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CHANDIGARH, September 15:           In a significant move to counter the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Monday launched the dedicated Punjab State Action Plan for the containment of Antimicrobial Resistance (PUNJAB-SAPCAR). With this, Punjab has become the seventh state in India and a leading state in the region to adopt a dedicated policy aimed at curbing the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, a critical global health challenge.           The comprehensive plan is anchored in the ‘One Health’ approach, which unites efforts across human health, animal health, agriculture, and environmental sectors to holistically res...

Chandigarh, September 15: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan expressed grief over the untimely demise of Richi Kaypee only son of former MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee in a road accident at Jalandhar. Speaker Sandhwan said that he is deeply saddened to hear the news of his passing away and he pray to the God to grant peace to the departed soul. Almighty may give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss in this hour of distress.

CHANDIGARH, September 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 197th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 433 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 94 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 29,519 in 197 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 22.2 kg heroin, 11 kg ganja, 2125 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 2.01 lakh drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.        &n...

Chandigarh/ Sunam, September 14:– In a first-of-its-kind  infrastructure development in the state, Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab President, Mr. Aman Arora, brought a visionary initiative to life with the inauguration of Multi-Utility Bus Stand in Cheema town of Sunam Assembly Constituency. Notably, this innovative facility, the brainchild of Mr. Aman Arora, is the first in the state to seamlessly integrate public transportation with a dedicated sports complex. After dedicating the facility to the public, Mr. Aman Arora stated that the state-of-the-art bus stand, built at a cost of Rs 5.06 crore, sprawling covered area of 16,555 square feet, redefining the infrastructure as a vibrant community hub that goes beyond a mere transportation facility. "This...

CHANDIGARH/FEROZEPUR, September 14:           In a swift intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Ferozepur Police has dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling attempt with the arrest of an individual and recovered 15.7 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.           The arrested accused has been identified as Sonu Singh, a resident of Habibwala in Ferozepur. The accused has no criminal background.           DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the d...

Chandigarh, September 14: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that the state government has deputed nodal chairmen and members to assist in the assessment of flood damage and ensure effective execution of relief and rehabilitation works across the state. The Cabinet Minister said that the unprecedented floods have caused massive destruction in Punjab. In view of this, the government has identified 2303 villages that require urgent support for basic relief measures and resettlement. For this purpose, nodal representatives have been appointed, who will work in close coordination with district administrations and designated nodal gazetted officers. “These chairmen and members will supervise distribution of relief mat...

CHANDIGARH, September 13:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 196th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 383 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 99 drug smugglers after registration of 77 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 29,387 in 196 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.5 kg heroin, 1.2 kg opium, 5 kg ganja, 65 kg poppy husk, 1108 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 6770 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.    ...