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PAK-ISI BACKED TERROR MODULE BUSTED IN LUDHIANA; 10 HELD WITH HAND GRENADE

PAK-ISI BACKED TERROR MODULE BUSTED IN LUDHIANA; 10 HELD WITH HAND GRENADE

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH/LUDHIANA, November 13:-           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, Ludhiana Commissionerate Police has busted a Pak-based ISI backed grenade attack module with the arrest of 10 key operatives of foreign-based handlers, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.           Those arrested have been identified as Kuldeep Singh, Shekhar Singh and Ajay Singh alias Ajay, all residents of Sri Muktsar Sahib. While, Amrik Singh,  Parminder alias Chiri, Vijay, Sukhjit Singh alias Sukh Brar, Sukhwinder Singh, Karanveer Singh alias Vicky and Sajan Kumar alias Sanju have been brought on production ...
Punjab Government gives special priority to the welfare of Anganwadi workers and helpers: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab Government gives special priority to the welfare of Anganwadi workers and helpers: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab News
Chandigarh, November 13:- The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is taking significant steps for the welfare of every section of society and is equally focused on the well-being and facilities of Anganwadi workers and helpers. This was stated by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur during a meeting with various Anganwadi unions at Punjab Civil Secretariat today. Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Punjab Government will soon fulfill the long-pending demand of providing smartphones to Anganwadi workers and helpers. This initiative will ensure that work at the Anganwadi level is carried out more efficiently and transparently. She added that the government is also actively considering issues related to sal...
TWO OPERATIVES OF JAGGU BHAGWANPURIA GANG HELD WITH TWO PISTOLS IN BATALA

TWO OPERATIVES OF JAGGU BHAGWANPURIA GANG HELD WITH TWO PISTOLS IN BATALA

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH/BATALA, November 13:-           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, Batala Police has apprehended key associates of foreign-based gangster Amrit Dalaam of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang, and recovered two foreign-made .30 caliber pistols along with live cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.           Those arrested have been identified as Vijay Masih, a resident of Satkoha in Batala and Malkit Singh, a resident of Naharpur Khaddar in Batala.           DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has re...
IPR Minister Harjot Singh Bains condoles untimely demise of Senior Journalist RN Kansal

IPR Minister Harjot Singh Bains condoles untimely demise of Senior Journalist RN Kansal

Breaking News
Chandigarh, November 13:- Punjab Information and Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today expressed profound grief over the untimely sad demise of RN Kansal, Senior Journalist of TV9Bharatvarsh and Zee News. As per reports, Mr. Kansal, 53, met a tragic accident near village Sajuma in Sangrur district while driving his car. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter and mother. While acknowledging Mr. Kansal’s extensive contribution in the main stream media, S. Bains shared his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family. He prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss.
Chief Secretary KAP Sinha reviews preparations for the Shaheedi Shatabdi Samagam at Sri Anandpur Sahib

Chief Secretary KAP Sinha reviews preparations for the Shaheedi Shatabdi Samagam at Sri Anandpur Sahib

Punjab News
Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 13- Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha on Thursday reviewed the preparations related to the Shaheedi Shatabdi Samagam of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib. On this occasion, he directed the administrative officers to ensure that all necessary arrangements for the convenience of devotees are completed on time. He informed that on November 22, four Nagar Kirtans will arrive at Sri Anandpur Sahib, while on November 23, the Akhand Path Sahib will commence at Guru Ka Chhaoni, Buddha Dal. During this period, a Sarv Dharam Sammelan (Interfaith Conference) will also be organized where the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann would also be present The Chief Secretary said that from November 23 to 29, a spectacular drone show with 50...
REGISTRATION OF PENSIONERS ON PENSIONER SEWA PORTAL TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 MONTHS: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

REGISTRATION OF PENSIONERS ON PENSIONER SEWA PORTAL TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 MONTHS: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

Health
Chandigarh, November 13,- Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Thursday that the registration of state pensioners on the newly launched Pensioner Sewa Portal will be completed within three months. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the three-day Pensioner Sewa Mela, held at the District Administrative Complex in SAS Nagar. He also apprised the media that the fair 'Pension Sewa Mela', scheduled from November 13 to 15, is being organized across all districts of Punjab to assist pensioners with portal registration. On the first day alone, over 5,320 pensioners successfully registered on the portal all over the State. To ensure smooth registration, the Finance Minister assured that officials from the Finance Department and Pension ...
PUNJAB GOVERNMENT CONTINUES RELIEF DISTRIBUTION UNDER THIRD PHASE OF MISSION CHARDI KALA

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT CONTINUES RELIEF DISTRIBUTION UNDER THIRD PHASE OF MISSION CHARDI KALA

Breaking News
Chandigarh, November 13:- Continuing the Punjab Government’s ongoing commitment to public welfare and economic security under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today distributed compensation sanction letters worth ₹1.02 crore to 280 residents affected by heavy rainfall and flood-like conditions during a special event held at Lehragaga. Addressing the gathering, Barinder Kumar Goyal said that the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stands firmly with every citizen affected by natural calamities such as floods or excessive rainfall. The Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today distributed compensation amount to the tune ...
FOOLPROOF SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE FOR 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

FOOLPROOF SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE FOR 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH/SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB, November 13:-           In order to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the commemorations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Punjab Police has implemented a comprehensive, multi-layered security and facilitation plan, deploying advanced surveillance, strategic force deployment, and round-the-clock coordination for the convenience and safety of the devotees, said Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla here on Thursday.           The grand commemorative events, to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25, 2025, is expected to draw lakhs of devotees from across the globe. Special DGP Arpit Shukla, along with Special DGP Security Sudha...
Punjab Government working swiftly to promote horticulture and enhance farmers’ income: Mohinder Bhagat

Punjab Government working swiftly to promote horticulture and enhance farmers’ income: Mohinder Bhagat

Health
Chandigarh, November 13:- Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is working proactively to promote the horticulture sector and increase the income of farmers. With this objective, Horticulture Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat held a special meeting today with senior officers of the Horticulture Department at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh. During the meeting, Mr. Bhagat reviewed the progress made under the departmental scheme ‘Apna Pind Apna Bagh’ and discussed other important ongoing projects of the department. The Minister also took a detailed review of various district-level projects in progress, including polyhouses, and examined the state’s fruit and vegetable production activities. On the occasion, Mr. Bhagat informed that the State Gove...
OVER 2.25 LAKH STUDENTS REGISTER WORLDWIDE FOR 3RD INTERNATIONAL PUNJABI LANGUAGE OLYMPIAD: HARJOT BAINS

OVER 2.25 LAKH STUDENTS REGISTER WORLDWIDE FOR 3RD INTERNATIONAL PUNJABI LANGUAGE OLYMPIAD: HARJOT BAINS

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Chandigarh, November 13:  In a resounding testament to the revival and universal embracement of the Punjabi language, the 3rd International Punjabi Language Olympiad, organised by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), has witnessed a huge surge in participation, with student registrations crossing the 2,25,916 mark, said S. Harjot Singh Bains, Education Minister, Punjab. This year's figure represents a gigantic leap from the previous editions, which witnessed 24,698 and 6,689 registrations respectively, underscoring a near nine-fold growth and a massive wave of enthusiasm among the youth, he added. Attributing this phenomenal response to Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government's concerted efforts, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated, "Seeing over 2.25 lakh st...