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CHANDIGARH, April 19:           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 50th day, Punjab Police on Saturday arrested 131 drug smugglers and recovered 1.7 kg heroin, 3.5 kg opium from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 6737 in just 50 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 Commissioners of Police,...

Chandigarh, April 19: Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today said that Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is making exceptional strides in enhancing consumer services, boosting revenue and implementing comprehensive operational reforms. In a statement released here, the Power Minister underlined that PSPCL's Commercial Department has achieved numerous significant milestones during the previous financial year through December 31, 2024, implementing strategic initiatives designed to elevate consumer experience and streamline operational processes. Regarding the One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, the Minister said that PSPCL launched this initiative on September 23, 2024, applicable to all categories of defaulting consumers except Agricultural Pump-set and Governm...

Chandigarh, April 19: To restore Nangal's lost grandeur and improve the life of residents of the town, Punjab Education Minister and MLA from Sri Anandpur Sahib S. Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday called on Union Power Minister Sh. Manohar Lal Khattar at Chandigarh and demanded revitalisation of Nangal, a city built around the iconic Bhakra Nangal Dam. While seeking personal intervention of the Union Minister to transform Nangal into a model city and a world-class tourist destination, S. Harjot Bains proposed projects including a comprehensive township redevelopment, the development of a Nangal Lake Riverfront, a scenic railway line as a tourist attraction, and the completion of the Bhakra Nangal Dam Museum.  Emphasising on the Nangal's historical significance, S. Harjot S...

Chandigarh/Sangrur, April 17: Under the ongoing state-wide campaign ‘Yudh Nashiya Virudh’ launched by the Punjab Government, Cabinet Minister for Rural Development & Panchayats, Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Labour, Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Tarunpreet Singh Sond held a high level review meeting with senior police and administrative officials at the District Administrative Complex in Sangrur. During the meeting, the Minister issued clear directions to authorities to thoroughly investigate the current business activities of individuals previously involved in drug-related operations. He emphasized that if anyone is found to still be linked to the illegal drug trade in any form, strict legal action must be taken without exception. The Minister directed the ...

Chandigarh/Lehragaga, April 18: Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today asserted that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has realized Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's dream by implementing reservation in the Advocate General's office for the first time in Punjab's history, which is clear evidence of the AAP Govt's commitment to social justice and equality. Addressing a press conference at his office in Lehragaga, Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal said, "following the principles of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, the Mann government has permanently removed a long-standing obstacle faced by lawyers of SC community by addressing the issue of vacant seats in the Advocate General's office that remained unfilled due to excessive income eligibilit...

Jalandhar, April 17: Under the Punjab Government’s ongoing campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh', alongside the construction of sports grounds worth crores to promote a sporting culture among the youth, efforts are also underway to build libraries to reconnect young minds with books. Following the ideology of Baba Sahib Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the state government is not only revamping schools under the ‘Punjab Sikhiya Kranti’ but is also establishing new libraries. To review the progress of libraries under construction in the district, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal chaired a high-level meeting with concerned officials and instructed them to expedite the construction work. Providing more information, Dr. Aggarwal informed that six libraries are being constructed in the district wi...

Chandigarh, April 17: The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is constantly striving to increase the forest cover in the State so as to leave a cleaner and greener environment for the future generations. Hence, the Forest and Wildlife Preservation department is undertaking various projects to ensure the achievement of the objective. This was stated by the Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak in a meeting held at Forest Complex in Sector-68 to review the projects undertaken by the department in 2024-25 and futuristic works to be taken up in 2025-26. The Minister was apprised that approximately Rs. 155 Crore have been spent on different works during 2024-25. About the plantation works as well as the toilets constructed in the...

Chandigarh/ Lambi, April 17: Ensuring the best possible healthcare services and well-being of pets and animals in a comfortable settings, Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, on Thursday, inaugurated the state-of-the-art In-Patient Department (IPD) ward at the Government Veterinary Polyclinic in Badal village of Sri Muktsar Sahib district. This marks the start of In-Patient Department (IPD) services for livestock at six Veterinary Polyclinics across the state. Addressing the gathering during the inaugural event, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian stated that all necessary equipments have also been provided to start indoor services at Veterinary Polyclinics in Patiala, Amritsar, Sangrur, Gurdaspur and Ludhiana. These polyclinics will offer ...

Chandigarh, April 16: The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is wholeheartedly committed to the safekeeping of the interests of all the stakeholders connected with the procurement operations in the mandis. The labourers undertaking loading work in the mandis are also an intricate part of the procurement process. Hence their labour rates have been increased to Rs. 2.64 Per Sack. Divulging more details, the Minister while interacting with the mediapersons at Anaj Bhawan here today said that until a year ago, the labourers used to get Rs. 1.80 Per Sack which was increased by 41 paise to Rs. 2.21 Per Sack . Now, a further increase of 43 paise has been effected in the labour rates. In one year, the labour rates have been increased by 84 paise likely to result ...

Chandigarh, April 16 Gulzar Singh Bobby today officially took charge as a member of the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes in the presence of Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and Chairman of the Commission, Jasvir Singh Garhi. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema congratulated Gulzar Singh Bobby on his appointment and expressed hope that he would uphold the teachings of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in his role. Cheema highlighted Bobby's background in working for the downtrodden section of society as President of the Sangrur district SC wing of AAP, saying this experience would be invaluable in his new position. Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi welcomed Bobby to the Commission, stating that his dedication would further strengthen the organization's efforts to protect...