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PAK-BACKED DRUG SMUGGLING CARTEL BUSTED IN FARIDKOT; TWO HELD WITH 12.1KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH/FARIDKOT, September 9: In a two-week-long meticulously planned source-based operation against narco-terror networks amidst the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Faridkot Police has dismantled an international drug cartel being operated by Pakistan-based smugglers with the arrest of the two key drug traffickers, and recovered 12.1 Kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. Those arrested have been identified as Sukhpreet Singh, a resident of village Jhariwala in Faridkot, and Kadar Singh, a resident of village Waan in Ferozepur. ...

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1,700 Security Guards to Be Deployed to Strengthen Security in Jails Across Punjab: Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, September 9: The Punjab Government has decided to deploy 1,700 security guards in jails across the state to further strengthen security arrangements. Defence Services Welfare Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat disclosed this during a review meeting with the Defence Services Welfare Department at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh, today. Mr. Bhagat said that the new recruitment will cover both ex-servicemen and non-ex-servicemen, with posts open for male as well as female candidates. “This decision will not only provide more security guards for our prisons but also create dignified employment opportunities for ex-servicemen and the youth of Punjab,” he said. During the meeting, Managing Director of PESCO, Major General Harmandeep Singh (Retd.), apprised the Minister th...

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PUNJAB TO INTRODUCE 447 ELECTRIC BUSES IN MAJOR CITIES WITH MODERN CHARGING INFRA; DR. RAVJOT SINGH INFORMS

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Chandigarh, September 9: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh today informed that the State Government will soon introduce 447 electric buses in Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala and SAS Nagar (Mohali) with modern charging infrastructure to expand clean public transport. Addressing the gathering during "Punjab Conclave on E-Mobility and Sustainable Public Transportation" here, the Cabinet Minister informed that in early next year, the state would witness complete transformation in the direction of clean public transportation. He said that Punjab’s cities are engines of growth and their sustainable development is central to our vision. He said that transitioning from diesel to electric autos not only cuts pollution but increases driver incomes and empowers women, 200...

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PEDA HOSTS ONE-DAY CONFERENCE TO EXPLORE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS

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Chandigarh, September 9: Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) today hosted a one-day conference 'Investment Bazaar for Energy Efficiency,' to explore investment opportunities in energy efficiency projects within Punjab's industries and MSMEs. The event brought together key stakeholders, including industries, financial institutions, banks, designated consumers, MSMEs and equipment manufacturers , to discuss and promote investment in this crucial sector. While addressing the conference here at Kisan Bhawan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PEDA Ms. Neelima emphasised upon importance of energy efficiency & implementation of new and innovative energy efficient technologies in Industries & MSMEs in the State. She also focused on the investment potential in Industries & ...

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BHAGWANT MANN LED PUNJAB CABINET TAKES HISTORIC DECISIONS TO GIVE HEALING TOUCH TO FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS

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Chandigarh, September 8: In a historic decision, the Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday gave nod to one time pro-people measure ‘Jehda Khet, Ohdi Ret’ to enable the farmers to remove sand and silt accumulated due to floods in their fields and sell them if they desire. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in its meeting held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister, who joined it virtually from Fortis hospital, where he was undergoing treatment. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that due to the floods, sand and silt have accumulated in several fields at the inundated villages. Therefore, in a major reprieve to the farmers it has been decided that farmers will be allow...

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PM MUST SHOW GENEROSITY IN EXTENDING AID TO FLOOD-HIT PUNJAB: BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh, September 8: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today urged Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi to demonstrate magnanimity in providing assistance to the flood-affected people of Punjab. Addressing the media here at Punjab Bhawan, Sh. Goyal welcomed the Prime Minister’s scheduled visit to Punjab in the wake of devastating floods. He urged the PM to announce immediate release of at least Rs.25,000 crore as compensation for damages besides clearing pending dues of Rs.60,000 crore without delay. He expressed concern that although the Prime Minister is visiting Punjab nearly 25 days after the calamity, he has so far not spoken a word regarding the state’s plight. Sh. Goyal informed that preliminary estimates suggest nearly 4 lakh acres of crops have been...

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PM’S VISIT: AMAN ARORA DEMANDS ₹20K CR RELIEF PACKAGE, DECRIES BJP LEADERS “FLOOD TOURISM”

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Chandigarh, September 8: Giving yet another wake-up call to awake the BJP led Centre Government from “deep slumber” ahead of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to flood-affected areas of Punjab, Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party State President Mr. Aman Arora today made an appeal to come with Rs. 20,000 crore relief package, citing that “mere flood tourism” won't suffice in addressing the state’s dire situation, which the state BJP leadership and Union Ministers had already over exploited the photo ops. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Punjab on Tuesday. While addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, Mr. Aman Arora said, “On the behalf of over 3 c...

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AHEAD OF PM’S VISIT, DR BALBIR SINGH HIGHLIGHTS ₹780 CR HEALTH INFRA LOSS, SEEKS URGENT AID

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CHANDIGARH, September 8: Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to the flood-affected areas of Punjab, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Monday laid bare the catastrophic damage inflicted by the recent floods on the state’s critical healthcare infrastructure, with initial estimates pegging the losses at a staggering ₹780 crores. While addressing the media at Punjab Bhawan, Dr Balbir Singh stated that the deluge has dealt a crippling blow to the state's public health system, severely damaging healthcare facilities across the state. The Minister was accompanied by Principal Secretary Health Kumar Rahul and Director Health and Family Welfare Dr Hitinder K...

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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Handsover Appointment Letters to 16 Newly Recruited Clerks

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Chandigarh, September 8 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday handed over appointment letters to 16 newly recruited clerks, marking a significant step in strengthening the state's financial administration. The appointments are for the newly established Directorate of Treasury and Accounts Branch, Pension, and New Pension Scheme. A key highlight of the event was that most of the new recruits were receiving their second or third job offer under the current Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. For instance, Sandeep Kaur, who was appointed as a clerk in the department, had previously secured positions in both the police and the cooperative bank. Similarly, Jeevan Singh, Happy Kumar, Sahil Syag, Avatar Singh, and Harpreet Singh said t...

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NOTORIOUS DRUG SMUGGLER SONI AMONG FIVE HELD WITH 8.1KG HEROIN IN AMRITSAR

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, September 8: In a major blow to cross-border narco-terror networks amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Commissionerate Police Amritsar has busted a heroin trafficking cartel with the arrest of the notorious drug smuggler identified as Soni Singh alias Soni along with his four associates and recovered 8.1kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. The other four arrested drug smugglers have been identified as Gursewak Singh, Vishaldeep Singh alias Gola, Gurpreet Singh and Arshdeep Singh, all residents of Ajnala...