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Four linked to cross-border drug smuggling module held with 5Kg heroin in Amritsar
Chandigarh/Amritsar- In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border drug…
Legitimate demands of freedom fighters’ families to be addressed on priority: Bhagat
Chandigarh- Punjab Freedom Fighters Minister Mohinder Bhagat today held a special meeting with the family members of freedom fighters and representatives of the Freedom Fighters’ Descendants Association, Punjab, at the Punjab Civil…
Two accused involved in Gurvinder Singh’s murder case held; Vehicles used in crime recovered
Chandigarh/SAS Nagar- In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, SAS Nagar Police has arrested two accused persons in connection with the murder case…
Three day state-level event to commemorate 649th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji begins at Sri…
Garhshankar/Hoshiarpur- The Bhagwant Mann Government on Wednesday infused Sri Khuralgarh Sahib with devotion, resolve, and historic intent as it formally launched state-level celebrations of the 649th holy Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass…
Major Governance Reforms Transform Urban Local Bodies : Sanjeev Arora
Chandigarh : Punjab Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Industries & Commerce, Power, and Investment Promotio Sanjeev Arora, today said that the State Government has rolled out far-reaching administrative, financial, and structural…
CM Mann’s efforts deliver as Hinduja group shows interest in Punjab
Chandigarh : Punjab’s efforts to position itself as a preferred global investment destination gained fresh momentum as the Hinduja Group, one of the world’s leading diversified conglomerates, expressed strong interest in investing in the…
Nangal-Kiratpur Sahib road four-laning project to take off soon : Bains
Chandigarh / Sri Anandpur Sahib : Punjab Education Minister and Sri Anandpur Sahib MLA Harjot Singh Bains on Tuesday announced the issuance of the final notification for the long-awaited four-laning of the Nangal-Kiratpur Sahib road, paving…
Gangstran te Vaar : Punjab police conducts 666 raids; 163 Held with 2 weapons
Chandigarh : As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 15th day, Punjab Police on Tuesday conducted 666 raids at the at identified and mapped locations linked…
Punjab Public Relations Department Gives PRO ND Sharma a Warm Send-Off
Chandigarh : Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab today bid a warm farewell to Information and Public Relations Officer (IPRO) ND Sharma who retired after an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades. Mr. Sharma’s…
Safe roads must be backed by reponsible road users : Harbhajan ETO
Chandigarh : Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Tuesday said that the creation of safe road infrastructure must go parallel with sustained public awareness on strict compliance with traffic rules. He said road safety…
Harjot Bains orders special audit & investigation into malpractices at Sri Dashmesh Academy
Chandigarh : In a decisive move to uphold transparency and accountability in educational institutions, Punjab's Education Minister and MLA form Sri Anandpur Sahib, Harjot Singh Bains, today directed the Punjab Chief Secretary to conduct a…
Vigilance Bureau nabs Rent Collector and Peon red handed accepting bribe of Rs 18K
Chandigarh : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against the corruption in the state, has apprehended Mohammad Yasin, Rent Collector posted at Punjab Waqf Board office, Garhshankar and Mohammad Talim, Contract based…
Two operatives of cross-border arms smuggling network held with 7 pistols in Amritsar
Chandigarh/Amritsar : Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled an illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of three operatives and recovered seven sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP)…
CM Saini attends ‘dastaarbandi’ ceremony at Hira Mahal, Nabha
Chandigarh : Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday visited Hira Mahal in Nabha, Punjab, where he attended the ‘dastaarbandi’ (turban-tying ceremony) of Kunwar Abhyuday Pratap Singh of the Nabha royal family. He congratulated the family on…
Gangstran Te Vaar : 4233 Individuals arrested with 116 weapons in two weeks
Chandigarh- As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab a gangster-free state completed two weeks, Punjab Police has arrested 4,233 individuals including…
Punjab has always led from front in sacrifices for nation’s unity & sovereignty: CM Mann
Chandigarh- A delegation of the National Defence College, New Delhi, currently on a study tour of Punjab, called on CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday, during which he highlighted the state’s unparalleled contribution to the nation’s unity…
BJP-led Central Govt’s Budget 2026 sidelines Punjab yet again, threatens democracy &…
Chandigarh- Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday called out the BJP-led Centre for completely ignoring Punjab’s needs and sacrifices in Union Budget 2026, pointing out that there is no mention of Punjab anywhere in the…
Mundian holds meetings with various unions, assures fulfilment of legitimate demands
Chandigarh- Punjab Revenue and Housing & Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian today held marathon meetings with various unions. During separate meetings held at Punjab Bhawan here with representatives of the Revenue Patwar…
Mann Govt’s Road Safety Force (SSF) Cuts Highway Deaths by Nearly 50%
Chandigarh- Sharing the remarkable success of the Punjab Government’s Road Safety Force (SSF, Sadak Surakheya Force) on the completion of its two years, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that the force has emerged as one of Chief…
Vigilance Bureau nabs Clerk red handed accepting bribe of Rs 2700
Chandigarh- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against the corruption in the state, has apprehended Clerk David, posted at Regional Transport Office Bathinda, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 2700/-.…