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CHANDIGARH, September 28:           In a significant step to empower citizens and strengthen the fight against organised crime as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Sunday launched a dedicated, toll-free helpline 1800-330-1100 for the public to report organised crimes including intimidation, extortion, and gangster-related activities anonymously.           Pertinently, this helpline has been activated by the Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) to provide citizens with a direct and confidential channel to report organised crime.           To ensure the helplin...

Chandigarh, September 28: In a decisive move towards addressing the pressing concern of stubble burning and fostering sustainable agriculture practices in the state, the Punjab Government has unveiled a comprehensive and ambitious Information, Education and Communication (IEC) plan for Crop Residue Management (CRM), announced S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab. Sharing the details of the initiative, S. Khudian said that the extensive campaign aims to blanket the state, directly engaging communities, students and farmers to drive a behavioural shift towards eco-friendly practices, thereby promoting a sustainable agriculture. The Agriculture Minister informed that the multi-faceted IEC strategy encompasses a wide range of activities design...

Jalandhar, September 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday vowed to restore the pristine glory of Hockey in the state. Addressing the gathering during the final match of the Punjab Hockey League 2025 here today, the Chief Minister said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that  the first junior hockey league being started by Punjab hockey and round glass. He said that it is the highest prize money league ever started in Field of Hockey. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the league was inaugurated in Mohali and finals are being played in Jalandhar. The Chief Minister said that different leagues played for seniors as this is the first ever Junior league started in India. He said that it is a momentous occasion as here at Surjit Hockey Stadium, g...

CHANDIGARH/BATALA, September 27:           In a landmark operation reaffirming the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure justice is served, Punjab Police has extradited the wanted terrorist of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) module identified as Parminder Singh alias Pindi from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India with the close coordination and support of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and other Central Agencies, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.           As per the information, Parminder Singh alias Pindi, a resident of Harsha in Batala, is not a mere criminal but a key operative of a dangerous terror-crimin...

Chandigarh, September 26: In the aftermath of the recent floods that ravaged the state, Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains moved beyond political rhetoric to find a future-focused strategy to prevent such disasters in future and rehabilitation of the flood-hit state. He also raised the serious question on the working of the BBMB and false narrative created by the opposition to politicise the natural disaster. In a poignant address during the special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha today, S. Harjot Singh Bains urged the opposition to prioritise the welfare of the people over political gains. He highlighted the devastating impact of the floods, which have claimed 59 human lives, destroyed houses, decimated thousands livestock, and ...

Chandigarh, September 26 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday directed Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to maintain a strict vigil on the law and order situation across the state. Chairing a virtual meeting with CPs and SSPs, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for their close coordination with civil administration counterparts to ensure timely rehabilitation of flood victims. He stressed that relief and compensation must be provided strictly to genuine victims who have suffered actual losses due to the floods. Bhagwant Singh Mann called on the officers to work zealously to achieve this objective adding that seamless coordination between civil and police administrations for this noble task was utmost important. The Chief...

Chandigarh, September 26: Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday paid tributes to 59 citizens who lost their lives in the recent devastating floods across the State. At the outset of the special session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan along with all members of the House also observed solemn remembrance for other departed souls, which included Punjab Ex-Minister Harmail Singh Tohra, former MLA Raghubir Singh, Lieutenant Colonel Shaheed Bhanu Pratap Singh Mankotia, ALD Shaheed Daljit Singh, Lance Naik Shaheed Rinku Singh, Lance Naik Shaheed Pritpal Singh, Sepoy Shaheed Harminder Singh, noted actor & comedian Jaswinder Singh Bhalla, renowned music composer Charanjit Ahuja and Ram Prashad Sharma, brother of MLA Ashwani Sharma, whose demise was deeply mourned.