Central Teams to Visit Punjab Mandis to Assess Effect of Rains on Grain: Food Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak

Punjab Procures 17 Lakh MT Paddy Across the State—Minister Expresses Hope to Meet 172 Lakh MT Target for Central Pool Despite Adverse Weather

SAS Nagar, October 13:

Central Teams will soon visit Punjab Mandis to evaluate the effects of recent rains on paddy grains, according to Punjab Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today. He noted that the Punjab government had already brought this matter to the attention of the central government.

The Minister praised the efforts of farmers, agencies, and authorities to ensure seamless purchases despite difficult weather circumstances during his visit to Kharar Grain Market. He also expressed pleasure with the continuing procurement activities.

According to him, Punjab has received 18 lakh MT of paddy so far, of which 17 lakh MT have already been purchased. The Minister further disclosed that farmers had received payments of Rs 3,215 crore in relation to the paddy that was purchased. For the current Kharif Marketing Season, the State Government already has a Cash Credit Limit (CCL) of Rs 27,000 crore, he continued.

Punjab will meet its goal of supplying 172 lakh MT of paddy to the Central Pool, even though the bad weather damaged crops in several places. The Minister praised Punjab’s farmers for their bravery and tenacity in overcoming the harsh weather conditions.

The Minister was informed by District Food and Supplies Controller Dr. Navreet, who reviewed the local procurement arrangements, that 75,996 MT of paddy had been purchased in the SAS Nagar district, compared to the anticipated arrival of 201,199 MT. She said that 109% of the dues, which are normally due within 48 hours, have already been deposited to farmers’ accounts in the amount of Rs 172.72 crore.

In the mandi, the Minister also spoke with laborers, farmers, and arhtiyas. Farmers conveyed their appreciation for the prompt and clear procurement process. The Minister gave the Arhtiyas the assurance that all of their valid worries would be taken into account.

Along with the Minister were DFSC SAS Nagar Dr. Navreet, Deputy Director (Ropar) Rajnish Kaur, Secretary Gurnam Singh, Chairman of the Market Committee Kharar Hakam Singh, and other officials.

Sh. Kataruchak reaffirmed that Punjab’s Kharif marketing season is going well and that the government of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is totally dedicated to making sure that farmers receive their money on time and that procurement is hassle-free.

Accused Arrested with 100 Grams of Heroin — Major Success in Mohali Police’s Campaign Against Drugs

Kharar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar), October 7:

The Mohali District Police has made significant progress in its continuing campaign against anti-social elements, following the directives of Shri Harmandeep Singh Hans, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, District S.A.S. Nagar.

Inspector Harminder Singh, In-charge CIA Staff Mohali, led the team that successfully arrested an accused person and found 100 grammes of heroin in his possession under the supervision of Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Shri Saurav Jindal, Superintendent of Police (Operations) Shri Talwinder Singh, and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Shri Jatinder Singh Chauhan.

In connection with the Dussehra celebration, the CIA staff police party was conducting a checkpoint (nakabandi) near Christian School in Kharar on 02-10-2025, inspecting suspicious people and cars. A person was observed walking from the Kharar side during this time, and when he saw the police party, he began to turn around. Under suspicion, Sub-Inspector Gurpratap Singh pulled him over and examined him.

A steel water bottle that opened from the bottom was discovered with him during the search. One hundred grammes of heroin were found within the bottle once it was opened and examined. The accused was taken into custody after FIR No. 360, dated 02-10-2025, was filed at Police Station City Kharar in accordance with Section 21 of the NDPS Act.

Identification of the Accused:

Son of Karnail Singh, Harjeet Singh, also known as Harry, lives in Ward No. 5 Kamboj Nagar, Pippal Wali Gali, Ferozepur. He is married, about 34 years old, and a 12th grade graduate. The defendant had previously supplied heroin in the Mohali district after bringing it from Ferozepur. He is already the subject of a previous complaint, FIR No. 51, dated 06-06-2025, filed at Police Station Phase-8 Mohali under Sections 21/29 of the NDPS Act.

Interrogation is still going on, and the accused has been placed under police remand. The accused was supplying the heroin to a person or people, and the police are trying to identify them.

District Magistrate Issues Prohibitory Orders Regarding Firecrackers

Crackers cannot be used before or after the fixed time on the occasion of Diwali, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purab, Christmas, and New Year

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, October 6:

In the Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, District Magistrate Smt. Komal Mittal has issued prohibitive orders against the use of firecrackers on the occasions of Diwali, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Utsav, Christmas, and the start of the New Year. Under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNNS), these directives were made in the public interest.

According to the District Magistrate, these orders are in compliance with the comprehensive guidelines published on September 18, 2025, by the Punjab government’s Department of Science, Technology, and Environment.

According to her, dealers try to buy, sell, and store firecrackers during festivals; therefore, it’s imperative to make sure that all government regulations are followed.

Key Prohibitions and Permissions

• It will continue to be illegal to produce, store, distribute, sell, or use series firecrackers (laris).
• The only products authorized for sale and use are Green Crackers, which don’t include any of the following chemicals: barium salts, antimony, lithium, mercury, arsenic, lead, or strontium chromate.
• The authorized firecrackers can only be sold by licensed merchants.

Designated Timings for Bursting Crackers

According to these orders, the following are the fixed times for bursting firecrackers in the district:

Further Directives and Enforcement

Particular locations for community firecracking will be determined beforehand, and it will be promoted.

It is forbidden to sell firecrackers online using e-commerce platforms such as Flipkart, Amazon, and others.

The pollution department and the police will make sure that the rules are strictly followed.

Only Green Crackers may be exploded at the designated times and places.

Monitoring and Action

• The Punjab Pollution Control Board will monitor air quality in selected cities under the guidelines of the Central Pollution Control Board.
• Fair and impartial action will be taken under the Explosives Rules, 2008, of the Department of Industries and Commerce.
• Special caution will be observed considering the Ambient Air Quality.
• Full compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal will be ensured.

The District Magistrate stated that violators of these instructions will face immediate punitive action under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Additionally, legal action may be taken under the relevant sections of the BNNS.

These orders will be in force from October 1, 2025, to January 2, 2026.

Two important highways are being repaired by MLA Kulwant Singh: Kharar-Banur Road to Tangauri-Kurara-Bari Road and Chappar Chiri Kalan to Chappar Chiri Khurd Road.

claims that problems with road connectivity will be automatically fixed once the 14 main roads in the constituency are finished.

We appreciate Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s specific focus on SAS Nagar.

guarantees that the pledge to give women ₹1100 a month would soon be realised.

October 1, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar:

The Chappar Chiri Kalan to Chappar Chiri Khurd Road and the Kharar-Banur Road to Tangauri-Kurara-Bari Road are two significant roads in the SAS Nagar (Mohali) constituency that MLA Kulwant Singh officially opened for repair and improvement on Wednesday. He said that at a cost of ₹10 crore, the first phase’s repair and strengthening of 14 major roads that need urgent care has been approved, and work on two of these roads has started today.

The Kharar-Banur Road and the Tangauri-Kurara-Bari Road are connected by the first road project, which was officially opened today. It is 5.57 kilometres long and 18 feet wide. The last time this section was fixed was in October 2016. It is now being built for ₹2.06 crore, with an extra ₹27 lakh for maintenance over the next five years. Among these, one kilometer will be built using 80 mm paver blocks, while the remainder will be bitumen (asphalt). York Builders Private Limited, Zirakpur, has been given the project, which should be finished in six months.

The second project is the 2.05-kilometre Chappar Chiri Kalan to Chappar Chiri Khurd Road. The road will now be 22 feet wide instead of the previous 18 feet. At a cost of ₹3.70 crore, it is currently undergoing reconstruction after being last fixed in March 2018. 80 MM paver blocks will be used to build the entire road, and the project is expected to be finished in four months. The Shri Ganesh structure in Moga has been given the task of completing the structure.

Addressing the gathering of villagers, including women, he assured them that the promise made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to give ₹1100 per month to women as a mark of respect will be implemented soon. He said this would be the final election promise to be fulfilled by the state government, proving that every promise made to the people of Punjab before coming to power is being honoured.

He also appealed to the villagers to complete any work related to laying pipes or road cutting beneath the road before the construction begins, as damaging the newly built roads later would cause heavy loss to the public exchequer.

Present on the occasion were Karnail Singh (Beri), Bahadur Singh Numberdar (Bari), Harmeet Kaur Sarpanch (Bari), Mukhtiar Singh (Sarpanch & Block President), Gurpreet Singh (Kurara), Satnam Singh Sarpanch (Sekhan Majra), Avtar Singh Sarpanch (Mattran), Gurinder Singh Sarpanch (Sarpanch), Rajinder Singh (Sarpanch), etc. Also present were Nirmal Singh (Kurari), Chhajja Singh Former Sarpanch (Kurari), Parwinder Singh (Mattran), and at Chappar Chiri, Manjit Kaur Sarpanch (Chappar Chiri Khurd), Tarlochan Singh Tochi Sarpanch (Kailon and Block President), Bhupinder Kaur Panch (Chappar Chiri Khurd), and Executive Engineer PWD Mohali Shivpreet Singh.

Vigilance Bureau apprehends ASI red-handed taking Rs 30,000 bribe.

Chandigarh September 29, 2025 –
As part of its efforts to combat corruption in the state, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) detained Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Baljinder Singh on Monday as he was receiving a Rs 30,000 bribe. Singh was assigned as an Investigating Officer at Police Station Lalru in the district of SAS Nagar.
The aforementioned police officers were detained in response to a complaint filed by a resident of the village of Channa Gulab Singh Wala, district Bathinda, who is currently residing in Gillco Valley, Kharar, in SAS Nagar district, according to a state VB official spokeswoman who made the announcement today.
He went on to say that the complainant had come to the VB with a complaint alleging that ASI had asked a bribe of Rs 1,30,000 from him while looking into a case that had been filed against him at the Lalru police station under sections 406 and 420 of the IPC. The bribe was demanded in exchange for undue favours in the investigation, which included releasing the complainant’s car that the accused officer had taken into possession of but that was not listed on the record, conducting a lenient investigation going forward, and avoiding recovery of the Rs 10,00,000 that had been stolen during police remand.
The accused had expressly requested that the first instalment of Rs 30,000 be paid right away out of the entire demand. To substantiate his claims, the complainant taped the accused’s demand and provided it to the VB.

According to the spokeswoman, the VB Flying Squad organised a trap squad and filed a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act in response to the complaint.
He went on to say that the complainant arrived in his private vehicle at Punjabi Vaishno Dhaba, located on the National Highway in Lalru, after the accused ASI contacted him to meet him in accordance with the arrangement. When the accused accepted the Rs 30,000 bribe from the complainant in front of two official witnesses, the trap team captured him red-handed. He stated that the case is currently being investigated further.

MLA Kulwant Singh Honors Wrestlers at Wrestling Tournament in Village Gigemajra

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, 29 September:

The Aam Aadmi Party government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is fostering a positive sports atmosphere that is assisting the state’s young in escaping the drug problem. Sports fields are increasingly the focus of young people’s attention.

In an interview with media, MLA SAS Nagar S. Kulwant Singh stated these opinions. He had come to pay tribute to the wrestlers at the Baba Gosain Wala Wrestling Tournament, which was held in the village of Gigemajra (Mohali).

MLA Kulwant Singh claimed that other local athletes and sports fans find inspiration in this wrestling competition, which was put on with the help of Sarpanch Satnam Singh, the entire Nagar Panchayat, and the local populace. In addition to giving the athletes the equipment they need, he said, social groups, village panchayats, and sports organisations should be commended for offering them chances. Pritpal Phagwara and Sikandar Sheikh engaged in a tough battle for the Rs 5 lakh main prize at the wrestling event held in the village of Gigemajra, with Sikandar Sheikh emerging victorious.

Akvinder Singh Gosal, Jaspal Singh Matoor, Mukhtiar Singh Kurra Sarpanch, Gurpreet Singh, Gurpreet Singh Bariyal, Malkit Singh Block President, Navrinder Singh Dhaliwal, Harwinder Singh Mohali, Gurpreet Singh, and Satnam Singh, the Sarpanch of Gigemajra village, were also present on this occasion.

Admission for Punjabi Shorthand Classes 2025-26 Starts

Sahibzada Nagar, Ajit Singh, September 29:
Punjabi shorthand classes are taught at district headquarters by the Language Department, Punjab, in addition to literary activities for the native tongue. Shorthand classes (basic training and high-speed) are available to eligible individuals who wish to study Punjabi shorthand. For the 2025–2026 academic year, enrolment in these classes is reopening.

The deadline for completing the forms for Punjabi shorthand classes (basic training and high-speed) for the 2025–26 session in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar is October 15, 2025, according to Dr. Darshan Kaur, Research Officer, Language Department, District Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. Graduation is the educational prerequisite for these classes. The Office of the District Language Officer, District Administrative Complex, Room No. 518(A), 4th Floor, Sector 76, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, or the mobile number 94633-87365 can be contacted by applicants for additional information during business hours on any given day.

SAS Nagar Mandis Procurement Proceeds Without Problems: 17,537 MT Paddy Arrives, 17,187 MT Purchased Thus Far

Sept. 29, SAS Nagar:

Paddy purchase activities for the Kharif Season 2025–2026 are proceeding without hiccups in all mandis of district SAS Nagar, according to Deputy Commissioner Mrs Komal Mittal.

She reported that 3,938 MT of paddy came the day before, bringing the total arrival to 17,537 MT, of which 17,187 MT have already been purchased by government organisations.

According to the Deputy Commissioner, Pungrain has acquired 5,799 MT, Markfed 5,176 MT, Punsup 4,211 MT, and Punjab State Warehousing Corporation 2,001 MT, among other agency-specific information.

Mrs. Mittal emphasised that the district government is making sure that farmers receive their payments on time, within 48 hours of the purchase, while highlighting the payment status. A total of Rs 34.69 crore has already been disbursed against a due payment of Rs 24.59 crore, attaining 141 percent clearing.

She gave procurement agencies instructions to be efficient so that no farmer experiences any inconvenience in mandis and reassured farmers that all required arrangements pertaining to lifting, payments, and procurement had been made.

Once more, the Deputy Commissioner urged farmers to use nearby Crop leftover Management (CRM) equipment to manage crop leftover and paddy straw rather than burning them.

Civil Surgeon Appeals to District Residents for Dengue Prevention

Don’t let water stagnate anywhere in or around your home.

Investigation and awareness campaign underway on a war footing in the district.

September 29, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar: The public has been urged once more by the District Health Department to wear clothing that completely covers their body and to keep water from collecting in and around their homes.

Dr. Sangeeta Jain, a civil surgeon, and Dr. Anamika Soni, a district epidemiologist, said that everyone should be informed of the dangers of dengue fever and take preventative measures. The district can only become dengue-free with the public’s assistance, the Civil Surgeon said, urging the district’s citizens to cooperate in avoiding dengue. She said that although the District Health Department is making every effort to prevent dengue, the public must also help the department in its efforts. The public can call the Health Department’s helpline at 104 if they need any information.

If someone has dengue fever, there’s no need to freak out, according to the officials. The patient ought to be taken to a government medical centre that offers free dengue testing and care. They pointed out that during any kind of fever, the body’s platelet count usually drops. Coconut water, kiwi fruit, or goat’s milk aren’t particularly beneficial for boosting platelets. In addition to getting plenty of rest, patients should drink a lot of water, juice, lemonade, and coconut water. It is also good for a healthy person to drink at least two litres of water every day. In addition to keeping the body hydrated, fluids give it vital nutrients.

According to health experts, the District Health Department personnel are working tirelessly to prevent the spread of this disease and safeguard people from it. These teams are investigating in additional regions and high-risk areas. According to them, every health block in the district is conducting the investigation and awareness campaign in the cities and villages on a war footing.

Fever symptoms caused by dengue Aedes aegypti mosquito bites can result in dengue disease. significant headache and fever, joint and muscle discomfort, pain behind the eyes, significant bleeding from the mouth, nose, and gums, and nausea and vomiting are all common signs of dengue. In locations such as coolers, water tanks, flower pots, trays behind refrigerators, broken pots, abandoned empty tires, and water drums, mosquitoes that transmit dengue grow in stagnant, clean water. There should be no standing water in these areas.

Placement Camp to be Organized by Employment and Business Bureau on September 30

September 29, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar:

The Punjab government is working to find jobs for job seekers, according to Major (Retd.) Harpreet Singh Manshahia, Deputy Director of Employment Generation, Skill Development, and Training at DBEESAS Nagar. The Punjab government’s Model Career Centre and District Employment and Business Bureau are hosting a placement camp at S.A.S. Nagar as part of this project. The camp will take place at Mohali, S.A.S. Nagar, at Village Gobindgarh, next to the Government School and the Naina Devi Temple.

According to additional details, the placement camp would be conducted at Village Gobindgarh, Naina Devi Temple, close to Government School, Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Shorea E. Solutions, D.Mart, Digitech Call System, Protax Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Aerial Telecom Solutions, V-5 Global, Axis Bank, Swiggy Limited, LIC, HR Sourcing Yoma Limited, Blinkit, and Tynor Orthotics Pvt. are among the companies taking part in this placement camp. Ltd. Civil Engineer, Welder, Sheet Metal Fabricator, Panel Wireman, General Electrician, Packer, Cashier, Sales Associate, Godown Assistant, Customer Support, Hiring for Voice Process, Voice, Commission-Based Insurance Agent, Picker and Operator, and Helper are among the jobs they will be hiring for. Depending on the business, chosen individuals will earn between ₹12,000 and ₹35,000.

“This placement camp is open to both boys and girls,” he said. In addition to having a minimum qualification of a 10th, 12th, or graduate degree, candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 32. Candidates can use the following link to register for these positions:

https://forms.gle/YJT3mE3E4iKxJNEV8. He urged the contenders to seize this chance as much as possible. Candidates are also asked to be on time, dressed in formal attire, and with their résumé.