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Aid to Afghanistan, Why Hesitation in Helping Flood Hit Punjab: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, September 4 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday called upon the Government of India to demonstrate the same humanitarian spirit towards Punjab as it has shown in extending aid to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. He questioned the Union Government's priorities, asking why relief materials were swiftly dispatched to Afghanistan, while flood-affected Punjab is facing delays in receiving financial and humanitarian assistance. In a press communiqué issued here, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasised that Punjab, a state that has consistently contributed to the nation’s food security and economic strength, deserves timely and adequate assistance in its hour of need. “If humanitarian aid can be sent across border...

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Honorary Consul General of India to the UK Visits PSIC Headquarters

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Chandigarh, September 4: The Honorary Consul General of India in England Mr. J.M. Meenu Malhotra today visited the Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) headquarters in Chandigarh. He held an insightful meeting with the Chief Information Commissioner of Punjab Mr. Inderpal Singh Dhanna and State Information Commissioner Mr. Harpreet Sandhu. They discussed the importance of international cooperation in governance and transparency in length and width. State Information Commissioner Mr. Sandhu said that during the meeting, views were exchanged on adopting best practices and experiences from both India and the United Kingdom in the areas of governance and transparency. The visit and dialogue between Honorary Consul General Mr. J. M. Meenu Malhotra and State Information Commission...

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NATIONAL FOOD BOWL IN PERILS AS 4L ACRES SUBMERGED, GURMEET KHUDIAN SEEKS IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM CENTRE

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Chandigarh, September 4: With the India's agrarian heartland passing from unprecedented times, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian urged Union Agriculture Minister Sh. Shivraj Singh Chauhan for an immediate relief and massive financial package to address the devastating impact of floods, besides, demanding enhanced compensation to support affected farmers after over four lakh acres of state’s agricultural land submerged, threatening both state and national food security. S. Khudian accompanied Union Agriculture Minister to flood-affected areas in Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Kapurthala districts, showcasing the devastating impact on agriculture...

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HARJOT BAINS AT FORE FRONT IN SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB; OVER 200 SAFELY EVACUATED FROM FLOOD-PRONE AREAS

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Chandigarh, September 3: Spearheading the rescue and relief operations in Sri Anandpur Sahib Constituency, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today visited over two dozen villages affected by floods and personally oversaw the evacuation of families stranded along the Sutlej river, bringing hope and relief to those affected by the natural fury. Divulging the details about rescue operation, S. Harjot Singh Bains shared that over 200 people have been successfully evacuated from flood-affected villages and they are now safely sheltered in relief camps. He further informed that in the Nangal sub-division, four relief camps are operational at Government Senior Secondary School Bhalan, Government Middle School Bhanam, Government Shivalik School Nangal and Singhpur Palasi Com...

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PUNJAB POLICE HOUSING CORPORATION CONTRIBUTES ONE-DAY SALARY TOWARDS CHIEF MINISTER’S RELIEF FUND

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CHANDIGARH, September 3: Standing in solidarity with the people of Punjab affected by the devastating floods, all the officers/officials of the Punjab Police Housing Corporation (PPHC) have contributed their one-day salary amounting to Rs 2.27 lakhs towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. A total of 146 members of the Corporation, including engineering and clerical staff (excluding Class IV employees), have contributed their one-day salary. The recent incessant monsoon rains and floods have caused unimaginable hardship and loss across the State. While the Corporation recognizes that this contribution is but a drop in...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 186, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 376 SITES; 83 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, September 3: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 186th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 376 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 83 drug smugglers after registration of 56 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 28,142 in 186 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 631 grams heroin, 6082 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 1000 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. The...

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Plugging the gaps: Bhullar and Harbhajan ETO join hands to strengthen vulnerable points of River Beas

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Chandigarh / Tarn Taran, September 3: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Laljit Singh Bhullar and Harbhajan Singh ETO, along with Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, on Wednesday visited the villages Marah and Keeryan in District Tarn Taran to take stock of the vulnerable points along the River Beas. During the visit, the leaders reviewed the condition of embankments and interacted with local residents to assess the immediate challenges posed by rising river waters. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Cabinet Ministers and Mr. Sisodia, with the active support of the local community and the district administration, joined hands in strengthening the river’s weak points using gunny bags and crates. Speaking on the occasion, the leaders...

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PUCA DONATES ₹11 LAKH TO PUNJAB FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS

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Chandigarh, September 3: In a heartening display of solidarity, the Punjab Un-Aided Colleges Association (PUCA) handed over a cheque of Rs 11 lakh to Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains at Nangal, to support relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Punjab. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman of Aryans Group of Colleges and President of PUCA, led delegation met the Education Minister at Nangal, where S. Harjot Singh Bains is leading the rescue and relief operations to support the people in need. The delegation included Mr. Sumandeep Singh Walia, Senior Deputy Advocate General of Punjab; Mr. Nirmal Singh Rayat, Chancellor of Lamrin Tech University; Mr. Ashok Garg from SVIET Group; Mr. Rajiv Jindal from Ram Devi Jindal College and Mr. Harinder Kanda from Quest Group. S. Harjot S...

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RTI Commission orders formation of SIT to investigate issuance of police clearance certificate to fugitive

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Chandigarh, September 3: The Punjab State Information Commission, while hearing a case, has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the issuance of a police clearance certificate to a person facing criminal charges. A spokesperson of the Commission stated that during the hearing of Appeal Case No. 3820/2023, filed by Ms. Geetika, daughter of Mr. Anil Kumar, resident of Gurdwara Marg, Makhu Tehsil Zira, District Ferozepur, against the Public Information Officer, Office of ADCP-3, Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, and the First Appellate Authority, Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, it came to light that Sahil Malhotra, son of Rakesh Malhotra and Mamta Rani, resident of Plot No. 90, Street No. 5, New Shivpuri Road, Preet Nagar, Ludhiana, had a case registere...

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Punjab’s all Educational Institutions to remain closed till September 7: Harjot Bains

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Chandigarh, September 3: Keeping in view of heavy downpour and prevailing flood situation in the state, the Punjab Government has decided to keep all the educational institutions— including Government, Aided, Recognised and Private Schools, Colleges, Universities and Polytechnic Institutes across Punjab— closed till September 7, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Education, Punjab, here on Wednesday. This decision has been taken following the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure safety and well-being of students and staff, said S. Bains, while adding that the state government has been working tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the floods and ensure the welfare of its citizens. In view of the current situation, all citizens are being reques...