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Sep222025 by editorNo Comments

13 ACTIVE RELIEF CAMPS REMAINED ONLY IN GURDASPUR WITH JUST 10 INMATES: HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN

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Chandigarh, September 22: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that the flood situation in the State continues to stabilise as more affected families are returning to their homes. He said that while 219 relief camps were opened across Punjab, currently only 13 camps remain active, that too only in Gurdaspur, sheltering just 10 inmates. Notably, 25 active camps with 163 inmates were reported a day earlier. The Revenue Minister said that districts like Fazilka and Jalandhar, which had 50 and 103 inmates respectively in the relief camps yesterday, have reported nil camps and inmates today. He further stated that since August 1, as many as 23,340 individuals have been evacuated to safety, reflecting the extensive ev...

Sep222025 by editorNo Comments

Tarunpreet Singh Sond expresses grief over the demise of noted music composer Janab Charanjit Ahuja

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Chandigarh, September 22: Punjab’s Minister for Cultural Affairs, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned music composer Janab Charanjit Ahuja. In his condolence message, Sond said that with the passing away of Ahuja Sahib, an era of Punjabi music has come to an end. He added that Ahuja’s soulful and timeless compositions will continue to resonate for generations to come. “Charanjit Ahuja’s melodies were not only unique and soothing but also unforgettable. He played a pivotal role in taking many singers to great heights while himself remaining deeply grounded,” said the Minister. Sond further stated that the void created by the departure of such a legendary musical personality can never be filled. “For music lovers, Charanjit Ahuja will remain ...

Sep212025 by editorNo Comments

PROTECTING AGRARIAN BACKBONE: OVER 1.75 LAKH LIVESTOCK IMMUNISED AGAINST HS DISEASE WITHIN A WEEK

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Chandigarh, September 21: In a swift and effective response to protect Punjab's agrarian economy from the floods aftermath, the Punjab Government has successfully immunised over 1.75 lakh livestock against Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) disease within a remarkably short span of just one week. The targeted inoculation drive, covering 713 villages across flood-affected districts, has helped avert a potential animal health crisis, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Punjab. Elaborating on the mass inoculation drive, S. Khudian revealed that the campaign, launched on September 14, is a crucial component of the state's flood rehabilitation action plan, being implemented to safeguard the primary asset and livelihood of thousands ...

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4407 SEWERMEN ROUND-THE-CLOCK RESTORING SEWERAGE NETWORKS: DR. RAVJOT SINGH

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Chandigarh, September 21: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh today informed that the department has mounted a wide-ranging flood relief and restoration campaign across the affected towns and villages. He said that apart from general measures such as debris clearance, carcass disposal, sewer cleaning and repair of public assets, the department has initiated targeted actions to ensure speed and efficiency in recovery efforts. Dr. Ravjot Singh stated that each officer has been assigned a specific jurisdiction under an “Area Responsibility Plan” with directions to prepare a detailed account of damages to houses, shops, roads, sewerage and other infrastructure. Immediate steps for repair and restoration have already been initiated and tenders are being processed on war foot...

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TWO KEY ACCUSED INVOLVED IN JUGRAJ JUGGA’S MURDER CASE HELD FROM NAGALAND

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CHANDIGARH/BATALA, September 21: 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, Central Agencies, and Nagaland Police arrested two key accused involved in Jugraj Singh alias Jugga murder case, from Kohima in Nagaland, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Harmanpreet Singh alias Harman and his cousin Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, both resident of village Kaler in Batala. ...

Sep212025 by editorNo Comments

PROTECTING AGRARIAN BACKBONE: OVER 1.75 LAKH LIVESTOCK IMMUNISED AGAINST HS DISEASE WITHIN A WEEK

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Chandigarh, September 21: In a swift and effective response to protect Punjab's agrarian economy from the floods aftermath, the Punjab Government has successfully immunised over 1.75 lakh livestock against Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) disease within a remarkably short span of just one week. The targeted inoculation drive, covering 713 villages across flood-affected districts, has helped avert a potential animal health crisis, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Punjab. Elaborating on the mass inoculation drive, S. Khudian revealed that the campaign, launched on September 14, is a crucial component of the state's flood rehabilitation action plan, being implemented to safeguard the primary asset and livelihood of thousands ...

Sep212025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 204, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 89 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 4.5KG HEROIN, ₹59K DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, September 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 204th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 374 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 89 drug smugglers after registration of 78 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 30,440 in 204 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 4.5 kg heroin, 2.3 kg ganja, 1524 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 59,810 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. ...

Sep202025 by editorNo Comments

CROSS-BORDER NARCOTICS SMUGGLING NETWORK BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; ONE HELD WITH 5KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, September 20: Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and drug free state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module being operated by foreign-based handler Harpal Singh and arrested one of its operative after recovering 5.032 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. The arrested accused has been identified as Pawandeep Singh, a resident of Beharwal in Amritsar. DGP Gaurav Yadav said that during questioning, the arrested a...

Sep192025 by editorNo Comments

Major relief to common man- CM announces reduction in prices of Verka’s Milk and products

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Chandigarh, September 19: In a major consumer-friendly initiative, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced major reduction in prices of Verka’s Milk and products to benefit the common man. The Chief Minister said that Verka, a trusted brand of Milkfed, Punjab’s state-backed farmers’ cooperative, has announced significant price reductions across its popular range of milk and milk products. He said that the revised prices will come into effect from the morning of September 22, 2025, aligning with the Government of India’s GST 2.0 reforms, which lowered tariffs on essential dairy items. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that such measures will directly benefit the people of Punjab while strengthening the state’s cooperative model. Under the new pricing, the Chi...

Sep192025 by editorNo Comments

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 202, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 93 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 7.6KG HEROIN, 12KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, September 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 202nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 377 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 93 drug smugglers after registration of 76 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 30,201 in 202 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 7.6 kg heroin, 12 kg opium, 1687 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 15860 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &...