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PUNJAB DECLARES “ROHU” AS STATE FISH TO BOOST AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY

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Chandigarh, October 31: In a significant move to conserve and promote the state's aquatic biodiversity, Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian declared Rohu (Labeo Rohita) as the State Fish of Punjab, today here at his office. Highlighting the state's rich aquatic resources, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed that Punjab's aquatic sector is thriving, with 43,683 acres dedicated to fish farming, yielding 200,000 metric tonnes of fish annually. Rohu is a significant contributor, accounting for 42,353 metric tonnes (21.18% of total production) and fetching Rs 160-200 per kg. This prized fish can grow up to 45 kg in natural habit...

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Punjab Government Committed to Preservation of War Memorials

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Chandigarh, October 31, 2025: Defence Services Welfare Shri Mohinder Bhagat has directed officers to expedite the ongoing development works of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum in Ludhiana. He issued these directions while chairing a departmental review meeting at the Punjab Civil Secretariat. The Minister instructed the concerned officers to ensure the early completion of the museum’s development projects so that this historic site can further inspire visitors with the glorious legacy of the great warrior Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He emphasized that the museum should be aesthetically enhanced and meticulously maintained to educate future generations about the state’s rich military history. Shri Bhagat stated that the Punjab Government is formulating special plans for the prese...

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CM FLYING SQUAD ENSURING QUALITY IN RURAL LINK ROADS UPGRADATION & REPAIR WORK: GURMEET SINGH KHUDIAN

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Chandigarh, October 31: Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Friday said that the CM Flying Squad, constituted by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure the best quality of roads being repaired & upgraded by Punjab Mandi Board & PWD, has been rigorously monitoring the ongoing upgradation and repair work of rural link roads across the state. This monitoring is part of the state government's massive project to upgrade and repair 19,491 kilometres of link roads at a cost of Rs 4150 crore. Affirming that the finest quality of material is being used to lay, upgrade &am...

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SRI KALI MATA TEMPLE, PATIALA TO GET FACELIFT AS CM MANN AND ARVIND KEJRIWAL LAUNCH PROJECTS WORTH RS 75 CRORE

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Patiala, October 30: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched projects worth Rs 75 crore to give facelift to historic Sri Kali Mata Temple. Addressing the gathering, the National Convener of AAP said that it is the privilege of the state government to initiate these projects of immense public importance. He bemoaned that none of the previous state governments had ever bothered to start these works of immense public significance. Arvind Kejriwal said that fortunately the state government has been bestowed this opportunity by Mata Rani and the work will be collected within a year. The National Convener of AAP said that the Sri Kali Mata Mandir is one of the most revered and historic temples in northern India. He said...

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CROSS-BORDER ILLEGAL ARMS SMUGGLING NETWORK BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; THREE HELD WITH NINE PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 30:- 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 illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of its three operatives and recovered nine sophisticated pistols along with magazines from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Davinder Singh, a resident of village Bhangwan in Amritsar Rural, Paramjit Singh alias Pamma and Harmeet Singh alias Meetu, both residents of Bhindi Aulakh in Amritsar Rural. DGP Gaura...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 243, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 76 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.3KG HEROIN, ₹1.5L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, October 30: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 243rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 340 locations on Thursday leading to the arrest of 76 drug smugglers after registration of 68 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 34,599 in 243 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.3 kg heroin and Rs 1.51 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has ...

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PUNJAB EDUCATION SYSTEM IS WITNESSING A PROFOUND TRANSFORMATION: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, October 30- Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state's education system is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the comprehensive infrastructure upgrades under the Sikhya Kranti program of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led government, and bolstered by initiatives to enhance teacher strength and address long-standing concerns. Finance Minister Cheema made these remarks on Thursday while engaging in an in-depth discussion with representatives from seven education department unions. The unions included the Special Cadre Adhiyapak Front, Computer Adhiyapak Union, Computer Adhiyapak Sangharsh Committee, Unemployed B. Ed. TET Pass Adhiyapak Union, ETT TET Pass Adhiyapak Union (Sunil Fazilka), and ETT TET Pass Adhiyapak Union (Jai S...

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HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO REVIEWS SPECIAL REPAIR WORKS OF LINK ROADS IN RURAL AREAS

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Chandigarh, October 30: Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today reviewed in detail the ongoing special repair works of link roads across rural areas of the state. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has embarked on a large-scale initiative to upgrade and strengthen 10,778 kilometres of roads under a special repair programme. During the meeting, officials apprised the Minister that the ongoing works pertain to link roads scheduled for special repair during 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26. The programme covers link roads of the Public Works Department falling under 81 Market Committees. The necessary administrative approvals have been obtained from the Punjab Mandi Board, following which the works have been allotted thr...

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Jasvir Singh Garhi meets DGP Gaurav Yadav

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Chandigarh, October 30:- Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Sardar Jasvir Singh Garhi met the state Police Chief Gaurav Yadav. Giving information about this meeting, Sardar Garhi said that during this meeting, discussions were held regarding the deputation of SP level authority in every district of Punjab state to deal with cases related to SCST Act and the deputation of a DGP level officer at the state level. He said that the Police Chief assured of early action in this regard and said that he would issue orders in this regard soon.

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₹693 crore released as financial assistance to widows and destitute women so far: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 30:- Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to the welfare and social justice of every section of society. In this direction, special efforts are being made to provide economic support and dignity to widows and destitute women. As part of these efforts, a substantial amount has been released under the Social Security Financial Assistance Scheme for their welfare. Giving this information, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that during the current financial year, the Punjab Government has so far released ₹693.04 crore as financial assistance to beneficiaries under this scheme. She further informed that 6,65,994 widows and destitute women are receiving financial ...