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Eight patients escaped from a de-addiction centre located in Ghabdan village of Sangrur district, Punjab. During their escape, the accused attacked an on-duty policeman, Malkit Singh, and a nurse. Malkit Singh lost consciousness during the attack and was later admitted to the hospital. The police have launched a manhunt to trace the absconding individuals, with … Read more
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday approved several farmer-friendly amendments to the Land Pooling Policy-2025, making it more transparent, inclusive, and beneficial for landowners who voluntarily participate in urban development projects. ₹1 Lakh Annually Till Land is Developed The highlight of the revised policy is the financial assistance … Read more
In a significant move to protect farmers’ interests, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that government procurement of paddy will begin two weeks earlier than usual—from September 15 instead of the traditional October 1 start. The decision aims to reduce crop damage caused by increased moisture levels during colder nights and early mornings … Read more
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Saturday constituted a 15-member select committee to hold deliberations with religious heads, institutional leaders and the public over the contentious Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025. The move comes days after the Assembly referred the proposed legislation—commonly known as the anti-sacrilege Bill—to the panel … Read more
Over 22,000 narcotic smugglers have been arrested so far under a state-level campaign against drugs, officials said on Friday. Under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ (war against drugs) campaign, Punjab Police on Thursday arrested 113 drug smugglers and recovered 1.5 kg heroin, 5 kg opium, and 31,237 intoxicant pills from their possession. With this, the number … Read more
In a significant move to reduce patient harassment and expedite criminal investigations, the Punjab Health Department has directed all government doctors to submit medico-legal reports (MLRs), including supporting documents such as X-rays, CT scans, and other diagnostic results, to the investigating officer (IO) within 48 hours of their preparation. The order was issued following a … Read more
The Government of Punjab intends to bring in a new industrial policy that will be the best in India and will pave the way for providing a progressive climate for industrial growth and employment generation in Punjab. The policy will be designed after extensive consultation with various industries, said Sanjeev Arora. As a first step, … Read more
Participates in Function to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Cleaning of Holy Kali Bein Lauds Baba Seechewal for vehemently raising the issue of water conservation in Parliament Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday called upon the people to take a pledge to curb the depletion of groundwater and control environmental pollution. Addressing a gathering … Read more
Led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday unanimously referred the Punjab Prevention of Crime against Religious Scriptures Bill, 2025 to the select committee of the assembly for seeking the views of all the stakeholders. Taking part in the discussions of the bill on the floor of the Punjab Vidhan … Read more
Once famed for battles, the historic city now leads a green industrial revolution Known in history for decisive battles that shaped empires, Panipat is now commanding global attention for an entirely different kind of victory — a green industrial revolution. Once branded as the “handloom city,” Panipat has now earned a new title: the world’s … Read more