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Nov292025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 273, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 67 DRUG SMUGGLERS

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CHANDIGARH, November 29:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 273rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 334 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 67 drug smugglers after registration of 52 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 38,509 in 273 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 237 grams heroin, 100 grams opium, 481 intoxicant pills and Rs 1960 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the ...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Government Introduces Comprehensive Reforms Through the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2025: Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, 28 November 2025:- In a major governance reform aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and proper functioning of societies operating in Punjab, the Government of Punjab has introduced the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2025, amending the historic Societies Act of 1860 under the dynamic leadership of National Convenor of AAP Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. Cabinet Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora informed that the new legislation modernises the regulatory framework governing societies, especially those engaged in health, education, sports, social welfare and charitable activities. The amendments also bring all societies under a uniform, transparent regime ensuring responsible use of public funds and tax-exempt resour...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Elections in Punjab to be held on Dec 14: Raj Kamal Chaudhuri

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Chandigarh 28 November 2025:- In accordance with the Notification dated 25.09.2025, issued under S.209 of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, the State Election Commission is announcing the dates for the conduct of general elections to elect the members of Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis in the State. The State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhuri said that as per the election schedule, the period for filing of Nominations by the candidates for these elections will start from 01.12.2025 (Monday) (between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in the offices of the concerned Returning Officers designated for this purpose. The last date for filing Nominations will be 04.12.2025 (Thursday). Scrutiny of the Nomination papers will take pla...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal Reopened for 2025-26 Till December 29: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 28:- Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is consistently working towards the welfare and upliftment of all sections of society. Special focus is being laid on empowering Scheduled Caste (SC) students by ensuring equal access to education and opportunities. This was stated by Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur. Announcing a significant step in this direction, Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Portal has been reopened for the academic year 2025-26, and applications can now be submitted online up to December 29, 2025. She added that reopening the portal will facilitate timely financial assistance to eligible SC students and streamline the...

Nov272025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PRIME ACCUSED IN NAVEEN ARORA MURDER CASE NEUTRALISED

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CHANDIGARH/FEROZEPUR, November 27:- In a major breakthrough, the key accused in Naveen Arora Murder case identified as Badal of Basti Bhattian was neutralised in an exchange of fire between police party and his accomplices at village Mahamujohia on Thursday. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ferozepur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill informed that the Ferozepur Police had arrested suspect Badal on Wednesday and during questioning he revealed about his two accomplices identified as Raju and Sonu, who were supposed to take him to Rajasthan after picking him up at around 5am on Thursday from near the cremation ground close to the toll plaza at village Mahamujohia, where Badal also claimed to have hidden weapons. ...

Nov272025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Cabinet Ministers inaugurate first-of-its-kind Gym & Wellness Centre at MLA Hostel, Punjab

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Chandigarh, 27 November 2025:- Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora inaugurated a first-of-its-kind Gym and Wellness Centre at the MLA Hostel, Sector-4, Chandigarh. This pioneering initiative has been launched to promote fitness and overall well-being among legislators and to encourage an active lifestyle within public life. The Speaker said that this unique step will help MLAs remain healthy and fit, enabling them to serve the people of Punjab with greater strength and dedication. The Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Cabinet Ministers exercised on the advanced machines installed in the facility, reaffirming the government’s commitment to health and wellness. ...

Nov272025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

FIRING AT BATALA’S MOBILE STORE: KEY ASSOCIATE OF GANGSTER NISHAN JORIYAN HELD AFTER BRIEF EXCHANGE OF FIRE; GLOCK RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/BATALA, November 27:- 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 arrested a key associate of gangster Nishan Joriyan involved in the firing incident linked to extortion bid in Batala and recovered one 9MM Glock pistol from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. The arrested accused has been identified as Lovejeet Singh alias Kaka alias Kawaljit, a resident of Vairowal Bawia in Batala. Apart from recovering pistol, police teams have also impounded his motorcycle, which he was riding. D...

Nov272025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

CLASSROOM TO BOARDROOM: PSEB SET TO LAUNCH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CURRICULUM FOR CLASS 12TH

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Chandigarh, November 27:- In a significant initiative aimed at inspiring young minds towards innovation and self-employment, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has finalised the Entrepreneurship curriculum for Class 12th, completing a two-year educational pathway designed to foster innovation, self-reliance and job creation among students, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Education, Punjab. Building on the success of the Business Blaster program launched for Class 11 in 2022-23, S. Harjot Singh Bains lauded the PSEB’s efforts. He stated that the PSEB has demonstrated exceptional commitment by introducing Entrepreneurship as a compulsory subject across 3,692 senior secondary schools and equipping 10,382 teachers and 231 master trainers through 104 training program...

Nov262025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

CM STARTS PROCESS TO DISBURSE RS 377 CRORE COMPENSATION TO MORE THAN 30,000 FAMILIES WITH DAMAGED HOUSES

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Dera Baba Nanak, November 26:- In a healing touch to the flood affected people, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched the process of disbursement of compensation to more than 30,000 families whose houses were damaged during the recent floods. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the unprecedented floods had caused immense hardship to the people of Punjab and the pain suffered by affected families was beyond words. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that during his visits to the flood-hit areas, he had personally witnessed the suffering of the people. He said that the state government had assured the flood victims that they were firmly standing with every affected family in this hour of distress. The Chief Minister also appreciated the tire...

Nov262025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Zero tolerance against corruption : Vigilance Bureau arrests ASI demanding bribe of Rs. 5 lakh

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Chandigarh, November 26, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), in line with the zero tolerance policy adopted by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government, has apprehended an ASI Jaswinder Singh posted at police station Bhogpur, district Jalandhar for demanding a bribe Rs. 5 lakh. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint lodged by a resident of Maqsudan, Jalandhar city on the Chief Minister’s Anti Corruption Action Line portal. During the enquiry, it was found that the complainant was nominated as an accused in a case registered at police station Bhogpur. ASI Jaswinder Singh, being the Investigating Officer of that case, demanded a bribe of Rs. 5,00,000/- in the name of ...