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Chandigarh, February 24 In order to make Punjab free from scourge of drugs, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led state government has decided to launch a massive war against drugs in the coming days. Giving details a spokesperson of the state government said that on directions of the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary Mr KAP Sinha has issued stern directions to the Deputy Commissioners across the state. In his letter the Chief Secretary has asked the Deputy Commissioners to wipe out the menace of drugs from their respective jurisdictions. KAP Sinha has asked the DCs to ensure adequate number of rehab and Drug De-addiction centres equipped with necessary equipment and medicines including Buprenorephine medicine, testing kits, required staff etc. The Chief Secretary has directed ...

सूचना एवं जनसंपर्क विभाग, पंजाब पंजाब में राष्ट्रीय रोग रोकथाम केंद्र स्थापित किया जाएगापंजाब ने अमृतसर में प्रांतीय शाखा स्थापित करने के लिए एनसीडीसी, नई दिल्ली के साथ एमओयू पर हस्ताक्षर किएएनसीडीसी केंद्र पंजाब में रोग निगरानी प्रणाली को देगा बढ़ावा और सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य ढांचे को करेगा मजबूत: स्वास्थ्य मंत्री डॉ. बलबीर सिंहचंडीगढ़, 24 फरवरी: राज्य में सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य ढांचे को और बेहतर बनाने के उद्देश्य से, पंजाब स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण विभाग ने राष्ट्रीय रोग रोकथाम केंद्र (एनसीडीसी), नई दिल्ली के साथ अमृतसर जिले के सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र (सीएचसी) मानवाला में एक प्रांतीय शाखा स्थापित करने के लिए समझौता पत्र (एमओयू) पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं। यह समझौता पत्र सोमवार को पंजाब भवन में पंजाब के स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्री डॉ. बलबीर सिंह की उपस्थिति में प्रमुख सचिव (स्वास...

Chandigarh, February 23, 2025:           The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Sunday, has arrested Suresh Kumar, a clerk posted at the Nagar Council, Malout, in Sri Muktsar Sahib district, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20000 from a underprivileged widow.           Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said that the aforementioned accused has been arrested based on a complaint lodged by a resident of Malout.           He further added that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the accused had demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000 for releasing money und...

Bhawanigarh, February 22: Reiterating that the state has no single drop of water to share with any other state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal will never become a reality and the state government is duty bound to safeguard interests of Punjab. Interacting with the media persons on the sidelines of dedicating newly constructed SDM complex here today, the Chief Minister said that reiterated that the state has no spare water to share with any other state and there is no question of sharing even a single drop of water with anyone. He said that Punjab has no surplus water to share with any other state and reassessment of availability of water in the state is required as per international norms. Bhagwant Singh Mann said th...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, February 22:           In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the 10 Kg heroin recovery case, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has recovered yet another additional chunk of 2 kg of heroin concealed near a canal in Village Boparai Baj Singh, based on a disclosure statement made by accused Harmandeep Singh, taking the total seizure in the case to 15 kg, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.           The development came a few days after the Punjab Police had busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler Harmandeep Singh of village Ghumanpura in Amritsar and recovered 10 kg heroin...

Chandigarh, February 21 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, today handed over appointment letters to 7 clerks and 1 peon appointed on compassionate grounds in the Excise and Taxation Department. Congratulating the newly appointed employees, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized the importance of dedication and hard work in their new roles. He highlighted the crucial role the Excise and Taxation Department plays in strengthening the state's economy and expressed hope that these employees will fulfill their responsibilities with utmost commitment. Highlighting the Punjab government's significant achievement under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state has su...

Chandigarh, February 21: On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Punjab’s Higher Education and Languages Minister, S. Harjot Singh Bains, has given clarion call to the people of the state to embrace Punjabi in their daily lives. He emphasised that the mother tongue is vital for identity, education, culture and sustainable development, as it serves as the primary means of communication for sharing knowledge and preserving cultural heritage. Recognising the rich tapestry of the Punjabi language, the Cabinet Minister asked the Languages department to implement measures aimed at further preserving and promoting the Punjabi language. He highlighted that learning in one's mother tongue significantly enhances understanding and retention of knowledge, which is essential for eff...

CHANDIGARH, February 20:           In a major 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) of the Punjab Police has arrested an associate of foreign-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa Harike, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.           The arrested accused has been identified as Sukhchain Singh alias Bhujia, a resident of village Matti in Mansa. Police teams have also recovered one .32 caliber pistol along with five cartridges from his possession.           DGP Gaurav Yadav said th...

Chandigarh, February 20: In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting the aspirations of students passing out from the government schools in Punjab, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has rolled out a unique initiative to reach out the Class 12 students with simple yet powerful questions about their future plans aiming at understanding and nurturing their dreams. Divulging the details, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains stated that the department has distributed a Google Form to all the students appearing for the 12th-grade board examinations. The form, accompanied by a heartfelt message from Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, invites students to share their immediate plans and long-term goals—be it higher education, entrepren...

Chandigarh, February 20: The Industries, Commerce & Investment Promotion Minister, Punjab, Tarunpreet Singh Sond today, in a novel initiative, met the doyens of different streams of industrial sector. The meeting brainstormed about the strategies to bring trade in Punjab and the products in manufactured in the State on the world map. Taking feedback from the entrepreneurs at the udyog bhawan, the Minister said that the State Government is working day and night to address the issues of the industries situated in Punjab in order to put them in the upward trajectory of development. Views are being ascertained from the various federations, chambers, entrepreneurs and industrialists by having personal interactions with them so as to ensure the raid industrial progress in Punjab. Di...