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CHANDIGARH, May 31: With the three-months long anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has delivered a major blow to the drug trafficking networks in the state, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Saturday said that the relentless enforcement drive will be continued against drugs, with fresh exhaustive lists of drug peddlers and suppliers being prepared with inputs from Districts, Intelligence and ANTF for action against drug traffickers in the next 60 days.           “Another big focus area would be on persons released on bail, we have devised a system of monitoring their activities by taking village elders and village panchayats into confidence,” said t...

Chandigarh, May 30: Bringing laurels to the state,  eight cadets from Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), SAS Nagar, on Friday, graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla (Pune), as a part of the 148th NDA Course Passing Out Parade, reviewed by General VK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC (Retd), Governor of Mizoram and former Chief of Army Staff. Sharing this information here today, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora said that the eight cadets- Paramjot Singh and Aniket Kahol from Hoshiarpur, Arpit Parashar from Sangrur, Abhay Singh Raghav and Vishesh Sood from SAS Nagar, Udhibir Singh from Ropar and Anurag Chauhan & Tanmay Sharma from Pathankot have successfully completed three y...

CHANDIGARH, May 30:           With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered 90th day, Punjab Police on Friday arrested 103 drug smugglers and recovered 3.8 kg heroin and Rs 2.04 lakhs drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 14,504 in just 90 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 Commissione...

Chandigarh, May 30: A total of three nomination papers were filed on the fifth day of nominations for the 64-Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency by-election. Disclosing this, Chief Electoral Officer Punjab, Sibin C, said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Mr. Sanjeev Arora and his covering candidate Mr. Kavya Arora submitted their nomination papers today. In addition, an independent candidate, Mr. Chandan, also filed his nomination. With these, the total number of nomination papers filed so far has reached eight. It is noteworthy that nomination papers can also be submitted tomorrow, i.e., May 31. The last date for filing nominations is June 2, while the scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on June 3.

CHANDIGARH, May 28:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 88th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at 126 Railway Stations across the state.           The operation was carried out in all the 28 Police districts on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.           Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who was personally monitoring this state-level operation, said that all the CPs/SSPs were as...

Chandigarh May 28, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Charanjit Singh, posted at Nagar Council, Gurdaspur, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a local architect. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson said the arrest was made following a complainant, from an Architect, who is resident of village Anandpur, tehsil Dinanagar, Gurdaspur district. He further stated that the complainant had applied for an NOC for his project in Gurdaspur city and file was initially cleared by the Building Inspector and Draughtsman but was later sent to the above said ATP for final approval. The complainant alleged that the accused deliberately raised unnecessary objections and demanded Rs 10,000 to clear the file. The spoke...

Chandigarh, May 28: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed concerns and misconceptions surrounding the state’s land pooling policy during an extensive interaction with the people during his 'AAP Sarkar, Aapke Duwar' Program in Patiala. With an emphasis on transparency, inclusivity, and the welfare of the people, CM Mann reassured the public that the government is not acquiring land forcibly but is, instead, seeking the consent and input of farmers and landowners for sustainable urban development projects. Refuting rumors spread by opposition parties to further their own propaganda against this transparent and public friendly scheme, CM Mann said, "Some are creating baseless panic that the government plans to forcibly acquire your land. I am here today to clarify that we are no...

Chandigarh, May 28 Two-time MLA, Pawan Kumar Tinu, on Wednesday formally assumed his office as Chairman of the Punjab State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank. The event was graced by the presence of Punjab Cabinet Ministers Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Aman Arora, Barinder Kumar Goyal, and Member Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang. The Cabinet Ministers and the Member Parliament extended their heartfelt congratulations to Pawan Kumar Tinu on his appointment. They expressed confidence that his extensive experience of service to public would be instrumental in fulfilling his responsibilities as Chairman. The Ministers emphasized the crucial role of the Punjab State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank in supporting the backbone of Punjab’s agriculture- its farmers and labore...

Chandigarh, May 28: On the third day of nominations for the 64-Ludhiana West seat of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, one candidate has filed his nomination papers. Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer, Sibin C, informed that today an independent candidate, Eng. Baldev Raj Katna (Debi), submitted his nomination for the 64-Ludhiana West seat. It is noteworthy that the last date for filing nominations is June 2, and the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on June 3. The final date for withdrawal of nominations is June 5, 2025. Voting will take place on June 19, and the results will be declared on June 23, 2025, after the counting of votes.

Chandigarh, May 27: Top performing students from the various districts of the state on Tuesday hailed the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for organizing the function to facilitate them. Interacting with the Chief Minister during a function organized here at local Municipal Bhawan, Yashmeet kaur, Ramnagar School of Eminence, Bathinda profusely thanked CM for the initiative of School of Eminence which is a turning point in her career. Emotionally charged Parneet Kaur, School of Eminence Khamanon Kalan, Fatehgarh Sahib, said that her parents and teachers motivated her to compete in various competitive exams and due to the vision of the Chief Minister, she has stood overall fifth in the state and first in her district. Ashia Sharma, from village Chak Kalan Baksh, Hoshiarp...