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YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 220, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 80 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 505-GM HEROIN, ₹8840 DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, October 7: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 220th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 343 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 80 drug smugglers after registration of 53 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 32,196 in 220 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 505 grams heroin, 50 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 8840 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, ...

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₹1.34 crore released for victims under Civil Rights and Atrocities Acts: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 7: Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Punjab, said that the Punjab Government is fully committed to safeguarding the dignity and rights of Scheduled Caste communities and ensuring justice for victims of atrocities. She informed that under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, an amount of ₹1.34 crore has been released to victims and beneficiaries during the financial year 2025–26. The Minister added that under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state government is determined to build a Punjab free from discrimination and injustice. “Our government stands firmly with the victims and their families and i...

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Punjab Mandi Board Sets Up Control Room For Smooth Paddy Procurement

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Chandigarh, October 7: In a significant move to ensure the seamless procurement and management of the ongoing paddy procurement season, the Punjab Mandi Board has set up a control room. It will help to provide immediate support and address issues of farmers, arthiyas (commission agents) and labourers in real-time across all grain markets (mandis) in the state, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab. To ensure robust and responsive operations, the Agriculture Minister said that the control room has been manned by four dedicated officials, divided into two teams working in shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily to provide continuous coverage and real-time assistance to farmers and other stakeholders by ensuring that no query or concern goes...

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STRAW TO FUEL: PEDA & INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE COLLABORATE TO PRODUCE GREEN HYDROGEN FROM AGRI-WASTE

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Chandigarh, October 7: Marking a significant leap towards transforming Punjab’s green energy and agricultural landscape, the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, to establish a pioneer Pilot Demonstration Project for the production of Green Hydrogen from biomass, particularly paddy straw. Punjab New & Renewable Energy Minister, Mr. Aman Arora’s visionary leadership drives this strategic partnership by paving a way for a sustainable and thriving future for the state by turning the challenge of paddy stubble management into a lucrative opportunity for green energy production. The MoU, which was signed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PEDA Ms. Neelima and the Registrar of IIS...

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350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji:-

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Chandigarh, October 7: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today announced that the State Government has initiated several major projects in connection with the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, with the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department designated as the nodal department for these commemorations. Addressing a press conference here, the Minister said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Government has embarked on a comprehensive plan to transform Sri Anandpur Sahib into a world-class spiritual and heritage destination. He said that one of the key highlights of this initiative is the Bhai Jaita Ji Memorial, recently dedicated to the public. The memorial, spread across 5 acres (with 2 acres o...

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Paddy procurement in acceleration mode, 66679 farmers paid Rs. 1646.47 Crore

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Chandigarh, October 7: The paddy procurement during the current season is gathering pace with each passing day as is clear from the fact that till late evening yesterday a total of 824732.78 Metric Tonne (MT) produce has arrived in the mandis of the State. Out of this, 772965.23 MT of paddy stands procured which amounts to 93 percent. The Government agencies have procured 770241.58 MT paddy and the PUNGRAIN (Punjab State Grains Procurement Corporation Limited) has taken the lead amongst the government agencies in terms of procurement with 323992.64 MT till now. Furthermore, 66679 farmers so far stand benefitted from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season. Also, Rs. 1646.47 Crore have been credited into the accounts of the farmers. The Punjab Gove...

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“EASY REGISTRY EMPOWERING CITIZENS WITH TRANSPARENT, CORRUPTION-FREE AND DOORSTEP PROPERTY REGISTRATION SERVICES”

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Chandigarh, October 7: Punjab Revenue Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today said that the recently launched "Easy Registry" project has emerged as a game-changer in delivering citizen-friendly governance. Designed to make property registration transparent, corruption-free and hassle-free, the initiative ensuring online scrutiny of documents, eliminating the VIP culture of favouritism, empowering citizens with real-time digital updates and even extending doorstep services for drafting and registration of deeds. S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that "Easy Registry" ushering in a new era of transparency and efficiency in property registration as the project ensures that unsigned copy of the sale deeds undergo online pre-scrutiny by the Sub Registrar within 48 hours, reducing harassment a...

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CM HOLDS MEETING WITH SANT SAMAJ AND ACADEMICIANS TO FINALIZE THE SERIES OF EVENTS TO COMMEMORATE 350TH MARTYRDOM OF SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR JI

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Chandigarh, October 6- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the state government will take up the matter of commemorating martyrdom day of ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ji as Human Rights day with the Government of India. The Chief Minister, while interacting with the Sant Samaj here today, batted for observing martyrdom day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib at national level as Human Rights Day. He categorically said that it will help in promoting the ethos of secularism, communal harmony and brotherhood in the country adding that the ninth guru was an epitome of socialism and secularism as he sacrificed his life for the sake of preserving human rights in the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that observation of the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ...

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L&T CONTRIBUTES RS 5 CRORE FOR CHARDIKALA MISSION

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Chandigarh, October 6: In a humanitarian gesture, the staff and management of multinational giant Larsen and Toubro company has contributed Rs 5 crore to the Chardikala Mission started by the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for helping the flood victims of the state. Handing over the cheque to the Chief Minister Board of Director DK Sen, CEO Nabha Power Plant Suresh Narang, Branch Manager Chandigarh Jaswant Singh and Administration Head Nabha Power Plant Gaganveer Cheema said that it is the moral duty of the company to help the flood victims of the state. They said that coming forward to help the flood ravaged people, the staff and management of the company has contributed Rs 5 crore to the state government. They said that the company stands in solidarity with the victims o...

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US Government ‘s decision to ban on beards of Sikh soldiers in US Army is highly condemnable, Says Speaker

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Chandigarh 6 October 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that US government's decision to ban on beards of Sikh soldiers in the US army is highly condemnable and unfortunate. This action of the US government is also an insult to the Sikh soldiers who fought in Saragarhi and World War. He highlighted that maintaining unshorn hair is an integral part of Sikh religious identity. He said tha central government should immediately raise this issue with the US government and put diplomatic pressure so that this decision can be reversed.