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Punjab Police seize 10 kg heroin, apprehend two handlers of smuggler based abroad

Punjab Police seize 10 kg heroin, apprehend two handlers of smuggler based abroad

Amidst the ongoing anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted an international narco-smuggling module being operated by smuggler Jassa, who is based abroad, with the arrest of his two local operatives and recovered 10 kg heroin and Rs 1 lakh drug money from their possession, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday.

Those arrested have been identified as Gurpinder Singh and Sajan, both residents of Amritsar.

Police teams have also seized their motorcycle that was used for smuggling the contraband.

CM Blasts Centre, BBMB Over Water Theft: ‘Punjab Fighting Enemies Within and Beyond’

CM Blasts Centre, BBMB Over Water Theft: ‘Punjab Fighting Enemies Within and Beyond’

Asserting that the state is fighting twin battles one against Pakistan to safeguard our borders and other against the Union government and Haryana government to protect the snatching of our waters, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday foiled the nefarious design of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to steal the waters of state.

Leading from the front the Chief Minister himself staged a sit in at Nangal to ensure that the BBMB Chairman cannot divert the waters of the state to Haryana. He said that if Punjabis can protect the borders of the state then they are capable enough to save it water also. “It is shameful that the BJP led Union government is playing dirty games over the waters of the state in this crisis when the country is supposed to fight the enemy in unison with each other”, said Bhagwant Singh Mann.

Three PSPCL Employees Suspended for Irregularities & Negligence: Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO

Three PSPCL Employees Suspended for Irregularities & Negligence: Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO

In line with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s zero-tolerance policy against negligence and irregularities, the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) has taken a significant step to uphold transparency and accountability by suspending three of its employees with immediate effect for their alleged involvement in official misconduct and negligence.

Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, while confirming the action, stated that the preliminary inquiry has revealed that the employees in question had issued tubewell connections in violation of established norms and procedures. The employees suspended include Rohit Sharma, Junior Engineer at Distribution Sub Division, PSPCL Bhinder Kalan; Gurinderjit Singh, Assistant Lineman at Distribution Sub Division, PSPCL Dharamkot; and Kesav Kumar, Revenue Assistant at the same subdivision.

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Seminar on "From Resume to Recruitment" at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University

The Department of Computer Science at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, organized a seminar on "From Resume to Recruitment: Masterclass on Interview Skills & Confidence" to enhance students’ professional skills and career preparedness. The event was held under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Navdeep Kaur, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Convener of the program. The seminar was coordinated by Dr. Kiran Preet Kaur and Jaskirat Kaur, Assistant Professors in the Department of Computer Science.
Desh Bhagat University Pays Patriotic Tribute to Armed Forces Through

Desh Bhagat University Pays Patriotic Tribute to Armed Forces Through "Jai Hind – Nation First" Event

In a proud and patriotic celebration, Desh Bhagat University commemorated the resounding success of Operation Sindoor with a vibrant campus-wide event themed "Jai Hind – Nation First." The event honored the courage, strategy, and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces, resonating with a deep sense of national pride. The celebrations began with a solemn flag hoisting ceremony, led by Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Dr Virinder Singh adviser to Chancellor and Vice Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, followed by the national anthem.

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College Student Gunjeet Singh Selected as Lieutenant in the Army

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College Student Gunjeet Singh Selected as Lieutenant in the Army

It is a matter of pride and joy for Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Fatehgarh Sahib, that student Gunjeet Singh, a B.Tech. (2019-2023 batch) and M.Tech. student, and a cadet of NCC Air Wing, has been selected as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army. The college spokesperson stated that Gunjeet Singh has joined the Officer Training Academy in Chennai and has been granted a Short Service Commission in the rank of Lieutenant on probation. Flying Officer Gagandeep Singh, ANO, mentioned that Gunjeet was a promising cadet of the Air Wing and obtained the NCC 'C' Certificate with an 'A' grade. The Principal of the college, Dr. Lakhvir Singh, congratulated Gunjeet Singh, saying that his achievement is a matter of pride for the college. His journey from a student to an officer in the Indian Army will serve as an inspiration for other students. Jaswinder Singh, Secretary, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Education Trust, also congratulated Gunjeet Singh and wished him a bright future. The entire BBSBEC family extends heartfelt congratulations to Gunjeet Singh and his family, wishing him further success and higher achievements in the future.
 
Five-Day Skill Enhancement Workshop on “Innovative Ideas to Patents and Copyrights” at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University 

Five-Day Skill Enhancement Workshop on “Innovative Ideas to Patents and Copyrights” at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University 

Centre for Scientific Research and Innovation (CSRI) at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib organized five-day Skill Enhancement Workshop on “Innovative Ideas to Patents and Copyrights”, aimed at equipping faculty, research scholars and students with hands-on training and in-depth understanding of key approaches in filing copyrights, trademarks and patents.

One civilian killed, 9 injured as unidentified aircraft crashes in Punjab village

One civilian killed, 9 injured as unidentified aircraft crashes in Punjab village

One civilian was killed and nine others injured on early Wednesday as an unidentified aircraft crashed and caught fire in Aklian Kalan village, some 20 km from the district headquarters in Punjab’s Bathinda.

District authorities refused to comment about the crash, saying any comment will be issued by the defence authorities. Defence personnel and police teams have cordoned off the crash site.

The dead has been identified as a farm labourer, Govind from Haryana. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. in wheat-harvested fields, close to the residential area.

Eyewitnesses said several farm labourers noticed an aircraft flying low that later crashed and fell into the fields.

Desh Bhagat University Students and Faculty Honoured Under ISRO START Program

Desh Bhagat University Students and Faculty Honoured Under ISRO START Program

Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Computing Desh Bhagat University proudly celebrated the achievements of 132 students and 2 faculty members who sucessfully completed the ISRO Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) Program, conducted by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun. The felicitation ceremony was graced by Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur and Vice Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti. Out of the total participants, seven students Ahmad Hussain, Amandeep Singh, Navjot Singh, Harman Singh, Khushi, Manisha Rani, Jatin Verma and two faculty members Dr. Gurinder Kaur Sodhi, Ravinder Kaur were awarded Merit Certificates with A+ Grade by ISRO, recognizing their outstanding performance.

Punjab Police recover cache of terrorist hardware, major breakthrough against ISI-backed terror network

Punjab Police recover cache of terrorist hardware, major breakthrough against ISI-backed terror network

In a major breakthrough against ISI-backed cross-border terror networks, Punjab Police in a joint operation with the central agency recovered a cache of terrorist hardware in an intelligence-led operation in the forested area near Tibba Nangal-Kular road in SBS Nagar district, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday.

The recovery included two rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), five P-86 hand grenades and one wireless communication set.

DGP Yadav said preliminary probe indicated a coordinated operation by Pakistan’s ISI and allied terror outfits to revive sleeper cells in Punjab.

A first information report (FIR) under relevant provisions of law has been registered at the State Special Operation Cell police station in Amritsar.

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