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Jul292025 by editorNo Comments

Mohinder Bhagat Directs Officers to Accelerate Construction Work of War Memorials Across State

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Chandigarh, July 29: Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is consistently working for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. Taking a step forward in this direction, Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat has directed officiers to accelerate the construction work of war memorials across the state. Presiding over a review meeting with senior officers of Defence Services Welfare Department at Punjab Civil Secretariat, Mohinder Bhagat said that the Punjab Government is committed to improving the living standard of ex-servicemen and their dependents. He emphasized that all welfare schemes being run for the benefit of ex-servicemen and their families must be implemented effectively. During the meeting, Director of the Department, Brig. Bhupin...

Jul292025 by editorNo Comments

MANN GOVT COMPLETES ARRANGEMENTS WORTH RS.276-CR TO COMBAT POTENTIAL FLOODS: BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh, July 29: Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government has completed the cleaning of the state's drainage systems and strengthened embankments to tackle any kind of flood-like situation, stated Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal while addressing media persons here at Punjab Bhawan today. After reviewing the arrangements made by the Water Resources Department to deal with any potential floods during the high level meeting, Sh. Goyal informed the journalists that the state government has completed 1220 projects worth Rs.276 crore to tackle potential flood situations. These projects include river revetment work, installation of studs, strengthening operations and desilting/cleaning of drains. He said that additionally, 600 check dams have been co...

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Jasvir Singh Garhi returns from his New Zealand visit

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Chandigarh, July 29: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Sardar Jasvir Singh Garhi returned home today after his 27-day visit to New Zealand. Sardar Garhi will hear public grievances at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Sector 1, Chandigarh, on July 30, 2025. During his New Zealand tour, Jasvir Singh Garhi visited several regions across the country. He met members of the Punjabi community living in Auckland and Hamilton, and also held meetings with National Party Member of Parliament Cameron Brown and Senior Opposition Member of Parliament Phil Tifford, where he shared the issues faced by the Punjabi community.

Jul282025 by editorNo Comments

CM HANDS CHEQUE WORTH RS 1 CRORE TO THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF MARTYR ASI DHANWANT SINGH

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Khatkar Kalan (SBS Nagar), July 28: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday handed over the cheque worth Rs 1 crore to the family members of ASI Dhanwant Singh who had attained martyrdom during the call of duty. The Chief Minister handed over the cheque to the distressed family of martyr ASI Dhanwant Singh as a mark of respect for his services for the country. He said ASI Dhanwant Singh had attained martyrdom on January 18, 2025 while performing his duty at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this humble initiative of the state government is in recognition of the immense contribution of this son of soil towards maintaining law and order in the state. Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to help the families of the soldiers who s...

Jul282025 by editorNo Comments

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 149, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 381 SITES; 80 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, July 28: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 149th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 381 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 80 drug smugglers after registration of 57 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 23,726 in 149 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 255 grams heroin, 1218 intoxicant tablets/pills/injections and Rs 10,760 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. ...

Jul282025 by editorNo Comments

Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex will go a long way in perpetuating legacy of iconic martyr: CM

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Khatkar Kalan (SBS Nagar), July 28 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday laid the foundation stone of the Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex, which will be constructed at a cost of ₹51.70 crore as a humble tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam. Paying heartfelt floral tributes to the legendary martyr, the Chief Minister said that Shaheed-e-Azam sacrificed his life to liberate India from the chains of foreign imperialism. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the project will be completed within nine months and will serve as a source of inspiration for future generations to serve the country selflessly. He added that this significant initiative aims to preserve and promote the unparalleled legacy of this great son of the soil. The Chief Minister emphasized that the c...

Jul272025 by editorNo Comments

From August 1, Anti-Drug Education to Begin in Punjab Government Schools – Harjot Singh Bains

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Nangal/Chandigarh, July 27 – Starting August 1, a new anti-drug education subject will be introduced in Punjab’s government schools, as part of the state government's special initiative "War Against Drugs". This move is being hailed as a strong grassroots-level step under Punjab's broader mission to create a drug-free society. The announcement was made by Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, who handles the Departments of Education and Information & Public Relations, while addressing a large and impactful gathering during the anti-drug seminar organized by the Electronic Media Press Club at the School of Eminence in Nangal. Minister Bains emphasized that the “War Against Drugs” campaign has received wholehearted support from the press fraternity, who have played a critical rol...

Jul262025 by editorNo Comments

GURMEET KHUDIAN INSPECTS MEGA FOOD PARK; DIRECTS OFFICIALS TO FOCUS ON AGRI-GROWTH

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Chandigarh/Ludhiana, July 26: With aim to further boost support to the state farmers and agri-entrepreneurs, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian visited the Mega Food Park in Ladhowal, Ludhiana to inspect the infrastructural facilities and industrial units set up there. S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, conducted a comprehensive review of Punjab Agro Industries Corporation's (PAIC) ongoing and proposed initiatives. While emphasising on the importance of prioritising agricultural sector growth, S. Khudian directed officials to focus on initiatives that would drive development and prosperity in the sector. Meanwhile, he also met with representatives from prominent food processing industries, including Godrej Tyson Foods, DelMonte Foods, Anand Kartar Bake...

Jul262025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Hosts Multi-State Workshop on Digital Personal Data Protection Act

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Chandigarh, July 26: The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Punjab conducted a comprehensive workshop on the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, bringing together senior government officials from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh to discuss implementation strategies for the new privacy legislation. The Director Good Governance and Information Technology department Mr. Amit Talwar inaugurated the session, stressing the need for systematic data protection frameworks across government departments. The workshop addressed practical aspects of DPDP Act compliance in government IT applications and digital services. Deputy Director General Prashant Kumar Mittal from NIC headquarters delivered technical sessions on DPDP Act provisions and rules, providing officials with detailed guid...

Jul262025 by editorNo Comments

MANN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES MAJOR RELIEF: ₹13.43 CRORE DISBURSED FOR 2,634 BENEFICIARIES UNDER ASHIRWAD SCHEME – DR. BALJIT KAUR

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Chandigarh, July 26: Punjab’s Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, announced today that under the Ashirwad Scheme, the State Government has released an amount of ₹13.43 crore for 2,634 beneficiaries belonging to backward and economically weaker sections during the current financial year 2025–26. Sharing further details, the Minister said that this financial assistance will benefit applicants from 15 districts including Amritsar, Barnala, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Patiala, Pathankot, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, Sangrur, Malerkotla, and Tarn Taran. The funds have been disbursed based on the applications received through the Ashirwad Portal. Dr. Kaur informed that through this disbursement, 699 benefi...