Punjab News

CHANDIGARH/LUDHIANA, March 16:           In a major breakthrough against organised crime amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with Ludhiana-Rural Police arrested the main accused involved in the firing at Ladoo Lekhe Wale Jewellery Showroom in Jagraon, after a brief exchange of fire near village Sadarpur in Ludhiana, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.           The arrested accused, identified as Krishan of Basti Mansian Wali in Zira, Ferozepur, is an operative of foreign-based Gangster Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dal...

Chandigarh/ Kotkapura, March 15: The Punjab government’s campaign "War Against Drugs" is being carried out on a large scale against drug peddlers and the drug trade. The government, with public support, has pledged to continue this battle until drugs are eradicated. As part of this campaign, Faridkot Police and the district administration took significant action in Kotkapura. With the involvement of the police, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Kotkapura, and municipal authorities, illegal properties and encroachments belonging to drug traffickers were demolished. SSP Dr. Pragya Jain provided details about the individuals targeted in this operation. Many of them were notorious drug traffickers with a criminal history. 1. Alla Rakha (son of Preet Ram), resident of Indira Co...

Chandigarh, March 15: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is continuously working for the holistic development of women and children in the state. As part of this initiative, the government is constructing 1,000 Ultra Modern  Anganwadi centers across Punjab. This was Expressed by Social Security Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur. Providing further details, Social Security Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that a budget of ₹100 crore has been allocated for the construction of these 1,000 Anganwadi centers. She further informed that the cost of constructing each Anganwadi center would be ₹10 lakh. Dr. Baljit Kaur also mentioned that apart from constructing the buildings, the allocated...

Chandigarh/Gurdaspur, March 14 -  Under the 'War on Drugs' (Yudh Nasheyan Viruddh) being run by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Gurdaspur Police and BSF have achieved great success during a joint operation. Police and BSF personnel have recovered a large consignment of drugs and arms sent from across the border through drone and recovered 2 kg heroin, 2 pistols, 4 magazines and 66 live rounds. Giving information in this regard, SSP Gurdaspur Sri Aditya, IPS said that under the Punjab Government's ``War on Drugs'' campaign and under the instructions of DGP Sri Gaurav Yadav, IPS, Gurdaspur Police is continuously taking action against drug smugglers. He said that Gurdaspur Police along with BSF, during a joint operation based on int...

Chandigarh, March 14: To provide long awaited relief to industrialists of Punjab, the state government under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has issued notification regarding One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for recovery of pending dues of enhanced land cost and principal cost from defaulter plot holders of Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation (PSIEC). Industry and Commerce Minister, Punjab Tarunpreet Singh Sond has thanked Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for introducing the OTS scheme to resolve more than four decades old pending cases to provide long awaited relief to industrialists. He said that the Council of Ministers in its meeting held on 3rd March, 2025 has considered to implement a One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme and within 10 days, the notification ...

Chandigarh, March 13: In a significant step towards fiscal prudence and efficient resource management, the Punjab Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), in the presence of the Transport Minister S Laljit Singh Bhullar, for the supply of diesel to Punjab Roadways/PUNBUS buses for the next five years. Briefing the media persons here at Punjab Bhawan after the signing of MoU ceremony, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar informed that this agreement would save the state exchequer approximately Rs.90 crore over its duration.  The MoU was formally exchanged between Sh. Rajiv Kumar Gupta, Director State Transport-cum-Managing Director of PUNBUS and Ashutosh Gupta, Executive Director and State Head of IOC, in the presence of Punjab Transport ...

Chandigarh 12 March 2025: The Punjab State Election Commission informed that the General Election to elect the members of 16 Gram Panchayats namely  Bhathalan, Bir Bahadurgarh,  Deelwal,  Farm Bahadurgarh,  Majri,  Peer Colony,  Vidya Nagar,  Hira Colony, Guru Nanak Nagar, Har Gobind Colony, Karheri,  Kasba Rurki,  Mehmadpur Jattan, Nawan Mehmadpur Jattan, Shamaspur, and  Sheikhpur Kamboan of Block Sanour, District Patiala, will be held on 30.03.2025(Sunday). Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the State Election Commission said that 17.03.2025 (Monday) as the first date for filing nominations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  He added that 20.03.2025 (Thursday) as the last date for filing nominations upto 3 p.m. and 21...

Chandigarh, March 12: Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar today directed officials of the transport department to ensure government bus services on every route throughout the state. While chairing a meeting to review the functioning of Punjab Roadways/PUNBUS, PRTC and the State Transport Commissioner's office, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar instructed officials to expedite the process of purchasing new buses. He said that the department must achieve its targets in a timely manner and take steps to increase government revenue. S. Bhullar also ordered necessary measures to purchase new BS-6 stage buses in accordance with guidelines that only BS-6 stage buses are permitted to operate at Delhi Airport to reduce pollution in Delhi. He further directed that the tender process for...

Chandigarh, March 11: On the onset of cotton sowing season, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare department has intensified efforts to expand the acreage of the crop, often referred to as ‘white gold’, while ensuring the availability of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)-certified cotton seeds to the farmers across the state. Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, along with Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Anurag Verma and VC of PAU Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, held a meeting to review the preparations made by the department for upcoming sowing of the Kharif crops in the state. During the meeting, the Agriculture Minister highlighted that PAU has recommended 87 varieties of hybrid cotton seeds for cultivation in the state during the upcoming Kharif...

11 March 2024 | Chandigarh Under the guidance of Hon’ble Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab’s Mining Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, chaired a crucial meeting with key stakeholders from the mining and crusher industries. The objective was to gather valuable insights for developing a progressive mining policy focused on transparency, sustainability, and economic efficiency. The meeting included representatives from the Crusher Industry Associations and Mining Contractors, who shared their experiences, challenges, and recommendations. Discussions centered on streamlining mining operations, curbing illegal mining activities, ensuring ease of doing business, and adopting environmentally responsible practices. Hon’ble Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal assured all participants th...