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Nov112025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

CROSS BORDER WEAPON SMUGGLING NETWORK BUSTED IN FEROZEPUR; TWO HELD WITH FOUR GLOCK PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/FEROZEPUR, November 11:- In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Ferozepur Police has busted a cross-border weapon smuggling network with the arrest of its two operatives and recovered four 9MM Glock pistols along with four magazines and four live cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. Those arrested have been identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gori, a resident of village Ruhela Hazi of Ferozepur and Vikramjeet Singh alias Vicky, a resident of Jalalabad in Fazilka. Apart from recovering a weapon, police teams have also impounde...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

NO OUTSIDE FORCE ALLOWED TO ENFORCE LAW AND ORDER DUTY IN THE JURISDICTION OF PUNJAB POLICE: DIG NANAK SINGH

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CHANDIGARH/SAS NAGAR, November 10:- Punjab Police, on Monday, strongly refuted the allegations of mounting barricades by Haryana Police at Mohali to stop protesters entering Chandigarh. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ropar Range Nanak Singh, who himself took stock of the situation by visiting the spot along with other officials, confirmed that no nakabandi or checking was done by Haryana Police at the said location. He warned the rumour mongers to refrain from such types of activities to create panic among masses. DIG Nanak Singh said that Punjab police is capable enough to safeguard its jurisdiction and no outside force is allowed to enforce law and order duty inside the state without due permission. He added that in case of such activity strict legal action...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Harjot Singh Bains & Deepak Bali extend invitation to Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj for Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary

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Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 10:– In a significant step towards ensuring the solemn and grand commemorations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with Advisor to Tourism & Cultural Affairs Department Deepak Bali, on Monday, called on Giani Kuldeep Singh Garjgajj, Officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. During the meeting at the sacred precincts of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Harjot Singh Bains and Deepak Bali extended invitation to Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj to join the Ninth Guru Sahib Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary commemorations. The Education Minister also requested his gracious presence and participation in the 'Sarb Dha...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab bags honour of being first state to implement Bharat Net Scheme

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Chandigarh, November 10:- Adding another feather in the cap in terms of optimizing the usage of communication technologies, Punjab has bagged the honour of becoming the first State in the country to implement the amended Bharat Net Scheme throughout the State. The award duly amplifies the strides made by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government in the technology sphere. The Chief Secretary, Punjab, KAP Sinha today received the award from CGM BSNL Punjab Circle Ajay Kumar Kararha in Chandigarh. Terming the award as a testament to the ever expanding base of the Punjab State on the technological horizon, KAP Sinha said that internet and broadband services have been provided in the 43 shadow areas in the State with only one village remaining. By the end of Novem...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 254, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 75 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 1.3KG HEROIN, ₹26K DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, November 10: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 254th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 281 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 75 drug smugglers after registration of 60 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,013 in 254 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.3 kg heroin, 1419 intoxicant pills and Rs 26,050 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwa...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Chairs Marathon Meeting with 47 Employee Unions

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CHANDIGARH, November 10 Punjab Finance Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to resolve employee issues, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, on Monday held an extensive series of meetings with representatives from 47 different employee unions. The marathon deliberations, lasting over five hours, underscored the government's unwavering commitment to addressing the long-pending concerns of the state workforce and fostering a transparent, employee-centric administration. The Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema gave a patient and sympathetic hearing to the representatives of all 47 Unions, which included representatives from departments like Education, Health, Water Supply, Power, Contract Employees, and Joint Fronts. The core issues raised by the unions revolved prim...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh ETO lashes out at Centre for not announcing date for PU Senate elections

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Chandigarh, November 10: Punjab cabinet minister Mr. Harbhajan Singh ETO, on Monday, lashed out at BJP led Centre Government for not announcing date for Senate elections of Punjab University (PU), Chandigarh. The minister said that though, the central government has taken a step back by revoking the controversial notification but till now, the date for fresh elections has not been announced. He added that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government will stand by Punjabis especially students to safeguard their interests and no stone will be left unturned to restore the federal status of the university. Minister Mr. Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the tenure of 91 members of the Senate was expired on October 31, 2024 but the BJP government has not announced any schedul...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

HARJOT SINGH BAINS LAUNCHES SCHOOL EDUCATION MODULE ON LIFE & UNPARALLELED SACRIFICE OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 10:- As a part of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary commemorations, the Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, on Monday, launched a mandatory Education Module in all the schools, including Government, Private & Aided affiliated to all Education Boards, from Nursery to class 12th to instill values of righteousness, truth and justice in students. S. Harjot Singh Bains today visited two schools, including Government High School, Dasgran and Mount Carmel School, Jindwari, in Rupnagar district, sharing Ninth Guru Sahib Ji’s teachings, life and unparalleled sacrifice with students. He urged all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and other senior officials to follow the suit to motivate students and reinforce the im...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PUNJAB SC COMMISSION CHAIRMAN MEETS GOVERNOR, SEEKS STRONGER COORDINATION FOR WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES COMMUNITIES

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Chandigarh, November 10:-Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi called on Punjab Governor Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhawan, here today. Accompanied by Commission Members Sh. Rupinder Singh Sheetal, Sh. Gulzar Singh Bobby and Sh. Gurpreet Singh Ittanwali, the Chairman held detailed deliberations on matters concerning the welfare, empowerment and socio-economic upliftment of the Scheduled Castes in the state of Punjab. During the interaction, S. Jasvir Singh Garhi informed the Governor that as per the 2011 Census, the Scheduled Caste population in Punjab stood at 32 per cent. He further highlighted that with a average growth rate of 26 per cent recorded between 2001 and 2011, the present population share of Scheduled Castes in the state has ris...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE AVERTS POSSIBLE TARGET KILLINGS; FOUR HELD WITH SOPHISTICATED WEAPONS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, November 10:- In a major intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar has averted potential targeted killings in the state with the arrest of four members of a gangster module and recovered two sophisticated weapons from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. Those arrested have been identified as Jagpreet Singh alias Jagga, a resident of Kazi Kot Kalan in Tarn Taran; Mohammad Singh, a resident of Kazi Kot Kalan in Tarn Taran; Lavish Nahar, a resident of Bori Wala Bazar at Gate Hakiman in Amritsar; and Amarbir Singh, a resident of Preet Avenu...