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Nov292025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 273, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 67 DRUG SMUGGLERS

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CHANDIGARH, November 29:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 273rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 334 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 67 drug smugglers after registration of 52 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 38,509 in 273 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 237 grams heroin, 100 grams opium, 481 intoxicant pills and Rs 1960 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the ...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Government Introduces Comprehensive Reforms Through the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2025: Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, 28 November 2025:- In a major governance reform aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and proper functioning of societies operating in Punjab, the Government of Punjab has introduced the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2025, amending the historic Societies Act of 1860 under the dynamic leadership of National Convenor of AAP Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. Cabinet Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora informed that the new legislation modernises the regulatory framework governing societies, especially those engaged in health, education, sports, social welfare and charitable activities. The amendments also bring all societies under a uniform, transparent regime ensuring responsible use of public funds and tax-exempt resour...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 272, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 95 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 699GMs HEROIN, ₹84K DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, November 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 272nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 268 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 95 drug smugglers after registration of 74 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 38,444 in 272 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 699 grams heroin, 1.4 kg opium, 519 intoxicant pills and Rs 84,000 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked th...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Advance preparations for Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27

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Chandigarh, November 28:- The Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak today chaired a high level meeting comprising officers of both the departments with a view to take stock of the Wheat procurement season 2026-27. In the meeting held here at Anaj Bhawan, special emphasis was laid on ensuring adequate number of wooden crates in view of the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) - 2026 - 27. Notably, the PUNGRAIN had floated the tender for 12 Lakh wooden crates to various agencies for the purpose of procurement & storage in view of Rabi Marketing Season 2026 - 27. Out of these, the Punjab State Forest Development Corporation offered 1 Lakh wooden crates. As the Incharge of both the Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Elections in Punjab to be held on Dec 14: Raj Kamal Chaudhuri

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Chandigarh 28 November 2025:- In accordance with the Notification dated 25.09.2025, issued under S.209 of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, the State Election Commission is announcing the dates for the conduct of general elections to elect the members of Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis in the State. The State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhuri said that as per the election schedule, the period for filing of Nominations by the candidates for these elections will start from 01.12.2025 (Monday) (between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in the offices of the concerned Returning Officers designated for this purpose. The last date for filing Nominations will be 04.12.2025 (Thursday). Scrutiny of the Nomination papers will take pla...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

TRANSPARENT RECRUITMENT SYSTEM OPENS DOORS FOR TALENT ACROSS PUNJAB: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, November 28- Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday said that the Punjab Government has implemented a transparent recruitment system, prioritising merit and perseverance as the sole criteria for securing government jobs, thereby ensuring that true talent is recognised and rewarded. He expressed these views while personally presenting an appointment letter to the newly appointed Happy Kaur, officially welcoming her as a clerk in the Finance Department. Lauding Happy Kaur's accomplishment, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasised that her success serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless others. “Her story is a powerful reminder that with dedication and merit, individuals can overcome challenges and achieve their aspiratio...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

LED BY CM, PUNJAB CABINET GIVES NOD TO EMPANEL 300 SPECIALIST DOCTORS ACROSS 12 KEY SPECIALITIES

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Chandigarh, November 28:- In a bid to impart quality health services to people across the state, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday gave nod to empanel 300 specialist doctors across 12 key specialties. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister here today. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that he Cabinet also gave nod to empanel 300 specialist doctors across 12 key specialties including Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Chest & TB, Surgery, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, and Anaesthesiology across Government health facilities. This step will significantly augment specialist ava...

Nov282025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal Reopened for 2025-26 Till December 29: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 28:- Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is consistently working towards the welfare and upliftment of all sections of society. Special focus is being laid on empowering Scheduled Caste (SC) students by ensuring equal access to education and opportunities. This was stated by Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur. Announcing a significant step in this direction, Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Portal has been reopened for the academic year 2025-26, and applications can now be submitted online up to December 29, 2025. She added that reopening the portal will facilitate timely financial assistance to eligible SC students and streamline the...

Nov272025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Deepens Global Engagement Through GCC and CIS Ambassadors’ Roundtables

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Chandigarh/New Delhi, 27 November 2025:- As part of its international outreach leading up to the 6th Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit (PPIS) 2026, the Government of Punjab today organised two constructive and forward-looking diplomatic roundtables in New Delhi with Ambassadors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. The engagements were chaired by Hon’ble Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power & NRI Affairs, Mr. Sanjeev Arora, and witnessed the participation of Ambassadors, senior diplomatic representatives, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official, and senior officers of the Government of Punjab. Both interactions began with welcome remarks by Mr. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Administrat...

Nov272025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PRIME ACCUSED IN NAVEEN ARORA MURDER CASE NEUTRALISED

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CHANDIGARH/FEROZEPUR, November 27:- In a major breakthrough, the key accused in Naveen Arora Murder case identified as Badal of Basti Bhattian was neutralised in an exchange of fire between police party and his accomplices at village Mahamujohia on Thursday. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ferozepur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill informed that the Ferozepur Police had arrested suspect Badal on Wednesday and during questioning he revealed about his two accomplices identified as Raju and Sonu, who were supposed to take him to Rajasthan after picking him up at around 5am on Thursday from near the cremation ground close to the toll plaza at village Mahamujohia, where Badal also claimed to have hidden weapons. ...