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Bhullar warns drug peddlers to stop the drug trade and surrender

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

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

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

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...
WON’T BOW BEFORE THE CORRUPT OFFICERS: BHAGWANT MANN

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

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

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...
Poonamdeep Kaur assumes charge as Deputy Commissioner, Faridkot

Poonamdeep Kaur assumes charge as Deputy Commissioner, Faridkot

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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...
Govt making every effort to provide modern healthcare and education facilities : Arora

Govt making every effort to provide modern healthcare and education facilities : Arora

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Sunam, 13 January : Aam Aadmi Party Punjab President Aman Arora initiated various new projects in his personal assembly constituency Sunam and accelerated development works. During this, Aman Arora said that the Punjab government is making every effort to provide modern healthcare and education facilities to the people of the state. The government is equipping government schools and hospitals with modern technology and aims to take them to a higher level than private institutions. Aman Arora laid the foundation stone of a science lab at Government Senior Secondary School in village Chowas of Sunam constituency. On this occasion, Aman Arora said that the Aam Aadmi Party's biggest priority is to provide good educational facilities to our new generation. Only if our new generation receives...
Punjab became the leading state of the country in the field of sports

Punjab became the leading state of the country in the field of sports

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Chandigarh, December 25: Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's leadership, Punjab has reached the top position in sports across India in 2024. According to a Chief Minister's Office spokesperson, Punjab's new sports policy from last year led to these major achievements. Of India's 100 athletes in the Paris Olympics, 19 were from Punjab alone, including 10 hockey players, 6 shooters, 2 athletes, and 1 golfer. Additionally, three Punjab athletes participated in the Paris Paralympics. Under the new sports policy, the government provided: Rs 15 lakh each to 22 athletes for training (total Rs 3.30 crore) Rs 1 crore each to 8 Punjab players in India's bronze-medal-winning hockey team Rs 15 lakh each to 2 reserve players and 9 other Olympic participants The government spe...