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Aug312025 by editorNo Comments

Chief Secretary visits flood-affected areas in Amritsar and Pathankot

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Chandigarh, August 31 : Punjab Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha said that the state government stands firmly with the people in this hour of crisis and will support them in every difficulty. He said that relief and rescue operations are currently underway. Once the situation returns to normal, a special survey (Girdawari) will be conducted and compensation will be given for every type of loss. He added that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has constituted a high-powered committee for relief work, under which three senior officers have been deputed to Amritsar district to supervise and assist in these operations. Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Mr. Sinha today visited the flood-affected areas of Ajnala and Ramdas in Amritsar district, and Bamiyal and Narot J...

Aug312025 by editorNo Comments

SALON FIRING CASE: TWO ASSOCIATES OF PRABH DASSUWAL-GOPI GANSHAMPUR GANG HELD FROM TARN TARAN; THREE PISTOLS RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN, August 31: In a major breakthrough against organized crime amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Tarn Taran Police apprehended two associates of Prabh Dassuwal-Gopi Ganshampur gang for their involvement in a recent firing incident at a Salon in Patti Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gandhi, a resident of Khadoor Sahib in Tarn Taran and Jaskaran alias Karan, a resident of village Phailoke in Tarn Taran. ...

Aug82025 by editorNo Comments

AMRITSAR’S PRO-KHALISTAN GRAFFITI CASE CRACKED WITHIN 24-HRs; JUVENILE AMONG TWO HELD

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, August 8: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police cracked the Pro-Khalistan Graffiti case, with the arrest of two accused persons, including a minor, within 24 hours, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. As per the information, Pro-Khalistan slogans were appeared at three locations in the city on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. USA-based head of banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannu claimed responsibility by releasing a video of the same on soci...

Jul32025 by editorNo Comments

767 farmers commit suicide in just three months in Maharashtra, Speaker says it is very unfortunate and painful

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Chandigarh 3 July 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan highlighted that 767 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra in just three months. We can say that approximate eight suicide committed by farmers per day which is very unfortunate and painful. This is not just suicide of Andata, it is complete failure of our system He stressed that only 376 farmers families got Government help and remaining families got nothing even after death. Those who promised to double farmers income, but they are not able to protect farmers precious lives. Speaker Sandhwan appealed to Government of India and Government of Maharashtra to take appropriate steps to improve the financial condition of farmers and also provide financial assistance to the bereaved families. He...

Jul32025 by editorNo Comments

Ensure foolproof arrangements by September 15th in view of upcoming paddy procurement season: Lal Chand Kataruchak

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Chandigarh, July 3: Exhorting the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department to gear up for ensuring a smooth and hassle free paddy procurement season from October 1st till November 15th this year, the Minister incharge of the Department Lal Chand Kataruchak today directed that all the necessary arrangements and mechanism must be put in place by September 15th. Taking stock of the procurement arrangements during a review meeting at Anaj Bhawan, the Minister further gave instructions that during the period from September 15th to November 15th, no officer of the department should proceed on Ex India leave. The Minister was apprised that preparations on war footing are being made for procuring 190 Lakh Metric Tonne (LMT) paddy and as regards the movement of rice to create m...

Jul32025 by editorNo Comments

DAY 124 OF YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: 107 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 1.2KG HEROIN, ₹22K

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CHANDIGARH, July 3: With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state completed 124 days, Punjab Police on Thursday arrested 107 drug smugglers and recovered 1.2 kg heroin and Rs 21,980 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 20,287 in just 124 days. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commission...

Jul22025 by editorNo Comments

Mohinder Bhagat Reviews Horticulture Progress, Stresses Farmer Awareness on Latest Technologies and Schemes

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Chandigarh, July 2 The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is making continuous efforts to expand the horticulture sector and boost the state’s agricultural economy by promoting crop diversification and enhancing farmers’ income. To assess the progress of horticulture initiatives, Horticulture Minister Mr Mohinder Bhagat held a review meeting with senior officers of the department at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. During the meeting, Director Horticulture Mrs Shailender Kaur apprised the Minister of the various ongoing schemes and initiatives being implemented to promote horticulture and uplift farmers’ livelihoods. She shared updates on projects aimed at improving crop productivity, introducing advanced technologies, and facilitatin...

Jun282025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker administers oath to newly elected MLA Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh 28 June 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan administered oath to newly elected MLA Sanjeev Arora today at Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat in the presence of Manish Sisodia former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and MLA Budh Ram. Speaker presented literature of Punjab Vidhan Sabha and i-pad to Sanjeev Arora. Sanjeev Arora took the pledge that he will bear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of India as established by law. He will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and faithfully discharge the duties entrusted to him. Sanjeev Arora said that he will take guidance from senior leadership of Aam Aadmi Party and leave no stone unturned for the welfare of his consti...

Jun252025 by editorNo Comments

QUALITY CONTROL DRIVE: KHUDIAN ORDERS ACTION AGAINST UNDERPERFORMING DISTRICTS

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Chandigarh, June 25: Cracking the whip on underperforming officials, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian has directed departmental action against districts lagging behind in the quality control drive, with weekly reviews to be conducted to ensure accountability and improvement. S. Khudian, along with Administrative Secretary of Agriculture department Dr. Basant Garg, reviewed the ongoing projects, schemes and Kharif season operations. While reviewing the quality control drive outcomes, the Agriculture Minister took strict note of the underperforming districts lagging behind the targets. He ordered the Director Agriculture to initiate departmental action against defaulting officials and ensure a weekly review of the sampling of agricultural inpu...

Jun242025 by editorNo Comments

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Conducts Surprise Inspection at Excise and Taxation Department

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Chandigarh/Patiala, June 24 Punjab Finance, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today carried out a surprise inspection of the head office of the Excise and Taxation Department in Patiala. The Minister arrived at the department immediately after lunch, accompanied by Excise Commissioner Jatinder Jorwal, and inspected various branches of the office. During the surprise check, the Minister reviewed the attendance of officers and employees, scrutinized the files on desks, and assessed the general pace of work. Expressing strong concern over delays in the disposal of cases and files, he declared that “unwarranted delays will be treated as a form of corruption.” Cheema and the Excise Commissioner seized several documents during the inspection and compiled a list ...