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Crackdown on tobacco tax evasion uncovers ₹1.5CR goods without invoice; recovery underway: Cheema
Chandigarh-Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday announced that the Taxation Department has launched a large-scale, coordinated enforcement drive across Punjab to curb tobacco tax evasion,…
Dr. Ravjot assumes charge as jails minister
Chandigarh Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh on Friday assumed charge as the new Jails Minister at the Punjab Civil Secretariat-1 here. Soon after taking charge, Dr. Ravjot Singh, who is also handling the portfolios of NRI Affairs…
Goyal lays foundation stone for new building of Govt senior secondary school
Chandigarh/Lehragaga-Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today laid the foundation stone of the new building of Government Senior Secondary School (Girls), Lehragaga, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 20.16 crore, marking the…
Punjab’s Investment Momentum Continues: ₹400Cr Trident Hotel Project Announced for Amritsar: Arora
Chandigarh- In a significant boost to Punjab’s tourism and hospitality sector, Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora announced that the Oberoi Group and Springedge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the…
MP Malvinder Kang raises the issue of increasing post-marriage fraud and domestic violence
New Delhi/Chandigarh-AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang raised a very serious and sensitive issue concerning the safety of the country’s daughters and sisters. Expressing deep concern over the rising number of divorce cases and domestic violence…
Anti-Gangster helpline 93946-93946 emerges as huge success
Chandigarh-Following the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab a gangster-free state, the “Gangstran Te Vaar” campaign has achieved significant milestones through the Anti-Gangster Helpline 93946-93946, which has seen…
Day 66 of Gangstran Te Vaar : Punjab police conducts 531 raids; 167 Held
Chandigarh-As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 66th day, Punjab Police on Friday conducted 531 raids at the at identified and mapped locations linked to…
Punjab sets benchmark in large-scale public healthcare delivery; over 30.51 lakh families enrolled…
Chandigarh-Punjab, under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, has set a benchmark in large-scale public healthcare delivery under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, emerging as a leading model nationally with over 30.51 lakh families…
Governor participates in Ram Navami Shobha Yatra at Devi Talab Temple in Jalandhar
Jalandhar: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta arrived in Jalandhar today on a one-day visit to Punjab. During his visit, the Governor participated in the religious Ram Navami Shobha Yatra organized at the renowned Siddha Shaktipeeth…
Punjab police busts inter-state illegal arms racket, 10 pistols seized from up accused
Amritsar : In a major crackdown on organized crime, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence (CI) Jalandhar has successfully dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two key operatives from Uttar Pradesh and recovering…
Punjab Govt Rolls Out ₹28 Crore Free Sanitary Pad Mission, Empowering 13.65 Lakh Women Across State
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government has launched a powerful women-centric initiative aimed at transforming menstrual hygiene and health across the state, with a massive ₹28 crore investment in free sanitary pad distribution. Spearheaded under the…
Punjab Government Withdraws FIR Download Fee, Reinforces Citizen-Friendly Governance
Jalandhar: In a pro-people move, the Punjab government has withdrawn the recently introduced ₹80 fee for downloading copies of FIRs online with immediate effect. The decision reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring ease of access…
Two Drug Smugglers Arrested with 7 kg Heroin in Amritsar; Major Drug Network Busted
Chandigarh / Amritsar : Under the ongoing campaign to make Punjab drug-free, the Counter Intelligence (CI) team in Amritsar has achieved a major breakthrough. The police busted an active drug trafficking module and arrested two accused…
Kangana Ranaut Appears via VC in Defamation Case, Next Hearing on April 7
Bathinda : The hearing in a defamation case involving Kangana Ranaut was held on Wednesday (25 March) at Bathinda court, where the actor-turned-politician appeared via video conferencing.
During the proceedings, the statement of a witness,…
Punjab Govt Moves to Address Workers Concerns, Cheema Reviews Pending Demands
Chandigarh : Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday held a series of important meetings with representatives of various employee unions to address their long-pending demands and concerns.
Cheema, who also heads the…
Muktsar Infant Gets Timely Care Under Sehat Yojana
Chandigarh : Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government is ensuring that treatment for critical health conditions begins without delay. Earlier, families often faced hurdles such as arranging funds,…
Day 63 Gangstran Te Vaar : Punjab police conducts 501 raids; 181 Held
Chandigarh- As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 63rd day, Punjab Police on Tuesday conducted 501 raids at the at identified and mapped locations linked…
Speaker Sandhwan Unveils Official Punjab Vidhan Sabha Diary for 2026
Chandigarh-The Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, today presided over the official unveiling of the Punjab Legislative Assembly Diary for the year 2026 at the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat.
During the presentation,…
Aman Arora kicks-off 3-day ‘Kaarvaan 2026’ at DAV college
Chandigarh-Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Minister and State President of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Aman Arora kicked-off the three-day cultural extravaganza “KAARVAAN 2026” at DAV College, Sector-10, here. The…
Punjab govt clears Rs. 23.99Cr infra boost for Sahnewal
Chandigarh/Ludhiana-In a major push towards rural infrastructure and public service delivery, the Punjab Government has approved projects worth Rs.23.99 crore for Sahnewal in Ludhiana district, covering a mega sewerage scheme for historic…