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CHANDIGARH/ FEROZEPUR, May 25:           In a significant breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Ferozepur Police, has arrested three associates of the Ashish Chopra Gang involved in the sensational double murder of Rishabh and Shalu due to gang rivalry between the Nata Gang and Ashish Chopra Gang, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Sunday.           Those arrested have been identified as Manpreet Singh alias Mannu and Ramandeep Singh, both residents of Ferozepur and Sonu, a resident of Faridkot. Police teams have also...

Nabha (Patiala), May 25: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday paid tributes to Maharaja Agarsen Ji. In a function held here. paying tributes to Maharaja Agarsen ji, the Chief Minister described him as a great ruler, who during his regime gave the message of welfare state by strengthening social harmony and unity. Exhorting the people to seek inspiration from the ideology of Maharaja Agarsen, he said that a real tribute to this legendary ruler would be to follow his teachings, which were still relevant in the present circumstances.  Bhagwant Singh Mann appealed to the people to commemorate this auspicious day rising above the parochial considerations of caste, color, creed and religion. The Chief Minister called up...

CHANDIGARH, MAY 24: In a bid to nurture students' personal growth and seamlessly integrate them into the Schools of Eminence (SOE) ecosystem, the Punjab Government has introduced first-of-its-kind a transformative 3-day Orientation Program for newly admitted Class 9th students for the academic session 2025-26, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab. He stated that the orientation plan, all set to commence from 26th to 28th May, 2025, will help students integrate into the SOE Ecosystem, building a strong base for their personal development in the coming two years. This program will provide practical insights into competitive examinations and career paths. Highlighting the plan's key features, S. Harjot Singh Bains revealed that students will interact ...

Chandigarh, May 23: Mrs. Gunjit Ruchi Bawa, who was recently appointed as the Vice Chairperson of the Punjab State Commission for Protection of Child Rights by the Punjab Government, today officially assumed office in the presence of S. Kanwardeep Singh, Chairperson of the Punjab State Commission for child right protection commission, Senior police and administration officers, Mr. Harinder Singh Bawa, Amandeep Singh Mohi Chairman Markfed, Sharanpal Singh District Secretary Aam admi party Ludhiana and Mr. Rajwinder Singh Gill, Joint Director. After assuming office, Mrs. Bawa expressed gratitude towards the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, stating that she will work with utmost sincerity and dedication to safeguard the rights of children in the state. Notably, Mrs. Gunjit Ruch...

Chandigarh, May 23: Reiterating the zero tolerance policy of his government against corruption, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that no officer or politician, however affluent he may be, involved in this heinous crime against humanity will be spared. In a message to the people, the Chief Minister said that today’s action is once again a clear message that there is no pick and choose in this tirade against corruption. He said that mere affiliation to the ruling party or the opposition does not give license of corruption to the officer or leader adding that the government will take exemplary action against such people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that any sort of involvement in corruption cannot be tolerated and no mercy will be adopted against a person indulged in this...

Chandigarh, May 22: The long-awaited work of four-laning of Patiala-Sirhind road is progressing at a fast pace with the efforts of the Punjab government led by Bhagwant Singh Mann. Providing more details, Punjab Public Works Department Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO disclosed that this project was announced by the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann during the Vyapar Milni at Patiala last year and includes a steel bridge over the Bhakra Main Line near village Sidhuwal and the widening of the existing road to a four-lane configuration. The Cabinet Minister informed that so far, 25% of the total work has been accomplished, with Rs.32 crore already spent. The steel bridge near village Sidhuwal has been constructed and is now operational for traffic. The construction is progressing...

Chandigarh May 22, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), in line with the zero tolerance policy against corruption adopted by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government, apprehended Kulwant Singh, Block Development and Panchayat Officer (B.D.P.O) Rayya, in Amritsar district red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 40000. An official spokesperson of the state VB informed that the arrest has been made based on a complaint filed by a resident of village Shahpur, in Amritsar district. He further added that the complainant her wife was sarpanch of village Shahpur from year 2019-2024. There were allegations about embezzlement of Panchayat funds and creation of fake job cards during her tenure. The complainant alleged that the aforementioned BDPO being the ...

Chandigarh, May 22, 2025 –  The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its drive against corruption in the state, has arrested Jagjivan Singh, Superintendent at the office of the Director, State Transport -cum- MD PUNBUS, Sector 17, Chandigarh, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the VB said the accused Superintendent has been arrested following a complaint lodged by a private transporter and a resident of village Dharar, in Amritsar district. The complaint has alleged that the said accused was demanding Rs 5,000 per bus (totaling Rs 20,000) to approve the release of his Rs 2 lakh security deposit with the department. The complainant had recorded the conversation providing irrefutable evidence of the demand. As...

Chandigarh, May 22 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced a landmark initiative by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government: the implementation of an innovative Land Pooling Policy designed to foster transparent and planned urban development across the state. This policy marks a significant departure from past practices, prioritizing voluntary participation and empowering landowners to become active stakeholders in the state's progress. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted the the policy's core principle of 100% voluntary participation. "Under this visionary policy, there will be no forcible land acquisition. We developed a model that respects the rights and aspirations...

प्रेस नोट-1 मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय, पंजाब पंजाब को मिला पानी का नया रक्षक: भगवंत मान ने कहा, "अगर हम 532 किलोमीटर की सीमा की रक्षा कर सकते हैं, तो हम अपने पानी की भी रक्षा कर सकते हैं।"बी.बी.एम.बी. केंद्र की कठपुतली बनी; पंजाब के पानी को लूटने की साजिश नाकाम – सी.एम. मान का तीखा हमलाबी.बी.एम.बी. ने पंजाब से 32 करोड़ रुपये लिए, एक भी रुपया वापस नहीं किया - भगवंत मानबी.बी.एम.बी. के पुनर्गठन की मांग नीति आयोग के समक्ष उठाई जाएगी: भगवंत मानपंजाब के 60 प्रतिशत खेतों की सिंचाई नहरों से हो रही है, कोई 'अतिरिक्त पानी' नहीं बचा: सी.एम. भगवंत माननंगल (रूपनगर), 21 मईपंजाब के मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत सिंह मान ने आज कहा कि राज्य सरकार भाखड़ा ब्यास प्रबंधन बोर्ड (बी.बी.एम.बी.) के पुनर्गठन का मुद्दा शनिवार को होने वाली नीति आयोग की बैठक में उठाएगी। आज यहां एक विजयी रैली को संबोधित करते हुए मुख्यमंत्री ने...