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Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal Share Grief with Family of Late Sanjay Verma

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Abohar, August 1 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal visited the residence of renowned city-based businessman, the late Sanjay Verma, on Friday to express their condolences to the bereaved family. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal met Sanjay Verma’s brother, Jagat Verma, and offered their sympathies. They stated that while this is an irreparable loss for the family, it is also a significant loss for society, which has lost a determined and enterprising individual. Both leaders prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear this profound loss. Both the leaders noted that the Verma family had carved a niche for itself through hard work, dedication, a...

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BHAGWANT MANN AND ARVIND KEJRIWAL LAUNCH ANTI-DRUG CURRICULUM TO BE INTRODUCED IN SCHOOLS UNDER “WAR AGAINST DRUGS”

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Arniwala (Fazilka), August 1: In a path breaking initiative Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal on Friday unveiled the anti-drug curriculum to be introduced in Schools under “War Against Drugs” with an aim to make 8 lakh students aware against the menace of drugs. Addressing the gathering, the National Convener of AAP said that this marks the beginning of a new chapter in Punjab’s battle against drugs from the border district of Punjab. He said that Punjab’s war against drugs has now reached a crucial stage and as part of the third phase of the state government’s campaign “Yudh Nashean De Virudh” (War Against Drugs), a special syllabus is being introduced in all government schools for students from classes 9 to 12. Arvind Kejriwal sa...

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BIG BLOW TO CROSS-BORDER ARMS SMUGGLING NETWORK; JUVENILE AMONG FOUR HELD WITH 7 PISTOLS IN AMRITSAR

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, August 1: In a major crackdown 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 busted two separate cross-border illegal arms smuggling modules with the arrest of four operatives, including a juvenile, and recovered seven sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Sikanderjeet Singh (19) of village Bhagwanpura, Tarn Taran; Pradeep Singh alias Babbal (43) of Antarjami Colony, Amritsar; Jarnail Singh (34) of New Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar, Amritsar; and one 17-years-old juvenile from Tarn Taran. The recovered weapons include two Glock pistols, ...

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PUNJAB GOVERNMENT EXPEDITES GST REFUNDS, SANCTIONS RS 241.17 CRORE IN JULY: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, August 1 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Friday that the Punjab government is making significant progress in processing pending Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund applications by sanctioning 1,408 applications in July, amounting to a total refund of Rs 241.17 crore. Addressing a press conference here, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that as of July 31, 2025, the state has cleared a substantial portion of the backlog, demonstrating a concerted effort to streamline the refund process for businesses. He said that as of June 30, 2025, there were 3,452 pending refund applications, totaling Rs 832.93 crore. He revealed that in July, refunds totaling Rs 241.17 crore were sanctioned, comprising Rs 57 ...

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GURMEET SINGH KHUDIAN HANDS OVER JOB LETTERS TO 11 NEWLY RECRUITED AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

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Chandigarh, August 1: Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian handed over appointment letters to 11 youth as Agriculture Development Officers (ADOs) in the Agriculture department, at his office here on Friday. Extending heartiest congratulations to the newly appointed ADOs, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian exhorted them to dedicate themselves to their roles, working tirelessly to empower the state's farmers and drive agricultural growth. He emphasised the importance of their responsibilities, while encouraging them to go above and beyond in providing guidance and support to farmers to making Punjab a thriving agrarian state. Highlighting the Agriculture department’s recruitment drive, S. Khudian informed that...

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PUNJAB SC COMMISSION SUMMONS SSP PATIALA OVER TRUCK DRIVERS’ SUICIDE CASE

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Chandigarh, August 1: Taking suo moto cognizance of the tragic suicide case involving two truck drivers from village Niyal near Patran in Patiala district, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi has summoned Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Patiala. Divulging further, Commission's spokesperson said that the two drivers from village Niyal, located near Patran town in Patiala district, had recently taken their own lives. One of the deceased, Harpreet Singh, belonged to the Scheduled Caste community. The bereaved family members have been conducting a continuous protest on the Patran-Patiala highway for the past six days, demanding justice and appropriate action. In response to this matter, Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi has directed th...

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PUNJAB CONTINUES STREAK OF RECORD-BREAKING GST REVENUE, REPORTS OVER 32% GROWTH IN JULY: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, August 1 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Friday that the state has once again broken records in tax revenue growth, with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection registering a net growth of 32.08% in July 2025 compared to the same period last year. He said that this robust performance is part of the state's consistent trend of setting record-breaking growth in tax revenue year-on-year and month-on-month for the last three and half years In a press communiqué issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted that the net GST revenue collected in July 2025 was Rs. 2357.78 crore, a substantial increase of Rs. 572.71 crore compared to the Rs. 1785.07 crore collected in July 2024. He said that the ...

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Dr. Baljit Kaur orders immediate action for rescue and rehabilitation of children begging in Dera Bassi

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Chandigarh, August 1: Following reports highlighting the extremely poor and distressing conditions of children and their families begging near the Dera Bassi flyover, Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur has taken swift cognizance and issued strict directions for their immediate rescue and rehabilitation. As per reports from the concerned area, these children and their families are living in unsafe and unhygienic open spaces. Dr. Baljit Kaur expressed serious concern that these children are vulnerable to exploitation, and ensuring their safety is a top priority for the government. The Minister has directed officials of the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Child Protection Units, and the district administration to i...

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Jasvir Singh Garhi meets Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, July 31: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Sardar Jasvir Singh Garhi today met the State Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema. During this meeting, Jasvir Singh Garhi discussed several issues related to the Scheduled Castes people of the state. On this occasion, Sardar Garhi also apprised the Finance Minister about the functioning of the Scheduled Castes Commission and also talked about the early disposal of the pending cases related to the Commission so that the process of justice for the Scheduled Castes people of the state can be made faster and smoother. He also demanded to provide more staff in view of the current workload of the Commission. Sardar Garhi said that the Finance Minister has assured to resolve all the issues related to the...

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ILLEGAL TRAMADOL SUPPLY CHAIN RUNNING FROM PHARMA UNIT IN UTTARAKHAND BUSTED; SIX HELD

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, July 31: In a major big blow to illegal Pharma Opioid Supply Network amidst the ongoing war against drugs launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Police Commissionerate has unearthed a Tramadol supply chain originating from a small recovery of 35 tablets in Amritsar, leading up to a manufacturing unit in Haridwar in Uttrakhand. The breakthrough came following the meticulous investigations into an initial recovery of 35 Tramadol tablets and the arrest of a local peddler, Ravinder Singh alias Nikka, in an FIR registered at Police Station A-Division, Amritsar. Probing backward and forward linkages, the police escalated the ...