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22 Feb

Punjab’s First Equestrian Festival; SAS Nagar Pulls up Socks to host and make it a grand success

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEquestrian Festival, Punjab, SAS Nagar

(National Times Bureau), February 22, 2025: ADC Sonam Chaudhary Visits the Venue at Forest Hills for reviewing the preparations Horse Jumping, Ring Competitions of Marwari and Nukra breeds, Tent Pegging, Heritage Fashion Show, Cultural Events and Expert Talk Show to mark the event SAS Nagar, February 22: In order to host Punjab's First Equestrian Festival scheduled on March 1 and 2, by the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab, the District Administration SAS Nagar has fully geared up. Divulging the details, the Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain said that the event is being organised at The Ranch, Forest Hills, Karoran…

22 Feb

Punjab Police Seizes 2kg More Heroin in Ongoing Crackdown, Total Haul Reaches 15kg; Vows to Make Punjab Drug-Free

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrugs, Heroine seize case

Amritsar, February 22, 2025: In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the 10 Kg heroin recovery case, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has recovered yet another additional chunk of 2 kg of heroin concealed near a canal in Village Boparai Baj Singh, based on a disclosure statement made by accused Harmandeep Singh, taking the total seizure in the case to 15 kg, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. The development came a few days after the Punjab Police had busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler Harmandeep…

21 Feb

Punjab to Regulate Dog Breeders, Pet Shops for Animal Welfare

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabAnimal welfare, Dog breeders, Pet shops, Punjab government

Chandigarh, February 21, 2025 – In a major step towards preventing animal cruelty, the Punjab government has made it mandatory for all dog breeders and pet shops to register under the Pashu Bhalai Board Punjab.The decision was announced during a board meeting chaired by Animal Husbandry Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian at the Livestock Complex in SAS Nagar (Mohali). Ensuring Humane Treatment of Animals Khudian stated that all breeders and pet shops must comply with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2016. The aim is to eliminate unethical breeding practices, regulate pet sales, and ensure animal…

21 Feb

Punjab Vidhan Sabha’s Local Bodies Committee Holds Key Meeting in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLocal Bodies Committee, MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh, February 21 – A crucial meeting of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha's Local Bodies Committee was held in Ludhiana under the chairmanship of Madan Lal Bagga. MLA from Dera Bassi, Kuljit Singh Randhawa, participated as a special attendee.Before the meeting began, tributes were paid to MLA Gurpreet Singh Bassi Gogi, who recently passed away. During the session, committee members discussed several key issues related to accelerating development projects in the state.MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa proposed that future committee meetings should be held in various cities across Punjab, including municipal corporations and councils. The proposal was unanimously approved by all committee…

21 Feb

Posthumous Eye Donation: Parishad Members Honor the Family

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, organ donation, Posthumous eye donation

Dera Bassi, February 21 – The Bharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, continues its mission to raise awareness about posthumous eye donation. So far, the branch has facilitated the donation of 157 individuals' eyes, restoring sight for 314 visually impaired people.Parishad Press Secretary and social worker Parmjit Rummy Saini shared that on February 17, social worker Narendra Kumar Tiwari (94) passed away. In honor of his commitment to society, his eyes and body were donated to a hospital through the Bharat Vikas Parishad. Family Honored for Their Contribution During his final prayer ceremony on Friday, Parishad members honored his daughter Sushma…

20 Feb

Punjab Police Dismiss 52 Personnel in Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-corruption drive, Bhagwant Mann, corruption, police dismissals, Punjab Police crackdown

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025: In a major drive against corruption and misconduct, Punjab Police have dismissed 52 personnel over the past 10 days, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced on Wednesday. The move aligns with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s directive to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service. Action Against Corruption and Absenteeism The dismissed officials include:1 Inspector5 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs)4 Head Constables42 Constables The highest dismissals occurred in:Ludhiana (7 dismissals) – 4 under the Commissionerate of Police and 3 in Ludhiana-RuralPatiala (5 dismissals)Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur (4 each)The dismissals come in the wake of AAP’s renewed focus on…

20 Feb

Dalit Community Outraged Over Congress Leader’s Remarks Against Mayawati

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBSP, Congress, Dalit rights, Mayawati, Udit Raj

Dera Bassi, February 20, 2025 – A controversial remark by senior Congress leader and former MP Udit Raj against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Kumari Mayawati has sparked widespread outrage across the Dalit community.Jagjit Singh Chharbar, BSP’s Punjab General Secretary and Patiala Lok Sabha Incharge, condemned the statement, calling it disrespectful, misogynistic, and casteist. He asserted that this was not just an insult to Mayawati, but to all Dalits, marginalized communities, and women. Congress' History of Disrespect Toward Dalit Icons Chharbar accused the Congress of historically undermining Dalit leaders, pointing out how Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was forced to resign as…

20 Feb

Bharat Vikas Parishad Facilitates Posthumous Eye Donation of 157th Individual

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, eye donation, organ donation

Dera Bassi, February 20 – The social service organization Bharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, has been actively spreading awareness about posthumous eye donation. Their efforts have yielded remarkable success, with 157 individuals donating their eyes, restoring vision for 314 visually impaired individuals.Press Secretary Parmjeet Rammi Saini shared that Narendra Kumar Tiwari (94) of ATS Dera Bassi recently passed away. With the consent of his daughter, Sushma Tinjani, and the encouragement of social worker Barkha Ram, his eyes were donated, and his body was handed over to PGI Hospital, Chandigarh, for medical research. Dedicated Efforts Towards Organ Donation Bharat Vikas Parishad,…

20 Feb

NCP Chief Calls Modi Government’s Advocate Act Amendment 2025 a Direct Attack on Lawyers’ Dignity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAdvocate Act 2025, BJP, legal community protest, Modi government

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025 – The New Congress Party (NCP) Supremo, Advocate Vivek Hans Garcha, has strongly opposed the Advocate Act-1961 Amendment Bill 2025, calling it a direct attack on the dignity and independence of lawyers across India. He accused the Modi government of trying to enslave advocates through this amendment and urged the central BJP government to withdraw the bill immediately.Garcha, a prominent legal and political figure, warned that this amendment seeks to weaken the unity and power of advocates. He called upon lawyers nationwide to unite and resist the proposed changes, emphasizing that the legal fraternity has historically…

20 Feb

Punjab Launches Statewide Screening Drive for Non-Communicable Diseases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, cancer detection, diabetes, hypertension, NCD screening, Punjab health initiative

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh launched a population-based screening initiative on Thursday to combat common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the state.Under this initiative, individuals aged 30 and above will be screened for diabetes, hypertension, and three common cancers—oral, breast, and cervical. The campaign aligns with the National Program for Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and will run until March 31. Screening Across Healthcare Facilities The screenings will be conducted at Primary Health Centres, Aam Aadmi Clinics/Ayushman Arogya Kendras, Community Health Centres, District Hospitals, and Sub-Division Hospitals in both rural and urban areas. Trained…