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Punjab government intensifies ‘Yudh Nashiyan Virudh’ drive with demolition actions

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Chandigarh/SBS Nagar/Sunam Udham Singh Wala/Sangrur, March 11: The ‘Yudh Nashiyan Virudh’ campaign launched by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government to completely eradicate drug smugglers from the state is yielding positive results and the people have felt great relief from this initiative. Punjab Government's drive 'Yudh Nashiyan Virudh' has intensified with coordinated demolition actions against illegal structures owned by drug-smugglers in multiple districts. In significant operations conducted today, unauthorized constructions belonging to drug-peddlers were demolished in Nawanshahr and Sunam Udham Singh Wala under the supervision of district police officials. In Nawanshahr's Kalaran Mohalla, the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Police, in coordination with th...

Mar102025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB LAUNCHES FREE TETANUS VACCINATION DRIVE FOR EQUINES

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Chandigarh, March 10: In a groundbreaking move towards animal welfare, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has announced a statewide initiative to provide free tetanus toxoid vaccination for all equines— horses, donkeys and mules. Announcing this here today, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, informed that the Animal Husbandry department will soon launch a drive to administer tetanus toxoid vaccine to all horses, donkeys, and mules, while directing the department officials to make all the necessary arrangements to roll out the drive for safeguarding the health and well-being of equines. The Cabinet Minister was addressing a seminar on “Care & Cure of Domestic Animals with Recent Advances in Diagnosi...

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Sunanda Sharma Case : Pushpinder Dhaliwal Arrested After Intervention of Punjab State Women Commission

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Chandigarh, March 10: Following the strong intervention of the Punjab State Women Commission, Punjab Police have arrested music producer Pushpinder Dhaliwal, also known as Pinky Dhaliwal, in the case filed by renowned singer and actress Sunanda Sharma. The Women Commission took suo motu cognizance of the matter after Sunanda Sharma’s public plea and directed Punjab Police Headquarters to submit an action-taken report. Exercising its powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Women Commission Act, 2001, the Commission had instructed an SP-rank officer to investigate the allegations and take appropriate action. In response to this directive, the police arrested Dhaliwal from Mohali. Sunanda Sharma has alleged that Dhaliwal financially exploited her by withholding payments despite h...

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YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: ILLEGAL STRUCTURE DEMOLISHED IN BARNALA

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Chandigarh / Barnala, March 10 Continuing its crackdown on drug smugglers under the ongoing anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh’, initiated under the directives of Hon’ble Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Barnala Improvement Trust, with the assistance of Barnala Police, today demolished an illegally constructed structure located behind the Barnala Bus Stand. A bulldozer was deployed to raze the house belonging to a mother-daughter duo, identified as Kali Kaur and her daughter Sarbo. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Barnala, Md. Sarfaraz Alam stated that, as per official records, Kali Kaur has 9 criminal cases registered against her, including 7 under the NDPS Act, while her daughter Sarbo faces 7 cases out of which 6 are under the NDPS Act. ...

Mar92025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS SEARCH OPERATION AT 262 BUS STANDS ACROSS STATE

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CHANDIGARH, March 9: In order to ensure peaceful celebrations of forthcoming Holi festival as desired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Sunday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at as many as 262 Bus Stands across the state. The operation was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav in all the 28 Police districts. Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who was personally monitoring this state-level operation, said that all the CPs/SSPs were asked to ensure heavy deployment of police force under the super...

Mar92025 by editorNo Comments

Comprehensive Ban on Speaker Usage on Tractors and Trucks During Hola-Mohalla

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Rupnagar, March 9: The vibrant celebration of Hola-Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib and Sri Kiratpur Sahib is set to take place from March 10 to March 15, 2025. In a bid to ensure the safety and well-being of the devotees, a comprehensive ban has been imposed on the use of speakers on tractors and trucks during the festivities. Announcing this, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rupnagar, Gulneet Singh Khurana, said that police administrations across all districts in Punjab have been informed to issue instructions to Station House Officers (SHOs) and Traffic Incharges. These instructions will be passed on to representatives of truck unions and panchayats, prohibiting double-decker trucks/vehicles, large speakers on tractor trolleys, pressure horns on motorcycles, and motorcycles with...

Mar82025 by editorNo Comments

OUR GOVT IS WORKING TO EMPOWER WOMEN : CM

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Amritsar, March 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the state Government will open two brainstorming centres at Amritsar and Mohali for students to share business ideas on pattern of Speakers Platform at Munich in Germany. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state government has already introduced Business Blasters initiative at school level for idea sharing and Rs 11 crore has been disbursed to the students. He said that the sole motive is to provide platforms for brainstorming to the students so new business ideas can prop up. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that on the same pattern the state government is going to set up Brainstorming Centres for new business ideas at Amritsar and SAS Nagar (Mohali). Extending his best wishes ...

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₹3,708.57 Crore Pension Disbursed to 22.64 Lakh Elderly Beneficiaries Till January: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, March 8: The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has disbursed ₹3,708.57 crore in pension to elderly beneficiaries till January 2025. This information was shared by Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that the government is committed to the welfare of every section of society. She informed that Punjab has a total of 34.09 lakh beneficiaries from various categories, including elderly citizens, persons with disabilities, widows, destitute women, and dependent children. The Cabinet Minister further highlighted that Punjab has 22.64 lakh elderly beneficiaries who have received pension payments amounting to ₹3,708.57 crore till January 2025. She also mentioned ...

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Aman Arora lauds doctors fraternity for advancing healthcare innovation in Punjab

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Chandigarh/ SAS Nagar, March 8: Punjab Cabinet Minister and the state president of Aam Aadmi Party Mr Aman Arora, on Saturday, inaugurated two-day ENT Surgical Conclave-2025 organised by the Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. The conclave highlighted the latest advancements in Robotic-Aided surgery for the treatment of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders and head & neck cancer surgeries. While addressing on the occasion, the Chief Guest Mr. Aman Arora lauded the medical fraternity, especially ENT specialists for their dedication to advancing healthcare in Punjab. "This conclave represents the kind of innovation and knowledge-sharing that is essential for our healthcare system to progress. Our doctors are the backbone of our healthcare infrast...

Mar72025 by editorNo Comments

Mann Government will rest only after eliminating drugs from Punjab: Laljit Singh Bhullar

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Chandigarh/ Mansa, March 7: To review the efforts being made by the Mansa District Civil and Police Administration under "War Against Drugs" drive launched by the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government to eradicate drug menace from the state, Punjab Cabinet Minister and Sub Committee member S. Laljit Singh Bhullar today reviewed the actions taken against drug traffickers and the treatment and rehabilitation of drug-affected individuals in a meeting with civil and police officials here. While reiterating that the Punjab Government will not rest until drug traffickers and drugs are eliminated from the state, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that the police administration has been given complete freedom under the drive to take strict legal action against anti-social elements i...