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Aug252025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 177, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 360 SITES; 76 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 25: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 177th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 360 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 76 drug smugglers after registration of 61 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 27,163 in 177 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 525 grams heroin, 2258 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 2000 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. The oper...

Aug252025 by editorNo Comments

The 26th meeting of the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission schedule on August 28

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Chandigarh, August 25: The 26th meeting of the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission will be scheduled on August 28, 2025, under the chairmanship of Sardar Jasvir Singh Garhi, Chairman, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission, at the Committee Room, Punjab Bhawan, Sector-3, Chandigarh. Giving information about this meeting, the spokesperson of the Commission said that this meeting of the Commission is going to be held after five years and the previous meeting was held in the year 2019. The spokesperson said that letters have been issued to the non-official members of the Commission to attend this meeting, besides the Chief Secretary, Punjab Government, Director General of Police, Punjab, Director Local Government Department, Punjab and Director Social Justice and Empowerment D...

Aug252025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab State Information Commission issues bailable warrant against Tehsildar

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Chandigarh, August 25: The Punjab State Information Commission has issued a bailable warrant against the Public Information Officer-cum-Tehsildar, Kharar, while hearing a case. Providing details in this regard, a spokesperson of the Commission said that during the hearing of Appeal Case No. 6586 of 2023, filed by Bhagat Singh, son of Kartar Singh, resident of Kansala, Kharar, District Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, the orders issued by State Information Commissioner Mr. Harpreet Singh Sandhu regarding the appearance of the Public Information Officer-cum-Tehsildar, Kharar, Smt. Gurvinder Kaur, were not complied with despite repeated directions. In view of this, the State Information Commissioner Harpreet Singh Sandhu has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police, Sahibzada Ajit Sin...

Aug252025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB’S PRIDE: LUDHIANA TEACHER NARINDER SINGH SELECTED FOR NATIONAL TEACHERS’ AWARD

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CHANDIGARH, August 25: In a proud moment for the state of Punjab, Narinder Singh, a teacher serving at Government Primary School, Jandiali in Ludhiana district, has been selected for the prestigious National Teachers' Award 2025, a testament to his outstanding commitment to quality education. Expressing delight over the National recognition, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains extended his warmest congratulations to Narinder Singh on being nominated for the coveted National Teachers' Award 2025. He also wished Narinder Singh continued success in his future endeavours. S. Bains noted that Narinder's achievement serves as a shining example for fellow educators to follow and make a meaningful impact on the lives of their students. He also lauded his exceptional teachi...

Aug252025 by editorNo Comments

Modern Panchayat Ghars & Common Service Centres to Transform Rural Punjab: Sond

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Chandigarh, August 25: Punjab’s Rural Development and Panchayat Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, said that modern Panchayat Ghars and Common Service Centres will script a new chapter in the development of villages. He informed that in the first phase, 500 Panchayat Ghars and Common Service Centres are being constructed across the state at a cost of Rs 125 crore. It may be recalled that a few days ago, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched this project from the holy land of Fatehgarh Sahib. Sond stated that every village with a population of more than 2,800 will have one Panchayat Ghar and one Common Service Centre. The cost of constructing a Panchayat Ghar will be Rs 20 lakh while a Common Service Centre will be built at Rs 5 lakh. He added that villages without Panchayat Ghars...

Aug252025 by editorNo Comments

PAK-ISI BACKED BKI’S TERROR PLOT FOILED; FOUR HAND-GRENADES, 2KG RDX-BASED IED RECOVERED FROM BATALA

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CHANDIGARH/BATALA, August 25: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Batala Police has busted a Pak-ISI backed terror module with the recovery of four SPL HGR-84 hand grenades (also known as Arges HG-84) and one RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED)— weighing nearly 2kg packed in a black metallic box— concealed in bushes near the road leading towards Amritsar, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. In addition, Police teams have also recovered a Baofeng dual-band FM transceiver set, a D-shaped headset commonly used with walkie-talk...

Aug242025 by editorNo Comments

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: CITIZENS’ TIPS ON ‘SAFE PUNJAB’ ANTI-DRUG HELPLINE LEADS TO REGISTRATION OF 5562 FIRs SINCE MARCH 1

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CHANDIGARH, August 24: Amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the information received from the people on Punjab’s ‘Safe Punjab’ WhatsApp Chatbot portal— 9779100200— has led to the registration of 5,562 first information reports (FIRs) since March 1, 2025. Notably, the ‘Safe Punjab’ anti-drug helpline 97791-00200 is a flagship initiative of the Punjab Government aimed at providing anonymous, accessible, and non-judgmental support to individuals grappling with drug-related issues. “Safe Punjab Chatbot has emerged as a game-changer as...

Aug242025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Mandi Board Secretary Inspects Ongoing Development Works in Sangrur District

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Chandigarh/Sangrur, August 24 – As part of the Punjab Government’s commitment to ensuring quality and transparency in development projects, Punjab Mandi Board Secretary, Mr. Ramvir, conducted a review of ongoing development works in Sangrur district today. He was accompanied by Mr. Dalvir Singh Dhillon, Chairman of Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation; Mr. Rajwant Singh Ghulli, Chairman of Market Committee, Dhuri; Mr. Gurinder Singh Cheema, Chief Engineer, Punjab Mandi Board; and other officials. During his visit, he inspected the construction of the new Sub-Divisional Hospital and Mother-Child Hospital in Dhuri, various link roads, and the ongoing work of grain market in village Satauj. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has advocated the use of Artifici...

Aug242025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Department going high-tech; infrastructure of the jails will be strengthened with the installation of modern equipment in the current financial year

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Chandigarh, August 24: The Punjab Jail Department has initiated the process of purchasing ultra-modern security equipment for the jails of the state to further strengthen the security infrastructure. Giving this information, Punjab Jail Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann has always been serious about the security of the jails of the state. He said that in the current financial year, in addition to the major security equipment, full body scanners, body worn cameras, flood lights, walkie talkie sets, boom barriers, CCTV cameras, sniffer dogs, X-ray based scanners, search lights, high mast poles, non-linear junction detectors, anti-riot kits, e-carts, wire mesh in high security zones, etc. are being purchased to ...

Aug242025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government taking special care of freedom fighters, provides Rs 11,000 monthly pension

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Chandigarh, August 24 The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the welfare of freedom fighters and their families. To honour the brave heroes who made supreme sacrifices for India’s independence, the State Government is providing a monthly pension of Rs 11,000 to freedom fighters and their dependents. Freedom Fighters Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat said that earlier the pension was only Rs 9,400 per month, but the Mann Government increased it to Rs 11,000. This step has further enhanced the dignity and respect of these families. He affirmed that the Punjab Government stands shoulder to shoulder with freedom fighters and their dependents at all times. Mr. Bhagat stated that, in line with the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant S...