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Sep132025 by editorNo Comments

CM announces to make all flood affected villages free from Silt and debris in 10 days

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Chandigarh, September 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced to embark Mega Rehabilitation and Cleanliness Drive worth Rs 100 crore in Flood-Affected Areas across the state. Interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister said that as Floodwaters have now receded from many areas, but a large amount of silt and dirt still remains across villages and towns. He said that to restore normal life, it is essential to clean these areas for which the state government is launching a mega cleanliness drive in all 2,300 affected villages and wards. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that every village, the state government has constituted teams with JCB machines, tractor-trolleys, and labor adding that these teams will remove silt and debris from each village and carry ...

Sep122025 by editorNo Comments

CROSS-BORDER SMUGGLING RACKET BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; FIVE HELD WITH SIX PISTOLS, 1KG HEROIN, ₹6L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, September 12: In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe, secure and drug free state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module linked to Pakistan with arrest of its five operatives and recovered six sophisticated pistols, 1 kg heroin and ₹6 lakh drug money from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Jaskaran Singh of village Bhittewad in Amritsar, Amritpal Singh of village Rangarh in Amritsar, Gurwinder Singh of Bo...

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PUNJAB GOVERNMENT RAMPS UP FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS WITH MEDICAL AID AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESTORATION

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Chandigarh, September 12 In a unified and compassionate response to the recent floods, the Punjab government has mobilised a multi-ministerial effort to deliver swift relief, restore essential services, and ensure the welfare of affected citizens. On Friday, the Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains, and Transport and Jails Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar led from the front by deploying mobile medical units, reinforcing critical infrastructure, and distributing financial aid and essential supplies across the hardest-hit regions. DR. BALBIR SINGH FLAGGS OFF 15 NEW AMBULANCES FOR AJNALA Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh today flagged off 15 new ambulances from Governmen...

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ECI holds One-day workshop for Media and Communication Officers of CEO offices

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Chandigarh, September 12: The Election Commission of India (ECI) organised a one-day Workshop for Media and Communication officers of the offices of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all 36 States and Union Territories at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today. 51 Media Nodal Officers (MNOs) and Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOS) participated in the programme. Punajb Additional CEO Harish Nayar attended the workshop. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, addressed the participants in the inaugural session. It was emphasised that in light of the growing threat of misinformation, it is imperative to clearly communicate that elections in India are conducted strictly in accordance with the Constitution...

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BALJINDER DHILLON ASSUMES OFFICE AS CHAIRMAN OF PUNJAB AGRO FOODGRAINS CORPORATION IN PRESENCE OF AMAN ARORA

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Chandigarh, September 12: In a significant development for Punjab's agricultural sector, Mr. Baljinder Singh Dhillon today assumed the office as Chairman of Punjab Agro Foodgrains Corporation Ltd. in the presence of Mr. Aman Arora, Cabinet Minister and President of Aam Aadmi Party, Punjab. Extending best wishes to Mr. Dhillon on taking over the office as chairman, Mr. Aman Arora expressed confidence that the Corporation under the leadership of Mr. Dhillon, will become a powerful engine for economic growth, creating new opportunities for youth and further strengthening the agriculture sector, the backbone of the Punjab. He exhorted the Chairman to work zealously in achieving Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government's vision for 'Rangla Punjab'. While expres...

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Ensure adequate medical facilities & hygenic conditions in mandis of flood ravaged areas: Lal Chand Kataruchak

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Chandigarh, September 12: Exhorting the officers and employees of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department to burn midnight oil in view of the upcoming Paddy procurement season, the Minister Incharge Lal Chand Kataruchak averred that considering the flood situation in the State, attention must be paid to ensure adequate medical facilities in the mandis falling in the flood ravaged areas. The Minister was apprised during a review meeting at Anaj Bhawan with top brass of the department and video conferencing with the DFSCs that arrangements are being made for the procurement of 190 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of Paddy while the target fixed by the Department of Food Production and Distribution, Government of India is 173.13 LMT. The number of rice mills in the State sta...

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ALL SET TO PROCURE EVERY SINGLE GRAIN OF PADDY IN PUNJAB: BARSAT

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Chandigarh, September 12: Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government is all set to procure every single grain of paddy from the mandis, stated Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Barsat, while reviewing the arrangements made to ensure smooth and efficient procurement operations for the upcoming Kharif season commencing from September 16, 2025. S. Barsat, along with Secretary Mandi Board Mr. Ramvir, held a high-level meeting with District Mandi Officers to review the preparedness of the Board. Complying with the directions of Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, the Mandi Board Chairman directed officials to ensure all 1,822 mandis and procurement centres should be well-maintained and equipped to handle the paddy crop to ...

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PUNJAB GOVERNOR ADMINISTERS OATH TO TWO PPSC OFFICIAL MEMBERS

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CHANDIGARH, SEPTEMBER 12: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed two members of Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). Sanjay Garg and Sarbjit Singh Dhaliwal were administered the oath of office and allegiance to the Constitution as the official members. Sanjay Garg, a native of Moga, was Retired Principal District and Sessions Judge and Mohali based Sarbjit Singh Dhaliwal was Retired District and Sessions Judge. Chief Secretary KAP Sinha conducted the proceedings of the swearing-in-ceremony at the Punjab Raj Bhawan here. &...

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Every flood victim will get compensation within 45 days: CM Mann

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Chandigarh, September 12: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the state government will ensure compensation to all the flood victims across the state within 45 days. Chairing a high level meeting here at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that a few days ago, he had announced that his government will give the highest compensation in the country — ₹20,000 per acre — to farmers for crop damage. He said that as a matter of fact this is the highest compensation in the history of Punjab. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that under previous governments, it used to take years to actually receive the compensation and the people already distressed by crop loss, had to run around government offices for compensation. However, the Chief Minister underlined ...

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Punjab Sets a National Model in Education, Social Justice and Child Welfare – Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, September 12: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today strongly advocated major reforms during the consultative process for the Viksit Bharat 2047 Roadmap. She said these recommendations reflect the progressive vision and strong commitment of the Punjab Government towards social justice and inclusive development. Commending the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Dr. Baljit Kaur said the State Government is setting new benchmarks for the country in education, social justice and child welfare. She added that Punjab’s recommendations will help shape nationwide reforms for a better and more equitable future. Expressing gratitude to Union Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities Dr. Barinder...