Punjab

CM Bhagwant Mann Hails One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ as Major Success in Punjab’s War on Drugs

CM Bhagwant Mann Hails One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ as Major Success in Punjab’s War on Drugs

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday congratulated the people of Punjab on the successful completion of one year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, declaring it as a decisive and unprecedented campaign to make Punjab free from the menace of drugs. Marking the first anniversary of the mass movement launched by the Punjab Government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the campaign has fundamentally altered the fight against narcotics in Punjab by dismantling entrenched networks and ensuring strict enforcement. In a statement, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Yudh Nashean Virudh has been the biggest-ever crackdown on the…
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Punjab Marks One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ with Over 51,000 Arrests in Relentless War on Drugs

Punjab Marks One Year of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ with Over 51,000 Arrests in Relentless War on Drugs

Chandigarh (Gurpreet SIngh): Marking one year of the Mann Government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge and Chief Spokesperson of Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu said Punjab is fighting a systematic and multi-dimensional war against drugs unmatched anywhere in the world. Addressing the media, Baltej Pannu declared the campaign as a historic and people-driven movement that has transformed the fight against narcotics into a structured and result-oriented mission. AAP Punjab State General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Drug abuse is a global menace. We are witnessing developments in countries like Mexico and Canada,…
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Bomb threat emails sent to two Jalandhar schools; no suspicious objects or explosives found

Bomb threat emails sent to two Jalandhar schools; no suspicious objects or explosives found

Gurpreet Singh :- Authorities in Punjab’s Jalandhar district launched a search operation on Monday after two schools received emails threatening bomb attacks, officials said. The threats were sent to Police DAV Public School, located in the city centre, and the APJ School branch in the Rama Mandi area situated within the Punjab Armed Police campus. After being alerted by school authorities, police teams rushed to the campuses along with sniffer dogs and bomb disposal squads. Officials said no suspicious objects or explosives had been found during preliminary searches. Classes continued as usual, with school administrations choosing not to declare a…
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Chandigarh on high alert after fresh bomb threat emails target passport offices, Sector 17 bus stand

Chandigarh on high alert after fresh bomb threat emails target passport offices, Sector 17 bus stand

Jatin Sharma :- In Chandigarh, several government departments have once again received bomb threat emails via Gmail, triggering heightened security concerns across the city. According to reports, the latest threats target the Passport Office in the Industrial Area, the Passport Office in Sector 34, the Mukherjee Office, and the Sector 17 Bus Stand. The threatening emails reportedly warned of plans to blow up these locations. Sources said that the police have immediately launched an investigation into the matter. Multiple teams have been deployed to the identified locations to carry out thorough checks and ensure public safety.
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‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

‘Where Punjab Moves, the Nation Follows’: CM Bhagwant Mann Vows 2027 Mandate to End ‘Authoritarian Rule’

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— In a fiery address at the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) mega "Sashakt Bharat" rally at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann declared that the recent court verdict in favour of the party marks the "beginning of the end" for the BJP’s authoritarian governance. Speaking via video conferencing to thousands of supporters gathered at the party's foundational site, Mann asserted that Punjab would deliver a "century" of 100 seats in the 2027 Assembly elections as a resounding answer to the Centre’s alleged financial and political injustice. The rally, led by AAP…
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Punjab, Chandigarh witness April-like heat, dry weather to persist this week

Punjab, Chandigarh witness April-like heat, dry weather to persist this week

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab and Chandigarh are experiencing unusually warm conditions, with daytime temperatures resembling those typically seen in April and May. While mornings and evenings remain slightly cool, the mercury has risen significantly during the day. According to the Meteorological Department, dry weather conditions will continue on Sunday, accompanied by strong surface winds throughout the day. The pre-monsoon period has also begun and will continue until May. Over the past 24 hours, the maximum temperature has increased by 0.6 degrees Celsius and is currently running 5.1 degrees above normal. Faridkot and Bathinda recorded the highest maximum temperatures in the state…
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South Asia’s Largest Cattle Feed Plant Operational in Punjab; CM Mann Hails ₹300 Crore Cargill Facility

South Asia’s Largest Cattle Feed Plant Operational in Punjab; CM Mann Hails ₹300 Crore Cargill Facility

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major stride for Punjab’s dairy and agro economy, the Bhagwant Mann Government has brought into operation Cargill’s ₹300 crore cattle feed plant at Industrial Park, Wazirabad in Mandi Gobindgarh, the largest of its kind in South Asia. The commissioning of this mega facility marks a significant industrial achievement ahead of the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 and reflects the growing faith of global investors in Punjab. The state-of-the-art plant strengthens Punjab’s agro-industrial ecosystem, generates employment, and delivers direct benefits to farmers through improved milk yield and higher dairy productivity. The project underscores the Punjab Government’s…
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Punjab Govt Announces ₹1 Crore Ex-Gratia and Job for Families of Martyred ASI Gurnam Singh and Ashok Kumar

Punjab Govt Announces ₹1 Crore Ex-Gratia and Job for Families of Martyred ASI Gurnam Singh and Ashok Kumar

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab, including Cabinet Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchak and Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Saturday visited the native village Gadarian in Dinanagar of martyr ASI Gurnam Singh to express their condolences and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family. Accompanying them were party Working President and Batala MLA Aman Sher Singh Sherry Kalsi and Dera Baba Nanak MLA Gurdeep Singh Randhawa. The leaders conveyed the assurance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann that the Punjab Government stands firmly with the family in this hour of grief and will extend every possible support.…
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“Khed Pitara”: Bhagwant Mann Govt Unveils Rs 9.3 Crore Play-Based Learning Initiative for 7.5 Lakh Primary Students

“Khed Pitara”: Bhagwant Mann Govt Unveils Rs 9.3 Crore Play-Based Learning Initiative for 7.5 Lakh Primary Students

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a transformative step that reflects a bold and forward-looking vision for Punjab’s future, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is set to introduce ‘Khed Pitara’, a comprehensive play-based learning kit, across Government Primary Schools to ensure joyful and meaningful learning for young students. Far more than a classroom intervention, this initiative represents a long-term investment in Punjab’s human capital. By focusing on children between the ages of 3 and 8, the Bhagwant Singh Mann Government is strengthening the very foundation of learning at a stage that determines future academic success,…
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