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Nov192025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

KEY MEMBER AMONG THREE LINKED TO JAGGA FUKIWAL EXTORTION GANG HELD IN KAPURTHALA; NINE PISTOLS RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/KAPURTHALA, November 19:- In a decisive action against illegal weapon networks amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Kapurthala Police has arrested three members of the Jagga Fukiwal extortion gang and recovered nine country-made pistols along with live cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. Those arrested have been identified as Amandeep alias Aman, a resident of Tashpur in Sultanpur Lodhi, Harjit Singh alias Jeeta, a resident of Khanpur Dhadha in Nakodar, Jalandhar and Lovepreet alias Baba, a resident of Mohalla Baghichi in Jamsher, Jalandhar. ...

Nov192025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Government’s Major Initiative for Working Women — Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 19:- Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is consistently striving for the welfare and empowerment of women across the state. She said that significant measures are being taken to provide safe and convenient accommodation facilities for working women. Sharing this information, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that the Punjab Government is constructing five Working Women Hostels at a total cost of ₹150 crore. These hostels will be established in Mohali, Amritsar, and Jalandhar. She informed that three hostels will be constructed in Mohali, while Amritsar and Jalandhar will have one hostel each. Dr. Baljit Kaur said that this project marks a maj...

Nov182025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Industry Minister Announces Exhibition Centres, Power Roadmap as SUJAN Commits to Invest ₹150 Crore in Amritsar at CII Norther Region Meet

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Chandigarh 18 November 2025:- At the Regional Council Meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region held in Amritsar, the Government of Punjab presented its forward-looking industrial reform agenda, sector-specific policy initiatives, and major infrastructure plans aimed at accelerating the state’s investment momentum. Welcoming the Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, Mrs Anjali Singh, Chairperson, CII Northern Region, said Punjab is fast emerging as a preferred destination for high-quality investments. She highlighted SUJAN’s ₹150 crore investment in Punjab’s hospitality sector, beginning with Amritsar, as a strong endorsement of the state’s improving investment climate. “This major commitment strengthens Punjab’s premium tourism landscape and signals ...

Nov182025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

I AM CUSTODIAN OF INTERESTS OF PUNJAB AND PUNJABIS, WON’T ALLOW ANY INJUSTICE TO HARM THEM: CM

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New Delhi, November 18:-Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to safeguard the interests of Punjab and Punjabis, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that as the custodian of the rights of the state and its people, he will not allow anyone to snatch them. Interacting with the media persons here today, the Chief Minister said that during the meeting of Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held on Monday all the member states had put forth their views. However, he said that ironically majority of the states including Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh were hell bent upon infringing the rights of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is unfortunate that Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh are unnecessary mounting pressure on the state for snatch...

Nov182025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

’YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: PUNJAB POLICE RAIDS AT 391 DRUG HOTSPOTS IN STATEWIDE CASO; 79 HELD WITH 4.3KG HEROIN, ₹3.16L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, November 18: In a relentless pursuit to eradicate the drug menace from Punjab as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Tuesday conducted a statewide Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug Hotspots— the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances— across the state as part of the Yudh Nashian Virudh, marking the 262nd day of the intensified anti-drug campaign. The CASO was conducted simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav. During the daylong operation, police tea...

Nov182025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY: SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB DIVIDED INTO 25 SECTORS TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND SECURE PASSAGE TO DEVOTEES

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CHANDIGARH/SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB, November 18:- In order to ensure smooth and secure arrangements for the upcoming grand event to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday visited Sri Anandpur Sahib and reviewed the comprehensive security, facilitation, and traffic management arrangements. “I briefed all supervisory officers, reiterating the need to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, commitment, empathy, and devotion,” said the DGP, while addressing the media. He was accompanied by Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla and Special DGP Intelligence Praveen Sinha. &...

Nov182025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

No NOC needed for new power connections, Says Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, 18 November 2025:- Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora announced a significant pro-people decision of the Punjab Government, stating that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) will now release electricity connections without NOC after applicants furnish a mandatory undertaking. The move, he said, reflects Hon'ble National Convenor Sh. Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s commitment to providing basic amenities to citizens without delay, while ensuring adherence to legal processes. Arora said that earlier, applicants were required to submit approvals such as NOC, Regularisation Certificate or Sanctioned Building Plan issued by local authorities like MCs, GMADA, GLADA, JDA, ADA, PDA or BDA before obtaining a power connection. “However, ...

Nov182025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Inauguration of Newly Constructed Court Room of Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission

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Chandigarh, November 18:- The newly constructed Court Room of the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission was formally inaugurated today by Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi and Principal Secretary, Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities, Shri V.K. Meena, IAS. This marks a significant step towards strengthening the justice delivery mechanism and safeguarding the rights of the Scheduled Caste community. A key highlight of the initiative is that this newly built Court Room is the first of its kind in the entire country under any State Scheduled Castes Commission. This historic milestone enhances access to justice and sets a progressive precedent for other states to follow. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi said that the new Co...

Nov182025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

FINANCE DEPARTMENT APPROVES PHASE-WISE RECRUITMENT OF 345 VETERINARY INSPECTORS: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, November 18- The Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, on Tuesday announced that the Finance Department has approved the proposal regarding the Phase-Wise Recruitment of 345 Veterinary Inspectors in the Animal Husbandry Department. Revealing this in a press communique issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Animal Husbandry Department currently has a total of 2010 approved posts for Veterinary Inspectors, and out of the approved posts, 345 positions are currently vacant, with 1665 being filled. He said that the Finance Department has approved the filling of these 345 vacant posts in a phased manner, with 150 posts to be filled in the first phase during the current fiscal year 2025-26, and the remaining 195 posts will be fil...

Nov182025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Major milestone – Paddy lifting crosses 150 LMT mark

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Chandigarh, November 18 :- Braving the odds posed by the recent floods in the State, the Foolproof and resilient infrastructure in the mandis of Punjab has ensured the surpassing of 150 Lakh Metric Tonne (LMT) mark in terms of lifting also. Earlier, both arrival as well as procurement had also crossed the 150 LMT mark. Leaving no stone unturned to ensure a smooth paddy procurement season, the pro active approach of the Punjab Government led by the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has led to over 11 Lakh farmers being benefitted from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) till November 17th. Under the guidance of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, the procurement, lifting and payments are going on in full swing. The Patiala Dist...