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Dr. Baljit Kaur kickstarts state-wide women’s health & job camp drive from Malout

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Chandigarh/Malout/Sri Muktsar Sahib, November 4: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur on Tuesday launched a state wide series of health checkup and employment camps for women here from KG Resorts by inaugurating a mega awareness camp. The cabinet minister said that started today from Malout, these camps will be organised across Punjab to make the women aware of the health, hygiene and employment opportunities. Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that apart from women and child development and social security departments, the services of employment generation, skill development, health and family welfare, rural development and local government departments will also be offered to the needy at these camps. She added that the services will include free scree...

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Speaker congratulates Indian women’s cricket team

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Chandigarh, 3 November 2025— Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan extended heartfelt congratulations to Punjab's daughter Harmanpeet Kaur, who has created history as a captain of the Indian women's cricket team and led India to win the World Cup under her leadership. Speaker Sandhwan said that Harmanpeet Kaur has made not only Punjab but the entire country proud with her dedication, hard work and indomitable spirit. She has proved that if the intentions are firm, then daughters are no less than sons in any field. He said that Harmanpeet Kaur has inspired the daughters of every parent by creating new history in the world of sports. This victory is a symbol of women empowerment and this is the beginning of a new golden era in sports. S. Sandhwan said that th...

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H&UD DEPARTMENT FRAMES SOP FOR ISSUING LICENSES TO DEVELOP COLONIES

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Chandigarh, November 3:- Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has taken a key decision aimed at boosting the real estate sector by formulating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for issuing licenses to develop colonies. Sharing further details, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said the Housing and Urban Development department has prepared the SOP to streamline the process of granting licenses for developing colonies in areas under its jurisdiction. The process has been divided into two stages i.e. issuance of the Letter of Intent (within 30 days) and issuance of the License (within 30 days), fixing the total time limit at 60 days from the date of application submission by the appl...

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YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 247, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 63 DRUG SMUGGLERS

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CHANDIGARH, November 3: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 247th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 295 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 63 drug smugglers after registration of 60 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,065 in 247 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 332 grams heroin and 5623 intoxicant pills from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has as...

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DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASING FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS BY ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DEPT RELEASED

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Chandigarh, November 3: The Punjab Animal Husbandry Department unveiled a documentary showcasing its relentless efforts in rescuing and rehabilitating animals during the recent devastating floods in the state. The documentary was formally released by S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy Development, Punjab. Notably, this documentary stands out as a unique effort, created from within the Animal Husbandry department by its team of doctors and paramedics. Lauding the department’s efforts, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian stated that under Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann's guidance, the Punjab Government and Animal Husbandry Department stood resolute in supporting livestock farmers during the deluge. He highlighted the department's proactive "missio...

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Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission takes suo moto notice of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring’s castist comments towards former Union Home Minister Buta Singh

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Chandigarh, November 3: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken suo moto notice of the casteist comment made by Punjab Congress Committee President and Lok Sabha member from Ludhiana, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, against former Union Home Minister late Buta Singh during an election rally in view of the Tarn Taran Vidhan Sabha by-elections. Giving information in this regard, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Sardar Jasvir Singh Garhi said that this matter has come to his notice through social media in which the Congress Party's Punjab unit president and Lok Sabha member from Ludhiana is making color and caste-based comments towards the country's late Home Minister and Dalit leader Buta Singh. He said that the Commission, taking suo moto n...

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CM’S BONANZA TO RESIDENTS OF SRI MUKTSAR SAHIB, LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF PROJECTS WORTH RS 138.82 CRORE

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Sri Muktsar Sahib, November 2: - In a major gift to the people of the historic town of Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday laid the foundation stone for sewerage and water supply projects worth 138.82 crore. Addressing a public gathering at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium, the Chief Minister said that Rs 90.68 crore will be spent on the new sewerage system and Rs 48.14 crore on water supply works. He said that the city has 31,000 households and once completed the projects will benefit around 1.58 lakh residents. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that people will no longer face issues of lack of clean drinking water and drainage. The Chief Minister said that after 30 years, new sewerage and water supply projects are being initiated in this historic city. He sa...

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‘War on Drugs’: On Day 246, Punjab Police arrests 90 drug smugglers with 1.4 kg heroin, 1.5 kg opium

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CHANDIGARH, November 2:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 246th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 272 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 90 drug smugglers after registration of 63 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 34,968 in 246 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.4 kg heroin, 1.5 kg opium, 1771 intoxicant pills and Rs 30,230 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commiss...

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350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Light and Sound Shows to Begin from November 4: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, November 2:- Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond has announced that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with utmost devotion and grandeur across the state. As part of these commemorations, Light and Sound Shows showcasing the life and legacy of the ninth Guru will commence from November 4 in various districts of Punjab. The Minister informed that the inaugural shows will be held on November 4, 2025, from 6 PM onwards at Lamini Stadium in Pathankot, Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in Jalandhar, Polo Ground in Patiala, and Sports Stadium Madhopur in Fatehgarh Sahib. All necessary arrangements have been completed for the smooth...

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TWO MORE OPERATIVES OF GANGSTERS GURDEV JASSAL AND GURLAL ALIAS GULLU HELD IN GURDASPUR; THREE PISTOLS RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/GURDASPUR, November 2: 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, Gurdaspur Police has arrested two more operatives of radicalised gangsters Gurdev Jassal and Gurlal alias Gullu, associated with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist organisation, and recovered three .32 caliber pistols along with live cartridges and magazines from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Lovedeep Singh alias Love, a resident of Bains in Nawanshahr and Tek Chand alias Tinku, a resident of...