Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal on Friday highlighted the historic initiatives undertaken by the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government to eradicate drugs and gangsterism from the state, asserting that the government has been relentlessly fighting against these two major social evils for the past four and a half years.
The Punjab government has once again changed the working hours of all the government offices. From July 1, all government offices will return to their regular timings of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Earlier, due to the severe heatwave and extreme summer conditions, the government had revised office timings to 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Chandigarh: In a major road safety initiative, the Punjab Department of Transport has issued a notification under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, declaring several serious traffic violations as non-compoundable offences, meaning offenders will no longer be able to settle these violations by paying a fine and must face legal proceedings. The notification,.
Mohali: No private educational institution in Punjab will be able to increase fees by more than 5% (percent) annually. An ordinance to this effect was approved at a cabinet meeting. It has been sent to the Governor for final approval. This information was given by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Education Minister Harjot.
In a major relief to thousands of youths of the state, the Punjab government has decided to induct 2,437 apprentice youths undergoing training in the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited on a regular basis.
The Punjab Government’s “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign is rapidly evolving into a mass movement as the state intensifies its efforts to make Punjab drug-free. As part of the initiative, specially deployed e-rickshaws have carried the anti-drug message to 3,440 villages across the state. Operating in 86 Assembly constituencies, the campaign is not only raising awareness.
The current political is a matter of concern and serious reflection. In any democratic system, the power to enact laws rests solely with legislators and Members of Parliament. The bureaucracy and the judiciary are responsible for implementing these laws and ensuring compliance. However, when lawmakers themselves become entangled in controversies, allegations, and personal animosity, both.
As encouraging results of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashean Virudh” begin to emerge, authorities emphasise that lasting success will depend not only on enforcement against drug traffickers and peddlers but also on prevention, early detection, treatment and timely intervention at the family and community levels.
