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Budget announcements to be implemented swiftly and efficiently – CM

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Chandigarh, March 22 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that all initiatives outlined in the 2025-26 budget must be identified, planned, and executed within the set timeframe. The goal is to ensure that 100 percent of these projects are implemented on the ground within the next three to six months. So that the people can be given the benefits of those schemes within the stipulated time frame. The Chief Minister, Sh. Nayb Singh Saini said this today during a meeting with Administrative Secretaries regarding the outline of the budget proposals for the year 2025-26 department wise. He directed senior officers to ensure that meeting minutes are prepared on time and submitted to the Chief Minister’s office.Modern equipment, tests, and facilities to be provided in civil hospita...

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VB intensifies anti-corruption drive – Registers 32 cases against 70 accused in month

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Chandigarh, March 19, 2025 - In line with Punjab Government resolute move to cleanse the governance system of corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered 32 cases involving 70 suspects since February 18, 2025. The ongoing drive has led to the arrest of 20 accused and among others had booked 12 revenue officials, 10 police personnel, 8 local government officials, 7 rural development and panchayat department officials and 2 power corporation officials in different cases.Disclosing this an official spokesperson of VB revealed that the cases include 11 trap cases, 20 criminal cases, and one disproportionate assets case. The Bureau has reaffirmed its commitment to aggressively pursue the campaign in the coming months and has urged the public to actively cooperate by reporting co...

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Traditional Sports Proving Effective in Keeping Youth Away from Drugs: Harjeet Singh Grewal

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Sri Anandpur Sahib, March 11 : Aiming to involve the youth energy in the sports to wean them away from habit forming drugs, Harjeet Singh Grewal, National President of the National Gatka Association of India and Joint Director of the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, emphasized the significant role of traditional sports in steering youth away from drugs and promoting mental and physical well-being. Speaking at the inaugural day of the Punjab Heritage Games, organized by the Rupnagar District Administration at historic Charn Ganga Stadium, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Grewal highlighted how these sports are inspiring the younger generation to embrace their cultural roots and prioritize self-discipline.The heritage sports witnessed a vibrant display of traditional martial art Ga...

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Bhullar warns drug peddlers to stop the drug trade and surrender

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Faridkot, March 7 : The "War Against Drugs" campaign will continue until drugs and drug peddlers are completely eliminated. These remarks were made by Cabinet Minister Mr. Laljit Singh Bhullar during a special meeting with civil and police officials in Faridkot district today as part of the ongoing campaign. Faridkot MLA Sh. Gurdit Singh Sehkhon and Jaito MLA Sh. Amolak Singh were also present at the meeting.Cabinet Minister Mr. Laljit Singh Bhullar stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Police have been given full freedom to take strict legal action against anti-social elements involved in the drug trade and to work towards a drug-free society. He warned drug smugglers to immediately stop their illegal activities and surrender. He further em...

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Health Minister visits De-addiction Centre Faridkot to take stock of ‘war against drugs’

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Faridkot, March 06 : For the success of the campaign "War Against Drugs" launched by the Punjab Government under the able leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Bhagwant Singh Mann for the complete eradication of drugs from the state, Punjab will be made drug free with the cooperation of all sections of the society and arrangements will also be made by the Punjab Government for the treatment and rehabilitation of the people suffering from drugs. This was disclosed by Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, during his visit to the De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre at Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot, as part of the campaign against war drugs, reviewed the efforts being made under the de-addiction campaign with the administrative officials, Health Department, medical ...

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Vigilance Bureau nabs Patwari, his accomplice red-handed accepting Rs 20000 bribe

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Chandigarh, March 4 : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Tuesday, arrested Patwari Ashok Kumar, posted at Revenue Halqua Shamdo, Tehsil Rajpura in Patiala district, and his acquaintance Gurjit Singh for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20000.Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the VB said the case has been registered based on a complaint filed by a resident of village Sheikhpura Rajputan, Patiala district. The complainant has approached the VB and alleged that aforementioned Patwari and his middleman had demanded Rs 20000 as a bribe to make corrections in ‘Jamabandi’ record pertaining to his land.The spokesperson added that following an initial inquiry into the allegations, the VB team laid a trap during...

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Punjab Becomes the First State in India to Implement a Digital Mining Management System: Barinder Kumar Goyal

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Chandigarh, March 4 : Under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar in the presence of Mining and Geology Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal. This MoU aims to establish a Centre of Excellence for Mining and Geology in Punjab. Disclosing this in a press communique Mr. Barinder Kumar Goyal, Mining and Geology Minister said that this Centre of Excellence will play a crucial role in strengthening the scientific assessment and monitoring of mining activities in the state. He said that by utilizing advanced technologies like SONAR and LiDAR, the center will assist in accurately determining the quantity of minor minerals and conducting pre- and post-minin...

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WON’T BOW BEFORE THE CORRUPT OFFICERS: BHAGWANT MANN

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Mohali, March 4 : Taking a tough and unprecedented stance against the agitating Tehsildars, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the state government will not bow before corrupt officers, who are facing Police action for their sins.The Chief Minister, who undertook a whirlwind tour to get the work of registration started at Kharar, Banur and Zirakpur tehsils, said that the Revenue Officers had gone on mass leave in wake of Vigilance action against their corrupt officers. He said that the AAP government has zero tolerance against corruption but ironically by going on mass leave these officers are seeking license for corruption. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this blackmailing will not be tolerated and severe action will be taken against these corrupt and haughty...

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Divisional Commissioner and DC Inspect De-addiction Centre/OAT Clinic

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Faridkot, March 4 : Punjab Government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's leadership, is taking large-scale action to combat drugs and anti-social elements. Commissioner Faridkot Division, Mr. Manjit Singh Brar, and Deputy Commissioner, Madam Poonamdeep Kaur, visited the Drug De-addiction Centre/OAT Clinic at Civil Hospital Faridkot. Commissioner Mr. Manjit Singh Brar emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating drugs and rehabilitating victims. He stressed the need for societal cooperation to treat and mainstream drug victims successfully ¹.Deputy Commissioner Poonamdeep Kaur, appealed to drug addicts to seek treatment at de-addiction centers/OAT clinics, which provide free treatment under specialist doctors' supervision while maintaining patient confidentiality.Civil Surgeon D...

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Cyber Crime, Investigation, and Law Workshop at Chandigarh on March 2

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Chandigarh, March 1,: Aiming to strengthen awareness and equip professionals with advanced knowledge on cybercrime, a workshop on “Cyber Crime, Investigation, and Law” is being organized by Truth Labs, Nasdeep Foundation and Proud Legal on March 2, 2025 at Law Bhawan Hall, Sector 37, Chandigarh. The event would bring together leading cybersecurity experts, law enforcement officers, legal professionals and IT specialists to discuss emerging cyber threats, investigative techniques, and the evolving legal framework governing cyber offenses. The workshop would cover key aspects of cybercrime, including hacking, phishing, financial fraud, identity theft and cyber terrorism. Session on Investigation Techniques would focus on insights into digital forensics, cybercriminal tracing and ethica...