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06 Mar

State-Level Mock Drill Conducted in Dera Bassi to Tackle Chemical Disasters; NDRF Leads Toluene Leak Simulation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChemical Disaster, Mock Drill, NDRF

Derabassi (SAS Nagar), March 6, 2025:As a part of statewide mock exercise to prevent Chemical Disaster, National Disaster Response Force's 7th Batallion from Ponjore in coordination with District Administration, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar conducted a drill at Punjab Chemical and Crop Protection Limited, Derabassi, today. Divulging the details, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Amit Gupta who is also happened to be incident commander under Disastera Management, said that a dummy scenario ofToluene Leakage during refilling from tanker was created to exercise the mock drill operation. Detailing the sequence of actions, he said that the alarm system rang on detection of Toluene leakage…

06 Mar

70 units of blood collected in front of Metro store in Zirakpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBlood Donation Camp, Zirakpur

Zirakpur, 6 March 2025: To meet the shortage of blood in hospitals, Vishvas Foundation Panchkula & Indian Red Cross Society District Branch Mohali organized a blood donation camp in Zirakpur with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji. This blood donation camp was organized near Metro Store in Zirakpur. In the camp, 84 donors registered to donate blood, 14 were refused to donate blood due to health-related problems. The team of Blood Bank AM Care Blood Centre Zirakpur collected 70 units of blood under the supervision of Dr. Kartik Aggarwal. Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishvas Foundation, said that…

05 Mar

Punjab Government Launches Bulldozer Crackdown on Drug Networks in Mandi Gobindgarh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, bulldozer action, Drug Traffickers, Punjab drug crackdown

Mandi, March 5, 2025– In a major crackdown under the ‘Yudh Nashe Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign, the Punjab government has launched bulldozer action against properties linked to drug traffickers in Mandi Gobindgarh and other areas. Authorities have demolished illegal structures allegedly built on encroached village land, intensifying the state’s fight against the drug menace. Demolitions Target Alleged Drug Peddlers’ Properties Officials confirmed that several unauthorized buildings linked to drug traffickers have been razed as part of the campaign. The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has vowed to eradicate drug networks and has set a three-month deadline…

05 Mar

Farmer Leader Joginder Ugrahan Detained Ahead of Chandigarh Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhartiya Kisan Union, Joginder Ugrahan, Punjab farmer protests, SKM

Chandigarh, March 5, 2025 – Punjab police detained farmer leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan on Tuesday morning near Gharachon village in Sangrur district, ahead of a major farmers' protest planned in Chandigarh. Ugrahan, the president of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan), was among several farmer leaders targeted in a statewide crackdown. Punjab Police Crackdown on Farmer Leaders In a pre-dawn operation, police conducted raids at the homes of multiple farmer leaders across Punjab. Several prominent activists were taken into custody to prevent their participation in the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha’s (SKM) week-long demonstration in Chandigarh. The Punjab government’s move follows unsuccessful negotiations…

05 Mar

Akal Takht Panel to Launch SAD Membership Drive Amid Rift with Sukhbir Badal Faction

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, SAD membership drive, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Amritsar, March 4, 2025 – The Akal Takht-appointed panel has announced the launch of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) membership drive from March 18, following an ‘ardas’ at the Akal Takht Sahib. This comes after the Sukhbir Singh Badal faction refused to support the panel’s efforts, deepening the divide within Sikh politics.The decision aligns with the December 2 ‘hukamnama’ (decree) issued by the Sikh clergy, which instructed a fresh membership process while condemning Sukhbir’s leadership. Despite the Badal faction already completing their own membership drive, the Akal Takht jathedar, Giani Raghbir Singh, clarified that the official process had not yet…

05 Mar

DC Office Staff Halt Work After Punjab Government Suspends Striking Officials

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Moga/Jalandhar (National Times)– Employees at the Deputy Commissioner (DC) offices in Moga and Jalandhar have ceased work in response to the Punjab government’s order to suspend tehsildars and naib tehsildars who were on strike. In Moga, staff staged a mass walkout, leaving their seats empty, while in Jalandhar, clerical workers continued their protest into a third day. The District DC Office Employees’ Union, led by district president Dalbir Singh, plans to chart its next move at a Revenue Officers’ Union meeting in Moga today. “We’ll finalize our strategy after the meeting,” Singh stated. The session will bring together union heads,…

04 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Takes a Strong Stand Against Corrupt Officials, Ensures Uninterrupted Registry Services

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, corruption, Punjab government, Revenue Officers

SAS Nagar (Zirakpur), March 4, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann made it clear today that his government will not bow down to corrupt officials, especially those facing police action for bribery allegations. Taking an aggressive stance, he toured Zirakpur, Kharar, and Banur tehsil offices to ensure that registry services, which had stalled due to the protest by revenue officers, resumed immediately.Mann criticized revenue officers for going on mass leave as a pressure tactic after the Vigilance Bureau took action against corrupt officials. He stated, “These officers are essentially demanding a license for corruption. Our government will not…

04 Mar

State-Level Mock Drill on Chemical Disasters to Be Held in Dera Bassi on March 6

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChemical Disaster, Emergency Response, Mock Drill, Punjab

SAS Nagar, March 4, 2025 – Preparations for the state-level mock drill on chemical disasters, scheduled for March 6 in Dera Bassi, were reviewed during a high-level meeting at the District Administrative Complex under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal. Officials from various departments participated to ensure smooth execution of the drill.During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to stay prepared for emergencies like chemical disasters, floods, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) incidents, fires, and earthquakes, which are potential risks in Punjab. The drill will focus on emergency response, first aid, and public safety measures.A central team…

04 Mar

Punjab Government’s ‘War Against Drugs’ Campaign Earns Praise from Harchand Singh Barsat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab government, War Against Drugs

Mohali, March 4, 2025 – The Punjab government’s ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign has been lauded as a commendable step by AAP leader and Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Barsat. He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the government is committed to eradicating drugs from Punjab and saving the youth from addiction.Barsat emphasized that strict action is being taken against drug traffickers, and the initiative will prove to be a major breakthrough in making Punjab drug-free. He urged social organizations, religious groups, and the general public to actively support the campaign, stressing that public participation…

04 Mar

Daily Yoga Sessions in Navan Gaon Transforming Lives, Say Locals

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Di Yogshala, Navan Gaon, Punjab government, Yoga

SAS Nagar, March 4, 2025 – Under the Punjab government’s “CM Di Yogshala” initiative, daily yoga sessions in Navan Gaon are receiving a tremendous response, with locals experiencing noticeable health benefits. SDM Gurmandar Singh stated that yoga trainer Divya conducts six sessions daily at different locations, ensuring widespread participation.The sessions take place throughout the day, beginning at 5 AM in Adarsh Nagar and concluding at 7:15 PM in Shiv Nagar, providing flexibility for participants to join as per their schedules. Each class accommodates at least 25 individuals, with professional trainers guiding them. The initiative aims to help people overcome chronic…