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Shehna (Barnala), July 19: In order to inculcate reading habits amongst the youngsters, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated eight public libraries in Barnala district constructed at a cost of Rs 2.80 crore. Divulging more details, the Chief Minister said that eight libraries in the Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Bhadaur and Mehal Kalan have been dedicated to the people. He said that a total of ₹2.80 crore has been spent on these eight libraries constructed at village Shehna, Dhaula, Talwandi, Majhuke, Kutba, Deewana, Wajidke Kalan and Thulliwal adding that each library has been built at a cost of ₹35 lakh. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that equipped with modern infrastructure, these libraries have facilities like computers, internet access, qualit...

CHANDIGARH, July 18:           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 139 days, Punjab Police on Friday arrested 125 drug smugglers and recovered 8.6 kg heroin, 500 grams opium, 151 kg poppy husk and Rs 11,980 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 22,533 in just 139 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 ...

CHANDIGARH, July 18:  To enhance awareness and effective implementation of child protection laws, the Community Affairs Division (CAD) of Punjab Police, in collaboration with Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), successfully conducted a two-day training program on the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2015, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, here on Friday.  The valedictory session was presided over by Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) CAD Gurpreet Kaur Deo, who emphasized the importance of these Acts in safeguarding children, including those in conflict with the law. She urged police officers to work in close coordination with statutory bodies including Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and District Child Prot...

Malerkotla, July 18: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday gave a bonanza of more than Rs 13 crore to the residents of Malerkotla district by dedicating newly constructed tehsil Complexes at Amargarh and Ahmedgarh Sub Divisions. Divulging the details, the Chief Minister said that the residents of the Amargarh and Ahmedgarh Sub-Divisions have been given this gift as a part of his government’s commitment to ensure judicious utilization of taxpayers’ money for their welfare. He said that while Rs 6.36 crore have been spent to construct Tehsil complex at Amargarh, Rs 6.86 crore have been spent on the new building at Ahmedgarh. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Amargarh Tehsil complex spans over a total of 27,000 square feet and the complex includes the SDM office, a courtroom, ...

Chandigarh, July 17: Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is improving cleanliness and sanitation status continously. ULBs have improved the cleanliness - sanitation status and performed better in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 results announced today by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs. Sharing the details, Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh stated that the state has made remarkable progress in cleanliness mission. He expressed immense pride and satisfaction that 46 ULBs have achieved water plus certification - the highest number amongst all states in this survekshan. 52 ULBs were certified ODF++, 43 as ODF+, and 22 as ODF. 9 ULBs made place in cleanliness in top 100 ULBs in country. Dr. Ravjot Singh further added that...

Chandigarh, July 17: Announcing a slew of ambitious projects aimed at making environment cleaner and greener, the Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today revealed the launching of a pilot project involving plantation of flowery saplings on both sides of the highways. A State level special committee would oversee the project and conduct reviews at regular intervals. Initially to be implemented in 5 Districts namely Ropar (With special emphasis on SriAnandpur Sahib), Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Focussing on the area around the ancestral village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Khatkar Kalan), Sangrur, Pathankot and Amritsar, the project envisages planting of saplings at 500 meters distance on both right & left hand sides of the highways in these districts. Th...

Chandigarh, July 17: The Government of Punjab intends to bring in a new industrial policy that will be the best in India and will pave the way for providing a progressive climate for industrial growth and employment generation in Punjab. The policy will be designed after extensive consultation with various industries, said Sanjeev Arora. As a first step, the Government of Punjab is ready to notify  the sector-specific committees to allow for a structured and collaborative engagement between industry and the Government. These committees shall function for a period of 2 years from the date of notification, extendable upon the discretion of the Government. List of Sectors: 1.       Textile-Spinning & Weaving, Apparel Manufacturing, Dyeing &am...

Chandigarh, July 16: In a move to enhance citizen experience through more efficient governance and service delivery, the Punjab Government is expanding its services network by adding 44 more Sewa Kendras across the state. This expansion includes construction of 16 new Sewa Kendras, while, re-opening of 28 previously closed Kendras, informed Mr. Aman Arora, Minister of Good Governance and Information Technology, Punjab. Apart from this, counters at six Sewa Kendras are also being increased in the state. Mr. Aman Arora, while chairing the 22nd meeting of the Punjab State e-Governance Society (PSeGS) Board of Governors at Punjab Bhawan here, on Wednesday, shared that around Rs. 4.10 Crore will be spent on constructing 16 new Sewa Kendras and Rs. 1.54 Crore for reopening 28 Sewa Kendr...

Chandigarh, July 16: As part of the ongoing efforts under the Punjab Government's campaign to prevent child marriages, two such cases were successfully averted recently in Gurdaspur district. Sharing this information, Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that swift and coordinated action by the district administration, police department, District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), village-level Child Welfare Committees, and Child Helpline teams led to the prevention of two child marriages in villages Sahane Chak (Block Kalanaur) and Gandhian Paniar (Block Gurdaspur). Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasized that under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, it is a punishable offence to marry a g...