Punjab News – Page 214

Aug22025 by editorNo Comments

CM Pays Obeisance at Gurudwara Sri Katalgarh Sahib

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Chamkaur Sahib (Ropar), August 2 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday paid obeisance at Gurudwara Sri Katalgarh Sahib and prayed for peace, progress, and prosperity in the state. The Chief Minister also prayed that the ethos of communal harmony, peace, and brotherhood continue to be strengthened with each passing day and that Punjab leads the nation in every sphere. Bhagwant Singh Mann said he feels blessed to have the opportunity to serve the people of Punjab and usher in a new era of unprecedented development and progress. He added that his government is following in the footsteps of the great Sikh Gurus to serve the people and is committed to further accelerating the state’s development. The Chief Minister emphasized that the state government draws its sense ...

Aug12025 by editorNo Comments

FIVE HELD WITH SIX SOPHISTICATED PISTOLS IN AMRITSAR

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, August 1: In a major intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested five of its operatives and recovered six sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Jagroop Singh of Dhun in Tarn Taran, Navdeep Singh of Patti Lahian Di in Tarn Taran, Arshdeep Singh of Shaliwal in Amritsar, Gurlal Singh of Rajoke in Tarn Taran an...

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BIG BLOW TO CROSS-BORDER ARMS SMUGGLING NETWORK; JUVENILE AMONG FOUR HELD WITH 7 PISTOLS IN AMRITSAR

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, August 1: In a major crackdown amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted two separate cross-border illegal arms smuggling modules with the arrest of four operatives, including a juvenile, and recovered seven sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Sikanderjeet Singh (19) of village Bhagwanpura, Tarn Taran; Pradeep Singh alias Babbal (43) of Antarjami Colony, Amritsar; Jarnail Singh (34) of New Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar, Amritsar; and one 17-years-old juvenile from Tarn Taran. The recovered weapons include two Glock pistols, ...

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GURMEET SINGH KHUDIAN HANDS OVER JOB LETTERS TO 11 NEWLY RECRUITED AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

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Chandigarh, August 1: Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian handed over appointment letters to 11 youth as Agriculture Development Officers (ADOs) in the Agriculture department, at his office here on Friday. Extending heartiest congratulations to the newly appointed ADOs, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian exhorted them to dedicate themselves to their roles, working tirelessly to empower the state's farmers and drive agricultural growth. He emphasised the importance of their responsibilities, while encouraging them to go above and beyond in providing guidance and support to farmers to making Punjab a thriving agrarian state. Highlighting the Agriculture department’s recruitment drive, S. Khudian informed that...

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PUNJAB SC COMMISSION SUMMONS SSP PATIALA OVER TRUCK DRIVERS’ SUICIDE CASE

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Chandigarh, August 1: Taking suo moto cognizance of the tragic suicide case involving two truck drivers from village Niyal near Patran in Patiala district, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi has summoned Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Patiala. Divulging further, Commission's spokesperson said that the two drivers from village Niyal, located near Patran town in Patiala district, had recently taken their own lives. One of the deceased, Harpreet Singh, belonged to the Scheduled Caste community. The bereaved family members have been conducting a continuous protest on the Patran-Patiala highway for the past six days, demanding justice and appropriate action. In response to this matter, Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi has directed th...

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Jasvir Singh Garhi meets Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, July 31: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Sardar Jasvir Singh Garhi today met the State Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema. During this meeting, Jasvir Singh Garhi discussed several issues related to the Scheduled Castes people of the state. On this occasion, Sardar Garhi also apprised the Finance Minister about the functioning of the Scheduled Castes Commission and also talked about the early disposal of the pending cases related to the Commission so that the process of justice for the Scheduled Castes people of the state can be made faster and smoother. He also demanded to provide more staff in view of the current workload of the Commission. Sardar Garhi said that the Finance Minister has assured to resolve all the issues related to the...

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Mann Government Strengthens Anganwadi Services with Pro-People Reforms: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, July 31: Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to strengthening Anganwadi services by making them more robust, empowered, and people-centric. In a major move towards this goal, the government will complete the recruitment process for over 5,000 vacant posts of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers by September 30, 2025. This was announced by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, who stated that a special schedule has been issued for promotions, transfers/adjustments, and compassionate appointments for Anganwadi staff between July 23 and August 15. She further informed that the department will process appointments for dependents of deceased Anganwadi Workers from August 1 to August 8, w...

Jul302025 by editorNo Comments

Lives of Child Beggars Being Transformed in Punjab – Project JEEVANJYOT 2.0 Shows Tangible Impact: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, July 30: The Punjab Government’s Project JEEVANJYOT 2.0 is making visible strides in transforming the lives of child beggars—shifting them from a life of vulnerability on the streets to a future of education, safety, and self-reliance. This was stated by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur. Providing details, the Minister informed that a total of 245 special rescue raids have been conducted across the state so far, leading to the rescue of 214 child beggars, out of which 106 children have been successfully reunited with their families. These outcomes reflect the Punjab Government’s firm commitment to eradicating child begging. Dr. Kaur said that in the latest round of action, 16 special raids were carried out across 16 districts, durin...

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Punjab Govt Holds High-Level Meeting regarding 350th Martyrdom Day of 9th Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

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Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, July 30: Punjab government has decided to organize four religious yatras and major events on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom day of the Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, Cabinet Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO, Cabinet Minister S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Advisor of Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs department Mr. Deepak Bali, who attended the first meeting held at Virasat-e-Khalsa today, gave detailed information about the outline of the religious ceremonies to be held. Advisor of the Tourism Department Mr. Deepak Bali and Secretary of the Tourism Department Dr. Abhinav Tarikha were also present with them. They gave detailed information about the entire program to the officers of the district administrat...

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’YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 151, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 312 SITES; 81 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, July 30: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 151st day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 312 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 81 drug smugglers after registration of 61 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 23,942 in 151 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 337 grams heroin, 154 kg poppy husk and Rs 7490 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. The operation was cond...