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Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

TARGET KILLING AVERTED AS PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS MP-BASED ILLEGAL WEAPONS SMUGGLING MODULE; ONE HELD WITH 9 PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, November 15:- Acting on specific intelligence amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has successfully foiled a planned target killing by busting a Madhya Pradesh (MP)–based illegal weapons smuggling module with the arrest of one operative and recovered nine pistols from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. The arrested person has been identified as Arun Singh, a resident of village Naushehra Pannuan in Tarn Taran. The recovered pistols include seven .32 bore pistols and two .30 bore pistols along with magazines and five live cartridg...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 259, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 113 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 3.1KG HEROIN, 1.5KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, November 15:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 259th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 348 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 113 drug smugglers after registration of 86 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,754 in 259 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 3.1 kg heroin, 1.5 kg opium, 24 kg poppy husk, 84,304 intoxicant pills and Rs 45,570 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh M...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Government releases detailed programme of events to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib from 23 to 25 November: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, 15 November:- Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today announced that the Punjab Government has released the detailed schedule of special events to be held at the sacred land of the Khalsa, Sri Anandpur Sahib, from 23 to 25 November in commemoration of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The State Government has designated the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs as the nodal department for the successful planning and execution of these events. The Minister informed that the programme will commence on 23 November at 10 AM with the beginning of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann would also be present. At 12 noon, a Sarv Dharam Sammelan will be held at the main pan...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Significant Decision under Ashirwad Scheme: Application Deadline Extended from 30 to 60 Days: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 15, 2025:- The Punjab Government has extended the application deadline under the Ashirwad Scheme from 30 days to 60 days, keeping in view the convenience of the beneficiaries. With this important decision, eligible families will now have sufficient time to complete the required documentation and avail the benefits of the scheme, ensuring that no deserving family is left out. Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that this decision reflects the government’s people-centric and service-oriented approach. She added that the Punjab Government is continuously working to strengthen social security schemes through modern technology and a more transparent system. She pointed out that during wedding preparations and ceremonies,...

Nov142025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau arrests Reader to DDPO for accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000/-

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Chandigarh, 14 November 2025- In its ongoing crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) today arrested Rajwant Kaur, Reader to DDPO Jalandhar. She demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000/- from a complainant resident of village Dhadda, district Jalandhar. Disclosing this a spokesperson of VB said that an enquiry was conducted of a complaint submitted by complainant, Sarpanch of village Dhadda. The enquiry established that the Dharamshala constructed in village Dhadda had been taken into possession by the Balmik Committee, following which the Gram Panchayat filed a case before the DDPO. Jalandhar. During investigation, it came to light that Rajwant Kaur, who remained posted as Reader to the DDPO Jalandhar during that time, demanded a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from the complainant ...

Nov142025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Mission Chardi Kala: Punjab Government consistently distributing relief in third phase

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*Chandigarh, November 14:*- The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has consistently been distributing financial relief under Mission Chardi Kala for the rehabilitation of flood and rain-affected people. Today over Rs. 17 crore were distributed to flood victims at several locations across the state by the Punjab Government. Under this campaign, Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains distributed crop compensation worth about Rs. 2 crore 26 lakhs to flood victims of Sri Anandpur Sahib assembly constituency at village Jindwari. While sharing further details, S. Bains said that today, Rs. 72,12,000 has been distributed to 70 farmers of Sub-Division Sri Anandpur Sahib, Rs. 58,89,000 to 101 farmers of Sub-Division Nangal and Rs. 89,68,000 to 35 farmers...

Nov142025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Light and Sound Shows Organised in Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Barnala Depicting the Life and Philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

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Chandigarh, November 14:-As part of the state-wide commemorative events marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, organised Light and Sound Shows on Friday in Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Barnala. The programmes saw overwhelming participation from the sangat along with Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, Members of Parliament and local leaders. A spokesperson revealed that at the Light and Sound Show held at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Power, Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora and Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian were present. Similarly, at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Kapurthala, Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat and Rajya S...

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Right food is first medicine

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Chandigarh, November 14:- Placing the prime focus on inculcating healthy eating habits in the people with the aim to ensure robust health, the theme of 'Right food is the first medicine' occupied the centre stage at a seminar on the topic FOOD IS MEDICINE held by the Punjab State Food Commission at MGSIPA in Sector 26 here today. Driving home the point that it is very significant to ensure that the message of consuming nutritious food is percolated down to the grassroots level, Dr. Vipan Bhargav from Ludhiana revealed that our body has a mechanism of nurturing itself but the only that is needed is to give it right kind amount of ingredients. He also dwelled upon the need to have Nutrition Huts and Nutrition Points at home, school & village panchayat level. "The plant based natur...

Nov142025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

INTER-STATE FAKE CURRENCY MODULE BUSTED; TWO HELD WITH ₹9.99CR COUNTERFEIT AND DEMONETISED CURRENCY

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CHANDIGARH/SAS NAGAR, November 14:- Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, SAS Nagar district police has busted an interstate fake currency module with the arrest of two individuals from Dera Bassi and seized ₹9.99 crore counterfeit and demonetised currency from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Sachin, a resident of Bharat Nagar in Kurukshetra, Haryana and Gurdeep, a resident of Gurdev Nagar in Kurukshetra, Haryana. The recovery includes ₹11,05,000 in original old currency and ₹9.88 ...

Nov142025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 258, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 86 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 13.7KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, November 14:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 258th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 305 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 86 drug smugglers after registration of 71 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,550 in 258 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 13.7 kg heroin, 1 kg opium, 3.5 kg poppy husk, 211 intoxicant pills and Rs 5.09 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh...