dominated by extortion, where industrialists were coerced by political leaders to give up stakes in their businesses. As a result, Arvind Kejriwal said that industries fled the state, and Punjab was pushed into a crisis, particularly with the drug menace. Highlighting the progress since 2022, National Convener of AAP...