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Chandigarh, November 14:- Placing the prime focus on inculcating healthy eating habits in the people with the aim to ensure robust health, the theme of 'Right food is the first medicine' occupied the centre stage at a seminar on the topic FOOD IS MEDICINE held by the Punjab State Food Commission at MGSIPA in Sector 26 here today. Driving home the point that it is very significant to ensure that the message of consuming nutritious food is percolated down to the grassroots level, Dr. Vipan Bhargav from Ludhiana revealed that our body has a mechanism of nurturing itself but the only that is needed is to give it right kind amount of ingredients. He also dwelled upon the need to have Nutrition Huts and Nutrition Points at home, school & village panchayat level. "The plant based natur...

CHANDIGARH, November 14:-           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 258th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 305 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 86 drug smugglers after registration of 71 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,550 in 258 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 13.7 kg heroin, 1 kg opium, 3.5 kg poppy husk, 211 intoxicant pills and Rs 5.09 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh...

Chandigarh, November 14:- Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is taking significant steps for the welfare of adults with special needs. As part of these efforts, 67 adults with special needs have been issued Legal Guardianship Certificates within the past one month. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that legal guardianship is an authorised legal mechanism under the National Trust Act, 1999, aimed at ensuring the welfare, protection, and empowerment of adults with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, and Multiple Disabilities. Under this Act, a responsible guardian is legally appointed for adults who are unable to independentl...

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 ...

CHANDIGARH/SAS NAGAR, November 12:-          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, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with SAS Nagar Police, has foiled a gangster plot with the arrest of two operatives linked to foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, following an exchange of fire at Ghaghar Bridge on the Ambala-Dera Bassi highway, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.           Those arrested have been identified as Sharanjit Singh, a resident of Motemajra in Mohali and presently residing at village Tangori in Mohali and Aman Kumar, a residen...

Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 12:- In a landmark initiative to elevate the spiritual and historical vibes of the historic city Sri Anandpur Sahib, a transformative 'White City' project has been kicked off today to commemorate 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji with grandeur. After performing Adras by Baba Satnam Singh Ji of Kar Sewa wale, Qila Anandgarh Sahib, Punjab Education Minister and MLA from Sri Anandpur Sahib S. Harjot Singh Bains started the ambitious project with paintbrush, starting from the local bus stand to paint the entire city white. Articulating the vision behind the project, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated, "Today, we embark on a journey to make Sri Anandpur Sahib a beacon of beauty, peace and devotion. This project is a pro...

Chandigarh, November 11- In recognition to the industrial friendly policies of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led state government, the Government of India (GOI) has recognized Punjab as a “Top Achiever” under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024, today. The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal conferred this award to the state in a function held here today at the national capital. Notably, Punjab has excelled in five key reform areas in India viz. Business Entry, Construction Permit Enablers, Investment Enablers, Sector-Specific Healthcare and Services Sector. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, has recognized Punjab as a “Top Achiever” under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024. This rec...