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Chandigarh, March 2 Punjab Public Works & Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO conducted a thorough review of the works being executed by the Public Works Department (PWD), emphasizing the need for maintaining quality standards and ensuring transparency in the tendering process. PWD Minister ETO, in the review attended  by all Chief Engineers and Joint Secretary PWD Amarbir Sidhu, stressed that no carelessness on quality aspects would be tolerated and directed officials to conduct regular quality checks on ongoing projects without fear,bias or favoritism. He repeatedly stressed on the importance of complete transparency in the tendering process, adhering strictly to the prescribed procedure as per the Transparency Act. The Minister advised Chief Engineers to amend the Stand...

Jahan Khela (Hoshiarpur), March 2: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday handed over cheques of financial assistance worth Rs 1 crore (each) to the family members of five cops who were martyred during the line of duty. The Chief Minister, on the sidelines of passing out parade here at today, handed over cheques worth Rs 1 crore (each) to the distressed family of martyr ASI (LR) Balwinder Singh, ASI (LR) Naseeb Chand, ASI (LR) Anil Kumar, Head Constable Manjinder Singh and Constable Inderjit Singh who had attained martyrdom while discharging their duties. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this humble initiative of the state government is in recognition of the immense contribution of this son of soil towards maintaining law and order in the state. Reiterating the firm commitm...

Chandigarh, March 2: In an innovative move aimed at empowering the young women with valuable insights for future career planning and personal development, Punjab Government has introduced Psychometric tests for girl students to discover their strength and aptitude. The psychometric tests will be conducted on class 10th girl students studying in government schools. Divulging the details about the project, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has allocated over Rs. 6.56 crore to all districts for conducting psychometric tests for 10th-grade girls in government schools. This program will benefit as many as 93,819 students, with all girls to be covered by March 31st, 2025. To ensure smooth i...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, March 1:           Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted an illegal weapon smuggling module with the arrest of on associate of Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and recovered six .32 bore pistols along with 10 cartridges from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.           The arrested accused has been identified as Gurbaaz Singh, a resident of village Warring Suba Singh in Tarn Taran. The latter has been facing at least eight criminal cases pertaining to attempt to murder, snatching, NDPS act, and violat...

Chandigarh, March 1 Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Saturday said that the decisive war against drug trafficking, initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government, will yield positive results and eradicate the drug menace from the state. In a press communique issued here, Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the state government has given a clear and stern warning to those involved in drug trafficking, that they must either leave the state or put a complete stop to their illicit activities. He said that this warning comes as part of the Punjab government's intensified efforts to combat the drug menace to ensure a safe and healthy environment for its citizens. The Minister further added that the Punjab government's zero-t...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, March 1:           In a major blow to trans-border smuggling amidst the ongoing decisive war against drugs ‘Yudh Nashia Virudh’ waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has apprehends two drug smugglers and recovered 4 kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.           Those arrested have been identified as Karanpal Singh (37) and Ranjit Singh (36), both hailing from border villages situated in the jurisdiction of Khemkaran in Tarn Taran. Apart from recovering big haul of heroin, Police teams have also impounded their motorcycle, which they were riding. ...

Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Cabinet Minister and the state president of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Mr. Aman Arora, on Saturday, gave a clarion call to all the political parties, social and religious organisations and NGOs to come forward to join hands with the Punjab Government to form a united front and make Punjab a drug-free state. He was addressing the media here after the high-level meeting of the 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee formed to combat the drug menace. “It is a collective responsibility of 3 crore citizens of Punjab. We must stand united and fight this menace with all our might,” Mr. Aman Arora said, while adding that the state government and police alone cannot extricate Punjab from the deep swamp created by previous governments. Mr. Aman Arora expressed confidence th...

Chandigarh, February 28: Punjab Backward Classes Land Development and Finance Corporation (Backfinco) Chairman Sandeep Saini felicitated Amarjeet Singh, who served as Assistant General Manager (Administration), on his superannuation, acknowledging his nearly three decades of dedicated service. Speaking at the farewell ceremony held at Chandigarh, Chairman Saini highlighted Amarjeet Singh’s unwavering commitment and contributions, which have played a crucial role in Backfinco’s growth. He commended Singh’s dedication to financial management and employee welfare, emphasizing that his efforts will always be valued. Extending his warmest congratulations, Sandeep Saini wished Amarjeet Singh a successful and prosperous post-retirement life. He also motivated other fellow employeesto fol...

Ludhiana, Feb 28: On February 26 a video of altercation between a young village Sarpanch and a notorious drug smuggler woman had gone viral on social media. It was at around 7 pm yesterday, when Narangwal village Sarpanch Manjinder Singh Grewal was at his house and received call from an unknown number on his phone. “It was none other than Chief Minister Punjab Bhagwant Singh Mann,” a confident Manjinder tells.  “I briefed him about the entire issue that had gone viral on social media and CM Mann assured immediate action. Within 2 hours, the Ludhiana (Rural) Police reached our village,” the Sarpanch tells, adding that the Police not only arrested the drug peddlers but also Bulldozed the Drug Mafia’s Property which had been built by encroaching on Panchayat land.  The poli...

Chandigarh, February 28, 2025:  The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered a case against nine individuals for fraudulently executing the sale deed of 14 Kanal land in Ludhiana, belongs to an NRI residing in the USA, using forged documents. In this connection, VB has arrested Advocate Gurcharan Singh of Ludhiana, who played a key role in facilitating the fake land registration worth crores of rupees. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the VB said a surprise check was conducted by VB Range Ludhiana at the Sub-Registrar Office, Tehsil West, Ludhiana, on February 21, 2025, following intelligence inputs regarding a fraudulent land registration. Investigations revealed that a sale deed of this prime land near Loduwal-Verka bypass, had been executed on Februa...