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Oct312025 by editorNo Comments

Cancer Survivors Actress Hina Khan & PDC Vice Chairperson Seema Bansal share inspiring Journey, Stress on Self-Detection

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Chandigarh/Ludhiana, Oct 31:- Continuing its steadfast commitment to spreading awareness about breast cancer and providing free medical check-ups, the Krishna Pran Breast Cancer Charitable Trust—headed by Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora organised Unite for Pinktober, a breast cancer annual awareness event at Guru Nanak Bhawan, here today. The event was graced by renowned TV & Film Indian actress Hina Khan and Seema Bansal, Vice-Chairperson of the Punjab Development Commission, both breast cancer survivors, who shared their deeply personal journeys. The session was moderated by Nomita Khanna and Shweta Jindal. During an engaging interaction, Hina Khan, who was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer in 2024, expressed gratitude to Minister Sanjeev Arora for inviting her to am...

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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...

Oct302025 by editorNo Comments

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...

Oct302025 by editorNo Comments

‘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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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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₹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 ...

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AMAN ARORA & SOND EXTEND INVITATION TO GUJARAT CM FOR 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Chandigarh/ Gandhinagar, October 30:- In a significant gesture underscoring national unity and shared cultural heritage, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Minister and State President of the Aam Aadmi Party Mr. Aman Arora, along with Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Tarunpreet Singh Sond, formally invited Gujarat Chief Minister Sh. Bhupendra Patel to join the state-wide commemorations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. Mr. Aman Arora, leading a high-level delegation, called on the Gujarat Chief Minister in Gandhinagar, sharing a warm exchange rooted in their deep respect for the Ninth Guru Sahib’s enduring legacy. During the meeting, the Punjab Ministers presented a detailed overview of the month-long state-...

Oct292025 by editorNo Comments

IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. will invest Rs. 1,400 crore in Punjab, Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh 29 October 2025:- Aiming to transform Punjab into a vibrant, healthy and future ready state under the dynamic leadership of National Convener Sh. Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Punjab S.Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora informed that IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. whose turnover Rs 2300 crore on annual basis is going to invest Rs. 1,400 Crore in Punjab. Company has planned to establish a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in village Badbar, District Barnala. It will lead to generate employment opportunities for 2,000 Punjabis. Addressing the Media, he added that environmental clearance has been obtained for the project and land is under the possession of the company. IOL Chemicals & Phar...