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AHEAD OF I-DAY, DGP PUNJAB REVIEWS COUNTER-TERROR STRATEGIES, ORDERS ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES AND HIGH-VISIBILITY NAKAS ACROSS STATE

AHEAD OF I-DAY, DGP PUNJAB REVIEWS COUNTER-TERROR STRATEGIES, ORDERS ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES AND HIGH-VISIBILITY NAKAS ACROSS STATE

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR/JALANDHAR/LUDHIANA, August 11:           In order to ensure peaceful celebrations of forthcoming Independence Day-2025 as mandated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Monday briefed the police force regarding the current security scenario and reviewed counter-terror strategies, besides, issuing operational directives on inter-district coordination, high-visibility nakas, and round-the-clock surveillance to prevent any law and order breach in the border state.           The DGP Punjab was on a whirlwind tour to chair Law and Order Review Meetings and outreach sessions with the officers of Commissionerates— Amritsar, Ja...
Vigilance Bureau nabs 10 Government officials in 8 bribery cases during July

Vigilance Bureau nabs 10 Government officials in 8 bribery cases during July

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Chandigarh, 11 August  2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing crusade against corruption in the state, has been able to apprehend 10 officials  red handed while accepting bribes in 8 different trap cases during the month of July. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the state VB said the VB has put up its best efforts to eradicate corruption amongst public servants and others in every sphere during the period. He informed that the Bureau had submitted challans pertaining to 28 vigilance cases in various competent courts in the last month. Apart from this, 6 vigilance enquiries have also been registered to thoroughly probe the corruption cases. He added that 8 criminal cases were also registered against 13 accused which include 9 gov...
‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 163, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 335 SITES; 104 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 163, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 335 SITES; 104 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 11:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 163rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 335 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 104 drug smugglers after registration of 74 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 25,524 in 163 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 6.4 kg heroin, 500 grams opium, and 1092 intoxicant tablets/capsules from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           The operati...
FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OF GREAT MARTYRS TO SERVE PUNJAB AND PUNJABIS: ASSERTS CM

FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OF GREAT MARTYRS TO SERVE PUNJAB AND PUNJABIS: ASSERTS CM

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Dhadhogal (Sangrur), August 10: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that the state government was following the footsteps of legendary martyrs to ensure the development of the state and well being of the people especially from the economically weaker and underprivileged sections of society. Addressing the gathering during a function to mark the death anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Dhadogal here today, the Chief Minister said that as a fact of matter every inch of this sacred land has the footprint of great Gurus, saints, seers, martyrs and poets. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjabis have been blessed with an indomitable spirit of hard work and resilience due to which they carve out space for themselves. He said that the social bonding in the state is so st...
PUNJAB WITNESSING UNPARALLELED DEVELOPMENT IN EVERY SPHERE: CM

PUNJAB WITNESSING UNPARALLELED DEVELOPMENT IN EVERY SPHERE: CM

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Satauj (Sangrur), August 10: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that the state is witnessing unprecedented development in every sphere as massive developmental works are going on across the state to accelerate the pace of the growth of the state. The Chief Minister, who was here to review the ongoing development works in Dirbha assembly segment, the Chief Minister said that the work on these projects is going on in full swing and will be completed soon. He said that the projects have been conceived while keeping in view the larger public interests on one hand and to give fillip to the ongoing development of the state on the other. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that there is no dearth of funds for such development works and more such projects will be dedicated to the ...
Raksha Bandhan Gift: 435 Anganwadi Helpers Promoted to Anganwadi Workers – Dr. Baljit Kaur

Raksha Bandhan Gift: 435 Anganwadi Helpers Promoted to Anganwadi Workers – Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, August 9: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, announced a major gift for Anganwadi workers and helpers, promoting 435 Anganwadi Helpers to the position of Anganwadi Workers. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that departmental directions have been issued to promote 10th pass Anganwadi Helpers with over 10 years of service to the post of Worker. She further informed that the Punjab Government is committed to addressing the genuine demands of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers. Accordingly, approval has been granted to offer compassionate appointments to dependents of Workers and Helpers who have become permanently disabled during service or are suffering from life-th...
OPS SEAL-XVIII: 71 ENTRY/EXIT POINTS SEALED TO KEEP VIGIL AROUND DRUG SMUGGLERS & BOOTLEGGERS IN PUNJAB; 9 HELD

OPS SEAL-XVIII: 71 ENTRY/EXIT POINTS SEALED TO KEEP VIGIL AROUND DRUG SMUGGLERS & BOOTLEGGERS IN PUNJAB; 9 HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 9:           Amidst the ongoing special operations to ensure peaceful celebrations of forthcoming Independence Day as desired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Saturday carried out a special operation ‘OPS Seal-XVIII’ aimed at checking all the vehicles entering or exiting the border state of Punjab to keep vigil around anti-social elements, drug traffickers and bootleggers.           During the operation, conducted from 11 am to 2 pm simultaneously in all the districts on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, all the SSPs of border districts were directed to organise joint Naka operations at strategic places in their resp...
Historic Step by Punjab Government — First-ever 2 Modern Hostels for Backward Classes, First Instalment of ₹1.12 Crore Released: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Historic Step by Punjab Government — First-ever 2 Modern Hostels for Backward Classes, First Instalment of ₹1.12 Crore Released: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, August 8: Punjab Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, today announced that, for the first time in Punjab, two modern hostels will be constructed for students belonging to Backward Classes. The first instalment of ₹1.12 crore has been approved for these hostels, which will soon be transferred to the accounts of Punjabi University, Patiala, enabling construction to commence immediately. These hostels — one for boys and one for girls — will have a capacity of 100 students each and will be built at a total cost of ₹6.99 crore. Sharing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that each hostel will cost ₹3.49 crore. Both hostels will be equipped with modern facilities, comfortable rooms, a conducive study environment, and other essential amenit...
AMID HEIGHTENED SECURITY IN VIEW OF I-DAY, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS CHECKING AT 151 RAILWAY STATIONS ACROSS STATE

AMID HEIGHTENED SECURITY IN VIEW OF I-DAY, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS CHECKING AT 151 RAILWAY STATIONS ACROSS STATE

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CHANDIGARH, August 8:           Amidst the heightened security in the state to ensure peaceful celebrations of forthcoming Independence Day as desired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Friday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at 151 Railway Stations across the state.           The operation was carried out in all the 28 Police districts simultaneously from 11 am to 2pm on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav as part of the ongoing special operations in wake of forthcoming Independence Day.           Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who w...
Mohinder Bhagat visits family of Martyr Lt Col Bhanu Pratap Mankotia

Mohinder Bhagat visits family of Martyr Lt Col Bhanu Pratap Mankotia

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Chandigarh/ Pathankot, August 8 – Punjab Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat today visited the Abrol Nagar residence of Martyr Lieutenant Colonel Bhanu Pratap Mankotia, who laid down his life in the service of the nation, to offer condolences and assure full government support to the bereaved family. On behalf of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Minister paid floral obeisance to the martyr and interacted with family members. “Martyrs are the nation’s true wealth. Sacrificing one’s life for the country is the highest act of valour, and the nation will always remain indebted to their service,” he said. Bhagat handed over ₹6 lakh to the family as part of the ₹1 crore financial assistance announced by the Punjab Government and said the remaining amount would be released soon. He a...