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Oct302025 by editorNo Comments

CROSS-BORDER ILLEGAL ARMS SMUGGLING NETWORK BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; THREE HELD WITH NINE PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 30:- Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of its three operatives and recovered nine sophisticated pistols along with magazines from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Davinder Singh, a resident of village Bhangwan in Amritsar Rural, Paramjit Singh alias Pamma and Harmeet Singh alias Meetu, both residents of Bhindi Aulakh in Amritsar Rural. DGP Gaura...

Oct302025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 243, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 76 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.3KG HEROIN, ₹1.5L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, October 30: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 243rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 340 locations on Thursday leading to the arrest of 76 drug smugglers after registration of 68 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 34,599 in 243 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.3 kg heroin and Rs 1.51 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has ...

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PUNJAB EDUCATION SYSTEM IS WITNESSING A PROFOUND TRANSFORMATION: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, October 30- Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state's education system is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the comprehensive infrastructure upgrades under the Sikhya Kranti program of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led government, and bolstered by initiatives to enhance teacher strength and address long-standing concerns. Finance Minister Cheema made these remarks on Thursday while engaging in an in-depth discussion with representatives from seven education department unions. The unions included the Special Cadre Adhiyapak Front, Computer Adhiyapak Union, Computer Adhiyapak Sangharsh Committee, Unemployed B. Ed. TET Pass Adhiyapak Union, ETT TET Pass Adhiyapak Union (Sunil Fazilka), and ETT TET Pass Adhiyapak Union (Jai S...

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HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO REVIEWS SPECIAL REPAIR WORKS OF LINK ROADS IN RURAL AREAS

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Chandigarh, October 30: Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today reviewed in detail the ongoing special repair works of link roads across rural areas of the state. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has embarked on a large-scale initiative to upgrade and strengthen 10,778 kilometres of roads under a special repair programme. During the meeting, officials apprised the Minister that the ongoing works pertain to link roads scheduled for special repair during 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26. The programme covers link roads of the Public Works Department falling under 81 Market Committees. The necessary administrative approvals have been obtained from the Punjab Mandi Board, following which the works have been allotted thr...

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Jasvir Singh Garhi meets DGP Gaurav Yadav

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Chandigarh, October 30:- Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Sardar Jasvir Singh Garhi met the state Police Chief Gaurav Yadav. Giving information about this meeting, Sardar Garhi said that during this meeting, discussions were held regarding the deputation of SP level authority in every district of Punjab state to deal with cases related to SCST Act and the deputation of a DGP level officer at the state level. He said that the Police Chief assured of early action in this regard and said that he would issue orders in this regard soon.

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₹693 crore released as financial assistance to widows and destitute women so far: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 30:- Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to the welfare and social justice of every section of society. In this direction, special efforts are being made to provide economic support and dignity to widows and destitute women. As part of these efforts, a substantial amount has been released under the Social Security Financial Assistance Scheme for their welfare. Giving this information, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that during the current financial year, the Punjab Government has so far released ₹693.04 crore as financial assistance to beneficiaries under this scheme. She further informed that 6,65,994 widows and destitute women are receiving financial ...

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AMAN ARORA & SOND EXTEND INVITATION TO GUJARAT CM FOR 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Chandigarh/ Gandhinagar, October 30:- In a significant gesture underscoring national unity and shared cultural heritage, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Minister and State President of the Aam Aadmi Party Mr. Aman Arora, along with Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Tarunpreet Singh Sond, formally invited Gujarat Chief Minister Sh. Bhupendra Patel to join the state-wide commemorations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. Mr. Aman Arora, leading a high-level delegation, called on the Gujarat Chief Minister in Gandhinagar, sharing a warm exchange rooted in their deep respect for the Ninth Guru Sahib’s enduring legacy. During the meeting, the Punjab Ministers presented a detailed overview of the month-long state-...

Oct292025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 242, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 87 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.4KG HEROIN, 1.8KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, October 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 242nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 358 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 87 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 34,511 in 242 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.4 kg heroin, 1.8 kg opium, 31 kg poppy husk and Rs 2120 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commission...

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IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. will invest Rs. 1,400 crore in Punjab, Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh 29 October 2025:- Aiming to transform Punjab into a vibrant, healthy and future ready state under the dynamic leadership of National Convener Sh. Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Punjab S.Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora informed that IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. whose turnover Rs 2300 crore on annual basis is going to invest Rs. 1,400 Crore in Punjab. Company has planned to establish a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in village Badbar, District Barnala. It will lead to generate employment opportunities for 2,000 Punjabis. Addressing the Media, he added that environmental clearance has been obtained for the project and land is under the possession of the company. IOL Chemicals & Phar...

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CM BHAGWANT SINGH MAAN AND ARVIND KEJRIWAL LAUNCH MUKH MANTRI TEERTH YATRA SCHEME DEDICATED TO 350TH MARTYRDOM DAY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Dhuri (Sangrur), October 29:- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of the Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched the second phase of Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojna dedicated to 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. In his address, the National Convener of AAP said that the state government led by Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken this path breaking initiative to serve the masses of the state. He said that a complete transparent process has been adopted to select the beneficiaries of the scheme through an open draw after the registration. Arvind Kejriwal said that the Punjab government has taken this first of its unique initiative to ensure that people pay obeisance at the sacred places and fulfill their lon...