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Jul252025 by editorNo Comments

CM ASKS ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERT COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE BAGGA KALAN AND AKHAARA CBG PLANTS

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Chandigarh, July 25: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday asked the environmental expert committee to thoroughly examine the Bagga Kalan and Akhaara CBG plants and submit its report in a time bound manner. The Chief Minister, while interacting with the villagers from the both the village in Ludhiana, said that the expert committee comprising representatives from pollution control board, universities and others should meet the villagers and assess all the points related to setting of these plants. He reiterated that the committee and villagers will carefully examine each and every concern being raised by the local residents. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the committee should submit the report pertaining to the plants in a time bound manner so that adequate action can be...

Jul252025 by editorNo Comments

Bhagwant Mann Announces CM Rakshak Padak for Four Cops Who Saved 11 Lives in Bathinda

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Chandigarh, July 25: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday felicitated four police personnel who saved the lives of 11 people after a car fell into the Sirhind Canal in Bathinda on July 23. The Chief Minister honoured the PCR team comprising ASIs Rajinder Singh and Narinder Singh, along with Constables Jaswant Singh and Harpal Kaur, for their exemplary service. Interacting with the officers at his residence, he commended their bravery, stating that they had upheld the glorious legacy of the Punjab Police in serving the people with utmost dedication and commitment. Bhagwant Singh Mann noted that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that as soon as the cops received information about the mishap, they immediately sprang into action to save the victims — includi...

Jul242025 by editorNo Comments

Sant Seechewal Raises Issue of Stranded Indians in Russia in Parliament

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New delhi/Chandigarh/Sultanpur Lodhi, July 24 Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal raised the issue of stranded Indians serving in the Russian army during Question Hour in Parliament, urging the Ministry of External Affairs to address the matter seriously. Although the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament has been disrupted by repeated uproars, the government is still obligated to answer written questions posed by Members of Parliament. Sant Seechewal questioned the Ministry of External Affairs about why the families of these stranded Indians have not been receiving updates regarding their whereabouts. He also asked what measures the Indian government is taking to assist these Indian citizens — including ensuring their safe return, arranging their travel, providing legal aid abroad, and supp...

Jul242025 by editorNo Comments

AKALIS OPPOSING LAND POOLING POLICY, WHICH THEY MASTER-PLANNED: AMAN ARORA

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Chandigarh, July 24: Hitting out at the opposition parties for their "hypocritical" stance on the land pooling policy introduced by the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government, Punjab Cabinet Minister and AAP state president Mr. Aman Arora stated that the new Land Pooling Policy has been built upon the framework introduced by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-BJP led government. While addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan on Thursday, Mr. Aman Arora described the Land Pooling Policy, a game-changer for Punjab as it is prioritising transparency, fairness and public welfare. The policy would promote organised and planned development, besides benefiting all sections of society including landowners. Exposing the hypocrisy and lies of the opposition partie...

Jul242025 by editorNo Comments

’YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 145, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 400 SITES; 85 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, July 24: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 145th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 400 locations on Thursday leading to the arrest of 85 drug smugglers after registration of 60 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 23,237 in 145 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.6 kg heroin, 1 kg opium, 8353 intoxicant tablets/pills/injections and Rs 8.09 lakh drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. ...

Jul242025 by editorNo Comments

Now, get your maps passed in a hassle free manner in Punjab: Hardeep Mundian

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Chandigarh, July 24: Taking a significant stride toward making urban development in the state planned and streamlined and ensuring transparency in construction-related regulations, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has decided to formulate Unified Building Bylaws. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that this decision will fulfill the long-standing demand of city residents and other stakeholders. He informed that the draft of the bylaws has been uploaded on the official websites www.puda.gov.in and www.enaksha.lgpunjab.gov.in to solicit public suggestions. He invited residents of the state to submit their suggestions and recommendations within 30 days. The C...

Jul242025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT BOOSTS STIPENDS FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL INTERNS AND RESIDENTS: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, July 24 Underscoring the Aam Aadmi Party-led government's unwavering commitment to bolstering the education and health sectors, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced a significant increase in the monthly stipends for Interns, Junior Residents, and Senior Residents across government medical and dental colleges in the state. In a press communiqué issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that there are currently 907 sanctioned Intern posts, 1408 for Junior Residents and 754 for Senior Residents within Punjab's government medical and dental colleges. The stipend for interns has been substantially raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 22,000 per month. For Junior Residents, the new stipend structure will see a rise from the current Rs 6...

Jul242025 by editorNo Comments

Jasvir Singh Garhi meets Indian Ambassador Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi

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Chandigarh/Auckland, July 24: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi met Indian Ambassador to New Zealand Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi. During this meeting, Mr. Garhi discussed with Mr. Sethi the issues of the Punjabi community living in New Zealand. He requested the Indian Ambassador to take special steps to increase trade activities between New Zealand and Punjab so that the farmers of Punjab can become more prosperous. He said that most of the people from Punjab who have settled in New Zealand are excelling in the field of agriculture. Dr. Sethi asked Mr. Garhi to send a delegation from the Punjab government to increase investment between Punjab and New Zealand.

Jul242025 by editorNo Comments

DR. BALJIT KAUR HANDS OVER APPOINTMENT LETTER TO NEWLY RECRUITED EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT

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Chandigarh, July 24: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today handed over appointment letters to newly recruited employees of the department at Punjab Bhawan. Sharing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the ongoing recruitment drive of the department, appointments have been made to 10 posts of Anganwadi Supervisors, 6 posts of Superintendents (Children Homes), and 1 post of District Social Security Officer. She added that earlier, 97 Anganwadi Supervisors had also been appointed, which is another significant step toward strengthening the department’s efficiency and welfare-related services. Congratulating the newly appointed candidates, Dr. Baljit Kaur encouraged them to fulfill their responsibilities with complete honest...

Jul232025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau nabs Assistant Sub Inspector red-handed accepting Rs 12000 bribe

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Chandigarh, July 23, 2025 – Continuing its ongoing relentless drive against corruption in the state, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), has arrested an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Jagtar Singh, posted at Police Station Sadar, Sangrur, red-handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 12,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the accused police official has been arrested following a complaint filed by a resident of Sangrur district. He further added that the complainant has approached the VB alleging that he has been granted bail by the high court but the said ASI had demanded Rs 15,000 bribe to join him the investigation into this case. In addition to this, he has demanded Rs 20000 more to return the equipment confiscated from his house...