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Moga Sets an Example in Stubble Management Under Mann Govt: SSP and DC Active in Fields to Save Environment and Lives

Moga Sets an Example in Stubble Management Under Mann Govt: SSP and DC Active in Fields to Save Environment and Lives

Chandigarh, November 4, 2025: Punjab's soil has always testified to the hard work of its farmers. When this earth burns, the sky fills with smoke, polluting the air and claiming countless lives. The tradition of stubble burning, once a necessity, is now demanding change. The Moga district is setting an example for this transformation, where Deputy Commissioner Sagar Setia and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Gandhi personally got onto a tractor and demonstrated post-harvest tilling with the farmers.This was not merely an administrative activity but an emotional message: "Stubble burning is not compulsory; if we work together, every problem…
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Massive Theft of Controlled Drug at Moga Civil Hospital Sparks Security Alarm

Massive Theft of Controlled Drug at Moga Civil Hospital Sparks Security Alarm

Moga (Gurpreet Singh): A major theft of buprenorphine, a controlled narcotic medication, has been reported at the Civil Hospital in Moga, with stock valued at nearly Rs 7 lakh found missing from the hospital's drug storage facility. Hospital staff discovered the theft during routine checks earlier this week, prompting immediate alarm due to the nature of the stolen substance. Buprenorphine, while used medically for pain relief and opioid de-addiction therapy, is frequently misused as a heroin substitute and is a key target for illegal drug networks. According to hospital officials, unknown individuals broke into the medicine store by forcing open…
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5 Kg Heroin Seized in Moga as Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

5 Kg Heroin Seized in Moga as Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on precise intelligence inputs, Moga Police have uncovered a major drug trafficking module, arresting three suspects and confiscating 5 kilograms of heroin in a targeted operation. Authorities revealed that the arrested individuals had direct links with drug suppliers based outside India, pointing to a well-organized international smuggling network. This discovery has prompted further investigation into the group’s wider operations across state and national borders. An FIR has been lodged at Police Station Sadar in Moga, and a detailed probe is currently in progress. Police teams are working to trace both the origins and potential destinations of…
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Youth Brutally Murdered in Moga, Unknown Assailants Flee the Scene

National Times Bureau :- A young man was brutally murdered in broad daylight in Moga, sending shockwaves across the city. According to initial reports, unidentified assailants attacked the victim in a crowded area and fled the scene immediately after committing the crime. Panic spread among locals as the incident unfolded, with many bystanders witnessing the shocking act. Eyewitnesses stated that the attackers struck swiftly and escaped before anyone could intervene. The identity of the victim has not been officially disclosed, and the motive behind the murder remains unclear at this stage. Authorities have cordoned off the area and initiated a…
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Tragic Road Accident in Himachal’s Kangra: 4 Pilgrims from Moga Killed, 29 Injured

National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident took place on the Chamunda-Dharamshala road, claiming the lives of four pilgrims from Bhageke village in Punjab’s Moga district, while around 29 others were injured. According to initial information, a group of devotees from Bhageke had traveled in a Mahindra pickup to offer prayers at the Chamunda Devi temple. While returning after the darshan, the vehicle met with a serious accident. One woman died on the spot, while three more devotees — including another woman and two men — succumbed to their injuries during treatment at Rajendra Prasad Medical College and Hospital,…
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Major Crackdown on Drug Peddlers in Moga: Police Conduct Intensive Search Operation

Major Crackdown on Drug Peddlers in Moga: Police Conduct Intensive Search Operation

National Times Bureau :- In a determined push to make Punjab drug-free, the Punjab Government and Punjab Police have intensified their ongoing campaign against narcotics. As part of this drive, Moga Police on Sunday morning carried out a large-scale CASCO operation in Sadda Wali Basti and several other areas of the district. The operation was led by Punjab ADGP Shiv Kumar, Moga SSP Ajay Gandhi, along with all DSPs and SHOs of the district. Around 200 police personnel were deployed, conducting door-to-door searches at suspected hideouts of drug traffickers. ADGP Shiv Kumar stated that several drug peddlers in Moga district…
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