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CM REITERATES COMMITMENT TO TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE TRADITION OF RURAL GAMES IN THE STATE

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Chandigarh, July 11: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday reiterated the firm commitment of the state government to promote and preserve the tradition of rural games in the state. Participating in discussions over the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2025, which was passed unanimously in the house, the Chief Minister said that these rural games have been an integral part of the glorious culture of the state. He said that this bill aims at giving impetus to the rural games particularly Bullock cart Race and others which were held in every nook and corner of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that cattle have been integral parts of the agrarian economy of the state and the Punjabi farmers have since ages nurtured the cattle as their kids. The ...

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CM SLAMS BJP FOR TRYING TO MUZZLE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY BY LODGING FIRS

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Chandigarh, July 11: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the BJP led Union government is hell bent upon muzzling the voice of democracy by lodging FIRs against AAP and its leaders. Interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister said that it is new order of the day that whosoever will speak truth will have to face FIRs adding that Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and others were put behind the bars just for speaking truth. He said that they are ready to face all such efforts to muzzle their voice by the centre adding that they have full faith in the law of land, which is there to save them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that more arrests and FIRs will take place as the BJP and its leaders want to shut our voice for speaking against Modi....

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Punjab Government to Send 1,500 Best-Performing Women Sarpanch/ Panchs to Nanded Sahib: CM

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Chandigarh, July 10 : In a significant step towards women empowerment, the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has decided to send 1,500 of the best-performing women Sarpanch/ Panchs to Nanded Sahib to pay obeisance. Providing details, the Chief Minister said the initiative is being undertaken to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib. He said that the state government will bear the entire cost of boarding and lodging for these women Sarpanch/ Panchs. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Special trains will be arranged to facilitate their visit to the sacred site, where they will also receive training in Maharashtra. The Chief Minister emphasized that Nanded Sahib holds immense spiritual importance for every Punjab...

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State Government working diligently to address concerns of rice millers and other stakeholders: Group of Ministers

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Chandigarh, July 10: The Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted for ensuring the seamless and hassle free procurement of Wheat and Paddy today held a comprehensive meeting with the rice Millers of Punjab with a view to allay their concerns and give a patient hearing to their issues. The Chairman of the Group of Ministers, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian stated that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government is proactively making comprehensive arrangements to ensure a seamless Kharif procurement season. As sowing has commenced, the state administration is working diligently to address the concerns and demands of millers and other stakeholders, while taking into account their requirements and demands to facilitate a smooth procure...

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NATIONAL FISH FARMERS DAY: FISHERIES FLOURISH IN PUNJAB AS FISH PRODUCTION SOARS TO 2L MT

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Chandigarh, July 10: Making a notable stride in the fish farming sector, Punjab has been producing 2 lakh metric tons (MT) of fish annually from natural waters, private and panchayati ponds, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, on the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day, on Thursday. Highlighting recent developments in the fisheries sector, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian stated that Punjab currently has over 43,683 acres dedicated to fish farming and 985 acres to shrimp farming, which is showcasing the state's growing aquaculture landscape. He further informed that 16 government fish seed farms, 11 fish feed mills, and 7 laboratories have been actively serving the state farmers to promote fishing sector. Additionally, 637 fi...

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DAY 131 OF YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: 129 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 4.2KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, July 10: With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state completed 131 days, Punjab Police on Thursday arrested 129 drug smugglers and recovered 4.2 kg heroin, 509 grams opium and ₹23,370 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 21,356 in just 131 days. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has aske...

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PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA PAYS TRIBUTES TO DEPARTED SOULS

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Chandigarh, July 10: The Punjab Vidhan Sabha, on Thursday, paid tributes to departed souls including the deceased of Ahmedabad plane crash, who had passed away since the last session of the Assembly. During the 9th (special) session of the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha, the House paid respects to the departed soul of MLA Tarn Taran Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal, former Union Minister S. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Eminent Writer Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi, Martyr Naik Sh. Surinder Singh, Martyr Lance Naik Sh. Baljeet Singh, Martyr Lance Naik Sh. Gurpreet Singh, Abohar businessman Sh. Sanjay Verma and the deceased of the recent plane crash at Ahmedabad. A two-minute silence was observed in the memory of departed souls as a mark of respect during the obituary references.

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Led by CM, Punjab Cabinet Approves Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna to Provide Cashless Treatment Worth ₹10 Lakh to Residents

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Chandigarh, July 10 : The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Thursday approved the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna — a first-of-its-kind scheme in the country to provide cashless medical treatment worth Rs 10 lakh to residents of the state. A decision to this effect was taken during a meeting of the Council of Ministers held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister at his official residence. Disclosing this today, a spokesperson from the Chief Minister’s Office said the scheme will be rolled out on October 2, providing significant relief to the people of Punjab. Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, every family in the state will now be eligible for cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh. With this, Punjab has become the first state in India where every household...

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PUNJAB TO INSTALL 30MW SOLAR PLANTS ON 390 GOVT BUILDINGS

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Chandigarh, July 10: In a significant move to harness the state's natural energy potential, the Punjab Government is all set to install solar power plants with a combined capacity of 30 MW on the roofs of 390 government buildings across Punjab by March 2026, informed Mr. Aman Arora, Minister of New & Renewable Energy Sources, Punjab. Mr. Aman Arora, along with Chairperson PEDA Dr. Sukhchain Gogi and Principal Secretary New & Renewable Energy Mr. Ajoy Kumar Sinha, reviewed ongoing projects being executed by the Punjab Energy Development Authority (PEDA). Sharing the details, Mr. Aman Arora informed that the project worth Rs 150 crore is projected to yield annual savings of Rs 15 crore in electricity costs for various government departments. The tendering process has been co...

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Power Minister Administers Oath to Er. Ravinder Singh Saini as Member of PSERC

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Chandigarh, July 10 : Power Minister Punjab Harbhajan Singh ETO today administered the oath of office to Er. Ravinder Singh Saini, who has been appointed by the Punjab Government as a Member of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) In a dignified ceremony held at Punjab Bhavan. While briefing the media after the oath taking ceremony Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that Er. Saini brings with him a wealth of experience and deep understanding of Punjab’s power sector, which will significantly strengthen the functioning of PSERC. He expressed confidence that with this appointment, the Commission now at full strengthwill be better equipped to ensure fair regulations, promote transparency, and safeguard the interests of consumers, utilities, and stakehold...