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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...

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...

Faridkot, February 25 : Poonamdeep Kaur, a senior IAS officer from the 2013 batch, took over as the Deputy Commissioner of Faridkot today. Previously, she served as Deputy Commissioner of Fatehgarh Sahib and Barnala Districts. She was welcomed by a large number of officers, including Dr. Pragya Jain SSP and was given a guard of honor by a police contingent.During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Poonamdeep Kaur expressed gratitude to the Punjab Government for the opportunity to serve historical District Faridkot,belongs to Baba Farid Ji. She emphasized providing time-bound government services, expediting development works, and ensuring transparency and speed in governance.Poonamdeep Kaur appealed to residents of the district to cooperate with the district administration. Later, she paid ob...

Faridkot, December 10: Avtar Singh Barar Memorial Welfare Society Faridkot organized a blood donation camp today at Green Avenue to commemorate the 8th death anniversary of former Education Minister Avtar Singh Barar.The society's chief convenor Navdeep Singh Babu Barar and general secretary Maghar Singh Khalsa stated that former Education Minister Avtar Singh Barar's contribution was not just significant for Faridkot, but for the entire Punjab. They emphasized that he dedicated his entire life to the welfare of Punjab and the region.Mr. Barar's works continue to be a source of inspiration for people. Therefore, this society organizes a blood donation camp every year on his death anniversary to serve poor and needy patients.The blood donation camp saw participation from Navdeep Singh Babu ...

Chandigarh, 6 December: The Aam Aadmi Party Punjab has appealed to the central government to resolve the farmers' demands, emphasizing that farmers are the backbone of the country's development. They should be addressed immediately. Aman Arora, the president of AAP Punjab, stated that farmers have been sitting at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders for the past 10 months, but their concerns have not been heard. He highlighted that Punjab farmers have been conducting peaceful protests for their legitimate demands for the past 10 months. Arora mentioned that the Punjab government has made several appeals to the central government to resolve farmers' issues. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has also offered mediation multiple times to facilitate dialogue between farmers and the ce...