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Oct182025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government’s major step towards supporting Persons with Disabilities — ₹85 lakh released for free and concessional travel for visually impaired and other differently-abled persons: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 18: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Punjab Government has released an amount of ₹84.26 lakh to facilitate the free and concessional travel of visually impaired and differently-abled persons in government buses. This amount forms part of the budget earmarked for providing transport facilities to persons with disabilities. Providing further details, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that visually impaired persons are entitled to 100% concession in bus fares on all government buses, while other categories of differently-abled persons are eligible for a 50% fare concession. This facility is available to individuals with 40% or more disability, as per the prescribe...
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Oct182025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB TO LAUNCH QUARTERLY BUMPER PRIZE OF RS 1 LAKH UNDER ‘BILL LIYAO INAAM PAO’ SCHEME: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, October 18 In a major push to promote transparency and citizen participation in tax compliance, Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday announced significant enhancements to the popular ‘Bill Liyao Inaam Pao’ scheme. The scheme will now include a quarterly bumper draw, offering substantial cash prizes to incentivize public engagement. Revealing this in a press communique issued here, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that, each quarter, participants will stand a chance to win a First Prize of Rs 1,00,000, a Second Prize of Rs. 50,000, and a Third Prize of Rs. 25,000. He said that the Taxation department will also introduce a dedicated upload option and prize distribution mechanism for bills related to the...
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Oct172025 by editorNo Comments

FIVE MEMBERS OF SMUGGLING MODULE HELD WITH FOUR GLOCK PISTOLS, 2KG HERION

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 17:           In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing special checking and special operations to ensure safe and peaceful festive season as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar, in coordination with a central agency, arrested five members of a smuggling network linked to foreign handlers and recovered four 9MM calibre Glock pistols along with ammunition and 2 kg of heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.           Those arrested have been identified as Shivam Arora of New Jaspal Nagar, Sultanwind road, Amritsar; Gurpreet Singh of New Kapoor...
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Oct172025 by editorNo Comments

GoM HOLDS REVIEW MEETING TO FINALISE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SERIES OF EVENTS TO COMMEMORATE 350TH MARTYRDOM OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Chandigarh, October 17: The Group of Ministers of the Punjab Government overseeing the events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on Friday finalized detailed arrangements for this mega event. GoM held a meeting at the Tourism office, sector 38, presided over by Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Education & IPR Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Advisor (Tourism & Cultural Affairs) Deepak Bali. Representatives from all concerned departments attended it. The GoM briefed the officers about their respective roles and responsibilities to ensure that the events are organized in a seamless and spiritually uplifting manner across Punjab and at key historical locations. Harjot Singh Bains emphasized that the entire month of...
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Oct172025 by editorNo Comments

GANGSTER JASVIR SINGH ALIAS LALLA HELD AFTER BRIEF ENCOUNTER IN AMRITSAR; PISTOL RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 17:           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, Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Amritsar Rural Police, arrested gangster Jasvir Singh alias Lalla — a key associate of foreign-based gangster Harpreet Singh alias Happy Jatt and Bambiha Gang, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.           The Police teams have also recovered one foreign-made .30 caliber pistol along with eight live cartridges from the possession of arrested accused person.         &...
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Oct172025 by editorNo Comments

HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO AND BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL CALL ON TAMIL NADU CM MK STALIN

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Chandigarh/Chennai, October 17: Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO and Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Sh. M.K. Stalin at Chennai and extended a formal invitation to join the state-level commemorations being organised to mark the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Conveying greetings from Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, both the Cabinet Ministers apprised Sh. M.K. Stalin of the elaborate plans being undertaken by the Punjab Government to observe this historic occasion with reverence and grandeur. They shared that the month-long commemorative events will highlight the supreme sacrifice made by Guru Sahib to uphold the principles of religious freedom and human dignity. Du...
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Oct172025 by editorNo Comments

MINING POLICY AMENDMENTS YIELD REMARKABLE RESULTS ACROSS PUNJAB: BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh, October 17: Punjab Mining and Geology Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, on Thursday, said that the amendments made in the State’s Mining Policy have started delivering visible results, strengthening legal mining activity, improving supply of sand and gravel and enhancing state revenue through transparent operations. The Cabinet Minister said that the introduction of Landowner Mining Sites (LMS) and Crusher Mining Sites (CRMS) has transformed the mining sector by empowering landowners and crusher operators while reducing dependence on raw material from other states. The initiative has also helped curb illegal mining by bringing more stakeholders into the legal framework. Since the rollout of the amended policy, the department has received over 240 CRMS applications and...
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Oct172025 by editorNo Comments

HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO AND BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL WITNESS PROCEEDINGS OF TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

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Chandigarh/Chennai, October 17: On their visit to Tamil Nadu, Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO and Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today witnessed the proceedings of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in Chennai. Both the Cabinet Ministers observed the functioning of the House and gained insights into its legislative procedures and practices. On the occasion, Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Mr. M. Appavu extended a warm welcome to the visiting Cabinet Ministers on behalf of the Chief Minister, Members of the Legislative Assembly and the people of Tamil Nadu. The Speaker expressed happiness over the Ministers’ visit and appreciated the spirit of inter-state cooperation between Punjab and Tamil Nadu. The Ministers thanked the T...
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Oct172025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 230, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 59 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.1 KG HEROIN, ₹3L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, October 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 230th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 326 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 59 drug smugglers after registration of 57 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 33,280 in 230 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.1 kg heroin, 1598 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 3.17 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Nota...
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Oct172025 by editorNo Comments

MANN GOVT COMMITTED TO MAKING REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS EASIER: HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN

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Chandigarh, October 17: The maiden meeting of the recently constituted Sector-Specific Committee for the Real Estate sector, aimed at bringing positive transformation, was held at PUDA Bhawan, SAS Nagar. Addressing the committee members, Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government recognises the significant contribution of the real estate sector to the state’s development as its progress directly strengthens the state’s economy. He expressed confidence that the Sector-Specific Committee would extend valuable suggestions to the government to set new benchmarks for the real estate sector. During the meeting, Punjab CREDAI President Mr. Jagjit Singh Majha appreciated the state government’s proac...
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