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Punjab’s flagship health scheme brings sweeping relief as lakhs avail cashless treatment
23 Apr

Punjab’s flagship health scheme brings sweeping relief as lakhs avail cashless treatment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab’s healthcare landscape is witnessing a significant transformation, with lakhs of patients across cities and small towns now accessing treatment without bearing any financial burden. Under the state government’s flagship health initiative, patients who would earlier delay or avoid medical care due to high costs are now returning home after receiving treatment without paying hospital bills running into lakhs. The scheme, introduced under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to ensure accessible, affordable and dignified healthcare for every household. In a short span of three months, more than 4 million health cards have been…
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Tri-City Crackdown: Chandigarh Police Bust Interstate Arms Supply Gang, 8 Arrested; 14 Pistols Seized
22 Apr

Tri-City Crackdown: Chandigarh Police Bust Interstate Arms Supply Gang, 8 Arrested; 14 Pistols Seized

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh ( Naval Kishore): In a major breakthrough against organized crime, the Chandigarh Police Operation Cell has busted an interstate illegal arms supply network linked to the notorious Lucky Patial Bambhia gang. A total of eight accused have been arrested in a series of coordinated operations, with police recovering 14 pistols and 15 live cartridges. Acting under the directions of senior officers including W/DGP Sagar Preet Hooda, IGP Pushpender Kumar, DIG Rajiv Ranjan Singh, and under the supervision of SP Operations Geetanjali Khandelwal, special teams were constituted to track down anti-social elements and disrupt illegal arms circulation in the Tri-City…
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Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak reviews wheat procurement at Bhagtanwala Mandi
22 Apr

Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak reviews wheat procurement at Bhagtanwala Mandi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Lal Chand Kataruchak, today reviewed the ongoing wheat procurement operations at Bhagtanwala Grain Market in Amritsar. During his visit, he interacted with farmers, commission agents, and labourers to gather firsthand information about procurement arrangements. On the occasion, MLA South Amritsar Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar, MLA Central Amritsar Dr. Ajay Gupta, Chairman PUNSUP S. Prabhbir Singh Brar, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Rohit Gupta, SDM-1 Alka Kalia, DFSC Harveen Kaur, and officials of procurement agencies were also present. After reviewing procurement at Bhagtanwala Mandi, while addressing the media at the Market…
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Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna reaches 40 lakh registrations in massive healthcare push
22 Apr

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna reaches 40 lakh registrations in massive healthcare push

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s healthcare landscape is witnessing a decisive transformation under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the AAP Government delivering what it promised: accessible, affordable, and dignified healthcare for every family. For years, high treatment costs forced patients to delay care, skip diagnostics, or abandon medicines midway, pushing families into debt and worsening medical outcomes. That cycle, entrenched across both urban and rural Punjab, is now being broken through systemic intervention. At the heart of this transformation is the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), a flagship initiative of the Bhagwant Mann Government that is rapidly reshaping…
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Punjab to establish Centre of Excellence for Basmati following CM Mann’s Netherlands visit
22 Apr

Punjab to establish Centre of Excellence for Basmati following CM Mann’s Netherlands visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is set to take a major step towards crop diversification and sustainable agriculture. With strenuous efforts of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Basmati has been secured during his ongoing visit to the Netherlands. The initiative is aimed at strengthening farmers’ incomes and reducing overdependence on the wheat-paddy cycle. As part of his visit, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann explored best practices in agriculture and industry to benefit Punjab’s farmers, who have played a key role in making the country self-reliant in food production. The Chief Minister noted, “For the sake…
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High Alert in City: SSP Kanwardeep Kaur Reviews Security at Vital Installations in Chandigarh
22 Apr

High Alert in City: SSP Kanwardeep Kaur Reviews Security at Vital Installations in Chandigarh

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In a proactive move to strengthen urban security, Chandigarh Police Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ms. Kanwardeep Kaur, IPS, conducted a comprehensive inspection of security arrangements at key and vital installations across the city. During the inspection, the SSP thoroughly reviewed the deployment of police personnel at sensitive locations and assessed the preparedness of security mechanisms. She interacted with officers on duty and evaluated response readiness to any potential threat scenario. Ms. Kanwardeep Kaur issued necessary directions to further tighten security measures, emphasizing strict compliance with established protocols. She instructed officials to remain vigilant and ensure that…
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DC Nishant Kumar Yadav Reviews Census Training Progress, Orders Action Against Absentees
22 Apr

DC Nishant Kumar Yadav Reviews Census Training Progress, Orders Action Against Absentees

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): A high-level review meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, to assess the progress of ongoing Census training activities across the district. The meeting was attended by all ten Charge Officers along with key stakeholders from various departments involved in the planning and execution of Census operations. The primary focus was to evaluate the status of training programmes, identify challenges, and ensure the timely and effective implementation of all preparatory work. During the course , it was informed that training sessions for supervisors and enumerators are being conducted smoothly as per schedule,…
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Chandigarh Business Council Urges Policy Reforms to Strengthen City’s Business Ecosystem
22 Apr

Chandigarh Business Council Urges Policy Reforms to Strengthen City’s Business Ecosystem

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In a strong and direct message to the administration, the Chandigarh Business Council (CBC) has submitted a detailed memorandum to H. Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, highlighting deep-rooted challenges that are pushing businesses out of the city. A delegation led by Ajay Gupta (President), Jagdish Arora (Chairman), Neeraj Bajaj (Chief Patron), Sanjay Pahwa (General Secretary), and Chander Verma (Immediate Past President) raised serious concerns over what they termed as “outdated and restrictive policies” stifling growth and investment. The Council pointed out that rigid building bylaws, restrictions on essential structural modifications in SCFs, SCOs, and industrial units,…
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Late-Night Blast in Abohar Leaves Three Injured, Probe Underway
22 Apr

Late-Night Blast in Abohar Leaves Three Injured, Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Gurpreet Singh :- A powerful explosion rocked the Patel Park area of Abohar late on Tuesday night, triggering panic among residents. The incident occurred near Vij Hall in Lane No. 6, where a sudden blast caused chaos in the surrounding locality and raised initial fears of a major mishap. Early reports from locals suggested that the explosion might have been caused by stored firecrackers or other inflammable materials inside a nearby shop. Some residents also speculated that a gas cylinder blast could have led to the incident, adding to the confusion in the immediate aftermath. However, preliminary investigation by the…
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North India Braces for Rising Heat as Mercury Likely to Climb Sharply
22 Apr

North India Braces for Rising Heat as Mercury Likely to Climb Sharply

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A spell of intense heat is expected to grip northern parts of the country this week, with temperatures projected to rise by up to 4°C in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh by April 25, as per the India Meteorological Department. Weather experts indicated that the upward trend in temperatures will continue over the next few days, keeping heatwave conditions active across several regions. After April 25, the mercury is expected to level off, with no major fluctuations anticipated until April 27. The current heatwave phase, which began in Haryana around mid-April, has gradually expanded to cover Delhi…
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