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Aug132025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB ON HIGH ALERT AHEAD OF INDEPENDENCE DAY, SECURITY BEEFED-UP

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CHANDIGARH, August 13: In order to ensure peaceful celebrations of the forthcoming Independence Day as mandated by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police have beefed up the security across the state and all the field units have been directed to remain on high alert. As directed by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, Police teams have also conducted flag marches at all the sensitive areas in all the 28 police districts simultaneously, followed by, cordon and search operations (CASOs) at all the vulnerable spots. Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla said that Police teams led by CPs/SSP...

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CM TO HOIST NATIONAL FLAG AT STATE LEVEL FUNCTION IN FARIDKOT ON 79th INDEPENDENCE DAY

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Chandigarh, August 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will hoist the national flag on the 79th Independence Day at a state-level function to be held at Faridkot. Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office said that Bhagwant Singh Mann had also deputed his Cabinet colleagues to preside over the independence Day celebrations at various district headquarters. Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha Kultar Singh Sandhwan will hoist the national flag at Ferozepur, Deputy Speaker Jai Kishan Rouri at Fazilka, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema at Rupnagar, New and Renewable Energy Minister Aman Arora at Ludhiana, Social Justice Minister Dr Baljit Kaur at SBS Nagar, Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora at Sangrur, Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh at Amritsar, Housing a...

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Mohinder Bhagat Reviews Progress on War Memorials Construction, Sainik Rest Houses Renovation

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Chandigarh, August 13: The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working swiftly for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. In line with this commitment, Defence Services Welfare Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat today reviewed the progress of war memorial construction projects and the renovation of Sainik Rest Houses in the state. Chairing a review meeting at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh with senior officers of the Defence Services Welfare Department and the Public Works Department, Mr. Bhagat said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state government is committed to improving the living standards of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, and their dependents. He directed officers to ensure effective implementatio...

Aug122025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government stands fully committed for Welfare of all stakeholders connected with procurement process: Group of Ministers

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Chandigarh, August 12: The Group of Ministers (GoM) comprising Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, Transport Minister Transport and Jails Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal which has been constituted to ensure hassle free procurement of Wheat & Paddy today held comprehensive meeting with the Palledars doing loading work in the mandis of the State. Reiterating that the State Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stands fully committed for the welfare of all the stakeholders connected with the procurement operations, the GoM said that the palledars would get an increase in the SOR rates before the next Wheat procurement season. The G...

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PUNJAB POLICE SOLVES NAWANSHAHR GRENADE ATTACK CASE; FIVE OPERATIVES OF BKI HELD WITH HAND-GRENADE, PISTOL

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CHANDIGARH/JALANDHAR, August 12: In a major breakthrough against Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror network amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Jalandhar, in a joint operation with SBS Nagar Police, busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module with the arrest of five operatives, including three juveniles, from Tonk and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. The module was being operated by foreign-based handlers Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawanshehria and Zeeshan Akhtar on the directions of Pak-based BKI...

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“Safe Punjab” Portal Leads to Over 5,000 FIRs in Fight Against Drugs: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, August 12 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, who also serves as chairman of the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh Cabinet Sub Committee,’ announced today that the Safe Punjab Portal has been instrumental in the registration of over 5,000 First Information Reports (FIRs) in a year. He said thst the portal, a WhatsApp chatbot launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in August 2024 to gather public information and tips on drug peddlers and hotspots, has achieved a commendable conversion rate of 32 percent, transforming public input into concrete police action. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the overwhelming public response to the WhatsApp chatbot, accessible at 9779100200, has positioned the Safe Punjab Po...

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HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN HANDS OVER APPOINTMENT LETTERS TO 504 PATWARIS

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Chandigarh, August 11: In line with Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government's commitment to provide clean, transparent and accountable services to the people, Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today handed over appointment letters to 504 newly-recruited Patwaris. Addressing the candidates at appointment letter distribution ceremony at the Municipal Bhawan here, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that these Patwaris, having completed their mandatory 18-month training program, are now being deployed in the field as regular Patwaris. He said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann had allocated districts to eligible candidates based on merit following the recruitment of Revenue Patwaris in 2023. According to regulation...

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Punjab Power Minister urges PSPCL Employees to Resume Work as Government addressed most of demands

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Chandigarh, August 11: Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has made a fervent appeal to employees of Powercom carrying strike to end their agitation and return to work immediately in view of the larger public interest especially amid the ongoing summer season at the time of high power demand. The Minister emphasized that uninterrupted power supply is crucial for households, agriculture, and industrial sectors thus the agitating employees should resume the duties. He said that the prolonged strikes could cause significant hardship to millions of consumers, which should not be suffered at any cost. He assured the employees that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has s...

Aug102025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB GOVT SCHOOL STUDENTS CELEBRATES RAKSHA BANDHAN WITH PRESIDENT AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN

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Chandigarh, August 10: In a moment of great pride for Punjab, ten students from the state government schools were honoured to participate in the Raksha Bandhan celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, alongside President Smt. Droupadi Murmu. Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains extended his heartiest congratulations to the students and their teachers for participating in the prestigious event. He informed that a total of 10 students—Usha Rani, Mehakdeep Kaur, Pinky Kaur, Arshdeep Kaur, Bimandeep Kaur, Preetjot Kaur, Baljinder Kaur, Veerpal Kaur, Sunita Kaur, and Sehajdeep Kaur—had the privilege of interacting with the President, immersing themselves in India's rich cultural heritage and creating unforgettable memories. These students participation in the ...

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YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 162, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 391 SITES; 68 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 10: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 162nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 391 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 68 drug smugglers after registration of 50 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 25,343 in 162 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.4 kg heroin and 1594 intoxicant tablets/capsules from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. The operation was conducted on ...