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Nov112025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PPCB SUMMONS LEADING BRANDS OVER PLASTIC WASTE AUDIT, DIRECTS ON-GROUND ACTION IN STATE

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CHANDIGARH, November 11:-           In a decisive step towards strengthening on-ground compliance and fixing polluters' accountability, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has summoned 14 leading brands identified as the top contributors of hard-to-recycle plastic waste in the state.           The Board has directed them to present clear, time-bound strategies that incentivise consumers to return post-use plastic packaging.           PPCB Chairperson Reena Gupta stated, “No company will be allowed to pollute Punjab. We will fix accountability and clean up all our cities.” This move germinated from a plastic waste brand audit conducted by the Board, which is a first-ever exercise in India. ...
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Nov112025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI’S 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY: 35K SCHOOLS IN PUNJAB REVERBERATED WITH TEACHINGS OF NINTH GURU

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Chandigarh, November 11:- In a historic and spiritually enriching spectacle, over 35,000 schools across the state held special morning assemblies, with 70 lakh students reflecting on Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji's life, supreme sacrifice & teachings under a 15-day Education Module. Notably, the mandatory Education Module was launched on Monday in all the schools, including Government, Private & Aided, from Nursery to class 12th irrespective of any education board to instill values of  righteousness, truth and justice in students. Expressing his profound delight at the overwhelming response, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated, “What we witnessed today is not merely an event, but a movement. To see over 70 lakh young students, the future of our Punjab, collectively reflecting ...
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Nov112025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

High-Intensity Car Blast Near Red Fort Metro Station, New Delhi

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New Delhi, November 10, 2025 — A high-intensity explosion occurred in a vehicle near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station (Subhash Marg traffic signal) in Old Delhi this evening, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. ​The incident took place at approximately 6:52 PM IST. ​Key Details: ​Incident Type: High-intensity explosion in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car. ​Location: Near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station, Subhash Marg, New Delhi. ​Casualties: The blast tragically claimed the lives of at least 8 to 10 individuals and left approximately 20 to 24 others injured. Casualties include the occupants of the primary vehicle and pedestrians/occupants of nearby vehicles. ​Damage: The blast triggered a massive fire that quickly engulfed the primary vehicle and dama...
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Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 254, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 75 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 1.3KG HEROIN, ₹26K DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, November 10:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 254th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 281 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 75 drug smugglers after registration of 60 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,013 in 254 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.3 kg heroin, 1419 intoxicant pills and Rs 26,050 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwa...
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Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

HARJOT SINGH BAINS LAUNCHES SCHOOL EDUCATION MODULE ON LIFE & UNPARALLELED SACRIFICE OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 10:- As a part of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary commemorations, the Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, on Monday, launched a mandatory Education Module in all the schools, including Government, Private & Aided affiliated to all Education Boards, from Nursery to class 12th to instill values of  righteousness, truth and justice in students. S. Harjot Singh Bains today visited two schools, including Government High School, Dasgran and Mount Carmel School, Jindwari, in Rupnagar district, sharing Ninth Guru Sahib Ji’s teachings, life and unparalleled sacrifice with students. He urged all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and other senior officials to follow the suit to motivate students and reinforce the im...
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Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Eases Process for Power Connections; Self-Certification Introduced for Consumers Up to 50 kW Load, Says Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, November 10:- Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora has announced that the selection process for 2,600 Apprentices (Interns) in the Lineman trade—including 2,500 for Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and 100 for Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL)—has been successfully completed. Arora emphasized that the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government is making continuous efforts to strengthen PSPCL and PSTCL, both in terms of manpower and technical efficiency. He pointed out that with the recent appointment of 2,106 (including 2,023 Assistant Linemen, 48 Internal Auditors, and 35 Revenue Accountants), the total number of new recruitments since April 2022 has risen to 8,984, reflecting the government’s commitment to providing employment opportunit...
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Nov92025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Light and Sound Shows to be organized in Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar and Sangrur on November 11: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, November 9: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today announced that the next phase of Light and Sound Shows, dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, will be held on November 11 at Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), and Sangrur. These shows are being organized by the Punjab Government as part of the ongoing series of events commemorating the sacred occasion. He said that the show at Amritsar’s Mela Ground, Ranjit Avenue, will be attended by Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. In Ferozepur, the event will take place at the Cantonment Stadium, where Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur will grace the occasion. The Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Moha...
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Nov92025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Foolproof security arrangements for polling at Tarn Taran Bye election by ECI: CEO

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Chandigarh,  November 9:- In view of the sensitivity of the Border district of Tarn Taran, in which Bye poll is going to be held for Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency on 11.11.25, Election Commission of India (ECI) had made foolproof security arrangements through District Election machinery and had finalized the deployment plan in consultation with Observers deployed by ECI. Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C informed that 12 Companies of Central armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed in the Assembly Constituency, which is one of the largest deployment of CAPF ever by ECI in any bye election. The CEO also said that as per the Deployment plan, all 114 Polling station Locations, covering 222 Polling Stations will be covered by CAPF. Apart from CAPF, all Polling stations will ha...
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Nov82025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Paddy arrival nearing 150 LMT mark; crosses 144 LMT figure

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Chandigarh, November 8:- In a major milestone, the paddy arrival throughout the mandis is inching towards the coveted 150 Lakh Metric Tonne (LMT) mark. The arrival till date  has crossed the 144 Lakh Metric Tonne mark with over 125 LMT lifted. Terming the accelerated pace of procurement and lifting as testimony to the farmer friendly policies of the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said that the necessary arrangements have been made in the mandis with a view to ensure that no stakeholder whether the farmers, Commission Agents (Arhtiyas), Labourers don't encounter any difficulty. As far as procurement is concerned, more than 140 LMT of paddy stands procured. Also Read:-C...
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Nov82025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PERSON WHO STOLE NARCOTIC TABLETS FROM MOGA CIVIL HOSPITAL HELD

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CHANDIGARH/MOGA, November 8:- In a swift and efficient operation, the Punjab Police has nabbed the person involved in the theft of de-addiction medicines from the Moga Civil Hospital, which occurred on the night of Diwali, informed Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh here on Saturday, while lauding district administration and police for the quick breakthrough in the case.  Addressing a press conference here, Dr Balbir Singh termed the theft as a serious crime and assured that the strictest legal action will be taken against the accused. "The accused involved in stealing narcotic tablets from the Moga Civil Hospital have been arrested within days of the incident. I commend the Moga District Administration and Police for their efforts," said the Health Minister. ...
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