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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 213, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 71 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 5.3KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, September 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 213th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 300 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 71 drug smugglers after registration of 48 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 31,441 in 213 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 5.38 kg heroin, 1.3 kg opium, 5 kg poppy husk, 465 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 1480 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &...

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PUNJAB POLICE AND NGO JUST RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN ORGANISE STATE-LEVEL CONSULTATION ON COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

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CHANDIGARH, September 30: The Punjab Police’s Community Affairs Division (CAD), in collaboration with the NGO Just Rights for Children, organised a State-level consultation on Human Trafficking at the State Judicial Academy here on Monday. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, while delivering the inaugural address, emphasised that human trafficking is a grave exploitative crime that targets the vulnerable and underprivileged for monetary gain. He highlighted that it destroys human lives, leading to long-term physical and mental health consequences, and requires resolute action. "However, being a continuous offence across State borders, it cannot be tackled wi...

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Vande Bharat train to have stopover at Barnala: Meet Hayer

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Chandigarh/New Delhi, September 30: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP from Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Tuesday called upon Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu at New Delhi. The Member Parliament put forth the demand pertaining to the stopover of New Delhi to Ferozepur Cantt. Vande Bharat train at Barnala. He said that the game changing measure would immensely benefit the scores of nearby villages and towns who would be connected with the National Capital. Revealing more, Meet Hayer said that the Union Minister has assured him that his demand would be given due consideration and the halt of the train at Barnala would be ensured. Since long the demand was being made by me to run a train which would connect Barnala directly with the Nationa...

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DGP PUNJAB TO POLICE FORCE: TAKE IRON-FIST APPROACH AGAINST GANGSTERS, DRUG SMUGGLERS

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CHANDIGARH, September 30: Reaffirming the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab a safe and secure state, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday chaired a state-level Law and Order Meeting of all senior officers upto the rank of Station House Officers (SHOs) via video conference to review the ongoing action against organised crime, drug trafficking and terrorism, and to devise a comprehensive Action Plan to ensure peaceful Festive Season 2025. Addressing all Range DIGs, CPs/SSPs, SPs/DSPs, and SHOs across the state, the DGP directed them to remain fully alert and committed to ensuring peace, harmony, and the safety of all citi...

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Final Electoral Roll Published for Tarn Taran Ahead of Bye-Elections: Sibin C

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Chandigarh, September 30: In view of the upcoming bye-elections in 21–Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency, the final electoral roll has been published following the Special Summary Revision with 01.07.2025 as the qualifying date, as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Copies of the final electoral roll were also handed over to representatives of recognized political parties in the meeting convened by the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab. Divulging the details, Sibin C, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, said, “As per the revised roll, the total number of electors in Tarn Taran constituency stands at 1,93,74...

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DRUG TRAFFICKER LINKED TO JAGGU BHAGWANPURIA GANG HELD WITH 4.7KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH/PATIALA, September 30: In an intelligence based operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Patiala has arrested a drug trafficker and recovered 4.7 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. The arrested accused has been identified as Vansh Kumar, a resident of village Dalam in Batala. DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused Vansh Kumar is closely associated with Dubai-based Amritpal...

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Micro Irrigation Key to Saving Groundwater, Boosting Potato Productivity: Barinder Kumar Goyal

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Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, September 30: Punjab Soil & Water Conservation Minister, Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, today emphasized that promotion of micro irrigation systems is the need of the hour to save the fast-depleting groundwater resources of the state and to enhance crop productivity, especially in potato cultivation. Addressing a one-day workshop on Promotion of Micro Irrigation in Potato Cultivation organized at Soil Conservation Complex, Phase 6, Mohali, the Minister said that micro irrigation—comprising drip and sprinkler systems—not only ensures judicious use of water but also enables efficient application of fertilizers and pesticides directly to the root zone. “Adopting these systems helps farmers save up to 50% water while simultaneously improving per acre yield and qualit...

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PUNJAB DELEGATION CALLS ON 16TH FINANCE COMMISSION CHAIRMAN; SEEKS SPECIAL REHABILITATION PACKAGE AFTER RS 20,000 CRORE FLOOD DAMAGE

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Chandigarh/New Delhi, September 30 A high-level delegation of the Punjab Government comprising Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, and Additional Chief Secretary, Home Affairs and Finance, Alok Shekhar, on Tuesday called on the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission Dr. Arvind Panagariya in Delhi to present a forceful case for the special long term rehabilitation package to state, citing the recent experience with devastating floods, among the worst in decades, which caused an estimated damage of Rs 20,000 Crores, particularly in border areas, to crops, homes, and infrastructure. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted the immense strain placed on Punjab’s finances due to its unique status as a frontline border state, recent natu...

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HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN AND LALJIT SINGH BHULLAR KICK START “MERA GHAR, MERA MAAN” SCHEME FROM TARN TARAN

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Chandigarh/Tarn Taran, September 30: Punjab Cabinet Ministers S. Hardeep Singh Mundian and S. Laljit Singh Bhullar today kick started the “Mera Ghar, Mera Maan” scheme from Tarn Taran district and distributed property cards to beneficiaries of 11 villages of Tarn Taran constituency who are given ownership rights of land and properties located within Lal Lakir. Constituency in-charge S. Harmeet Singh Sandhu, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mr. Rajdeep Singh Brar, SDM Tarn Taran Mr. Gurmeet Singh and District Revenue Officer Mr. Gurpreet Singh Dhillon were also present on this occasion. Addressing the gathering, Cabinet Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said, "the day was historic as the Mann government was handing over ownership rights of properties to the people." He said that “Mera G...

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VB drive against corruption: Education department JE nabbed red handed taking Rs 4000 bribe

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Chandigarh September 29, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its drive against corruption has apprehended Harjit Singh, Junior Engineer (JE), Education Department, posted at Kapurthala red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs. 4000. Disclosing this a spokesperson of the VB said the accused has been arrested following a complainant from a school teacher posted in Government School, Dhaliwal Dona, in Kapurthala district. He further stated that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the aforementioned accused had demanded a bribe of Rs. 10,000 for issuing a completion certificate in respect of a grant amounting to Rs 40 lakh, utilized by the said school. The accused JE had already taken Rs 2000 for this purpose and demanded the remaining money. The c...