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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.

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, September 25: In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a major narcotics and arms smuggling network with the arrest of its six operatives and recovered 4.03 Kg Heroin and 2 sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Jagir Singh alias Sucha (35) of village Mulla Rahima Utar in Ferozepur, Angrej Singh (20) of village Chah Boharia in Ferozepur, Gurpreet Singh (30) of Mastgarh in Tarn Taran, Palwinder Singh (35) of Mastgarh in Tarn Taran, Lakhwinder Singh alias Lucky (24) of Ghinniwala Canal Col...

Chandigarh, September 25: The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stands fully committed to safekeep the interests of every stakeholder connected with the procurement process. The rice mill owners too are an important part of the procurement operations. It was keeping in view this aspect, the Punjab Cabinet yesterday gave nod to the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme 2025 for the rice millers. Disclosing this here today, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said that till 2024-25, a total of 1688 millers owe Rs. 12000 crore to the State Government which includes interest to the tune of Rs. 10000 crore and Rs. 2181 crore as principal amount. Under the new OTS policy, the millers need to pay half the Principal amount. ...