Punjab

Punjab’s War on Drugs: Special DGP Leads Statewide Crackdown, ₹600 Cr Drug Smuggler Assets Seized, ₹40 Cr Approved for CCTV in Border Areas<br>
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 CommentsPunjab, ,
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…
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Punjab Government Extends NoC-Free Plot Registration Deadline by Six Months
01 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
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…
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AAP’s Zero-Tolerance Policy Does Not Apply to Its Own MLAs: Khanna Demands Probe by a Sitting Judge and ED Intervention
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 CommentsPunjab, ,
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…
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Punjab’s First Equestrian Festival Set for March 1-2 at Forest Hill, SAS Nagar; 34 Events Planned, Open to All<br>
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 CommentsPunjab, , ,
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.…
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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
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 CommentsPunjab, , ,
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…
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Punjab Government Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Trade
28 Feb

Punjab Government Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Trade

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, February 28 – The Punjab government has gone into action mode against drug trafficking, ramping up its efforts to eradicate the menace. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a crucial meeting today with all district commissioners (DCs) and senior superintendents of police (SSPs) to discuss further steps. New Strategy to Wipe Out Drug Trade The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has unveiled a fresh blueprint to tackle drug abuse in the state. Punjab minister Aman Arora, after a high-level meeting, announced that the journey toward restoring "Rangla Punjab" has officially begun. The meeting was attended by ministers Harpal Singh Cheema,…
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Blaming Punjab Farmers for Delhi Pollution is ‘Ridiculous’: Piyush Goyal
28 Feb

Blaming Punjab Farmers for Delhi Pollution is ‘Ridiculous’: Piyush Goyal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, ,
New Delhi (National Times): Union Minister Piyush Goyal has dismissed claims that Punjab farmers are responsible for Delhi’s air pollution, calling the argument "ridiculous." He urged people to use logic before making such accusations. Speaking at an event hosted by the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Goyal, who holds the Commerce and Industry portfolio, said, “Don’t believe anyone who says Punjab farmers are the reason behind Delhi’s pollution. Just apply your mind… How does pollution travel 500 km, pass through the high rises of Gurugram, and directly reach my home in New Delhi?” Construction & Vehicular Emissions Main Pollutants…
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Elon Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Debate by Favoring Sikhism in Hypothetical Religious Supremacy Question
27 Feb

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Debate by Favoring Sikhism in Hypothetical Religious Supremacy Question

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): A recent interaction on social media platform X has stirred discussions about religion, governance, and AI decision-making. When user @x/gurkarn_gill posed a thought-provoking question to Elon Musk's AI system, Grok—asking which religious supremacy should rule over Earth—the AI's response favoring Sikhism ignited widespread debate. Grok's reasoning emphasized Sikhism's core values of equality and selfless service, citing the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib and the tradition of langar, where free meals are offered to all regardless of background. The AI noted, “It’s less about domination and more about coexistence,” advocating for governance based on unity and justice…
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Punjab Government Makes Punjabi Compulsory in All Schools Across the State
27 Feb

Punjab Government Makes Punjabi Compulsory in All Schools Across the State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): In a major decision to promote Punjabi language and culture, the Punjab government has made it mandatory for all schools in the state—regardless of their affiliation—to teach Punjabi as a main subject. Punjabi Now a Compulsory Subject in All Boards As per the new directive, all schools affiliated with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) must ensure Punjabi is part of the curriculum as a primary subject. Announcing the decision, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated that the AAP-led state government…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Targeting Punjab Over US Deportation Issue
25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Targeting Punjab Over US Deportation Issue

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday lashed out at the Central government, accusing it of deliberately portraying Punjab in a bad light over the recent deportation of illegal immigrants from the United States. Addressing the Punjab Assembly’s special session, CM Mann questioned why all three deportation flights landed in Amritsar, despite carrying immigrants from multiple states. "Three flights arrived in India, and all of them landed in Amritsar. These flights came via Gujarat due to restrictions on using Pakistani and Afghan airspace for military aircraft. However, the number of Gujaratis and Haryanavis on these flights was…
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