Punjab

Chandigarh Intensifies Drive for “Child Marriage Free City,” Nearly 48,000 Reached
20 Apr

Chandigarh Intensifies Drive for “Child Marriage Free City,” Nearly 48,000 Reached

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh ( Naval Kishore): The Union Territory Child Protection Society, under the Department of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, has successfully concluded a 100-day intensive campaign on “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” across Chandigarh. Conducted under the guidance of Anuradha Chagti, the campaign aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects and legal consequences of child marriage. A total of 131 activities including street plays, school programmes, community outreach, and media campaigns engaged 47,962 participants citywide. Authorities highlighted legal provisions under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and promoted helplines 1098 and 112 for reporting cases. The initiative also secured…
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Chandigarh Police Strengthens Fleet with 55 New Vehicles under “Guardians of the Road” Initiative
20 Apr

Chandigarh Police Strengthens Fleet with 55 New Vehicles under “Guardians of the Road” Initiative

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In a significant step toward enhancing urban policing and public safety, Chandigarh Police flagged off 55 newly inducted vehicles under the theme “Guardians of the Road” at the Police Headquarters in Sector 9. The ceremonial flag-off was led by H. Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary of U.T. Chandigarh, who emphasized the importance of modern infrastructure in maintaining law and order in a rapidly growing city like Chandigarh. The newly added fleet includes 25 TVS Apache motorcycles, 5 Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles, 20 Honda Activa scooters, 2 prison vans, 2 under-lift recovery vans, and 1 platform recovery vehicle. These…
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Punjab Enforces Strict Anti-Sacrilege Law; Chargesheets to Be Filed Within 60–90 Days
20 Apr

Punjab Enforces Strict Anti-Sacrilege Law; Chargesheets to Be Filed Within 60–90 Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab has enforced a tougher legal framework to deal with sacrilege cases after the Governor approved the amended legislation. The law предусматриes stringent penalties, including life imprisonment and heavy financial fines, aimed at curbing such sensitive offences and ensuring stricter accountability. New Standard Operating Procedure for InvestigationsTo strengthen the investigation process, Punjab Police has rolled out a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The framework emphasises scientific handling of forensic and digital evidence while ensuring that investigations are completed within a defined timeline, enhancing both transparency and efficiency. Immediate Response at Incident Sites Made MandatoryUnder the revised protocol,…
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Punjab Procures Over 24 Lakh MT Wheat; Payments Cross ₹647 Crore, Says Minister
20 Apr

Punjab Procures Over 24 Lakh MT Wheat; Payments Cross ₹647 Crore, Says Minister

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending,
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Monday reviewed wheat procurement arrangements at a grain market and said the process across the state is progressing smoothly. He stated that out of over 28 lakh metric tonnes of wheat arrivals so far, more than 24 lakh metric tonnes have already been procured. The minister, accompanied by MLA Jasvir Singh Raja Gill and senior officials, inspected procurement operations and facilitated the purchase of produce from a local farmer. He assured that the state government has made comprehensive arrangements in mandis to ensure that farmers do not…
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Bomb Threat at Sector 42 College Triggers Panic, Massive Security Sweep Launched
20 Apr

Bomb Threat at Sector 42 College Triggers Panic, Massive Security Sweep Launched

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, Trending,
Gurpreet Singh :- Panic spread across the area on Monday after a bomb threat was reported at Dr Ambedkar College in Sector 42, prompting an immediate response from security agencies. The alert was triggered when the control room received a message warning of a possible explosion at the college premises. Responding without delay, Chandigarh Police teams rushed to the campus and initiated a comprehensive search operation. Bomb disposal squads, along with other security personnel, carried out a thorough inspection of classrooms, administrative buildings and nearby surroundings to rule out any potential danger. Taking no chances, authorities swiftly evacuated students, staff…
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Heatwave Likely to Grip Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana as IMD Flags Rising Temperatures
20 Apr

Heatwave Likely to Grip Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana as IMD Flags Rising Temperatures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, Trending, ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): Parts of Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana are set to experience heatwave-like conditions between April 21 and April 23, according to an alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The warning comes shortly after the region witnessed a brief period of gusty winds and thunderstorms over the weekend. Weather officials noted that although isolated pockets of Punjab received light rainfall in the past day, temperatures across northwestern India continue to remain well above the seasonal norm. The IMD has indicated that the warming trend is expected to strengthen further, with predominantly dry weather likely to dominate…
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Over 24 LMT of wheat procured in Punjab; ₹647 crore credited to farmers
19 Apr

Over 24 LMT of wheat procured in Punjab; ₹647 crore credited to farmers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak here today at Dana Mandi took stock of the procurement operations and said that the procurement of Wheat continues uninterruptedly in the mandis of the State and till now more than 24 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) produce out of 28 LMT arrival, has been procured. Initiating the procurement of the produce of farmer Jaila hailing from village Basti, the Minister accompanied by MLA Jasvir Singh Raja Gill, said that robust arrangements have been made in the mandis regarding procurement to ensure the farmers encounter no difficulty…
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Historic Move for Religious Sanctity: CM Bhagwant Mann Welcomes New Anti-Sacrilege Law After Governor’s Assent
19 Apr

Historic Move for Religious Sanctity: CM Bhagwant Mann Welcomes New Anti-Sacrilege Law After Governor’s Assent

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday announced that the bill passed in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha against ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has now officially become law after receiving the assent of the Governor, marking a significant legislative step towards safeguarding the sanctity of the holy scripture. In a post on X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The bill passed in the Vidhan Sabha against the beadbi of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji has been signed by the Governor, Gulab Chand Kataria. Now this bill has become law. I am deeply grateful…
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Resilience and Relief: Punjab Family Overcomes Cancer Debt Through Government Health Scheme
19 Apr

Resilience and Relief: Punjab Family Overcomes Cancer Debt Through Government Health Scheme

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): The road from Patiala to Sangrur is not very long on a map. But for one man, it stretched into something far heavier, measured not in kilometres, but in fear, silence, and the weight of a son watching his mother slip away. Each trip marked another hospital visit. Another set of test results. Another bill to be paid.For Gurpinder Jeet Singh, a driver in Patiala, recent months have meant repeated hospital visits, rising medical bills and uncertainty over his mother’s health. His 65-year-old mother, Baljit Kaur, was diagnosed with uterine cancer after initially experiencing weakness and loss…
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Strict Anti-Beadbi Bill Becomes Law in Punjab to Ensure Life Imprisonment for Desecration
19 Apr

Strict Anti-Beadbi Bill Becomes Law in Punjab to Ensure Life Imprisonment for Desecration

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government has officially implemented the ‘Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill’, with the Governor of Punjab granting assent to the legislation mandating life imprisonment for those found guilty of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan on Sunday, Cabinet Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema described the move as a decisive step to preserve communal harmony and uphold the sanctity of religious scriptures. “The history reflects a troubling pattern where incidents of beadbi occurred during the tenure of the Akali-BJP government, specifically citing the 1986 Nakodar…
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