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PUNJAB CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL INTER-STATE PADDY TRANSPORTATION; KOTKAPURA SHELLER OWNER AMONG 6 BOOKED

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Chandigarh, October 13: Coming down heavily on illicit inter-state paddy transportation, Punjab Government-led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann has initiated a stringent action with the registration of an FIR at Kotkapura police station in Faridkot district, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab. S. Khudian said that the FIR No. 0184, has been registered on the complaint of the local MARKFED Branch Manager under sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 and section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 against a owner of two Rice Mills situated at village Hari Nau of Kotkapura, and five others from Rajasthan. The police has also recovered four tractor-trailers bearing Rajasthan-registration, loaded...

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₹29.33 crore released under Ashirwad Scheme for marriage assistance to 5,751 daughters: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 13: Punjab Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, today informed that under the Ashirwad Scheme, the Punjab Government has released an amount of ₹29.33 crore as marriage assistance to 5,751 beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes during the ongoing financial year 2025-26. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the Ashirwad Scheme for Scheduled Castes, applications of 5,751 beneficiaries were received through the Ashirwad Portal from 17 districts — Barnala, Bathinda, Faridkot, Ferozepur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Moga, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Patiala, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, SBS Nagar, Sangrur, and Malerkotla. To cover all these beneficiaries, ₹29.33 crore has been disbursed. ...

Oct122025 by editorNo Comments

Nomination Process for Tarn Taran Bye-election to Begin from October 13: CEO Sibin C

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Chandigarh, October 12: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the bye-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency in Punjab. Giving details, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Sibin C informed that the nomination process will begin on October 13, 2025, with the issue of Gazette Notification. The last date for filing nominations will be October 21, followed by scrutiny on October 22, and withdrawal of candidature allowed till October 24. Polling will take place on November 11, and counting of votes will be held on November 14. The entire election process will be completed before November 16, 2025. Sibin C stated that polling will be conducted from 7 AM to 6 PM. Nomination papers can be filed with the Returning Officer between 11 AM and 3 PM on any worki...

Oct122025 by editorNo Comments

350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond Announces Routes of Four Nagar Kirtans

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Chandigarh, October 12: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced today that the Punjab Government will commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with utmost reverence and on a grand scale. To ensure the smooth conduct and success of these celebrations, the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has been designated as the nodal department. Sharing details of the four Nagar Kirtans, which will commence from November 19, Sond urged the Sangat (devotees) to participate wholeheartedly in these spiritual processions that will culminate at Sri Anandpur Sahib. He informed that the main Nagar Kirtan will begin on November 19 from Srinagar, passing through Jammu, Pathankot, Dasuya, Hoshiarpur, Mahilpur, and Garhshankar, a...

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Punjab Government intensifies efforts to make the state child-begging free – Two children rescued in Faridkot: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 12: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has further intensified its efforts to make the state free from child begging. In this context, two children found begging in Faridkot were rescued. Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that she personally noticed these children near the Faridkot railway crossing and immediately informed the District Child Protection Team. Acting swiftly, the team rescued both children and produced them before the District Child Welfare Committee. After verification of their details, the children have been temporarily shifted to a children’s home for care and protection. Dr. Baljit Kaur lauded the efforts of all Dist...

Oct112025 by editorNo Comments

CROSS-BORDER ARMS SMUGGLING NETWORK BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; THREE HELD WITH 8 SOPHISTICATED PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 11: In an intelligence led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module with links to Pakistan with the arrest of its three operatives and recovered eight sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. Those arrested have been identified as Mahesh alias Ashu Masih and Angrej Singh, both residents of village Marhi Megha in Tarn Taran; and Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind in Tarn Taran. The ...

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OPPOSITION WANTS POWER TO SETTLE THEIR SCORE RATHER THAN SERVING THE PEOPLE AND STATE: CM

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Rampura Phul (Bathinda), October 11: Slamming the opposition parties for misleading propaganda against the state government, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that the leaders of the opposition just want to attain power for their vested interests and settling their scores rather than serving the people. Addressing the gathering after dedicating Railway Over Bridge (ROB) here today, the Chief Minister said that the opposition leaders are eagerly waiting for returning to power in the hope of teaching me a lesson for my several pro-people initiatives rather than serving the state. He said that these leaders have no vision for the state or its people but they just want to attain the power for muzzling the voice of the common man. Bhagwant Singh Mann sai...

Oct102025 by editorNo Comments

CM CONDEMNS ATTEMPT TO HURL SHOES AT CJI, SAYS IT IS A REFLECTION OF ANTI SC MINDSET OF BJP

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Chandigarh, October 10: Strongly condemning the attempt to hurl shoe at Chief Justice of India, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that it is the result of anti- Schedule caste (SC) tirade of BJP. Interacting with the media persons on the sidelines of filing of nomination by eminent industrialist Rajinder Gupta to the Rajya Sabha, the Chief Minister also said that the saffron party has been continuously trying to harm the interests of people from weaker and underprivileged sections through its venomous propaganda adding that this incident is a result of this. He said that it is a serious threat to the judicial system of the country and even to the communal harmony and brotherhood of the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Chief Justice of India has th...

Oct102025 by editorNo Comments

BAINS & CABINET COLLEAGUES DIRECT DISTRICT ADMINS TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR 350TH MARTYRDOM DAY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Chandigarh/Gurdaspur, October 10: Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains and his cabinet colleagues today issued detailed directions to district administrations of Amritsar and Gurdaspur for ensuring flawless arrangements and timely completion of Infrastructure development works ahead of the 350th Martyrdom Day commemorative events of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with PWD Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO, Rural Development and Panchayats Minister S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Advisor to the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Mr. Deepak Bali, reviewed preparations during separate meetings held at Gurdaspur and Amritsar. S. Bains said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has been working meticulously for seve...

Oct102025 by editorNo Comments

Tarn Taran bye-election: CEO Sibin C reviews arrangements with DC and SSP Tarn Taran

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Chandigarh, October 10: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab, Sibin C, on Friday reviewed the preparations for the Tarn Taran Assembly bye-election with the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, Rahul, SSP Dr. Ravjot Grewal, and other district officials through video conferencing. During the meeting, the Chief Electoral Officer directed that, since the Tarn Taran constituency lies along the international border, strict vigilance must be maintained throughout the election process, particularly during the 72, 48, and 24 hours preceding the poll. He instructed that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) must be implemented strictly and all complaints of MCC violations should be disposed of in a time-bound manner. Sibin C directed the District Election Officer (DEO) to ensure ad...