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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 217, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 82 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.6KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, October 4: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 217th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 338 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 82 drug smugglers after registration of 63 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 31,835 in 217 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.6 kg heroin, 2078 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 29,450 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably...

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CLASSROOMS COME FIRST: HARJOT BAINS CRACKS DOWN ON TEACHERS’ NON-EDUCATIONAL DUTIES

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Chandigarh, October 4:– In a decisive move to safeguard the integrity of classroom education, Punjab School Education Minister, S. Harjot Singh Bains, has directed the Chief Secretary, Punjab to immediately stop deploying government school teachers for non-teaching and routine administrative duties. Taking strong exception to reports of teachers being pulled away from classrooms to perform routine administrative tasks in several districts, the Education Minister has shot off a letter to the Chief Secretary. He termed this practice a grave injustice to both teachers and students, while emphasising the need to prioritise teaching duties and ensure that educators can focus on their core responsibilities. In the letter, S. Harjot Singh Bains eloquently stated, “Teachers are not just o...

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Punjab Government strictly enforces Safe School Vehicle Policy — Children’s safety comes first: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 4: Ensuring safe and secure travel for school-going children, the Punjab Government has intensified the enforcement of the Safe School Vehicle Policy across the state. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that strict monitoring and enforcement measures are being carried out on priority. Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that from 2022 till July 2025, a total of 13,819 school buses were checked across Punjab, out of which 4,351 buses were issued challans and 87 were impounded. She further said that keeping in view the winter fog conditions, a special drive was launched in August during which 1,486 school buses were checked and 561 challans were issued. Notably, under this special campaign, inspections were carried out in 187 schools ...

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27,500 drivers trained in a span of about two years from June 2023 till now: Laljit Singh Bhullar

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Chandigarh, October 04: A significant initiative of the Punjab Government, Regional Driving Training Centre (RDTC) Malerkotla is changing the driving landscape of Punjab and encouraging a new generation of safety conscious skilled drivers. Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar while disclosing this said that the Regional Driving Training Centre Malerkotla is a very unique initiative to increase the employability of the youth and make the roads safe for all. He said that this center' great achievement lies in the fact that 27,500 drivers have been successfully trained here in a period of about two years. The Transport Minister said that the Driving Training Center of Malerkotla has been providing its services continuously since June 2023 as a collaborative effort between t...

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Central Government adopted a pragmatic approach by allowing Jathas to visit Gurdwara Sahib in Pakistan, Says Speaker

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Chandigarh 4 October 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that various religious and other organizations had lodged protest against the Central Government decision regarding ban on the Jathas for visiting the Gurdwara Sahib situated in Pakistan. He said that the Central Government has now adopted a pragmatic approach by allowing the Jathas to visit Gurdwara Sahib in Pakistan on the occasion of the Gurpurab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and it will lead to establish communal harmony as well as peace between both the countries. This will enhance trade between both nations. Farmers and business community can also be benefitted.

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Punjab Labour Department Services Fully Digitized for Transparent and Hassle-Free Delivery: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, October 4: Punjab Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today informed that all services and industrial schemes offered by the Department of Labour under various Acts have been fully digitized to ensure transparent, time-bound, and hassle-free service delivery to workers, industries, and other stakeholders. Highlighting the government’s commitment towards “Ease of Doing Business” and “Ease of Living”, the Minister said that the Department has integrated a wide range of approvals, registrations, licenses, and welfare services on a single digital platform. These services include Approval of Building Plans, Acceptance of Stability Certificates, Registration and Licensing of Factories, Renewal and Amendment of Licenses, Permission to Employ Women in Night Shifts, Registrat...

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PUNJAB TO HONOUR 71 TEACHERS WITH PRESTIGIOUS STATE TEACHER AWARD, ANNOUNCES HARJOT BAINS

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Chandigarh, October 4: Punjab School Education Minister, S. Harjot Singh Bains, announced that 71 exceptional government teachers will be honoured with the prestigious 'State Teacher Award 2025' at a grand ceremony in Sri Anandpur Sahib, marking a significant celebration of World Teachers' Day on October 5. This recognition aims to appreciate the dedication and outstanding contributions of these teachers to the state's educational landscape. S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the state government takes pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of teachers, who shape young minds, making them the true architects of a brighter future. Divulging the details about the state awards, S. Harjot Singh Bains said that a total of 55 teachers will receive the State Teacher Award, with 34...

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CM’S FESTIVAL BONANZA TO PUNJABIS, LAUNCHES SCHEME TO CONSTRUCT 19,491 KM LINK ROADS AT A COST OF RS 4150 CRORE

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Chabaal (Tarn Taran), October 3- In a major gift to the people of state during the ongoing festive season, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday embarked on a major project to repair and upgrade 19,491.56 kilometre rural link roads in the state at a cost of Rs 4,150.42 crore. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister bowed his head at the sacred land of Tarn Taran which has footprints of fifth Guru of Sikhs, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji and ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and Baba Buddha ji. He said that today is a historic day, especially for the rural areas of Punjab as the repair and upgradation work of rural link roads is being initiated today. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Punjab Government has taken another historic decision as now, along with repair...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 216, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 47 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.3KG HEROIN, 3.1KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, October 3: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 216th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 328 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 47 drug smugglers after registration of 45 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 31,684 in 216 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.3 kg heroin, 3.1 kg opium, 25 kg poppy husk, 1584 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 3250 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &nbs...

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PUNJAB GOVT TO OBSERVE 350th MARTYRDOM DAY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI WITH GRANDEUR: HARJOT BAINS

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Chandigarh, October 3; The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is all set to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji with grand events across the country. A series of programs, including Nagar Kirtans, Kirtan Darbars, Light & Sound Show, Drone Shows and major religious gatherings at Sri Anandpur Sahib, will honour the Guru's legacy of sacrifice and secularism. The events aim to spread the Guru Sahib's timeless message of secularism, universal brotherhood and sacrifice, promoting harmony and social unity among people of all backgrounds. After attending the religious panel’s meeting today here at Tourism department’s office, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with Advisor to Department of Tourism and Cultur...