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Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal requests Union Minister C R Patil to grant funds to address flood damage and security concerns along the river Ravi in Ajnala

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Chandigarh 2 July 2025: NRI Affairs Minister S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal today met C R Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, on a matter of significant concern regarding the River Ravi, which flows through the Ajnala district of Amritsar, Punjab, and forms an international border with Pakistan. He earnestly requested him to grant necessary funds to the Government of Punjab. These funds are crucial for implementing the required projects to safeguard our land, protect our security infrastructure, and curb the heightened risk of Illicit activities along this sensitive border. During periods of heavy flooding, the areas along the Ravi in Ajnala experience substantial damage. This includes not only the loss of valuable cultivable land for our farmers but also severe damage to critical ...

Jun302025 by editorNo Comments

FORUM OF RESIDENT DOCTORS CALLS OFF STRIKE AFTER MEETING WITH FINANCE MINISTER AND HEALTH MINISTER

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Chandigarh, June 30 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh today successfully concluded a productive two-hour meeting with representatives from the Forum of Resident Doctors of Punjab. The discussions, which also included Additional Chief Secretary Finance Alok Shekhar, Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Kumar Rahul, Secretary Expenditure V.N. Zade, and Director Medical Education and Research Dr. Avnish Kumar, addressed the concerns raised by the resident doctors. During the comprehensive meeting, both ministers acknowledged and agreed to the demands put forth by the Forum of Resident Doctors of Punjab. Following this positive outcome, the representatives of the forum announced their decision to withdraw...

Jun302025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau nabs Head Constable red-handed accepting Rs 30000 bribe

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Chandigarh, June 30, 2025 – Continuing its ongoing relentless drive against corruption in the state, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), on Monday arrested Head Constable (HC) Mandeep Singh, posted at Police Post Patran, district Patiala, red-handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000. 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 village Jhaloor, in tehsil Monak, district Sangrur. He further added that the complainant has approached the VB alleging that the said accused HC had demanded Rs 30,000 as illegal gratification and threatened to register a false FIR under arms act if the bribe was not paid. The spokesperson informed that after verification...

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Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker attends the annual conference CPA India Region Zone-II in Dharmshala

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Chandigarh 30 June 2025 Addressing the gathering of delegates from five States in the first session of the two days Annual Commonwealth Parliament Association(CPA) India Region Zone II Conference being held in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha at Tapovan, Dharmshala, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan stressed the need to pro-actively involve the State Legislative Committees to successfully manage the state resources for better development. The two days conference kicked off under the visionary leadership of Om Birla, Speaker Lok Sabha. Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Sandhwan also eulogized the selfless sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji in alleviating the agonies of all the people of society irrespective of their region or religion and laid ...

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Punjab Govt releases ₹3.69 crore financial assistance to disabled soldiers, martyrs’ dependents : Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, June 30, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has distributed ₹3,69,07,500 as ex-gratia assistance to families of soldiers who were martyred and disabled during various operations. Sharing the details, Defence Services Welfare Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat said that this financial aid has been extended to the families of 18 martyrs and disabled soldiers across 9 districts of the state. Reiterating the government’s unwavering support, Mr. Bhagat said, “The brave sons of Punjab have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. It is our solemn duty to stand with their families. This ex-gratia amount is a humble gesture of gratitude and respect for their unparalleled service.” He added that the Punjab Government will cont...

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DAY 121 OF ‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: 83 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 65KG HEROIN, ₹1L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, June 30: 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 121 days, Punjab Police on Monday arrested 83 drug smugglers and recovered 65.4 kg heroin, 1.2 kg opium and Rs 1.04 lakh drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 19,801 in just 121 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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INTERNATIONAL DRUG CARTEL BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; 60 KG HEROIN SEIZED, 9 HELD

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, June 30: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking amidst the ongoing anti-drugs ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police, with the support of Border Security Force (BSF) and Rajasthan Police, has busted a major international drug cartel being operated by Pak-based smuggler Tanveer Shah and Canada-based handler Joban Kaler and recovered huge consignment of 60.302 Kg Heroin from near the International Border in Barmer, Rajasthan, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. The operation has led to the arrest of at least nine persons includin...

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Punjab Progressing Towards Becoming a Child Marriage-Free State, 58 Cases Successfully Prevented: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, June 30: Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is making continuous efforts to eradicate the social evil of child marriage from the state. Sharing this information, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that proactive interventions and sustained awareness drives by the government have started delivering encouraging results in this direction. Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that from January 2024 to December 2024, a total of 42 child marriages were successfully prevented by timely action of the department, while 16 more cases were stopped between January 2025 and March 2025. In the last 15 months, a total of 58 child marriage incidents have been averted in Punjab. The Minister stated that this ...

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Punjab Government Makes Fire Safety NOC Norms More Industry-Friendly: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, June 30: The Punjab Government has taken a major step toward modernizing fire safety services and streamlining the ease of doing business for industries in the state. To support this initiative, the Punjab Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2024 has been implemented for industries and the general public. A key amendment now allows industrial buildings with heights up to 21 meters, up from the previous limit of 18 meters. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Industry Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced that a notification issued on June 27 by the Directorate of Punjab Fire and Emergency Services (under the Local Government Department) introduces sever...

Jun292025 by editorNo Comments

DAY 120 OF ‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: 114 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 4.1KG HEROIN, ₹9.6L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, June 29: 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 120 days, Punjab Police on Sunday arrested 114 drug smugglers and recovered 4.1 kg heroin and Rs 9.6 lakh drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 19,735 in just 120 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 asked the Commissio...