Health

Ludhiana, May 14: Slamming the Union Minister for State Ravneet Singh Bittu, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said that this rejected leader spits venom against him just to appease his political bosses.           Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister, while taking Bittu to cudgels, said that though the Union Minister hails from Ludhiana but he has done nothing substantial for the development of the city. He said that Bittu wakes up in the morning and starts criticizing him from that very moment just to make his party bosses happy. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these rejected leaders who had lived in huge palaces remain inaccessible to the people due to which he was ousted by the masses. The Chief Ministe...

In a determined effort to enhance road safety and promote responsible driving, Commissionerate Police Jalandhar conducted a three-day traffic enforcement campaign, issuing 136 challans and impounding 30 vehicles for various traffic violations. *Key Highlights of the Drive*                •             *Strategic Checkpoints:*  Multiple nakabandi operations were conducted at high-traffic zones, including marketplaces and major intersections                •             *Strict Enforcement:* A total of 136 challans w...

CHANDIGARH, May 13:           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 73rd day, Punjab Police on Tuesday arrested 156 drug smugglers and recovered 1.5 kg heroin, 16 kg opium and Rs 5.38 lakh drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 10802 in just 73 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...

Chandigarh / Phagwara, May 13: Punjab’s Minister for Local Government, Dr. Ravjot Singh on Tuesday announced a comprehensive plan to enhance Phagwara’s civic infrastructure, focusing on cleanliness, waste management, sewerage systems, and street lighting. During an early-morning whirlwind tour of the city, the Minister interacted directly with residents to identify their concerns and develop effective solutions, underscoring his commitment to transforming Phagwara into a cleaner and more liveable urban center. Dr. Singh emphasized that achieving 100% sewerage coverage, ensuring proper waste disposal, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness are top priorities. He assured residents that a permanent solution for waste collection and disposal will be implemented soon. To this...

CHANDIGARH, May 13:           In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare at the grassroots level, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday, inaugurated the reconstituted Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNCs) across the state and exhorted these committees to work in tandem with the Government to save people from vector and water borne diseases and help in making Punjab a drug-free state.           Notably, a remarkable turnout of over 1 lakh members from 12,977 VHSNCs participated in the inauguration program via a YouTube link, demonstrating their commitment to community health.          ...

CHANDIGARH, May 12:           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 72 days, Punjab Police has registered 6280 first information reports and arrested 10444 drug smugglers since March 1, 2025.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. Since the launch of the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, Punjab Police under the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav has been conducting different operations including cordon and search operation...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, May 12:           Dealing a major blow to an international drug smuggling and hawala cartel amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Commissionerate Police Amritsar busted a narco-hawala cartel linked to Turkey-based smuggler Navpreet Singh alias Nav Bhullar with the arrest of his three operatives, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.           Those arrested have been identified as Gurdeep Singh alias Saab (35), a taxi driver from Amritsar, Pardeep Sharma (29), a garment shop worker from Bikaner in Rajasthan and Mani Sharma (36), a Ludhiana-based garments...

Chandigarh, May 12: In a major move aimed towards strengthening rural road network of the state, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched a mega project for the construction of 18,900 kilometers of rural link roads across the state. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced that following the recent budget announcements, the first phase of the project has been initiated with tenders floated for 828 kilometers of rural link roads. These roads span the districts of Barnala, Faridkot, Pathankot, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, directly benefiting residents in these districts. Minister Sond detailed that tenders have been issued for roads in the assembly...

Chandigarh/Amritsar, May 11 Cabinet Minister Mr Harbhajan Singh ETO today donated blood for the surgery of S. Gurmeet Singh and his son Rajvansh Singh, who were injured during the recent attack by the Pakistan Army in Poonch and are currently undergoing treatment at Amandeep Hospital in Amritsar. When ETO visited Amandeep Hospital today to check on the condition of the injured, the doctors informed him that the son’s surgery is scheduled for tomorrow and blood is needed for it. The Cabinet Minister immediately volunteered to donate blood and offered it to the doctors, who accepted and used it for Rajvansh Singh’s operation. The Cabinet Minister assured the family of all possible support and personally gave them his phone number, saying, “If you ever need anything at any time, call...

CHANDIGARH/MALERKOTLA, May 11:           In a significant breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Malerkotla Police apprehended two individuals including a 31-years-old woman for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to an official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.           Those arrested have been identified as Guzala and Yameen Mohamad, both residents of Malerkotla. Police teams have also recovered two mobile phones from their possession.         &n...