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Dec42025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

CM Mann’s Japan Visit Lays Foundation for Future-Ready Punjab: Harjot Singh Bains

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Chandigarh, December 4:- Punjab's Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann's ongoing visit to Japan has yielded significant results, with the state poised to receive substantial investments and forge strategic partnerships, said S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Education and Information & Public Relations, Punjab. He said that CM Mann led delegation's visionary diplomacy would integrate Punjab's human capital with emerging opportunities, driving growth and development in the state. S. Harjot Singh Bains said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann's concerted efforts have led to a landmark investment deal with Toppan Speciality Films Private Limited (TSF), a Japanese industry leader, investing Rs 400 crore in Punjab. This MoU marks a significant milestone in Punjab's j...

Dec42025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

11 ITIs TO BE ESTABLISHED INSIDE JAILS UNDER “EMPOWERING LIVES BEHIND BARS: REAL CHANGE – THE NEW PARADIGM OF CORRECTIONAL JUSTICE” INITIATIVE

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Chandigarh, December 4:- The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, in collaboration with the Department of Prisons, Punjab, and the Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab, is launching a major correctional reform initiative titled “Empowering Lives Behind Bars: Real Change – The New Paradigm of Correctional Justice” on December 6, 2025 at Central Jail, Patiala. The programme will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice Surya Kant, in the presence of Judges of the Supreme Court of India, Judges of the High Court, and senior State officials. The initiative aims to transform Punjab’s prisons into centres of learning and rehabilitation by providing nationally certified vo...

Dec42025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

CONTINUING HIS JAPAN TOUR, CM FIRMS UP INVESTMENT WORTH RS 500 CRORE ON THIRD DAY

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Chandigarh, December 4:- On third day of his visit to Japan, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday roped in investment worth Rs 500 crore as Japandese steel giant Aichi Steel agreed to expand its collaboration with Vardhman Special Steels in the state. Aichi Steel and Vardhman Special Steels signed an MoU in the presence of the Chief Minister, who visited the company today. The Chief Minister said that it is Red letter day for the state as the Aichi Steel Corporation better known as the steel arm of Toyota has inked this MoU to give fillip to the industrial development in the state. He said that Aichi Steel, which already holds about 24.9% stake in Vardhman is a key technology partner, symbolising a strong and evolving Indo-Japan partnership in Punjab’s i...

Dec42025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 278, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 66 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.5KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, December 4:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 278th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 257 locations on Thursday leading to the arrest of 66 drug smugglers after registration of 52 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 39,175 in 278 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.5 kg heroin, 40 kg poppy husk, 387 intoxicant pills and Rs 700 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commi...

Dec42025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS STATE-WIDE TRAINING PROJECT FOR MAINSTREAMING WOMEN POLICE

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CHANDIGARH, December 4:- The Punjab Police has embarked on a landmark initiative, the “Mainstreaming of Women Police” project, aimed at comprehensively assessing and enhancing the role and integration of women police officers across the state. The project commenced with a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme held at the Punjab Police Academy (PPA), Phillaur from December 2 to 4, 2025. The ToT was organised by the Community Affairs Division (CAD) Wing of Punjab Police in partnership with the Hartek Foundation. The session trained approximately 60 master trainers, comprising four senior police officers each from 13 districts of Punjab. These officers will now be responsible for cascading the training in their re...

Dec42025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PIL FILED ALLEGING VIRAL AUDIO: COURT SEEKS CLARIFICATION ON MAINTAINABILITY

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CHANDIGARH, December 4:- The Punjab Government, represented by the Learned Advocate General Mr. Maninderjit Singh Bedi, has strongly opposed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court concerning the ongoing Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis elections in Patiala district. The petition relies on an alleged audio recording of a conference call, which went viral. The State has raised fundamental objections regarding the petition's maintainability in constitutional courts. Appearing before the Hon’ble High Court, the Learned Advocate General, relying on established Supreme Court precedents, submitted that PILs in election-related matters are not maintainable. He contended that such petitions, often driven by political motivations, should not...

Dec32025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Finance Department Approves ‘The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2025’: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, December 3- Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday announced that the state Finance Department has granted its approval to the Forest and Wildlife Preservation Department's proposal for the drafting of 'The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2025.' Announcing this pivotal decision in a press communiqué issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Act marks a significant step towards urban greening and environmental conservation, ensuring the state's legislative commitment to tree preservation. He emphasised that the draft legislation, which proposes stringent measures and heavy fines for unauthorised felling of trees, will strengthen the state's efforts to combat environmental degradation. "We have thoroughly reviewed the...

Dec32025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

ONE MORE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH GURDASPUR GRENADE ATTACK CASE; ONE PISTOL, MOTORCYCLE USED IN CRIME RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/GURDASPUR, December 3:- In yet another major breakthrough in Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Case amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Bathinda, in coordination with Gurdaspur Police, has apprehended one more key accused involved in the attack, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. The arrested accused has been identified as Mohan Singh, a resident of Ramuwal in Bathinda. The development came close on the heels of Punjab Police arresting four accused persons— Pradeep Kumar, Gurdit, Naveen Chaudhary and Kush— i...

Dec32025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Government to Establish Advanced Horticulture Technology Development Centre at Ladhowal: Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh/ Ludhiana, December 3:- In a major boost to the horticulture sector, Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Wednesday announced that the Punjab Government is establishing a state-of-the-art Horticulture Technology Development Centre at Ladhowal, Ludhiana Inaugurating the State-Level Seminar-cum-Exhibition organised by the Department of Horticulture in Ladhowal, the Minister stated that the upcoming Horticulture Technology Development Centre will serve as a one-stop knowledge hub for farmers across Punjab. The latest hi-tech cultivation practices for every type of fruit, vegetable, and flower will be demonstrated live, and hands-on training will be imparted at the demonstration sites here. The centre will motivate farmers to adopt horticulture on a large scale. ...

Dec32025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 277, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 103 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 1.5KG HEROIN, ₹12K DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, December 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 277th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 335 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 103 drug smugglers after registration of 79 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 39,078 in 277 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.5 kg heroin, 1 kg Opium, 5 kg poppy husk, 5040 intoxicant pills and Rs 12,370 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann h...