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Mann Govt’s Punjab Police Making Students Cyber Warriors

By TNI Team November 17, 2025 114 sub-division centers 21st-century policing 3 363 police station outreach centers 75 teachers trained 968 government high schools AAP government governance model accessible policing AI-related dangers autonomous Saanjh centers bottom-up governance Chandigarh November 17 2025 Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann child sexual exploitation awareness Citizen empowerment collaborative policing community partnership community policing community policing priorities community welfare COVID-era digital exposure Cyber Awareness Cyber Crime Division cyber hygiene training Cyber Jaago cyber warriors cyberbullying democratic policing digital content risks digital literacy digital rights digitally literate generation district community police resource centers drug abuse awareness FIR copies online good touch bad touch helpline 1098 helpline 112 identity theft long-term cyber security culture Malerkotla Mann government online exploitation online safety partnership-based policing pathankot police-public committees PP Saanjh mobile app preventive education preventive policing Punjab Police Punjabi values Saanjh initiative safety awareness school visits Shakti Helpdesk smartphone usage 14–16 age group 76%Social Responsibility Special DGP V. Neerja transformed public perception UPI fraud prevention verification services youth protection

NEW DELHI: Punjab is witnessing a quiet yet powerful transformation inside its classrooms—one that doesn’t rely solely on textbooks or traditional teaching methods. It’s a…

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Punjab’s ‘Sadde Buzurg Sadda Maan’ Initiative Brings Free Healthcare and Dignity to 2.2 Million Senior Citizens

By TNI Team October 9, 2025 2023 23.09 lakh beneficiaries 500 pension Amritsar Baljit Kaur Batala Bathinda BHAGWANT MANN community support compassion cultural revival DBT scheme dignity restoration direct benefit transfer economic stability elderly welfare Faridkot fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur free eye surgery geriatric care Gurdaspur health camps healthcare access healthcare camps Hoshiarpur inclusion International Senior Citizens Day jalandhar kapurthala ludhiana Malerkotla Mann government Mansa Moga Muktsar Sahib October 3 old age pension old age pension scheme pathankot patiala punjab Punjab government Punjab tradition respect for elderly Rupnagar Sadde Buzurg Sadda Maan Sangrur SAS Nagar senior citizen cards senior citizen empowerment senior citizens service Social Justice social security social welfare spectacles distribution Tarn Taran toll-free helpline 14567 welfare initiativ Women and Child Development Department ₹1 ₹2055.05 crore released ₹4100 crore budget

Punjab, this land is not just of five rivers, but an unfathomable ocean of thousands of stories and experiences of the elderly. The fast pace…

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Mann Govt Trains 27,500 Youth Under ‘Regional Driving Training Centre’ Initiative

By TNI Team October 8, 2025 Ashok Leyland Limited automated driving test tracks BHAGWANT MANN commercial drivers driver training driving schools economic growth Emergency Response human resource development infrastructure development Laljit Singh Bhullar livelihood Logistics Sector Malerkotla Mann government online training passenger safety professional driving punjab Punjab government Punjab Transport Department Rangla Punjab RDTC Regional Driving Training Centre responsible driving road discipline Road Safety rural youth skill development skill empowerment social upliftment State Transport Commissioner training initiative transport efficiency Transport Minister unemployment urban youth youth employment

Punjab’s RDTC initiative, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has trained 27,500 youth, addressing a driver shortage and promoting road safety. The program expands with new driving schools and online modules, fostering careers and economic growth by training responsible drivers.

In the wake of devastating floods across Punjab, the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department has announced

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Punjab Govt Allocates Fuel & Gas Reserves to Meet Flood Emergencies

By TNI Team September 5, 2025 Amritsar Barnala Bathinda Consumer Affairs contingencies diesel allocation Disaster Response emergency emergency supply Faridkot fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur floods Food and Civil Supplies Department fuel reserves gas cylinders government commitment Gurdaspur Hoshiarpur jalandhar kapurthala Lal Chand Kataruchak ludhiana Malerkotla Mansa Moga mohali pathankot patiala petrol allocation punjab Punjab government relief operations rescue missions Rupnagar S.A.S. Nagar S.B.S. Nagar Sangrur Sri Muktsar Sahib state assistance Tarn Taran

Punjab allocated 33,000 liters of petrol, 46,500 liters of diesel, and 1,320 gas cylinders to districts for emergency relief efforts following devastating floods. The allocation aims to ensure uninterrupted services and support flood-affected citizens.

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Punjab Govt Releases ₹71 Crore for Flood Relief and Rehabilitation

By TNI Team September 4, 2025 Additional Chief Secretary Affected Families Amritsar Anurag Verma Barnala Bathinda Bhagwant Singh Mann crop damage devastation Disaster Management district-wise allocation Faridkot farmers fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur financial assistance Flood Relief Gurdaspur Hardeep Singh Mundian Hoshiarpur immediate relief jalandhar kapurthala long-term rehabilitation ludhiana Malerkotla Mansa Moga pathankot patiala property safeguard Punjab government rehabilitation Revenue Department Rupnagar Sangrur SAS Nagar SBS Nagar Sri Muktsar Sahib Tarn Taran ₹71 crore

The Punjab government allocated ₹71 crore for flood relief and rehabilitation. Half was released initially, and the other half is now allocated to 12 severely impacted districts, with Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Patiala, and Tarn Taran receiving the largest amounts. The government aims to support affected families and farmers.

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Over 2.56 Lakh People Affected, 29 Lives Lost Across 12 Districts in Punjab Floods

By TNI Team September 2, 2025 1044 villages affected 107 people affected 15688 evacuated 2 2025 29 human lives lost 56 7144 sheltered agriculture loss air force Amritsar Amritsar crop damage Army August 1 to September 1 Barnala Bathinda boats BSF Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Compensation crop damage Deputy Commissioners Disaster Management displaced families District Administrations Evacuation fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur Ferozepur crop damage floods food supply Gurdaspur Hardeep Singh Mundian hectares affected Helicopters Hoshiarpur infrastructure damage inundation jalandhar kapurthala Kapurthala crop damage livestock loss ludhiana Malerkotla Mansa Mansa crop damage Medical Aid Moga navy ndrf pathankot Pathankot missing persons patiala punjab rehabilitation relief camps Relief Distribution rescue operations Revenue Minister Sangrur SAS Nagar SBS Nagar Sri Muktsar Sahib Tarn Taran Tarn Taran crop damage temporary shelter

Punjab is facing severe floods, affecting over 256,000 people and causing 29 deaths. Extensive evacuations and relief efforts are underway, with 129 camps established. Crop damage is significant, and the government is assessing losses to provide compensation.

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State-Wide Flood Control Rooms Working 24×7: Punjab

By TNI Team August 28, 2025 24x7 Amritsar Barinder Kumar Goyal Barnala Bathinda citizens designated numbers district-level emergency assistance emergency contact Faridkot fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur Flood Control Rooms flood mitigation measures Gurdaspur helpline numbers Hoshiarpur jalandhar kapurthala ludhiana Malerkotla Mansa modern communication systems Moga pathankot patiala preparedness protocols punjab Punjab government quick response Ropar round the clock Sangrur SAS Nagar SBS Nagar Sri Muktsar Sahib Tarn Taran trained personnel vigilance Water Resources Minister

Punjab has established 24/7 flood control rooms in all districts to assist citizens during emergencies. The Water Resources Minister urged people to use these facilities, providing a list of contact numbers for each district. The government has implemented flood mitigation measures and preparedness protocols.

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FIRs urged for illegal greyhound races in Punjab by PETA

By Sumit Kumar December 19, 2024 Ghaloti village greyhound dog Greyhound racing Lasoi village ludhiana Malerkotla People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA PETA for India SAS Nagar Mohali Sri Muktsar Sahib unlawful events

NEW DELHI: Upon receiving reports of greyhound dog races scheduled to take place in Punjab, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India took immediate…

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Punjab Govt Allocates Fuel & Gas Reserves to Meet Flood Emergencies

Punjab Govt Releases ₹71 Crore for Flood Relief and Rehabilitation

Over 2.56 Lakh People Affected, 29 Lives Lost Across 12 Districts in Punjab Floods

State-Wide Flood Control Rooms Working 24×7: Punjab

FIRs urged for illegal greyhound races in Punjab by PETA

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