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02 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Vows Continued ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ Drive Until Punjab Is Drug-Free

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday asserted that the Punjab Government’s 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' (war against drugs) will continue until every ounce of the menace is eliminated from the state, declaring that the remarkable success of the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ has been made possible through the active participation of people. During a meeting with Village Defence Committee (VDC) volunteers, Pinda De Pehredaar, in Ludhiana, the Chief Minister said the campaign has completed 500 days, during which 70,000 drug smugglers have been arrested, while 1.25 lakh volunteers across 13,000 villages have emerged as the backbone of…

02 Aug

RRB Level-1 Aspirants Get Travel Relief as Northern Railway Introduces Six Special Trains in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With thousands of candidates set to appear for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Level-1 examination, Northern Railway has announced the operation of six special unreserved trains to facilitate hassle-free travel across Punjab. The additional services will remain operational from August 3 to August 6, covering several major railway stations in the state. Railway officials said the decision has been taken to accommodate the expected increase in passenger movement during the examination period and to help candidates reach their designated centres on time. According to Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, all the special trains will operate in…

02 Aug

Punjab Braces for Fresh Spell of Rain as IMD Issues Alert for Border Districts; Monsoon Rainfall Still Below Normal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of monsoon showers is expected to sweep across Punjab and Chandigarh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rainfall in Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur. The three districts, located along the Himachal Pradesh border, are likely to witness intense rain, while most other parts of the state are expected to receive light to moderate showers. The weather office has forecast generally cloudy conditions over Chandigarh, with intermittent rain and thunderstorms likely during the day. Although recent showers have brought some relief, daytime temperatures have edged upward by around one degree, bringing them close…

02 Aug

Calgary’s Nirmal Singh Uppal’s Mother Mata Jasvir Kaur Ji Passes Away; Bhog and Antim Ardas on August 7 in Barnala

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Calgary/Barnala (Rajeev Sharma): The Uppal family is mourning the loss of their beloved mother, Mata Jasvir Kaur Ji, mother of Calgary resident S. Nirmal Singh Uppal and S. Harjeet Singh Uppal, and wife of Late S. Harnek Singh Uppal. Mata Jasvir Kaur Ji passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after completing her earthly journey. The family has informed that the Bhog of Sri Sehaj Path Sahib and Final Antim Ardas for the eternal peace of the departed soul will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Gurdwara Dukh Bhanjan Sahib, Village Dhaner,…

01 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal Announces August 4 March to Prime Minister’s Residence With 2 Lakh E20 Petitions

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that he will march to the Prime Minister's residence on 4 August to personally submit more than two lakh online petitions signed by people across the country against E20 petrol. He said he would leave at 12 noon with a group of 100 people to hand over the petitions to the Prime Minister. The AAP Chief appealed to only those who are not afraid of police 'lathis' (batons) or imprisonment to join him in the march. Expressing hope that he would be treated similarly to…

01 Aug

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Expands Financial Aid to 35.5 Lakh More Women Under Flagship Scheme

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Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Bhagwant Singh Mann Government on Saturday transferred monthly financial assistance to 35.5 lakh women under the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, taking the total number of beneficiaries to 68.5 lakh. During a financial assistance distribution function under the scheme in Pathankot, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said women across Punjab are receiving ₹3,000 and ₹4,500 as three months’ instalments together under the scheme, while women receiving widow, disability and old-age pensions are also getting an additional ₹1,000 or ₹1,500 for the first time. The Chief Minister said another five lakh women have registered under the scheme during the…

01 Aug

Arvind Kejriwal Demands Pure Petrol Option and Price Cuts at National Town Hall Against E20 Fuel Policy

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s National Town Hall Against E20, held at Delhi's Constitution Club on Saturday, drew overwhelming participation from across the country, with more than 7 lakh people joining online and offline. During the programme, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal placed three demands before the Modi Government on behalf of the people of the country: provide the option of both pure petrol and E20 at petrol pumps, make E20 cheaper than pure petrol, and reduce the price of petrol to below ₹84 per litre. The AAP Chief revealed that PM Modi is forcibly imposing…

01 Aug

Governor Calls Upon Youth to Pursue Excellence with Integrity and Serve the Nation

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today addressed the Civil Services Selected Candidates Felicitation Ceremony organised by Sankalp at Punjab Lok Bhavan. The event is dedicated to nurturing merit, leadership and social commitment among talented students. Addressing the gathering, the Governor called upon the youth to pursue excellence with integrity, remain committed to education, character-building and public service, and contribute meaningfully towards nation-building. He said that every honest effort, irrespective of the profession, strengthens the nation and accelerates the journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Addressing the gathering, the Governor praised Sankalp…

01 Aug

Punjab, Chandigarh to Witness Continued Spell of Rain Till August 5; IMD Warns of Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that monsoon activity will remain active across Punjab and Chandigarh over the next few days, with widespread rain expected to continue until August 5. Several districts are likely to experience light to moderate showers, while isolated areas may receive heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Weather officials have advised residents to remain cautious, particularly during periods of intense rainfall, as gusty winds and lightning could affect normal life. The department expects rainfall intensity to gradually reduce after August 6, with only scattered light showers likely in some…

01 Aug

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates Development Projects Worth Over Rs 107 Crore to Sunam on Shaheed Udham Singh’s ‘Shaheedi Diwas’

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SUNAM UDHAM SINGH WALA (Gurpreet Singh): On the Shaheedi Diwas of the great revolutionary Shaheed Udham Singh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday dedicated development projects worth over ₹107 crore to his birthplace, Sunam, including the Sant Attar Singh Maharaj Armed Forces Preparatory Institute, Trauma Centre, Medicines Warehouse and Blood Bank, and paid floral tributes to the legendary freedom fighter at the state-level commemorative function. During the gathering, the Chief Minister said that building the Punjab and India envisioned by the martyrs requires collective effort, adding that providing quality education, healthcare and employment while eliminating corruption would be…