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Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 207, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 52 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 321GMs HEROIN, ₹73K DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, September 24: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 207th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 299 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 52 drug smugglers after registration of 36 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 30,771 in 207 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 321 grams heroin, 13 kg poppy husk, 320 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 73,100 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &n...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

Kerala Food Supply Minister G.R. Anil lauds robust procurement mechanism of Punjab Government

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Chandigarh, September 24: The robust procurement mechanism of the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today came in for huge appreciation from the Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology Minister, Kerala Mr. G.R. Anil who was apprised about in detail about the procurement process and the measures undertaken by the Punjab Government to ensure its robustness. Apprising the visiting dignitary with regard to the procurement process here at Anaj Bhawan, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Punjab, Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak said that despite being 1.5 percent of the landmass of the country, Punjab contributes about 40-45 percent of Wheat and 20-25 percent paddy to the Central Pool. Divulging more, Mr. Kataruchak said Katar...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

IN A FIRST, PUNJAB GOVT BRINGS POLICY TO HONOUR DOCTORS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

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CHANDIGARH, September 24: In a groundbreaking step to bolster the healthcare system and recognise the tireless service of medical professionals, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has introduced a first-of-its-kind Policy to Honour Doctors for outstanding services, announced Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh here on Wednesday. This institutionalised, transparent, and merit-based system will be implemented by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, with the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will personally confer the awards at a state-level function, reflecting the state’s commitment to valuing the contribution of doctor...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

15 Auto E-Rickshaws Distributed to Economically Weaker and Needy: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, 24 September : Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Security, Women & Child Development and MLA from Malout, Dr. Baljit Kaur, distributed 15 auto e-rickshaws among needy individuals of her constituency under the state government’s self-employment initiative. Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to economically empowering poor and divyang persons. These auto e-rickshaws will provide beneficiaries with a dignified source of livelihood and enable them to lead a self-reliant life. She added that these are not just vehicles, but a new beginning for the beneficiaries. The e-rickshaws will empower them and bring smiles to their faces, instilling the confidence to stand on their own ...

Sep232025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 206, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 78 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 3.6KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, September 23: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 206th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 343 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 78 drug smugglers after registration of 54 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 30,677 in 206 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 3.6 kg heroin, 1.25 kg ganja, 20 kg poppy husk and 624 intoxicant tablets/capsules from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &n...

Sep232025 by editorNo Comments

PHAGWARA CYBER FRAUD RACKET CASE: ONE MORE HELD WITH ₹2.05CR HAWALA MONEY; TOTAL ARRESTS REACH 39

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CHANDIGARH/KAPURTHALA, September 23: In a significant follow-up action to the recent bust of a major international cyber fraud syndicate in Phagwara, Kapurthala Police has arrested another accused from Ludhiana and recovered a ₹2.05 crores hawala money from his possession, taking the total number of arrests to 39 and total recovered amount to ₹2.15 crores in this case, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. The arrested accused has been identified as Pawan, a resident of Bikaner in Rajasthan. As per the information, Kapurthala Police had busted a major cyber fraud racket in Pha...

Sep232025 by editorNo Comments

ALL RELIEF CAMPS CLOSED AS ALL FAMILIES RETURN HOME SAFELY: HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN

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Chandigarh, September 23: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that the flood situation in the State has stabilised as all relief camps have now been closed with the remaining inmates returned to their homes. He said that the supply of essential relief material to the affected families will continue uninterrupted. The Revenue Minister said that a total of 219 relief camps were opened at the peak of floods across Punjab, accommodating 8,270 inmates from time to time. With improving conditions, the numbers kept declining and today not a single camp remains active, marking a complete return of all displaced families to their villages and homes. Highlighting the scale of operations, S. Mundian stated that since August ...

Sep232025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND AI-POWERED SCREENING FOR CANCER & VISION CARE

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CHANDIGARH, September 23: In a landmark move to strengthen preventive healthcare as desired by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister on Tuesday launched first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled screening devices for early detection of breast cancer, cervical cancer, and refractive errors. The Punjab Government’s initiative, implemented in collaboration with ACT Grants, introduces portable, radiation-free, and AI-powered devices across eight districts of Punjab. These include Thermalytix by Niramai for breast cancer screening, Smart Scope by Periwinkle for cervical cancer screening, and Portable Autorefractometer by For...

Sep232025 by editorNo Comments

WILL UPHOLD THE TRADITION OF SMOOTH AND HASSLE FREE PROCUREMENT OF PADDY THIS YEAR TOO: CM

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Chandigarh, September 23: Asserting that farmers have never faced any problem in selling their grain during the last three years, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that like previous years, the state government will repeat the history of smooth, hassle free and timely procurement of the paddy in the state. Reviewing the ongoing paddy procurement in the state during a meeting held here today, the Chief Minister said that all out efforts have been made to ensure smooth, hassle free and quick procurement of paddy on one hand and facilitate the farmers in getting timely payment of their produce on the other. He categorically said that farmers of the state should not face any inconvenience for the sale of their produce in the mandis. Bhagwant Singh Mann said th...

Sep232025 by editorNo Comments

EVERY PUNJABI TO GET ₹10L CASHLESS HEALTH INSURANCE COVER: DR BALBIR SINGH

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CHANDIGARH, September 23: In a landmark step towards universal healthcare as per the mandate of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday formally launched the registration process for the ambitious ‘Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna’, which provides cashless treatment worth Rs 10 lakh to every one of the state’s 3 crore residents. The registration process was virtually inaugurated from the State Health Agency (SHA) Office, commencing in two districts—Tarn Taran and Barnala. The Minister, who was accompanied by Principal Secretary Health Kumar Rahul and CEO SHA Sanyam Aggarwal, sufficient number of registration camps have b...