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Sep102025 by editorNo Comments

8KG HEROIN RECOVERY CASE: FATHER-SON AMONG FOUR HELD WITH 12KG HEROIN ON GURSEWAK’S STATEMENT; TOTAL HAUL REACHES 20KG

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, September 10: Acting swiftly on forward-backward linkages in the 8.1 kg heroin recovery case, Commissionerate Police Amritsar has arrested four more drug smugglers and recovered 12 kg of heroin along with .30 bore pistol and a magazine from their possession, taking the total seizure of heroin in this case to 20.1 kg, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. Those arrested have been identified Gurbhej Singh (50) and his son Gurdit Singh (22), both residents of village Narla in Tarn Taran; Malkit Singh (50) of village Dall in Tarn Taran and Gurjit Singh (29) of village Kotli Saka in Ajnala, Amritsar. ...

Sep102025 by editorNo Comments

100% Road Connectivity, Power & Water Supply Restored in Flood-Affected Areas: Harjot Singh Bains

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Chandigarh/ Nangal, September 10: Punjab Cabinet Minister for Education and Information & Public Relations, Harjot Singh Bains, today announced that in his constituency Sri Anandpur Sahib, all flood-affected villages have had 100% road connectivity, power supply, and water supply restored to ensure relief for residents. He informed that villagers of Singhpur-Plaasi have now started returning to their homes from relief shelters following the receding of floodwaters. S. Bains, who has been personally working on the ground in flood-affected areas for several days, stated that villages Harsa Bela, Patti Dulchi, and Bela Shiv Singh, which had been cut off due to floodwater, are being reconnected. While 90% of the work was completed yesterday, some mechanical issues caused a delay l...

Sep92025 by editorNo Comments

23,206 PERSONS EVACUATED SO FAR: HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN

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Chandigarh, September 9: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian, on Tuesday, informed that the flood situation in the state has worsened further during the past 24 hours with 33 more villages, 133 more people and 6988 hectares of crops affected. The cumulative tally now stands at 2097 affected villages across 22 districts with the population hit touching 3,88,092. The Revenue Minister said that one more life was lost in Ludhiana during the past 24 hours, taking the overall toll to 52 across 15 districts. Three persons continue to remain missing in Pathankot. In terms of rescue operations, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that 191 more people were evacuated within the last 24 hours, raising the total to 23,206. The highest evacuations ...

Sep92025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government committed to rehabilitation of flood-affected families – relief works in full swing

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Chandigarh, September 9: Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is making every possible effort to assist flood-affected people. Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and the entire administrative machinery are working at the grassroots level, shoulder to shoulder with the people. Social organizations and volunteers are also extending wholehearted support during this crisis. Cabinet Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today visited several flood-affected villages in Sri Anandpur Sahib, reviewed relief operations at village Dadda, and distributed fodder for livestock. He instructed officials to complete girdawari at the earliest, assess damage to houses, repair roads, and ensure uninterrupted power and water supply. He emphasized that under the CM’s leaders...

Sep92025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau arrests Assistant Sub Inspector, Constable for accepting Rs 50,000 bribe

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Chandigarh, September 9, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing drive against corruption, has arrested Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Rajwinder Singh (691/Kapurthala) and Constable Baltej Singh, both posted at Police Station City Sultanpur Lodhi, District Kapurthala, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrests were made following a complaint lodged by an NRI woman, a resident of the United Kingdom presently living in Mumbai, on the Chief Minister’s Anti-Corruption Action Line. He further informed that, as per the complaint, the accused ASI had demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000 from the complainant’s NRI friend at the time of his arrest in a police case, promising help i...

Sep92025 by editorNo Comments

PAK-BACKED DRUG SMUGGLING CARTEL BUSTED IN FARIDKOT; TWO HELD WITH 12.1KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH/FARIDKOT, September 9: In a two-week-long meticulously planned source-based operation against narco-terror networks amidst the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Faridkot Police has dismantled an international drug cartel being operated by Pakistan-based smugglers with the arrest of the two key drug traffickers, and recovered 12.1 Kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. Those arrested have been identified as Sukhpreet Singh, a resident of village Jhariwala in Faridkot, and Kadar Singh, a resident of village Waan in Ferozepur. ...

Sep92025 by editorNo Comments

1,700 Security Guards to Be Deployed to Strengthen Security in Jails Across Punjab: Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, September 9: The Punjab Government has decided to deploy 1,700 security guards in jails across the state to further strengthen security arrangements. Defence Services Welfare Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat disclosed this during a review meeting with the Defence Services Welfare Department at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh, today. Mr. Bhagat said that the new recruitment will cover both ex-servicemen and non-ex-servicemen, with posts open for male as well as female candidates. “This decision will not only provide more security guards for our prisons but also create dignified employment opportunities for ex-servicemen and the youth of Punjab,” he said. During the meeting, Managing Director of PESCO, Major General Harmandeep Singh (Retd.), apprised the Minister th...

Sep92025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB TO INTRODUCE 447 ELECTRIC BUSES IN MAJOR CITIES WITH MODERN CHARGING INFRA; DR. RAVJOT SINGH INFORMS

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Chandigarh, September 9: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh today informed that the State Government will soon introduce 447 electric buses in Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala and SAS Nagar (Mohali) with modern charging infrastructure to expand clean public transport. Addressing the gathering during "Punjab Conclave on E-Mobility and Sustainable Public Transportation" here, the Cabinet Minister informed that in early next year, the state would witness complete transformation in the direction of clean public transportation. He said that Punjab’s cities are engines of growth and their sustainable development is central to our vision. He said that transitioning from diesel to electric autos not only cuts pollution but increases driver incomes and empowers women, 200...

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PEDA HOSTS ONE-DAY CONFERENCE TO EXPLORE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS

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Chandigarh, September 9: Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) today hosted a one-day conference 'Investment Bazaar for Energy Efficiency,' to explore investment opportunities in energy efficiency projects within Punjab's industries and MSMEs. The event brought together key stakeholders, including industries, financial institutions, banks, designated consumers, MSMEs and equipment manufacturers , to discuss and promote investment in this crucial sector. While addressing the conference here at Kisan Bhawan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PEDA Ms. Neelima emphasised upon importance of energy efficiency & implementation of new and innovative energy efficient technologies in Industries & MSMEs in the State. She also focused on the investment potential in Industries & ...

Sep82025 by editorNo Comments

BHAGWANT MANN LED PUNJAB CABINET TAKES HISTORIC DECISIONS TO GIVE HEALING TOUCH TO FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS

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Chandigarh, September 8: In a historic decision, the Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday gave nod to one time pro-people measure ‘Jehda Khet, Ohdi Ret’ to enable the farmers to remove sand and silt accumulated due to floods in their fields and sell them if they desire. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in its meeting held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister, who joined it virtually from Fortis hospital, where he was undergoing treatment. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that due to the floods, sand and silt have accumulated in several fields at the inundated villages. Therefore, in a major reprieve to the farmers it has been decided that farmers will be allow...