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Jalandhar, May 30 : Under the on going action against illegal encroachments made by drug peddlers as a part of Yudh Nashian Virudh initiative led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Municipal Corporation Jalandhar in coordination with Commissionerate Police Jalandhar, on Friday demolished a illegal structure belonging to noyorious drug smugglers. The illegal structure was razed in Rama Mandi locality as a part of the on going drive to demolish illegal encroachments under "Yudh Nashian Virudh." Divulging the details, Commissioner of Police Jalandhar Ms. Dhanpreet Kaur stated that the Municipal Corporation had received information about an illegal construction on by notorious drug smugglers Bunty, and Shanty both brothers. They have got as many as 12 cases registered against them inclu...

 Chandigarh, May 30 :  Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today announced that Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has made extensive arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply and efficient complaint resolution during the upcoming summer and paddy season, as well as in the event of power disruptions caused by heavy rains and windstorms. Emphasizing the state government’s proactive approach under the dynamic, visionary and “pro-people” leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the minister stated that PSPCL has established dedicated control rooms at each zonal level and a central control room at the head office in Patiala to monitor power supply 24x7. To enhance consumer convenience, the minister highlighted the availability of multiple e...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, May 28:           In a major crackdown on narco-illegal-arms smuggling networks amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Border Range Amritsar has arrested three drug traffickers linked to cross-border smuggling and recovered 521 grams of heroin and four sophisticated .30 bore Px5 storm pistols along with seven magazines and 55 live cartridges, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.           Those arrested have been identified as Maninderjit Singh (26) of village Badowal in Gurdaspur, Peter (22) and Lovejit Singh alias ...

Chandigarh, May 28: Ravinder Hans today officially assumed the charge as Member Director of the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation. On this occasion, Inderbir Singh Nijjar, MLA from Amritsar South; Gurdeep Singh Lakhna, Chairman, Punjab State Warehousing Corporation; Sunny Ahluwalia, Chairman, Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board; along with several other prominent dignitaries, were present. Expressing heartfelt gratitude to Aam Aadmi Party Convener Shri Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann.  Ravinder Hans assured that he would work with utmost sincerity, honesty, and responsibility for the welfare, economic upliftment, and social advancement of the Scheduled Castes community. He stated that the very objective behind the...

Chandigarh, May 28: The Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (PUNSUP) today got a new Chairman in the form of Prabhbir Singh Brar who assumed charge of his post amid the presence of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. Expressing gratitude to the AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for the responsibility entrusted to him, the new incumbent vowed to prove true to the faith reposed in him. Notably, PUNSUP primarily focuses on procuring, storing, and distributing foodgrains and essential commodities in Punjab. It is one of the five state foodgrains procurement agencies for the central pool. On the occasion MLA Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar and other dignitaries were also present.

Mohali (SAS Nagar), May 27 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to the Sub Registrar Office in Mohali to check the progress of the newly implemented Easy Registration Scheme. The Chief Minister categorically stated that the purpose of the visit was not to find faults with the officers but to further streamline processes in government offices. He said that this might be the first time the people of Punjab have seen a Chief Minister visiting government offices in this manner. Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized that the aim is to ensure the well-being of the people by providing citizen-centric services in an efficient and transparent way. The Chief Minister said the visit was meant to assess the progress of this ambitious project, which aims to sig...

Chandigarh, May 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced to provide educational tours through air to premier educational institutes of the country for the top performing students from government schools in various districts to widen their horizon for futuristic growth. Patting the students for their rare feat, the Chief Minister, while interacting with the top performing students from all the districts except Ludhiana, said that it is a moment of pride and satisfaction for all the stakeholders. He said that, while the students had burnt the midnight oil to achieve this success, the contribution of parents and teachers who guided these students is not less. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has organized this full of its kind function to ackn...

Chandigarh, May 27, 2025 : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), in its relentless campaign against corruption in the state, has arrested Harpreet Singh, posted as Clerk in Birth & Death Certificate Registration Branch at Civil Surgeon Office, Gurdaspur for for accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. In this case main accused Ravinderpal Singh, posted as Ward Attendant in the said hospital had already been arrested. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the complainant has alleged in his complaint that he had applied for death certificate of his uncle and said Ward Attendant had demanded a bribe of Rs 40,000 for getting the death certificate issued. After persistent negotiation by the complainant, the bribe amount was settled at Rs. 30,000. Subsequently the sa...

CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN, May 26:           In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a crime-free state under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Tarn Taran Police, has arrested Rahul Singh, prime accused involved in the sensational broad daylight murder of Jagdeep Mola and recovered .30 calibre pistol along with three live cartridges from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.           As per the information, Jagdeep Mola was shot dead in Tarn Taran by two bike-borne youth, when he was going somewhere on his Royal Enfield motorcycle, at ...

Chandigarh, May 26: Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, on Monday, announced summer vacation in all schools across the state from June 2 to June 30, 2025. During this period, he said that, all the Government, Aided, Recognised, and Private schools in the state will remain closed. The Education Minister encouraged students to utilise this period for engaging themselves in extracurricular and enriching activities, stating that this break would provide students and staff with a much-needed respite during the peak summer month.