Health

Chandigarh / Phagwara, May 13: Punjab’s Minister for Local Government, Dr. Ravjot Singh on Tuesday announced a comprehensive plan to enhance Phagwara’s civic infrastructure, focusing on cleanliness, waste management, sewerage systems, and street lighting. During an early-morning whirlwind tour of the city, the Minister interacted directly with residents to identify their concerns and develop effective solutions, underscoring his commitment to transforming Phagwara into a cleaner and more liveable urban center. Dr. Singh emphasized that achieving 100% sewerage coverage, ensuring proper waste disposal, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness are top priorities. He assured residents that a permanent solution for waste collection and disposal will be implemented soon. To this...

CHANDIGARH, May 13:           In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare at the grassroots level, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday, inaugurated the reconstituted Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNCs) across the state and exhorted these committees to work in tandem with the Government to save people from vector and water borne diseases and help in making Punjab a drug-free state.           Notably, a remarkable turnout of over 1 lakh members from 12,977 VHSNCs participated in the inauguration program via a YouTube link, demonstrating their commitment to community health.          ...

CHANDIGARH, May 12:           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 72 days, Punjab Police has registered 6280 first information reports and arrested 10444 drug smugglers since March 1, 2025.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. Since the launch of the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, Punjab Police under the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav has been conducting different operations including cordon and search operation...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, May 12:           Dealing a major blow to an international drug smuggling and hawala cartel amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Commissionerate Police Amritsar busted a narco-hawala cartel linked to Turkey-based smuggler Navpreet Singh alias Nav Bhullar with the arrest of his three operatives, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.           Those arrested have been identified as Gurdeep Singh alias Saab (35), a taxi driver from Amritsar, Pardeep Sharma (29), a garment shop worker from Bikaner in Rajasthan and Mani Sharma (36), a Ludhiana-based garments...

Chandigarh, May 12: In a major move aimed towards strengthening rural road network of the state, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched a mega project for the construction of 18,900 kilometers of rural link roads across the state. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced that following the recent budget announcements, the first phase of the project has been initiated with tenders floated for 828 kilometers of rural link roads. These roads span the districts of Barnala, Faridkot, Pathankot, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, directly benefiting residents in these districts. Minister Sond detailed that tenders have been issued for roads in the assembly...

Chandigarh/Amritsar, May 11 Cabinet Minister Mr Harbhajan Singh ETO today donated blood for the surgery of S. Gurmeet Singh and his son Rajvansh Singh, who were injured during the recent attack by the Pakistan Army in Poonch and are currently undergoing treatment at Amandeep Hospital in Amritsar. When ETO visited Amandeep Hospital today to check on the condition of the injured, the doctors informed him that the son’s surgery is scheduled for tomorrow and blood is needed for it. The Cabinet Minister immediately volunteered to donate blood and offered it to the doctors, who accepted and used it for Rajvansh Singh’s operation. The Cabinet Minister assured the family of all possible support and personally gave them his phone number, saying, “If you ever need anything at any time, call...

CHANDIGARH/MALERKOTLA, May 11:           In a significant breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Malerkotla Police apprehended two individuals including a 31-years-old woman for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to an official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.           Those arrested have been identified as Guzala and Yameen Mohamad, both residents of Malerkotla. Police teams have also recovered two mobile phones from their possession.         &n...

Chandigarh/Rajasansi/Ajnala, May 10 The NRI Affairs Minister Punjab Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat today personally reached the spot to take stock of the latest situation arising out of the drones fired by Pakistan last night, which fell in the fields of village Ranewali-Mughlanikot near town Rajasansi and in village Wadala Bhittewadh near Sri Ram Tirath. On this occasion, police and civil administration officials were also present with them. Addressing the people gathered at the scene, Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the drones/missiles were neutralised in the air by the Indian Army which were fired by Pakistan at night to harm our citizens. He added that villagers should not go to see the fallen debris, as it cannot be ruled out that s...

Chandigarh/Ludhiana, May 10 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, today visited Dayanand Medical College (DMC) here to meet civilians injured in a reprehensible attack by Pakistan in the Ferozepur district. The leaders expressed solidarity with the affected families and condemned the attack. The injured sustained severe burn injuries in the attack and are currently receiving comprehensive medical care at DMC. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema met with the injured civilians and their families, expressing deep concern and assuring them of the Punjab government's unwavering support during this challenging time. He strongly condemned the attack, stating, "Such cowardly acts against innocent civilians are utterly unaccepta...

Chandigarh/Fazilka, May 10: Following the directions issued by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cabinet Ministers Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Dr. Baljit Kaur visited Fazilka today to assess the preparedness of the civil administration and to directly interact with local residents, boosting their morale during this crucial time. During their visit, the ministers held a meeting with the district administration and reviewed arrangements at the local Civil Hospital. They also visited the city markets to meet citizens and provide reassurance of the government’s continued support. Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond emphasized that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, stands firmly with the people of border areas during these testing tim...