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Nov162025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PAK-LINKED ARMS AND NARCO NETWORK BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; FIVE HELD WITH SIX PISTOLS, 1KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, November 16:- Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a Pakistan-linked arms and narco network with the arrest of five persons and recovered six sophisticated pistols along with 1.01 kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Akash Masih and Prince, both residents of village Pandori in Amritsar Rural; Karanbir Singh alias Karan, a resident of village Chaugawan in Amritsar Rural; Sukhwinder Singh, a resident of village Hetampura in Amritsar Rural; and Gurbhej Singh alias ...

Nov162025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Major Cabinet Decisions to Strengthen Social Security: Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 16:- In a significant step toward strengthening social welfare services in Punjab, the State Cabinet has approved several key decisions related to the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development. Sharing this information, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur expressed gratitude to Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and the entire Cabinet, stating that these decisions will provide major relief to the weaker and needy sections of society. Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Cabinet has approved the filling of 16 posts of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). She stated that this will significantly improve the monitoring and implementation of various welfare schemes for women and children being run by the Central and State Governments. With...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

317 kilometres of roads connecting Sri Anandpur Sahib being upgraded at a cost of ₹100 crore: Harbhajan Singh ETO

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Sri Anandpur Sahib/Chandigarh, 15 November: Punjab Government is undertaking extensively infrastructure development in Sri Anandpur Sahib as part of preparations for the historic 350th Martyrdom Centenary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Cabinet Minister S. Harbhajan Singh E.T.O reported that 317 kilometres of roads connecting Sri Anandpur Sahib are being upgraded at a cost of ₹100 crore, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted movement for the large number of devotees expected to arrive. Along with this, the city’s internal network of 127 kilometres of roads is also being constructed and repaired with an outlay of ₹49.32 crore. Minister further informed that work on the crucial Sri Anandpur Sahib–Garhshankar road, worth ₹13 crore, is progressing swiftly as part of the ongoing infrastruc...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

LED BY CM PUNJAB CABINET GIVES NOD TO SUMMON SPECIAL SESSION OF PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA ON NOVEMBER 24 AT SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB

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Chandigarh, November 15: The Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday approved the recruitment of 311 nurses in the Health and Family Welfare department, marking a significant step forward in the Government’s mission to strengthen the healthcare delivery system across the state. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in its meeting held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the decision underscores the Government of Punjab’s commitment to improve patient care and enhancing the capacity of public health institutions. This decision is part of a larger, comprehensive plan to fill key human resource gaps across hospitals and medic...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

TARGET KILLING AVERTED AS PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS MP-BASED ILLEGAL WEAPONS SMUGGLING MODULE; ONE HELD WITH 9 PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, November 15:- Acting on specific intelligence amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has successfully foiled a planned target killing by busting a Madhya Pradesh (MP)–based illegal weapons smuggling module with the arrest of one operative and recovered nine pistols from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. The arrested person has been identified as Arun Singh, a resident of village Naushehra Pannuan in Tarn Taran. The recovered pistols include seven .32 bore pistols and two .30 bore pistols along with magazines and five live cartridg...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

HARJOT BAINS FLAGS OFF 3RD BATCH OF 72 TEACHERS TO FINLAND FOR WORLD-CLASS PEDAGOGY

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Chandigarh, November 15:– In a major push to transform classroom learning and to integrate global best practices into education system, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains flagged off 3rd batch of 72 primary cadre teachers for 15-day training at University of Turku, Finland. The cohort includes Block Primary Education Officers (BPEOs), Centre Head Teachers (CHTs), Head Teachers (HTs) and ETT teachers, who will immerse themselves in Finland's world-renowned pedagogical approaches. While addressing the media here at MGSIPA after flagging off the teachers’ batch, S. Harjot Singh Bains said that this batch will take the total to 216 teachers who have imbibed Finland’s pedagogy excellence, showcasing Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s commi...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 259, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 113 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 3.1KG HEROIN, 1.5KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, November 15:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 259th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 348 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 113 drug smugglers after registration of 86 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,754 in 259 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 3.1 kg heroin, 1.5 kg opium, 24 kg poppy husk, 84,304 intoxicant pills and Rs 45,570 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh M...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Government releases detailed programme of events to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib from 23 to 25 November: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, 15 November:- Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today announced that the Punjab Government has released the detailed schedule of special events to be held at the sacred land of the Khalsa, Sri Anandpur Sahib, from 23 to 25 November in commemoration of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The State Government has designated the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs as the nodal department for the successful planning and execution of these events. The Minister informed that the programme will commence on 23 November at 10 AM with the beginning of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann would also be present. At 12 noon, a Sarv Dharam Sammelan will be held at the main pan...

Nov152025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Significant Decision under Ashirwad Scheme: Application Deadline Extended from 30 to 60 Days: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 15, 2025:- The Punjab Government has extended the application deadline under the Ashirwad Scheme from 30 days to 60 days, keeping in view the convenience of the beneficiaries. With this important decision, eligible families will now have sufficient time to complete the required documentation and avail the benefits of the scheme, ensuring that no deserving family is left out. Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that this decision reflects the government’s people-centric and service-oriented approach. She added that the Punjab Government is continuously working to strengthen social security schemes through modern technology and a more transparent system. She pointed out that during wedding preparations and ceremonies,...

Nov142025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau arrests Reader to DDPO for accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000/-

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Chandigarh, 14 November 2025- In its ongoing crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) today arrested Rajwant Kaur, Reader to DDPO Jalandhar. She demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000/- from a complainant resident of village Dhadda, district Jalandhar. Disclosing this a spokesperson of VB said that an enquiry was conducted of a complaint submitted by complainant, Sarpanch of village Dhadda. The enquiry established that the Dharamshala constructed in village Dhadda had been taken into possession by the Balmik Committee, following which the Gram Panchayat filed a case before the DDPO. Jalandhar. During investigation, it came to light that Rajwant Kaur, who remained posted as Reader to the DDPO Jalandhar during that time, demanded a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from the complainant ...