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Chandigarh, May 4: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday patted the Punjab Police for setting another benchmark of effective Policing by arresting traitors involved in spying. In a statement, the Chief Minister said that it is a big achievement of the Punjab Police who has foiled this anti-national activity aimed at jeopardizing unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country. He said that Punjab Police has done a commendable job by foiling this conspiracy which is a matter of great pride and satisfaction for us. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that being a border state Punjab Police is vigilant for safeguarding the borders of the country. The Chief Minister said that safeguarding the borders of the country is our moral duty and we are discharging it zealously.  He sai...

Chandigarh/Ludhiana, April 26: Reiterating Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government's commitment to ensure proper sanitation and hygiene, Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian alongwith all the city MLAs and Mayor launched massive cleanliness drive across the Ludhiana city on Saturday. Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian launched the drive from Jamalpur chowk, Chandigarh road, while the city MLAs launched the drive from their respective constituencies. Ludhiana South MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina launched the drive from Dholewal chowk, while Atam Nagar MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu launched the drive from Bhagwan Chowk, Gill road. Similarly, Ludhiana Central MLA Ashok Prashar Pappi launched the drive from Shagun palace and Ludhiana North M...

CHANDIGARH, March 15:           In yet another major breakthrough in the ongoing Nanded murder case, Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), SAS Nagar has arrested three more operatives of Pakistan based Babbar Khalsa International ( BKI) terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda backed by Pakistan’s ISI, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.           Those arrested have been identified as Jagjit Singh alias Jaggi and Shubham Khelbude, both residents of Nanded in Maharashtra and Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa, a resident of Raipur in Ropar. Police teams have also recovered two weapons including one 12 bore pump-action gun with 15 cartridges and one .32 ...

Chandigarh, February 14: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday extended best wishes to the Vice Captain of Indian Cricket Team and batsman Shubhman Gill and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Both the cricketers called on the Chief Minister here at his official residence today afternoon. During the deliberations, the Chief Minister said that both the cricketers have brought laurels for the state and country by performing exceptionally well in national and international events.  He said that Shubhman played a key role in India’s feat as runners up in the One Day World Cup, whereas Arshdeep acted as a catalyst in India’s victory in the T20 world cup. Bhagwant Singh Mann also congratulated Shubhman Gill for his remarkable performance ...

government to ensure that the students of government schools are able to compete with their convent educated peers, for which no stone is being left unturned. Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal mentioned that the initiative serves as an experimental model to assess the impact of cost-effective, high-specification laptops on improving educational outcomes. He noted that this program will empower students with essential digital skills and knowledge and provide educators with the tools to integrate digital resources into their teaching methodologies. Through this initiative, the administration is taking a significant step in bridging the digital divide and making quality education scalable, secure, and student-centred, Jorwal noted.

Chandigarh, February 14 The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, continues its unwavering efforts to support soldiers and their families. In a series of measures taken under the directives of Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat, the state has, from time to time, approved government jobs for 26 dependents of martyred soldiers. This initiative aims to provide financial stability to the families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat explained that the state government grants a government job to one eligible member from each martyr’s family based on their qualifications. He informed that Government jobs have been granted to 26 dependents of martyred soldiers. He furthe...

Chandigarh, January 24, 2025 –           The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Sanjay Kumar, a Lamberdar in Municipal Corporation (MC) Zone-B, Ludhiana, and a resident of Sarpanch Colony, Kulliewal, Ludhiana, for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes of Rs. 6,000 per month from Safai Sewak (Sweeper).           Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson for the VB stated that this case has been registered following a complaint lodged by Sandeep, a Safai Sewak in MC Ludhiana and a resident of LIG Colony, Jamalpur, Ludhiana, on the Chief Minister’s Anti-Corruption Action Line.           The complainant alleged that Sanjay Kumar had...