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Aug192025 by editorNo Comments

Select Committee of Punjab Vidhan Sabha holds meeting with Subject Experts pertaining to sacrilege of religious scriptures

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Chandigarh, 19 August 2025: Taking the sensitive issue of sacrilege of religious scriptures seriously, the Punjab Government has introduced a draft law to prevent sacrilege of religious scriptures - "The Punjab Prevention of Offences against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025" in the Legislative Assembly, in this connection the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan has constituted a Select Committee under the Chairmanship of S. Inderbir Singh Nijjar who is holding meetings every week to discuss this issue by getting people's opinions. Advertisements have been made in various newspapers on 31.7.2025 and 14.8.2025 to seek suggestions from the public and the committee is receiving a lot of suggestions from the public. The committee meeting held on 12.8.2025 was attended by expert...

Aug182025 by editorNo Comments

’YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: PUNJAB POLICE RAIDS 272 DRUG HOTSPOTS IN STATEWIDE CASO; 196 HELD WITH 2.4KG HEROIN, 2KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, August 18: In a relentless pursuit to eradicate the drug menace from Punjab as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Monday conducted a statewide Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug Hotspots— the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances— across the state as part of the Yudh Nashian Virudh, marking the 170th day of the intensified anti-drug campaign. The CASO was conducted simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav. During the daylong operation, police teams ...

Aug182025 by editorNo Comments

SEC issues directions to all Deputy Commissioners for updation of electoral rolls of voters for Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads Elections

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Chandigarh, 18 August 2025: The general elections to elect the members of the Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads are to be held by 05.10.2025 as per Notification no. P.A.9/1994/S.209/2025/6205 dated 05.08.2025, issued by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats. For these elections, the Panchayat voter lists already published on 03.03.2025 by the Districts are to be updated. The State Election Commission has issued directions vide its letter dated 14.08.2025 addressed to all the Deputy Commissioners for updation of the electoral rolls of the voters with qualifying date of 01.09.2025, as under:- PROGRAMME I Draft publication of existing Electoral Rolls: On 19.08.2025. II Filing of Claims and Objections, if any : From 20.8.2025 to 27.8.2025 III Disposal...

Aug182025 by editorNo Comments

Respect and protection of senior citizens is the top priority of the Government – Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, informed that the Punjab Government has enforced The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 to safeguard the welfare and property of senior citizens in the state. If any person misbehaves or assaults the elderly, or if children attempt to usurp the property of their parents, strict legal action and punishment will be ensured under this Act to protect their dignity and security. Highlighting a recent case, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Department took immediate cognizance of a complaint filed by senior citizen Avinash Chander Khanna, a resident of Khanna, against his son and daughter-in-law. Taking the matter seriously, she directed the departmental officia...

Aug172025 by editorNo Comments

RIMC Admissions Open for July 2026 Term; Apply by Oct 15, 2025

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Chandigarh, August 17: An official spokesperson of the Directorate Defence Services Welfare, Punjab, informed that the written entrance examination for admission to the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun for the July 2026 Term will be conducted on 7th December 2025 (Sunday) at Lala Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sector-15, Chandigarh. The spokesperson further added that the prospectus-cum-application form can be obtained through online payment at www.rimc.gov.in or by sending a written request with Demand Draft in favour of The Commandant RIMC Fund. Completed applications must reach the Directorate Defence Services Welfare, Punjab, Sainik Bhawan, Sector 21-D, Chandigarh on or before 15th October 2025. Applications received after this date will not be entertained. He ...

Aug172025 by editorNo Comments

BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL REVIEWS FLOOD SITUATION IN AFFECTED DISTRICTS, CALLS UP DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS

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Chandigarh, August 17: In light of rising water levels in Punjab's dams due to persistent rainfall over several days in the mountainous regions of neighboring Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today reviewed the prevailing situation in several districts through detailed telephonic conversations with the concerned Deputy Commissioners. The Minister issued strict instructions to ensure swift mitigation measures and safeguard lives and property. Divulging further details while addressing the media persons here at Punjab Bhawan, the Cabinet Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal informed that flood-like conditions have emerged within the land between embankments of rivers passing through Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Fazilka and Ferozepur district...

Aug152025 by editorNo Comments

Dr. Ravjot Singh hoists tricolour at Multipurpose Sports Stadium Pathankot

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Chandigarh / Pathankot, August 15: Punjab Local Government and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh hoisted the national flag as the chief guest at the district-level Independence Day celebrations organized at the Multipurpose Sports Stadium in Pathankot district today. After hoisting the national flag, the cabinet minister inspected the parade and delivered a message to the people of the district. After this, the chief guest took salute from the magnificent march past taken out by the Punjab Police, Women Punjab Police, Home Guard, NCC and various school children. On this occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner (G) Pathankot Mr. Hardeep Singh and SSP Mr. Daljinder Singh Dhillon were specially present. During his address, the chief guest Dr. Ravjot Singh, while address...

Aug152025 by editorNo Comments

79th Independence Day celebrated with pump & show at Police line ground

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Chandigarh/Tarntaran, August 15: Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sports stadium here today became witness to the pump and show besides the patriotic fervour with which the 79th Independence Day was celebrated. The Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak hoisted the National Tricolour. The National Anthem was played and the jawans of Punjab Police presented the Salute. The Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak inspected the parade & took the Salute. Congratulating the people on the momentous occasion, the Minister highlighted the achievements of the State Government and said that the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is fully committed to realize the dreams of the martyrs who made supreme sacrifice in ...

Aug132025 by editorNo Comments

Child Marriage Successfully Prevented in Faridkot; 16-Year-Old Girl Rescued: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, August 13: Acting promptly on a complaint received through the Child Helpline, the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and other stakeholders successfully prevented the proposed child marriage of a 16-year-old girl at Village Sangrahoor (Sadiq), District Faridkot. Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, commended the swift action taken by officials and stakeholders, stressing that strict enforcement of child protection laws is essential to safeguard the rights of minors. Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that the intervention was carried out under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The rescued minor was produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), which provided counselling and issue...

Aug132025 by editorNo Comments

CM LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF 500 MODERN PANCHAYAT GHARS AND COMMON SERVICE CENTRES ACROSS THE STATE TO COME UP AT A COST OF RS 125 CRORE

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Fatehgarh Sahib, August 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of construction of 500 modern Panchayat Ghars and Common Service Centres across the state at a cost of Rs 125 crore. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the project to construct Panchayat Ghars and Common Service Centres (CSCs) in Punjab is being started from the holy land of Fatehgarh Sahib. He said that in every village with a population of more than 2800, a Panchayat Ghar and a Common Service Centre will be constructed adding that the cost of constructing a Panchayat Ghar will be Rs 20 lakhs and that of a Common Service Centre will be Rs 5 lakhs. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in the first phase 500 villages, both Panchayat Ghars and CSCs are bei...