Punjab Archives - Page 221 of 231

01 Mar

Punjab’s War on Drugs: Special DGP Leads Statewide Crackdown, ₹600 Cr Drug Smuggler Assets Seized, ₹40 Cr Approved for CCTV in Border Areas

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrugs seized, Punjab, War Against Drugs

SAS Nagar, March 1, 2025: In line with the strategy of the Bhagwant Singh Maan Government of Punjab to root out drugs under the 'war against drugs', a special corsin and searching operation was conducted in Balongi area led by Special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla at Mohali today. He said that a statewide special searching campaign was started today in 228 hot-spot areas falling under the 25 districts and Three Commissionerates of Punjab under 'Cordon and Search Operation' (CASO). He said that the senior police officers of Punjab Police have been sent today to lead and supervise the…

01 Mar

Punjab Police Cracks Down on Drug-Affected Areas in Kapurthala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Kapurthala, Punjab Police, War Against Drugs

Kapurthala, March 1 – Under the Punjab government’s “Yudh Nashe Virudh” (War Against Drugs) campaign, Kapurthala Police carried out large-scale raids in drug-affected areas today. The operation was conducted with heavy police deployment to curb drug-related activities.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora stated that the action was initiated under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav. Raids were conducted in Kapurthala and Phagwara, where police questioned suspicious individuals and checked vehicles. Police Raids Across Kapurthala & Phagwara Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora stated that the action was initiated under the directives of…

01 Mar

Punjab Minister Aman Arora Calls for United Front Against Drug Menace

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Aman Arora, Drug Smuggling, Punjab Drug-Free Campaign

Chandigarh, March 1, 2025: Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora has urged all political parties, social organizations, religious groups, and NGOs to unite in the fight against drugs. He called for a collective effort to make Punjab a drug-free state, emphasizing that the issue cannot be tackled by the government and police alone.Speaking after a high-level meeting of the five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee on drug eradication, Arora stressed that the fight against drugs is the responsibility of all 3 crore Punjabis. "We must stand united and fight this menace with all our might," he said,…

01 Mar

Punjab Police Arrests Gangster Maxi After Fierce Encounter in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMohali, Punjab News, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran

Mohali (National Times) – In a high-intensity encounter, Punjab’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), along with Mohali Police, successfully apprehended gangster Malkiat alias Maxi, a key operative of Goldy Brar and Goldy Dhillon. The operation took place near Ghaggar bridge on the Zirakpur-Ambala Highway, SAS Nagar, following a brief exchange of fire, as confirmed by DGP Gaurav Yadav. Encounter and Arrest Details According to police sources, Maxi opened fire on the police team in an attempt to flee. The police, acting in self-defense, returned fire, resulting in Maxi sustaining a gunshot wound to his left leg. He was immediately transported to…

01 Mar

No Plans to Replace Punjab Congress President, Says Bhupesh Baghel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBhupesh Baghel, Punjab Congress

Amritsar (National Times) – Refuting speculation about a leadership change in the Punjab Congress, party in-charge Bhupesh Baghel has made it clear that no such decision has been taken by the high command. While addressing the media in Amritsar, Baghel called the ongoing rumors about replacing Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring baseless. He stated that the party is not considering any leadership changes at this time. Emphasizing Congress’s future in the state, Baghel confidently asserted that the party would return to power with a massive mandate in 2027. He also reaffirmed the high command’s unwavering support for both…

01 Mar

Punjab Government Extends NoC-Free Plot Registration Deadline by Six Months

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Punjab News

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Housing and Urban Development Department has extended the deadline for registering plots without a No Objection Certificate (NoC) until August 31, 2025. The move, taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to ease property registration procedures and accommodate the growing demand from the public. Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian stated that the extension comes after numerous requests from residents. Initially, the NoC exemption was available from December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. Now, citizens will be able to register their plots from March 1, 2025, to August…

28 Feb

AAP’s Zero-Tolerance Policy Does Not Apply to Its Own MLAs: Khanna Demands Probe by a Sitting Judge and ED Intervention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, Punjab

Chandigarh, February 28, 2025: Allegations of financial dealings in the appointment of the Bhawanigarh Truck Union president and an attempted suicide by a truck operator have raised serious questions about the Punjab government's so-called "zero-tolerance" policy against corruption. BJP State Vice President Shri Khanna, in a statement, alleged that the policy is selectively enforced, applying only to lower-level employees while shielding AAP legislators.Khanna accused AAP MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj and her husband of negotiating a ₹30 lakh deal for the truck union presidency, citing a viral video that allegedly provides evidence of the transaction. He demanded an impartial probe by…

28 Feb

Municipal Corporation Mohali Office to Remain Open on Weekends for Property Tax Collection

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMohali, Municipal corporation, SAS Nagar

SAS Nagar, February 28, 2025: The Municipal Corporation Mohali office will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM throughout the month of March for the collection of property tax, informed Commissioner Sh. Parminder Pal Singh. Making appeal to the Residents to take advantage of the extended hours to complete their property tax payments, he said the initiative aims to provide convenience and facilitate timely payments. For further information, residents may contact the Municipal Corporation office.

28 Feb

Punjab’s First Equestrian Festival Set for March 1-2 at Forest Hill, SAS Nagar; 34 Events Planned, Open to All

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEquestrian Festival, Match 1, Punjab, SAS Nagar

SAS Nagar, February 28, 2025: In a first to enthrall the people of Punjab with a unique festival on the equestrians, the stage has been set to welcome the horse breeders and riders at The Ranch, Gate No. 4, Forest Hill Resort, Village Karoran in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, said Sonam Chaudhary, ADC (Rural Development), here, today. Reviewing the arrangements alongwith ADC (Urban Development) Anmol Singh Dhaliwal on site with the officers of various departments deputed for the event, the ADC Chaudhary directed all the officers and consultant agency to complete the arrangements for smooth conduct by today evening.…

28 Feb

Education Minister Harjot Bains calls upon Punjab school students to work hard to shape their future and take admission in nationally reputed institutes like IISER

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEducation Minister, Harjot Bains, Punjab, Student Future

SAS Nagar, February 28, 2025: Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains has called upon Punjab government school students to focus on science subjects and take admission in country’s premier institutes like IISER, IIT and IIM. Inaugurating the two-day Science Fest TATTVA at Indian Institute of Science Education and Reasearch, Mohali, Education Minister Bains while giving the examples of renowned Indian and International Scientists and Reasearchers, Sir C V Raman, J C Bose, Isec Newton and Copernicus inspired the Punjab School Science Students of Class 10+1 from SOE and Meritorious Schools witnessing the Science Fest to…