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Oct232025 by editorNo Comments

CM REITERATES COMMITMENT OF STATE GOVERNMENT TO TRANSFORM DESTINY OF YOUTH BY MAKING THEM JOB GIVERS INSTEAD OF JOB SEEKERS

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Morinda (Rupnagar), October 23: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that the state government is making concerted efforts to transform the destiny of the youth by making them job givers instead of job seekers. Interacting with the students of Shaheed Subedar Mewa Singh School of Eminence here today, the Chief Minister said that the state government has heralded a new era of Education Revolution in Punjab. He said that this revolution is giving desired results by grooming the students for futuristic competitions and enabling them to excel in life. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that on one hand unprecedented steps have been taken to provide jobs to the youth and on the other several endeavors have been made to channelize their unbounded energy in the state. The Chi...

Oct212025 by editorNo Comments

CM suspends DIG Bhullar, Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Corruption

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Chandigarh, October 21 : Reiterating his government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has suspended IPS officer Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who was recently arrested on corruption charges. In a statement, the Chief Minister said that corruption-free governance lies at the core of the state government’s ethos, which has been consistently demonstrated through its actions over the past four years. He emphasized that the Punjab government has upheld a strict zero-tolerance approach by sparing no one found guilty of corrupt practices. Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that, in line with this policy, the IPS officer recently arrested by a central agency for corruption has been suspended. The Chief Minister added that this action reflects the Pun...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 234, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 11 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 4.2KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, October 21: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 234th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 248 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 11 drug smugglers after registration of 11 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 33,519 in 234 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 4.2 kg heroin, 338 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 23,220 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably,...

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PUNJAB’S UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES TOLD TO HOLD SEMINARS ON GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI’S LEGACY & MARTYRDOM

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Chandigarh, October 21: In a significant move to instill the values of sacrifice and religious freedom in the youth, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains has directed all Vice-Chancellors (VCs) and College Principals across the state, including private and aided institutions, to organise comprehensive seminars highlighting the life, teachings and martyrdom of ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. Emphasising on the Guru's legacy of selflessness, inclusivity and human rights advocacy, S. Harjot Singh Bains wrote a letter to VCs and Principals to organise seminars and other religious programs from October 27, 2025 to November 30, 2025. Directing to maintain religious decorum and sanctity of the events in the education institutes, the Education Minister asked th...

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Tarn Taran Bye-Election: 11 Nomination Papers Filed on the Last Day

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Chandigarh, October 21: 11 nomination papers were filed on Tuesday, the last day of filing nominations for the bye-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency. A spokesperson of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab informed that Congress candidate Karanbir Singh filed one more nomination paper today. In addition, Mandeep Singh S/o Mohinder Pal Singh submitted two nomination papers as an independent candidate. Other independent candidates who filed their nomination papers include Lakha Singh, Gurmeet Kaur, Jaswant Singh, Harpreet Singh, Sarika Jorha, Harpal Singh, Mandeep Singh S/o Narinder Singh and Sanjeev Singh. The spokesperson further said that the scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on October 22, 2025, while the last date for withdrawal o...

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POSSIBLE TERROR ATTACK AVERTED; TWO HELD WITH RPG AND LAUNCHER IN AMRITSAR

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 21: In an intelligence based operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Rural Police, in close coordination with central agencies, apprehended two operatives of a terror module and recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) along with launcher from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. Those arrested have been identified as Mehakdeep Singh alias Mehak, a resident of Wadali in Amritsar and Aditya alias Adhi, a resident village Bhaga Chhina in Amritsar. Apart from recovering RPG, police teams have ...

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Punjab Cabinet Ministers Extends Greetings on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas

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Chandigarh, October 19: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Aman Arora, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Sanjeev Arora, Dr. Balbir Singh, Lal Chand, Laljit Singh Bhullar, Harjot Singh Bains, Harbhajan Singh, Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, Dr. Ravjot Singh, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, and Mohinder Bhagat extended warm greetings to all citizens, especially Punjabis, on the joyous occasions of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas. In a joint message issued here, the Ministers said that Diwali symbolizes the victory of truth over falsehood, righteousness over evil, and light over darkness. It reflects the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India, celebrating universal values of goodness and harmony. They appealed to the people to celebrate a pollution-free, gre...

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AAM AADMI CLINICS ACHIEVE LANDMARK AS 4.20-CR PEOPLE AVAIL TREATMENT AND 2.29 cr LAB TESTS DONE IN 3 YEARS

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CHANDIGARH, October 19: The ambitious 'Aam Aadmi Clinics' project initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government to strengthening primary healthcare in the state, has achieved yet another significant milestone as the Outpatient Department (OPD) visits have now crossed the remarkable 4.20 crore mark and lab tests done crossed 2.29 cr in just three years. Sharing this milestone here on Sunday, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh revealed that over 4.20 crore individuals in the state have received free treatment from the 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics since August 15, 2022. Notably, there are 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics— 316 in urban areas and 565 in Rural areas— functioning in the state providing...

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PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA DEPUTY SPEAKER GREETS PUNJABIS ON DIWALI AND BANDI CHHOR DIWAS

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Chandigarh/Garhshankar, October 19: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Sh. Jai Krishan Singh Rouri extended greetings to people of Garhshankar constituency along with Punjabis living all over the world on the occasion of holy festivals Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas and Vishwakarma Diwas. On this occasion, Deputy Speaker said that we should celebrate our traditional festivals with full pride and dignity. He urged the people to follow the teachings of the Gurus and Spiritual leaders to follow the path of truth. He also prayed to God for the happiness and peace of all. Deputy Speaker Sh. Jai Krishan Singh Rouri appealed to the people to celebrate holy days of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas in the traditional manner and to refrain from bursting crackers. He said that bursting crackers cause...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 232, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 67 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 561GMs HEROIN, 1.1KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, October 19: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 232nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 306 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 67 drug smugglers after registration of 58 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 33,500 in 232 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 561 grams heroin, 1.1 kg opium, 1229 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 6360 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. ...