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Nov132025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau nabs ASI red-handed accepting bribe of Rs 5000/-

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Chandigarh, November 13, 2025 – In its ongoing crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) today arrested ASI Ragwinder Prasad posted at police station kot Ise Khan district Moga. He was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 5000 from a complainant, resident of tehsil Malout district Sri Muktsar Sahib. Disclosing this a spokesperson of VB said that a case was registered against the complainant's relatives in police station Kot Ise khan and the investigating officer ASI Ragwinder Prasad demanded a bribe of Rs. 20000/- in lieu of helping him in this case. On 6 November 2025, accused ASI called him via whatsapp and asked him to reach Judicial Complex Moga, where he took a bribe of Rs. 5000 from him. Acting on complainant information, a VB team of SAS Naga...

Nov132025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

HISTORIC RS 332 CRORE FUND RELEASED BY PUNJAB GOVERNMENT TO ACCELERATE RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACROSS STATE: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, November 13- Punjab Finance Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, on Thursday announced the release of a significant Rs 332 Crore instalment for various development works across the rural areas of Punjab to accelerate grassroots development, improving essential services, and empowering the state's Gram Panchayats. He said that the next installment of Rs 334 Crore would be released by December end or in the first week of January, ensuring a continuous flow of resources for rural upliftment. Revealing this while addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has launched the development works from very first day of assuming the reins of the state a...

Nov132025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 257, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 77 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.5KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, November 13:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 257th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 315 locations on Thursday leading to the arrest of 77 drug smugglers after registration of 62 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,386 in 257 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.5 kg heroin, 600 grams opium, 25 kg poppy husk, 110 intoxicant pills and Rs 1900 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann...

Nov122025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

3,100 VILLAGES IN PUNJAB TO GET SPORTS STADIUMS WORTH ₹1,100-CR: AMAN ARORA

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Chandigarh/ Sunam, November 12- Under the vision of making Punjab a vibrant and progressive state, the Punjab Government is making consistent efforts to engage youth in sports and provide state-of-the-art sports infrastructure in every village. Taking another step in this direction, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister and State President of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Mr. Aman Arora inaugurated the construction work of sports stadiums in 11 villages of the Sunam constituency, to be built at a total cost of Rs 5.32 crore. These stadiums are expected to be completed within three months. Mr. Aman Arora informed that sports stadiums are being constructed in 3,100 villages across Punjab at a total cost of approximately Rs 1,100 crore, while in the Sunam con...

Nov122025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

ACTIVE MEMBER OF JAGGU BHAGWANPURIA GANG HELD FROM BATALA; TWO SOPHISTICATED PISTOLS RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/BATALA, November 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 Batala Police, has apprehended an active member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and recovered two sophisticated pistols from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. The arrested accused has been identified as Gurlove Singh alias Love Randhawa, a resident of Ujagar Nagar in Batala. The recovered pistols include one Zegana pistol along with one magazine and three live cartridges, and one .30 bore pistol along with two magazines and 13 live cartridges. DGP Gaurav Yadav said ...

Nov122025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Government committed to welfare of ex-servicemen and their families: Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, November 12:- The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working actively for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. In line with this objective, Defence Services Welfare Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat today reviewed the progress of various welfare initiatives for ex-servicemen and their families, as well as the ongoing work related to the renovation of war memorials, during a meeting with senior officers of the Defence Services Welfare Department. During the review meeting held at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, the officers briefed the Minister about the various welfare activities being carried out for ex-servicemen. They informed that all possible assistance is being provided to ex-servicemen and their families, with special focus on reso...

Nov122025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

TWO OPERATIVES OF LAWRENCE BISHNOI GANG HELD AFTER BRIEF ENCOUNTER; TWO PISTOLS RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/SAS NAGAR, November 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 SAS Nagar Police, has foiled a gangster plot with the arrest of two operatives linked to foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, following an exchange of fire at Ghaghar Bridge on the Ambala-Dera Bassi highway, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. Those arrested have been identified as Sharanjit Singh, a resident of Motemajra in Mohali and presently residing at village Tangori in Mohali and Aman Kumar, a residen...

Nov122025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Government’s Strong Commitment to Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Marginalized Sections: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 12:- Punjab Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is firmly committed to the welfare and upliftment of Scheduled Castes and marginalized sections of society. Presiding over a meeting with senior officers of the Social Justice Department, Dr. Baljit Kaur reviewed the progress of works being undertaken under the SC Sub-Plan. She directed that all departments must promptly submit reports detailing the steps being taken to ensure that funds released under the plan directly benefit members of the Scheduled Caste community. The Minister emphasized that the allocated SCSP budget should be utilized solely for the welfare of the SC population, and...

Nov122025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 256, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 59 DRUG SMUGGLERS

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CHANDIGARH, November 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 256th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 286 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 59 drug smugglers after registration of 42 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,257 in 256 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 274 grams heroin, 3 kg ganja, 389 intoxicant pills and Rs 1910 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked th...

Nov122025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB ADORNS WHITE FOR SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI’S 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

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Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 12:- In a landmark initiative to elevate the spiritual and historical vibes of the historic city Sri Anandpur Sahib, a transformative 'White City' project has been kicked off today to commemorate 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji with grandeur. After performing Adras by Baba Satnam Singh Ji of Kar Sewa wale, Qila Anandgarh Sahib, Punjab Education Minister and MLA from Sri Anandpur Sahib S. Harjot Singh Bains started the ambitious project with paintbrush, starting from the local bus stand to paint the entire city white. Articulating the vision behind the project, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated, "Today, we embark on a journey to make Sri Anandpur Sahib a beacon of beauty, peace and devotion. This project is a pro...