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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Handsover Appointment Letters to 16 Newly Recruited Clerks

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Chandigarh, September 8 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday handed over appointment letters to 16 newly recruited clerks, marking a significant step in strengthening the state's financial administration. The appointments are for the newly established Directorate of Treasury and Accounts Branch, Pension, and New Pension Scheme. A key highlight of the event was that most of the new recruits were receiving their second or third job offer under the current Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. For instance, Sandeep Kaur, who was appointed as a clerk in the department, had previously secured positions in both the police and the cooperative bank. Similarly, Jeevan Singh, Happy Kumar, Sahil Syag, Avatar Singh, and Harpreet Singh said t...

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NOTORIOUS DRUG SMUGGLER SONI AMONG FIVE HELD WITH 8.1KG HEROIN IN AMRITSAR

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, September 8: In a major blow to cross-border narco-terror networks amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Commissionerate Police Amritsar has busted a heroin trafficking cartel with the arrest of the notorious drug smuggler identified as Soni Singh alias Soni along with his four associates and recovered 8.1kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. The other four arrested drug smugglers have been identified as Gursewak Singh, Vishaldeep Singh alias Gola, Gurpreet Singh and Arshdeep Singh, all residents of Ajnala...

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Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains launches “OPERATION RAHAT” from Nangal

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Chandigarh/Nangal, September 8: Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains today launched OPERATION RAHAT for his constituency, Sri Anandpur Sahib, starting from 2 RVR in Nangal. On this occasion, he announced a personal contribution of ₹5 lakh from his family and took the decision to bear the expenses for the repair of 50 needy households. Harjot Bains stated that protecting the lives and safety of people is both our moral and official duty. In recent days, due to heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, and the release of excess water from the Bhakra Dam, many villages in Sri Anandpur Sahib, Nangal, Kiratpur Sahib, and adjoining areas have suffered extensive damage. Farmers’ paddy and maize crops have been destroyed, and waterlogging has damaged several houses. People urgently n...

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Education Minister Launches “Let’s Clean Our Village Schools” Campaign from Government Senior Secondary School, Sarsa Nangal

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Chandigarh /Sarsa Nangal/Kiratpur Sahib, September 08: Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains today inaugurated the state-wide campaign “Let’s Clean Our Village Schools” from Government Senior Secondary School, Sarsa Nangal. On this occasion, he appealed to all citizens to actively support the initiative. The Education Minister stated that due to recent floods, around 20,000 government schools across Punjab had remained closed for several days. These schools were opened today for cleaning and restoration, while students will return to classes from September 9. To ensure safe and clean learning spaces, a special cleanliness drive has been initiated in all government schools. Mr. Bains urged fellow MLAs, Panchayats, Sarpanches, youth clubs, school management committee members,...

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Instead of Seeking Reports, PM Should Announce a Major Relief Package During Punjab Visit

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Chandigarh, September 7: Rajya Sabha Member Sanjay Singh and Punjab Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today visited flood-affected border villages of Fazilka district. The leaders personally distributed relief material among residents of Gulaba Bhaini village. Sanjay Singh said that Punjab has been battling floods for nearly a month, yet the Centre continues to wait for reports instead of providing immediate relief. He expressed hope that during his visit to Punjab on September 9, the Prime Minister will announce a substantial relief package for the affected areas. He also urged the Centre to immediately release the pending Rs 60,000 crore due to Punjab under RDF, GST and other heads, a demand already raised by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. He reminded that even though t...

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GANGSTER GOLDY BRAR’S ASSOCIATE HELD WITH FIVE PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH, September 7: In a major breakthrough against organised crime amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab apprehended an associate of foreign-based Gangster Goldy Brar and recovered five .32 bore pistols along with 10 live cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. The arrested accused has been identified as Baljinder Singh alias Rainch, a resident of Mahi Nangal in Bathinda. The accused also has a criminal history with case under the NDPS Act registered against him. &...

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FROM CRISIS TO CARE: 481 VET TEAMS IN FIELD TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK IN FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS

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Chandigarh, September 7: In the wake of the devastating floods in the state, Punjab Animal Husbandry department’s 481 teams have been working relentlessly in flood-affected areas to ensure the care and well-being of livestock. Each team has 4 members comprising veterinary officer, veterinary inspector/pharmacist and a class four employee, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Punjab. Highlighting the devastating effects of the deluge, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that 504 cattle/buffaloes, 73 sheep & goats and 160 pigs have perished across 14 districts, including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Barnala, Bathinda, Hoshiarpur, Tarn Taran, Patiala, Jalandhar, Rupnagar and Moga. Additionally,...

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EM BAINS ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF ALL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACROSS PUNJAB

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Chandigarh, September 7: As the life gradually returns to normalcy after the recent devastating floods and heavy rains in the state, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today announced the reopening of all the educational institutions including schools, colleges, universities, polytechnic institutes and ITIs from September 8, while, authorising Deputy Commissioners to decide on closure of such institutions in the areas which are severely affected. Elaborating on the reopening plan, S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that private schools can reopen on September 8 for both teachers and students, contingent on ensuring building and classroom safety by the School Management. Government schools, however, will have a different schedule: teachers and staff will report on September 8...

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FROM HOSPITAL BED: CM MANN ORDERS TO ENSURE FOOD, MEDICAL AID TO THOSE AFFECTED BY FLOODS

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Chandigarh, September 7: Showcasing an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people of the State, Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann has been closely monitoring the state's massive relief and rescue operations right from his hospital bed. While recovering at Fortis Hospital, the Chief Minister has convened meeting with the Chief Secretary Mr. K A P Sinha, DGP Mr. Gaurav Yadav and other senior officers. Expressing deep concern over the prevailing situations due to floods, the Chief Minister has directed the Chief Secretary that not even a single citizen, affected by the natural fury, be left behind; besides, ensuring food, drinking water and medical aid to them, especially those isolated and cut off from the mainland. Following the meeting, the Chief Secretary Mr...

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NO TRUTH IN UNION AGRI MINISTER’S CLAIMS LINKING FLOODS TO ILLEGAL MINING IN PUNJAB: BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh, September 6: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, on Saturday, rebutted the remarks of Union Agriculture Minister Sh. Shivraj Singh Chauhan, who alleged that floods in Punjab were triggered by illegal mining. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, the Cabinet Minister termed the allegations as baseless and misleading, asserting that floods were caused by record rainfall and unprecedented inflow of water in rivers. "The present focus must remain on relief and rehabilitation of affected families instead of political blame games", he added. The Cabinet Minister informed that Punjab witnessed extraordinary discharge of 14.11 lakh cusecs in River Ravi this year, surpassing the 11.2 lakh cusecs recorded in 1988. Strengthening works worth over Rs.20...