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Jul242025 by editorNo Comments

DR. BALJIT KAUR HANDS OVER APPOINTMENT LETTER TO NEWLY RECRUITED EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT

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Chandigarh, July 24: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today handed over appointment letters to newly recruited employees of the department at Punjab Bhawan. Sharing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the ongoing recruitment drive of the department, appointments have been made to 10 posts of Anganwadi Supervisors, 6 posts of Superintendents (Children Homes), and 1 post of District Social Security Officer. She added that earlier, 97 Anganwadi Supervisors had also been appointed, which is another significant step toward strengthening the department’s efficiency and welfare-related services. Congratulating the newly appointed candidates, Dr. Baljit Kaur encouraged them to fulfill their responsibilities with complete honest...

Jul232025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau nabs Assistant Sub Inspector red-handed accepting Rs 12000 bribe

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Chandigarh, July 23, 2025 – Continuing its ongoing relentless drive against corruption in the state, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), has arrested an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Jagtar Singh, posted at Police Station Sadar, Sangrur, red-handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 12,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the accused police official has been arrested following a complaint filed by a resident of Sangrur district. He further added that the complainant has approached the VB alleging that he has been granted bail by the high court but the said ASI had demanded Rs 15,000 bribe to join him the investigation into this case. In addition to this, he has demanded Rs 20000 more to return the equipment confiscated from his house...

Jul232025 by editorNo Comments

State level function marks beginning of month long Shiv Kumar Batalvi memorial poetry & declamation contests

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Chandigarh/Batala, July 23: The Shiv Kumar Batalvi Sabhyacharak Kendar in Batala today came alive with the commencement of the month long poetry and declamation contests during a State level function dedicated to the 89th Birth Annniversary of the late poet. Gracing the occasion was the Forests and Wildlife Preservation, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak who announced Rs. 10 Lakh for the refurbishment and development of the Shiv Kumar Batalvi auditorium. The Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner Gurdaspur Dalvinderjit Singh, SSP Batala Suhail Qasim Mir, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Harjinder Singh Bedi, Brother of Batala MLA and State Executive President AAP Punjab Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi – Amrit Kalsi and Raj...

Jul232025 by editorNo Comments

SP Oswal from Vardhman Textile, Sandeep Jain from Monte Carlo and Rajnish Gupta from Bala Ji Dyeing to head first three committees

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Chandigarh, July 23: Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora today informed that three committees have been notified for getting suggestions to pave the way in bringing further improvements in industrial policy and ease of doing business in Punjab. In this regard, Spinning and Weaving sector committee has been setup under the Chairmanship of Sh. S P Oswal from Vardhman Textiles. Similarly, Apparels, Dyeing & Finishing Units sector’s committee has been established under the chairmanship of Sh. Sandeep Jain from Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd, Ludhiana and Sh. Rajnish Gupta from Bala ji Dyeing. He further highlighted that the details of the members pertaining to all three committees are as under: (a) Spinning and Weaving Committee SP Oswal...

Jul222025 by editorNo Comments

DAY 143 OF YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: 103 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 544-GRAMS HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, July 22: With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state completed 143 days, Punjab Police on Tuesday arrested 103 drug smugglers and recovered 544 grams heroin and Rs 11,860 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 22,987 in just 143 days. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commiss...

Jul222025 by editorNo Comments

Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal to Reopen Soon for 2025-26 — Target to Benefit 2.70 Lakh Students: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, July 22: Under the able leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is actively working towards the upliftment of all sections of society. In particular, the government is making dedicated efforts to bring Scheduled Caste (SC) students into the mainstream through educational empowerment. This was stated by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities. Dr. Baljit Kaur announced that the Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Portal is being opened for the academic year 2025-26 to facilitate the process of providing financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students. Eligible students will soon be able to submit their applications online through the portal. The Minister informed that the government has set a target t...

Jul222025 by editorNo Comments

Will Ensure Exemplary Punishment for Those Behind Threat Emails to Sri Harmandir Sahib: Vows CM

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Amritsar, July 22 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday vowed to ensure exemplary punishment for the perpetrators behind the unpardonable crime of sending threatening emails related to Sri Harmandir Sahib. “People from across the globe visit this sacred place and pray for the progress and security of their families and friends. How can we allow anyone to issue threats to this holy place?” said the Chief Minister after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib. The Chief Minister stated that the state government is thoroughly investigating the matter and has obtained vital clues. He assured that the case would be resolved soon, as the police have already identified the culprits. Scientific verification is underway, and details will be shared upon its completion, adde...

Jul212025 by editorNo Comments

CYBER KIOSK FOR MALWARE ANALYSIS INAUGURATED IN MOHALI

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CHANDIGARH/MOHALI, July 21: In a major step towards enhancing public cybersecurity under the guidance of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, Punjab Police inaugurated the Cyber Kiosk Machine for malware analysis of mobile devices at the State Cyber Crime Office in Mohali on Monday. A first of its kind Cyber Kiosk in the state, the machine is a significant technological advancement towards citizen digital safety. The self-service kiosk, a pioneering initiative in Punjab, is designed to scan and sanitise Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as USB drives and external storage, from malicious, banned, or unsafe applications and files. &nb...

Jul212025 by editorNo Comments

HONOURING LEGACY: 115 GOVT SCHOOLS IN PUNJAB NAMED AFTER EMINENT PERSONALITIES TO INSPIRE STUDENTS

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Chandigarh, July 21: With an aim to honour the legacy of the state’s notable personalities, the AAP-led Punjab Government has renamed 115 government schools after such personalities including freedom fighters, martyrs and internationally acclaimed players, said S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab. Notably, the School Education department has renamed 25 Govt schools after various freedom fighters and martyrs on July 18, 2025. The Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann announced yesterday that a school of Beas village in Jalandhar district would be renamed after the legendary marathon runner Sardar Fauja Singh. While addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, on Monday, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led P...

Jul212025 by editorNo Comments

CM SLAMS OPPOSITION FOR MISLEADING THE PEOPLE ON LAND POOLING SCHEME

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Dhuri (Sangrur), July 21: Terming the new and progressive land pooling scheme as pro-farmer and development oriented, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday urged the people of the state to not get swayed away with the misleading propaganda of the opposition on this ambitious scheme. Addressing the gathering after disbursing the grants worth Rs 31.30 crore to 70 villages of Dhuri assembly segment for development works, the Chief Minister slammed the opposition for hoodwinking the facts to misinform the people about this scheme just for vested political interests. He categorically said that there will be no forcible acquisition of land under the new and progressive Land Pooling scheme of the state and it will immensely benefit the farmers of the state. Bhagwant Singh ...