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Oct122025 by editorNo Comments

Nomination Process for Tarn Taran Bye-election to Begin from October 13: CEO Sibin C

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Chandigarh, October 12: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the bye-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency in Punjab. Giving details, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Sibin C informed that the nomination process will begin on October 13, 2025, with the issue of Gazette Notification. The last date for filing nominations will be October 21, followed by scrutiny on October 22, and withdrawal of candidature allowed till October 24. Polling will take place on November 11, and counting of votes will be held on November 14. The entire election process will be completed before November 16, 2025. Sibin C stated that polling will be conducted from 7 AM to 6 PM. Nomination papers can be filed with the Returning Officer between 11 AM and 3 PM on any worki...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 225, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 56 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 156GMs HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, October 12: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 225th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 315 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 56 drug smugglers after registration of 40 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 32,732 in 225 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 156 grams heroin, 200 grams opium, 357 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 1600 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &nbs...

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350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond Announces Routes of Four Nagar Kirtans

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Chandigarh, October 12: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced today that the Punjab Government will commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with utmost reverence and on a grand scale. To ensure the smooth conduct and success of these celebrations, the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has been designated as the nodal department. Sharing details of the four Nagar Kirtans, which will commence from November 19, Sond urged the Sangat (devotees) to participate wholeheartedly in these spiritual processions that will culminate at Sri Anandpur Sahib. He informed that the main Nagar Kirtan will begin on November 19 from Srinagar, passing through Jammu, Pathankot, Dasuya, Hoshiarpur, Mahilpur, and Garhshankar, a...

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NRIs FROM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND COMES IN A BIG WAY TO SUPPORT CM’S MISSION CHARDIKALA

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Chandigarh, October 12- Reiterating their firm commitment to help the flood ravaged state, NRIs from Australia and New Zealand on Sunday assured fulsome support and cooperation to the Mission Chardikala started by the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. During a virtual meeting with the NRIs from Australia and New Zealand, the Chief Minister commended the strong emotional and developmental bond of the NRIs with the Indian diaspora. He said that these NRIs had carved a niche for themselves in these countries through hard work and dedication but had never forgotten their motherland. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that NRIs have always played a key role in the development of their villages and cities, promotion of sports and even for perpetuating the rich cultural heritage of the state...

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STRICT STEPS OF PUNJAB GOVT LEAD TO 48% DROP IN WATER CONTAMINATION COMPLAINTS IN LUDHIANA: DR. RAVJOT SINGH

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Chandigarh, October 12: Committed to ensuring potable water supply to every household across the city, Municipal Corporation Ludhiana has achieved significant progress in curbing incidents of water contamination, informed Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh here today. The exercise, aimed at improving the water distribution network, has started yielding positive results with complaints of water contamination dropping from 608 in 2022-23 to 318 in 2025, till date. He affirmed that all the complaints have been resolved permanently. Dr. Ravjot Singh stated that providing safe drinking water to residents remains a top priority for the Local Government Department. He shared that 12.6 km of new supply lines were laid in 2024, while over 20 km of new water supply lines have...

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TWO OPERATIVES OF BAMBIHA GANG HELD WITH SIX PISTOLS FROM BARNALA

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CHANDIGARH/ BARNALA, October 12: 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, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Barnala Police, have arrested two operatives of the Davinder Bambiha Gang and recovered six pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Sandeep Singh, a resident of Hanumangarh Town in Rajasthan and Sekher, a resident of Kaithal in Haryana. The recovered pistols include one PX5 pistol, one .30 bore pistol, four .32 bore pistols along with 19 live cartridges. Police teams have also impounded their Maruti Swift car, bearing registra...

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MC LUDHIANA RECORDS 48% DROP IN WATER CONTAMINATION COMPLAINTS: DR. RAVJOT SINGH

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Chandigarh, October 12: Committed to ensuring potable water supply to every household across the city, Municipal Corporation Ludhiana has achieved significant progress in curbing incidents of water contamination, informed Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh here today. The exercise, aimed at improving the water distribution network, has started yielding positive results with complaints of water contamination dropping from 608 in 2022-23 to 318 in 2025, till date. He affirmed that all the complaints have been resolved permanently. Dr. Ravjot Singh stated that providing safe drinking water to residents remains a top priority for the Local Government Department. He shared that 12.6 km of new supply lines were laid in 2024, while over 20 km of new water supply lines have...

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Punjab Government intensifies efforts to make the state child-begging free – Two children rescued in Faridkot: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 12: Punjab 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 has further intensified its efforts to make the state free from child begging. In this context, two children found begging in Faridkot were rescued. Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that she personally noticed these children near the Faridkot railway crossing and immediately informed the District Child Protection Team. Acting swiftly, the team rescued both children and produced them before the District Child Welfare Committee. After verification of their details, the children have been temporarily shifted to a children’s home for care and protection. Dr. Baljit Kaur lauded the efforts of all Dist...

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CROSS-BORDER ARMS SMUGGLING NETWORK BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; THREE HELD WITH 8 SOPHISTICATED PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 11: In an intelligence led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module with links to Pakistan with the arrest of its three operatives and recovered eight sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. Those arrested have been identified as Mahesh alias Ashu Masih and Angrej Singh, both residents of village Marhi Megha in Tarn Taran; and Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind in Tarn Taran. The ...

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PUNJAB SPEEDS UP CONSTRUCTION OF KEY GOVT BUILDINGS WORTH OVER RS.2000-CR

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Chandigarh, October 11: Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO today said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is giving top priority to strengthening public infrastructure for providing improved public services and for ensuring that all ongoing projects are completed within stipulated timelines with high-quality standards and complete transparency in fund utilization. The PWD Minister reviewed the progress of major building projects being undertaken by PWD for various government departments across the state. The projects, amounting to Rs.2097.03 crore, are currently at different stages of construction, with Rs.915.55 crore already released to executing agencies, he added. Sharing more details, S. Harbhajan Singh ETO informed that a to...