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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, February 22:           In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the 10 Kg heroin recovery case, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has recovered yet another additional chunk of 2 kg of heroin concealed near a canal in Village Boparai Baj Singh, based on a disclosure statement made by accused Harmandeep Singh, taking the total seizure in the case to 15 kg, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.           The development came a few days after the Punjab Police had busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler Harmandeep Singh of village Ghumanpura in Amritsar and recovered 10 kg heroin...

Chandigarh, February 21 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, today handed over appointment letters to 7 clerks and 1 peon appointed on compassionate grounds in the Excise and Taxation Department. Congratulating the newly appointed employees, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized the importance of dedication and hard work in their new roles. He highlighted the crucial role the Excise and Taxation Department plays in strengthening the state's economy and expressed hope that these employees will fulfill their responsibilities with utmost commitment. Highlighting the Punjab government's significant achievement under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state has su...

Chandigarh, February 21: On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Punjab’s Higher Education and Languages Minister, S. Harjot Singh Bains, has given clarion call to the people of the state to embrace Punjabi in their daily lives. He emphasised that the mother tongue is vital for identity, education, culture and sustainable development, as it serves as the primary means of communication for sharing knowledge and preserving cultural heritage. Recognising the rich tapestry of the Punjabi language, the Cabinet Minister asked the Languages department to implement measures aimed at further preserving and promoting the Punjabi language. He highlighted that learning in one's mother tongue significantly enhances understanding and retention of knowledge, which is essential for eff...

CHANDIGARH, February 20:           In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab Police has arrested an associate of foreign-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa Harike, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.           The arrested accused has been identified as Sukhchain Singh alias Bhujia, a resident of village Matti in Mansa. Police teams have also recovered one .32 caliber pistol along with five cartridges from his possession.           DGP Gaurav Yadav said th...

Chandigarh, February 20: In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting the aspirations of students passing out from the government schools in Punjab, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has rolled out a unique initiative to reach out the Class 12 students with simple yet powerful questions about their future plans aiming at understanding and nurturing their dreams. Divulging the details, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains stated that the department has distributed a Google Form to all the students appearing for the 12th-grade board examinations. The form, accompanied by a heartfelt message from Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, invites students to share their immediate plans and long-term goals—be it higher education, entrepren...

Chandigarh, February 20: The Industries, Commerce & Investment Promotion Minister, Punjab, Tarunpreet Singh Sond today, in a novel initiative, met the doyens of different streams of industrial sector. The meeting brainstormed about the strategies to bring trade in Punjab and the products in manufactured in the State on the world map. Taking feedback from the entrepreneurs at the udyog bhawan, the Minister said that the State Government is working day and night to address the issues of the industries situated in Punjab in order to put them in the upward trajectory of development. Views are being ascertained from the various federations, chambers, entrepreneurs and industrialists by having personal interactions with them so as to ensure the raid industrial progress in Punjab. Di...

CHANDIGARH, February 19:           In consonance with the instructions issued by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government emphasising transperancy, accountability and integrity in public service delivery, Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police (CPs/SSPs) in all districts have dismissed 52 police officials for their involvement in corrupt practices, malpractices, criminal activities or prolonged absenteeism, informed Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.           The dismissed Police officials includes one Inspector, five Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), four head-constables (HCs) and 42 constables across various distric...

Chandigarh, February 19:           The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is fully committed to promoting the Punjabi language across the state and is consistently taking measures to ensure its propagation. This was stated by Punjab's Finance Minister, S. Harpal Singh Cheema, during a meeting with the Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha (Sekhon) held at his office today.           S. Cheema emphasized that the State Government is working alongside various literary organizations to promote Punjabi language, culture, literature, and art. He highlighted that under the aegis of the Punjab Arts Council, a series of 'Punjab Nav Sirjana' events are being organized across different...

Chandigarh, February 19           Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government, new employment opportunities are being created for the youth of the state. In a significant step towards this goal, the Punjab Transport Department has issued 154 stage carriage permits for the operation of mini-buses on rural link roads and other district roads during the year 2025.           These permits have been issued under Clause 3(e) of the Punjab Government-approved Transport Scheme and Section 5 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Highlighting the importance of this initiative, the Transport Minister stated that these permits will empower unemployed youth to start ...

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