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Jun242025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government gears up for paddy procurement season 4 months in advance

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Group of Ministers underscores the government's dedication to ensuring farmers' welfare and supporting their agricultural endeavours. It was further pointed out that the labour and cartege policy besides the transportation policy have been finalized and sent to the State Government for approval. Among others present on the occasion included the Principal Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Rahul Tewari, Secretary Punjab Mandi Board Ramvir, MD PUNSUP Sonali Giri, Additional Director Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Dr. Anjuman Bhaskar and GM (Finance) Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Sarvesh Kumar

Jun242025 by editorNo Comments

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Conducts Surprise Inspection at Excise and Taxation Department

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Chandigarh/Patiala, June 24 Punjab Finance, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today carried out a surprise inspection of the head office of the Excise and Taxation Department in Patiala. The Minister arrived at the department immediately after lunch, accompanied by Excise Commissioner Jatinder Jorwal, and inspected various branches of the office. During the surprise check, the Minister reviewed the attendance of officers and employees, scrutinized the files on desks, and assessed the general pace of work. Expressing strong concern over delays in the disposal of cases and files, he declared that “unwarranted delays will be treated as a form of corruption.” Cheema and the Excise Commissioner seized several documents during the inspection and compiled a list ...

Jun242025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE & UIDAI COLLABORATE TO SENSITIZE OFFICERS ON SECURE AADHAAR USAGE IN POLICING

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CHANDIGARH, June 24: To strengthen the understanding of Aadhaar regulations and its lawful integration with policing services, Punjab Police’s Community Affairs Division (CAD), in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Regional Office, Chandigarh, organised an awareness workshop to sensitise police officers on the secure use of Aadhaar in governance and law enforcement. The session was guided by the team of UIDAI Regional Office led by CMDE Dhiraj Sarin DDG Chandigarh, in the presence of Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Community Affairs Division Gurpreet Kaur Deo and ADGP TSS Ram Singh to ensure responsible and secure usage of...

Jun232025 by editorNo Comments

Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh Inspects Civil Hospital Ludhiana, Orders Immediate Action Against Malpractice

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Ludhiana, 23 June 2025:Today, the Honorable Health and Family Welfare Minister of Punjab, Dr. Balbir Singh, paid a formal visit to Civil Hospital Ludhiana to inspect the facilities and assess the quality of healthcare services being provided to patients. During the inspection, the Minister took serious note of recent incidents of theft, including the stolen cover of water tanks, allegedly removed with malicious intent. Expressing strong disapproval, the Minister immediately directed police officials to take swift action and ensure the culprits are arrested at the earliest. He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of malpractice or negligence in public health institutions. The Health Minister toured various wards during his visit, interacting with patients and their fami...

Jun232025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau arrests block samiti Patwari taking Rs. 20,000 bribe

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Chandigarh, June 23 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing drive against corruption, has arrested Nishan Singh, block Samiti Patwari, posted at Block Development and Panchayats Officer (BDPO) office, Gurdsapur for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 20000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint lodged by a resident of village Babari Nangal, in Gurdaspur. The complainant has approached the VB and stated that she is the current Panchayat member of Gram Panchayat Babri Nangal and her husband had been cultivating about 22 kanals and 11 marlas of shamlat land out of total 25 acres of land for the last 50 years and the land title (Girdawari) of this land is also registered in his name...

Jun232025 by editorNo Comments

DAY 114 OF ‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: 126 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 5.3KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, June 23: 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 114 days, Punjab Police on Monday arrested 126 drug smugglers and recovered 5.3 kg heroin, 200 grams opium and Rs 8850 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 18,843 in just 114 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 ...

Jun232025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government Approves Additional ₹5.33 Crore for Construction of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhawan in Tarn Taran: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, June 23: The Punjab Government, under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, remains firmly committed to the welfare and socio-economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and Economically Weaker Sections. Further advancing this commitment, the State Government has sanctioned an additional grant of ₹5.33 crore for the construction of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhawan in Tarn Taran district. This announcement was made by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Cabinet Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities. Sharing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the sanctioned amount for the current financial year will soon be transferred to the account of the Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (Buildings), ensuring swift progress of the const...

Jun232025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB WITNESSING HISTORIC INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION DRIVEN BY PROGRESSIVE POLICIES: FINANCE MINISTER HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, June 23 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state is experiencing a historic industrial revolution, a direct result of the progressive industrial development policies championed by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government. He further emphasised that numerous new initiatives are currently in the pipeline to further accelerate industrial growth within the state. Addressing the trade fair co-organized by HMT Industrial Park and Maya Garden Group late last evening, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted the recent implementation of a Fast-track Single Window System. “This innovative system ensures that necessary project permissions are granted within 45 days, with automatic deemed approval and accountability for res...

Jun222025 by editorNo Comments

ARMY PERSONNEL, HIS ACCOMPLICE ARRESTED FOR LEAKING SENSITIVE MILITARY DATA TO PAK ISI

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, June 22: In a major counter-espionage operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Rural Police has arrested an Indian Army personnel and his aide suspected of espionage activities linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. The arrested accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopy Foji, a resident of Dhariwal in Amritsar— presently, serving in the Indian Army and posted in Jammu; and his associate Sahil Masih alias Shali, a resident of Dhariwal in Amritsar. &nb...

Jun222025 by editorNo Comments

DAY 113 OF ‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: 151 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 533-GMs HEROIN, 2.8KG OPIUM, ₹5.3L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, June 22: 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 113 days, Punjab Police on Sunday arrested 151 drug smugglers and recovered 533 grams heroin, 2.8 kg opium and Rs 5.32 lakh drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 18,719 in just 113 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 a...