Punjab News

CHANDIGARH, November 1:           With the ongoing decisive war against drugs ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has completed eight months, Punjab Police has registered 23,164 first information reports (FIRs) and arrested 34,727 drug smugglers leading to the recovery of 1512 kg heroin since March 1, 2025.           Since the launch of this anti-drug drive, Punjab Police, under the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, has been conducting operations daily simultaneously in all the 28 Police districts of the state. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior...

Chandigarh/Lucknow, November 1: As a part of the Punjab Government’s initiative to invite leaders from across the country for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training and State President of the Aam Aadmi Party Mr. Aman Arora, along with Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Tarunpreet Singh Sond, called on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Sh.  Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. The primary objective of the meeting was to formally invite the UP Chief Minister to join the state of Punjab in the solemn commemorations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. During the cordial meeting, the ministers highlighted the profound historical and spiritual signi...

Rajkot (Gujarat)/ Chandigarh, October 31: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the oppression and atrocities on farmers being made by the BJP will prove to be the last nail in the coffin for the wiping up of the saffron party from the political scene of the country. Addressing the Kisan Mahapanchayat here today, the Chief Minister, accompanied by National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal, said that hard working and brave food growers of the country will teach BJP a lesson for their high handedness. He said that the power mad leaders of the saffron party had adopted an anti-farmers stance, which is not in the interest of the country. Lauding the enormous contribution of farmers in making our country not only self-reliant but surplus in food production, Bhagwant...

Chandigarh, October 31: Punjab Information and Public Relations Department (DIPR) officers gave a warm send  off  to the Additional Director Mr. Harjit Singh Grewal and Deputy Director (Arts) Mr. Hardeep Singh. The event, brimming with emotion and respect, saw colleagues, OSD to CM (Media) Mr. Amanjot Singh and senior officers including Secretary Information and Public Relations Department Mr. Ramvir, Director Mr. Vimal Setia, Additional Director (Admin) Mr. Sundeep Singh Garha, Additional Director Mr. Randeep Singh Ahluwalia, Joint Directors Mr. Preet Kanwal Singh and Mr. Manvinder Singh, Deputy Directors Mr. Gurmeet Singh Khaira, Ms. Ruchi Kalra, Mr. Navdeep Singh Gill, Mr. Prabhdeep Singh Nathowal and PROs to honour & remembered the profound contributions of the both...

Chandigarh, October 31:           In a significant move to conserve and promote the state's aquatic biodiversity, Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian declared Rohu (Labeo Rohita) as the State Fish of Punjab, today here at his office.           Highlighting the state's rich aquatic resources, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed that Punjab's aquatic sector is thriving, with 43,683 acres dedicated to fish farming, yielding 200,000 metric tonnes of fish annually. Rohu is a significant contributor, accounting for 42,353 metric tonnes (21.18% of total production) and fetching Rs 160-200 per kg. This prized fish can grow up to 45 kg in natural habit...

Dhuri (Sangrur), October 29:- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of the Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched the second phase of Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojna dedicated to 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. In his address, the National Convener of AAP said that the state government led by Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken this path breaking initiative to serve the masses of the state. He said that a complete transparent process has been adopted to select the beneficiaries of the scheme through an open draw after the registration. Arvind Kejriwal said that the Punjab government has taken this first of its unique initiative to ensure that people pay obeisance at the sacred places and fulfill their lon...

Chandigarh/Gandhinagar, October 29: Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Minister and State President of the Aam Aadmi Party Mr. Aman Arora, along with Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Tarunpreet Singh Sond, paid obeisance at Swaminarayan Akshardham in Gandhinagar to seek divine blessings. Mr. Aman Arora and his cabinet colleague offered devout prayers, beseeching the Almighty's eternal blessings upon Punjab and its people. Their prayer fervently sought peace, prosperity and harmony for the state. Expressing the profound significance of the visit, Mr. Aman Arora stated, “In the divine aura of Akshardham, we prayed from the heart for Punjab's well-being. We sought Bhagwan's blessings to guide our efforts in building a state filled with peace, oppo...