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Chandigarh, July 28 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today announced a significant step towards bolstering mental healthcare within the state's correctional facilities. He said that approval has been granted to recruit 60 Psychologist Counselors for jails across Punjab. In a statement issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized the AAP led Punjab Government's commitment to the well-being of inmates. "This initiative underscores our dedication to providing comprehensive support to individuals within the prison system, including crucial mental health services," he added. Revealing further, the Finance Minister Cheema said that the Jails Department will oversee the recruitment of these 60 Psychologist Counselors through a completely transparent ou...

CHANDIGARH, July 27:           In a significant stride under the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police has recovered 1,002 kilograms of heroin in less than five months. Since the launch of the campaign on March 1, 2025, Punjab Police has registered 14,906 first information reports (FIRs) and arrested 23,647 drug smugglers, reaffirming its commitment to a drug-free Punjab.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. Since the launch of the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, Punjab Police...

CHANDIGARH, July 26:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 147th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 362 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 113 drug smugglers after registration of 72 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 23,527 in 147 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 6.1 kg heroin, 1.7 kg opium, 3115 intoxicant tablets/pills/injections and Rs 1.02 lakh drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.       &n...

Chandigarh, July 26: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday offered floral tributes to the martyrs during a function to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas and that the supreme sacrifice made by the brave hearts will always inspire the youth to serve the country with a spirit of patriotism and selflessness. The Chief Minister laid a wreath at the war memorial located at Bougainvillea Garden and paid rich tribute to the brave soldiers of Punjab who laid down their lives during the Kargil conflict. Recalling the 1999 Kargil War, the Chief Minister said that the entire nation had come together in unity with a deep sense of patriotism during that time. He said that Kargil Vijay Diwas symbolizes the extraordinary bravery of India’s armed forces during the war. Bhagwant Singh Mann s...

Chandigarh/ Sangrur, July 26: In a unique initiative to further enhance the quality and standards of education in the state government schools, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains engaged in “Dialogue with Teachers” at District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Sangrur to get first-hand feedback and inputs from educators. S. Harjot Singh Bains today held a productive dialogue with school heads from Sangrur district and gathered their valuable suggestions to enhance education quality and school infrastructure. While addressing the teachers, S. Harjot Singh Bains highlighted the transformative strides in the state's education system, noting that the government schools are now globally recognised. He emphasised that the government's approach is centred on...

Chandigarh, July 25: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday felicitated four police personnel who saved the lives of 11 people after a car fell into the Sirhind Canal in Bathinda on July 23. The Chief Minister honoured the PCR team comprising ASIs Rajinder Singh and Narinder Singh, along with Constables Jaswant Singh and Harpal Kaur, for their exemplary service. Interacting with the officers at his residence, he commended their bravery, stating that they had upheld the glorious legacy of the Punjab Police in serving the people with utmost dedication and commitment. Bhagwant Singh Mann noted that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that as soon as the cops received information about the mishap, they immediately sprang into action to save the victims — includi...

New delhi/Chandigarh/Sultanpur Lodhi, July 24 Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal raised the issue of stranded Indians serving in the Russian army during Question Hour in Parliament, urging the Ministry of External Affairs to address the matter seriously. Although the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament has been disrupted by repeated uproars, the government is still obligated to answer written questions posed by Members of Parliament. Sant Seechewal questioned the Ministry of External Affairs about why the families of these stranded Indians have not been receiving updates regarding their whereabouts. He also asked what measures the Indian government is taking to assist these Indian citizens — including ensuring their safe return, arranging their travel, providing legal aid abroad, and supp...

Chandigarh, July 24: Taking a significant stride toward making urban development in the state planned and streamlined and ensuring transparency in construction-related regulations, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has decided to formulate Unified Building Bylaws. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that this decision will fulfill the long-standing demand of city residents and other stakeholders. He informed that the draft of the bylaws has been uploaded on the official websites www.puda.gov.in and www.enaksha.lgpunjab.gov.in to solicit public suggestions. He invited residents of the state to submit their suggestions and recommendations within 30 days. The C...