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Sep182025 by editorNo Comments

Rs 10.21 cr spent on cleaning and desilting in Flood-Affected Villages of Punjab in Four Days: Sond

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Chandigarh, September 18: The Punjab Government has intensified its efforts to restore normalcy in flood-affected villages across the state. In the last four days, a total of Rs 10.21 crore has been spent on cleaning operations and desilting. Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that, under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the scientific disposal of dead animals during the floods is being ensured. He informed that Rs 17.54 lakh has been spent on the disposal of 259 animals. The Minister added that the removal of debris and disposal of carcasses will be completed by September 24, while the cleaning of ponds will be concluded by October 22. Highlighting the damage caused to community assets in rural areas, Sond said that according...

Sep182025 by editorNo Comments

Historic Educational Initiative for SC Students by Punjab Government: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, 18 September: Under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister S.Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is continuously taking historic steps in the field of education for students from Scheduled Castes. During a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur shared details about key initiatives of the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme – 35% Historic Increase Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that the Punjab Government, under Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, has reformed the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, removing long-standing irregularities and disputes. Strict action has been taken against those misappropriating funds, ensuring that every rupee now directly benefits deserving students. ...

Sep172025 by editorNo Comments

ECI revises guidelines to make EVM Ballot Papers more readable

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Chandigarh, September 17: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised the existing guidelines under Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, for the design and printing of EVM Ballot Papers to enhance their clarity and readability. The initiative is in line with the 28 initiatives already taken by the ECI in the past 6 months to streamline and improve election processes and enhance convenience for voters. A spokesperson informed that photographs of candidates will be printed in colour on the EVM Ballot Paper. The candidate's face will occupy three-fourths of the photo space for better visibility. Serial numbers of candidates/NOTA will be printed in the international form of Indian numerals. The font size will be 30 and in bold for clarity. To ensure uniformit...

Sep172025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 200, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 414 SITES; 93 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, September 17: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 200th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 414 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 93 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 29,930 in 200 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 323 grams heroin, 126 kg poppy husk, 525 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 2800 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &nb...

Sep172025 by editorNo Comments

“Project JIWANJYOT 2.0: Punjab Government’s Mission to Eradicate Child Begging:- Dr Baljit Kaur”

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Chandigarh, September 17: Project JIWANJYOT 2.0, a visionary initiative of the Punjab Government, is transforming lives by rescuing children from the streets and ensuring them a safe, dignified, and hopeful future. Sharing details, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that during a recent operation near a Gurdwara Sahib in Amritsar district, 15 children were rescued from begging, immediately shifted to safe shelter homes, and provided with rehabilitation measures. She added that public participation has been very encouraging, with more and more citizens reporting incidents of child begging near religious places, markets, bus stands, and traffic signals. Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, th...

Sep172025 by editorNo Comments

Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon Postponed – Jai Krishan Singh Rouri

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Chandigarh/ Gharshankar, Dist. Hoshiarpur Sept 17 In view of the serious situation created due to floods in Punjab, Deputy Speaker , Punjab Vidhan Sabha, S. Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, has announced the postponement of the Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon which was scheduled to be held on 27th September 2025 at Mahilpur (District Hoshiarpur). Rouri said that this marathon was an important part of the campaign initiated by the Punjab Government to keep the youth away from drugs, connect them with sports, and strengthen the spirit of patriotism among them. Under the vision of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, this effort was aimed at guiding the youth towards becoming healthy, fit, and prosperous through sports. However, due to the current floods, several districts of...

Sep172025 by editorNo Comments

CLEANLINESS DRIVE IN URBAN AREAS PICKS PACE AS ROADS, DRAINS, STREETLIGHTS AND WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS GET RAPID REPAIRS: DR. RAVJOT SINGH

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Chandigarh, September 17: Urban Local Bodies across Punjab have stepped up action under the ongoing 10-day cleanliness campaign with focused work on road repair, clearance of silt from drains, restoration of damaged streetlights and water supply lines and removal of garbage from vulnerable points. Dedicated teams supported with JCBs, tractor trolleys, compactors and fogging machines are working round the clock to restore normalcy in flood-affected towns and cities. Divulging further, Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh said that ward-wise rosters have been prepared and circulated, ensuring daily focus areas are assigned to teams for systematic execution. Nodal officers including Zonal Commissioners in larger corporations like Ludhiana are directly monitoring the operations by ...

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CM LAUNCHES GLOBAL FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN MISSION CHARDI KALA

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Chandigarh, September 17: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched ‘Mission Chardi Kala’- a global fundraising campaign to raise funds for the state Government’s rehabilitation efforts for 2025 Punjab flood victims In a video message, the Chief Minister said that in the past days, the state witnessed a scene that our generations will never forget. He said that the floods didn’t just bring water rather it washed away millions of dreams. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that 2,300 villages submerged, more than 2 million people affected, five lakh acres of crops destroyed, 56 precious lives were lost and seven lakh people have become homeless. Likewise, the Chief Minister said that 3,200 government schools have been damaged, 19 colleges turned into rubble,1,400 clinics...

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MALWA REGION’S DRUG TRAFFICKING RING BUSTED; ONE HELD WITH 7.1KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, September 17: In a major breakthrough against cross-border narco-terror networks amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted drug smuggling syndicate being operated by Moga-based Jagpreet Singh alias Jagga with the arrest of its key operative and recovered 7.1 kg heroin from his possession, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. The arrested accused has been identified as Yasin Mohammed (22), a resident of village Atwa in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh (UP), presently residing at Village Lalru in Mohali. The accused has crimi...

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State Government secured Rs. 27000 crore Cash Credit Limit for October

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Chandigarh/Bhogpur (Jalandhar), September 17: The Food, Civil Supplies Minister & Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today formally commenced the paddy procurement season at Bhogpur Dana Mandi in Jalandhar district, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to lift every Single grain farmers' produce. Reviewing the procurement arrangements, the Minister said the State Government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is determined to ensure smooth and hassle free procurement season for all the stakeholders. Despite the challenges posed by recent floods, robust arrangements had been made across Punjab to ensure that farmers face no implications in selling their crops, added Mr. Kataruchak. Addressing the media, Mr. Kataruchak noted that farmers’ welfare ha...