*DAY 287 OF GANGSTRAN TE VAAR: PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS 477 RAIDS; 151 HELD*
*— POLICE TEAMS ALSO TAKE PREVENTIVE ACTION AGAINST 136 INDIVIDUALS*
*— PEOPLE CAN ANONYMOUSLY REPORT GANGSTER-RELATED INFORMATION VIA ANTI-GANGSTER HELPLINE NUMBER 93946-93946*
*— 84 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 2.1KG HEROIN ON DAY 612 OF YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH*
CHANDIGARH, November 3:
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign enters its 287th day, Punjab Police today conducted 477 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
As per the information, the “Gangstran Te Vaar”— a decisive war to make Punjab a gangster-free state was launched by the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026. Police teams from all the districts in coordination with Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab have been conducting special operations across the state.
On Day 287, Police teams arrested 151 individuals held with five weapons, taking the total arrests to 82,337 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 136 persons. Police teams have also arrested three Proclaimed Offenders (POs) during the operation.
People can anonymously report information related to wanted criminals and gangsters, and also share tips on crime and criminal activity, through the Anti Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, Police teams have continued its drive against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” for 612th day with 83 drug smugglers arrested today and recovered 2.1 kg heroin, 10 kg poppy husk and 325 intoxicant pills from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 90,733 in just 612 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 27 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
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Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab
*11 LINKED TO ILLEGAL ARMS AND DRUG SUPPLY NETWORKS HELD WITH 2 HAND GRENADES, 12 PISTOLS, 310GM HEROIN*
*— RECOVERED WEAPONS WERE TO BE USED TO INTIMIDATE PEOPLE FOR EXTORTION DEMANDS: DGP GAURAV YADAV*
*— ARRESTED ACCUSED WERE IN CONTACT WITH FOREIGN-BASED HANDLERS WHO FACILITATED SUPPLY OF ILLEGAL WEAPONS AND NARCOTICS VIA DRONES: CP ASR HARMANBIR GILL*
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, November 3:
In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted three illegal arms and drug supply networks with the arrest of 11 individuals, including two juveniles, and recovered two hand grenades, 12 sophisticated pistols and 310.10 grams heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.
Those arrested have been identified as Bobby (21), a resident of Nirankari Colony; Samayal Singh (18) of village Cheema Khurd in Tarn Taran; Satmol Singh alias Thekedar (20) of Rattan Singh Chowk; Harpreet Singh alias Happy alias Bhundi (23), Akashdeep Singh (22), and Akashdeep Singh alias Akash (20), all residents of Naraingarh, Chheharta; Shamsher Singh alias Shera (20) and Gurbir Singh alias Billa (18), both residents of Village Bainka in Tarn Taran; Vishal Singh alias Kalu (24) of Jandiala Guru, Amritsar Rural; and two juveniles.
The recovered pistols include three .30 bore (Made in China), two .30 bore PX5 Storm, one 9MM Zigana, one 9MM Glock, three .30 bore pistols, one .32 bore pistol, and one .315 bore country-made weapon along with 33 live cartridges. Apart from this, police teams have also impounded one motorcycle.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers and gangsters who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics through drone-based consignments for further distribution among criminal elements. The arrested accused were using the weapons to open fire at houses and shops to intimidate people in connection with extortion demands, he said.
The DGP said that further investigation is underway to establish the complete backward and forward linkages in this case to identify other associates and dismantle the wider illegal arms and drug supply networks.
Sharing details of first operation, Commissioner of Police (CP) Amritsar Harmanbir Singh Gill said that teams from Police Station Ranjit Avenue apprehended Bobby, Samayal Singh, and Satmol Singh alias Thekedar, initially recovering four illegal pistols along with 10 live cartridges from their possession. On their disclosure, three more pistols were recovered, taking the total to seven, he said.
In the second operation, he said that Police Station Chheharta teams initially apprehended Harpreet alias Bhundi along with a juvenile, recovering two pistols and four live cartridges. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of another juvenile and associates Akashdeep Singh and Akashdeep Singh alias Akash, resulting in the seizure of two live hand grenades and 15 live cartridges, he said.
In the third operation, the CP said that teams from Police Station Sultanwind arrested Shamsher Singh alias Shera, Vishal Singh alias Kalu, and Gurbir Singh alias Billa, recovering three pistols, four live cartridges, and 310.10 grams of heroin.
In this regard, three separate cases— FIR No. 164 dated 28.10.2026 under section 25(8) of the Arms Act at Police Station Ranjit Avenue; FIR No. 270 dated 30.10.2026 under sections 25 and 25(7) of the Arms Act at Police Station Chheharta; and FIR No. 232 dated 30.10.2026 under sections 21-C and 29 of the NDPS Act, section 25(6,7,8) of the Arms Act, and section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Polivr Station Sultanwind— have been registered.
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*CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s Diwali Gift To Youth: 801 Get Govt Jobs*
*‘No-Cash, No-Farmaish’, Govt Jobs Being Given Strictly On Merit: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*71,777 Govt Jobs Provided So Far, Yet Not Single Rupee Bribe Has Been Reported: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Our Govt To Give 600 More Youth Gift Of Govt Jobs Next Week: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Under Previous Govts, Govt Jobs Were Sold Through ‘Cash’, 'Farmaish', & ‘Vaddhi’ Worth Lakhs Of Rupees: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*Earlier, Recruitment Processes Remained Stuck In Courts Until Candidates Crossed Eligible Age Limit: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
CHANDIGARH, 3rd November 2026:
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 801 newly recruited youth in Mohali, giving them a Diwali gift of government jobs and taking the total number of recruitments under his government to 71,777. Asserting that every appointment had been made entirely free of cost and strictly on merit, without ‘Cash’ or ‘farmaish’ (recommendation), he said that unlike previous governments, where government jobs were sold for lakhs of rupees through money, recommendations and ‘Vaddhi’ (bribe), his government had ensured transparent recruitment without a single rupee of bribe. Challenging the opposition to point out even one instance of corruption in recruitment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that another 600 youth would receive government jobs next week, reaffirming his government’s commitment to employment, merit and building a ‘Rangla Punjab’.
Sharing a few snippets on X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Today, appointment letters were distributed to 801 newly recruited candidates in Mohali. So far, we have provided government jobs to more than 71,777 youth, entirely free of cost and strictly on the basis of merit. Owing to the work undertaken in the education sector, Punjab today ranks number one in the country in primary education. Our aim is to make Punjab ‘Rangla Punjab’ once again by bringing employment and prosperity to every household. Heartiest congratulations to the newly appointed youth and their families. Serve the people of Punjab with complete honesty and dedication.”
Addressing a gathering after handing over appointment letters to 801 newly recruited youth, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The opposition is indulging in a malicious campaign against me in the absence of any substantive issue. I challenge these leaders to prove even a single allegation of corruption against me or quit politics. They are frustrated because they cannot digest the unprecedented pace of development and public welfare initiatives being undertaken by our government.”
Taking a dig at the Akali Dal and Congress, he said that these parties had collectively pushed Punjab towards economic and social distress through their self-serving politics. “Leaders of these parties are now working hand in glove to defame me because they cannot accept that an ordinary person, without any political dynasty or inherited power, is working for the ordinary people of Punjab. Our answer to their allegations will always be our work, our achievements and the smiles on the faces of ordinary families,” he added.
The Chief Minister said that the Akali leadership had captured lucrative businesses, including mining, during its tenure and exploited the state’s resources for personal gains. “Those who looted Punjab for years are now preaching sermons on honesty. The people of the state have not forgotten how these leaders betrayed their trust and mortgaged the future of generations for their vested interests,” he said.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Akali Dal (Badal) leaders once claimed that they would rule Punjab for 25 years, but today the party is struggling to find even 25 credible leaders within its own ranks.”
Addressing the newly recruited youth, the Chief Minister said that the day was historic and emotional for 801 families whose young members had earned the distinction of becoming government servants through their hard work and dedication. “With today’s appointments, the total number of government jobs provided by our government has reached 71,777. All these jobs have been given purely on merit, without any discrimination or recommendation. These appointment letters are not merely pieces of paper but symbols of hope, dignity and a secure future for thousands of families,” he said.
Every appointment, he added, represented the dreams of a young person and the aspirations of an entire family. “Our government has ensured that talent, and not political connections or money, determines the future of Punjab’s youth.”
The Chief Minister said that the opposition had repeatedly levelled allegations against him, claiming that he was plundering the state exchequer. “Every work undertaken by our government is for public welfare. The state exchequer belongs to the people of Punjab, and every penny of public money is being spent for their welfare. Unlike those who treated the state treasury as their personal property, we consider ourselves trustees of the people’s money,” he said.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that around 600 additional recruitment opportunities had already been created in ancillary positions in PSPCL, further strengthening employment opportunities for the youth.
Motivating the newly appointed employees to aim higher, he exhorted them to prepare for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examinations and aspire to become IAS (Indian Administrative Service) and IPS (Indian Police Service) officers. “Our government is strengthening educational infrastructure and creating institutions of excellence so that children from ordinary and underprivileged families can reach the highest positions in the country’s administrative machinery,” he said.
The Chief Minister said that it was unfortunate that while his government was working to enable Punjab’s youth to become IAS and IPS officers, the previous Akali leadership talked about offering subsidies in animal husbandry. “There is nothing wrong with animal husbandry, but the aspirations of Punjab’s youth cannot be confined to such limited horizons. The children of the state deserve opportunities to become administrators, scientists, doctors, engineers and leaders of tomorrow,” he added.
Highlighting the achievements in education, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab had emerged as the number one state in school education, surpassing even Kerala.
He said that this remarkable transformation was the outcome of the government’s commitment to providing quality education and equal opportunities to every child, irrespective of their social or economic background.
The Chief Minister said that his government had also undertaken a massive transformation of the irrigation system, ensuring that canal water reached agricultural fields that had remained deprived of this precious resource for decades.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann pointed out that nearly 18,000 cusecs of water was now reaching agricultural fields through the strengthened canal network, equivalent to the capacity of an entire Bhakra canal. “This has significantly reduced dependence on groundwater and helped improve groundwater levels by one to five metres in several areas. Our government is committed to conserving Punjab’s precious water resources while ensuring that farmers receive adequate water for irrigation,” he said.
The Chief Minister said that for decades, farmers had been forced to depend on underground water, but his government was restoring the canal system and taking water to the tail ends. “This is not merely an irrigation reform but an investment in the future of Punjab and its coming generations. The people of Punjab have witnessed the consequences of the misrule of successive governments and will never allow the state to return to those dark days,” he said.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that Punjab is now witnessing a new breeze of positivity, confidence and development. The government was simultaneously strengthening education, healthcare, agriculture, sports, infrastructure and employment opportunities to put the state firmly on the path of progress.
Referring to the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy, the Chief Minister affirmed that Punjab’s sporting legacy was being revived through world-class sporting infrastructure and opportunities for young talent.
He said that his government is determined to make sports an effective instrument for channelising youthful energy and steering young people away from drugs and other social evils.
Reiterating his government’s commitment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the government would continue its mission of providing employment, improving public services and creating a prosperous future for every section of society, irrespective of political affiliations. “The people of Punjab have given us the responsibility to serve, and we are fulfilling it with honesty and dedication,” he affirmed.
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Information and Public Relations Department Punjab
*SCHEDULE REVISED FOR STATE-LEVEL EQUESTRIAN EVENTS UNDER ‘KHEDAN WATAN PUNJAB DIYAN-2026’*
Chandigarh, November 3, 2026:
The Sports Department, Government of Punjab, has revised the dates for the upcoming State-Level Equestrian Events under 'Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan-2026'.
In this regard, an official spokesperson of the Sports Department said that the equestrian events under 'Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan-2026' were originally scheduled to take place from 17.11.2026 to 23.11.2026.
The decision to advance the dates was taken to facilitate maximum participation, as students from various Public and Sainik Schools across Punjab are participating in the 'Indian Public Schools Equestrian Championship'. This championship is being held at The Punjab Public School, Nabha, from 18.11.2026 to 21.11.2026.
To ensure that the students do not miss out on the state level equestrian tournament, the revised state level equestrian events will now be held from 11.11.2026 to 13.11.2026 at the PAP Campus, Jalandhar. All concerned participants, coaches, and officials are requested to take note of the new schedule.
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*INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT*
*GOVERNMENT OF STATE OF PUNJAB*
*Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Meets 6 Employee Unions, Directs Departments to Resolve Legitimate Demands*
*Bhagwant Mann Govt Committed to Employee Welfare: Harpal Singh Cheema*
*Employee Issues Being Addressed with Sympathy & Commitment at Earliest: Harpal Singh Cheema*
CHANDIGARH; 3rd November 2026:
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday met representatives of 6 employee unions as Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to resolve employees’ issues. The meetings focused on their pending demands and grievances, with Minister Harpal Singh Cheema directing the concerned administrative departments to thoroughly examine all legitimate demands. He assured the union representatives that the Bhagwant Mann Government remained committed to employee welfare and was working diligently towards addressing their concerns.
During the deliberations, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema directed the concerned administrative departments to thoroughly examine all legitimate demands and resolve them at the earliest.
Reaffirming the Bhagwant Mann Government’s commitment to employee welfare, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema assured the union representatives, “The state government is already working diligently and sympathetically towards resolving your issues.”
The Finance Minister received memorandums and engaged with delegations from the Associate Pre-Primary Adhyapak Union Punjab, the Special Cadre Adhyapak Front Punjab, and the Janglat Workers Union Punjab. In addition to these groups, he also heard the representations of the Aam Aadmi Clinic Sanjha Front Punjab, the Outsource Sehat Vibhag Mulazam Union Punjab, and the Punjab Police Corona Warriors.
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*INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT*
*GOVERNMENT OF STATE OF PUNJAB*
*Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Slams Charanjit Singh Channi Over Baseless Claims; Cites Record Lottery Revenue Growth Under Bhagwant Mann Govt*
*Punjab Lottery Revenue Crosses Record ₹163 Crore Under Bhagwant Mann Govt, Up Over 200% from Congress Regime: Harpal Singh Cheema*
*Lottery GST Collections Nearly Triple Under AAP Govt, Reach ₹93.09 Crore: Harpal Singh Cheema*
*Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Tells Former CM to Check Facts Before Questioning AAP’s Financial Management*
CHANDIGARH; 3rd November 2026:
Punjab Finance, Excise And Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday strongly rebutted the recent statements made by former Chief Minister and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi regarding the state's lottery operations, terming his claims as "baseless, misleading, and a desperate attempt to stay politically relevant."
Releasing detailed facts and figures, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The data exposes the gross financial mismanagement under the previous Congress regime while highlighting the unprecedented transparency and revenue growth achieved under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government.”
Drawing a sharp contrast between the Congress and AAP governments in Punjab, he continued, “During Charanjit Singh Channi’s tenure in the financial year 2021-22, the net receipts from state lotteries stood at a mere ₹19.33 crore, while Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections remained stagnant at ₹32.77 crore. Under the Bhagwant Mann government, net receipts have surged to a record ₹70.59 crore in the financial year 2025-26. Even in the current financial year 2026-27, up to October 31, the state has already secured net receipts of ₹54.21 crore.”
“Furthermore, the state has recorded historic GST collections from lotteries, which have nearly tripled under the present government. These collections jumped from ₹32.77 crore in 2021-22 to a staggering ₹93.09 crore in 2025-26. For the current financial year, GST collections up to October 2026 stand at ₹59.43 crore,” Harpal Singh Cheema added.
He asserted, “When we look at the combined revenue from lotteries, comprising both net receipts and GST, the Congress government managed to generate only around ₹52.10 crore in 2021-22. In stark contrast, our government generated over ₹163.68 crore in 2025-26. That is a growth of more than 200%.”
Providing a year-on-year comparison of total revenue generation, the Finance Minister stated, “During the Congress regime, total annual revenue remained low, starting at a mere ₹7.47 crore in 2017-18, rising to ₹45.56 crore in 2018-19, ₹38.67 crore in 2019-20 and ₹59.87 crore in 2020-21, before declining to ₹52.10 crore in 2021-22.”
He pointed out, “In stark contrast, ever since the Bhagwant Mann government took charge and reformed the system, the financial trajectory has witnessed a consistent upward trend. Following a transition phase in 2022-23, with revenues of ₹47.47 crore, collections accelerated to ₹60.01 crore in 2023-24, broke previous records with ₹103.54 crore in 2024-25 and reached a historic ₹163.68 crore in 2025-26. Remarkably, in the current financial year 2026-27, the total collection had already crossed ₹113.64 crore by October alone, more than double what the previous government managed in its entire final year.”
Minister Harpal Singh Cheema advised the former Chief Minister to verify his facts before making public statements. “It is deeply ironic that leaders who presided over a period of financial stagnation and systemic corruption are now questioning a government that has consistently multiplied the state's revenue. The AAP government remains fully committed to maximising state revenues to fund public welfare and development projects across Punjab.”
Reiterating that the figures speak for themselves and expose the false narrative being propagated by the opposition, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema assured the people of Punjab that the state's finances are in secure and honest hands.
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*INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT*
*GOVERNMENT OF STATE OF PUNJAB*
*Bhagwant Mann Govt Distributes Over 2.19 Lakh Property Cards Across 1,377 Villages Under ‘Mera Ghar Mere Naam’: Hardeep Singh Mundian*
*Scheme To Provide Legal Ownership Proof To Families Living In Lal Lakir Areas And Facilitate Bank Loans & Property Registration: Hardeep Singh Mundian*
*Bhagwant Mann Govt Committed To Providing Legal Ownership Rights To Residents Of Abadi Deh Areas Across All 10,689 Villages: Hardeep Singh Mundian*
*Scheme To Particularly Benefit Poor & SC Families, Enable Bank Loans & Minimise Property Disputes: Hardeep Singh Mundian*
*Online Portal For Correction Of Errors In Property Cards To Be Launched Shortly: Hardeep Singh Mundian*
*10,689 Villages Of Punjab Being Covered In 4 Phases; First Phase Likely To Be Completed By November 15: Hardeep Singh Mundian*
CHANDIGARH, 3rd November 2026:
The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is accelerating the implementation of its ambitious ‘Mera Ghar Mere Naam’ (MGMN) scheme, with over 2.19 lakh Property Cards distributed among beneficiaries in 1,377 villages across all 23 districts of the state as of November 2, 2026. The initiative aims to provide legally recognised ownership rights to residents of Lal Lakir (Abadi Deh) areas through drone-based surveys and preparation of an authentic Record of Rights, addressing decades-old gaps in property ownership documentation.
Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said, “The scheme aims to establish clear ownership rights over properties situated within the Lal Lakir or Abadi Deh areas of all 10,689 villages of Punjab through drone-based surveys and preparation of an authentic Record of Rights. Property Cards are being issued to rightful owners to provide them with legally recognised documentary evidence of ownership.”
The Rehabilitation Minister said, “The distribution of Property Cards commenced with a state-level function held at Sangrur on October 7, 2026, and the process has since been progressing uninterruptedly on a daily basis.”
Elaborating on the implementation schedule, he said, “All villages are being covered in four phases. The work in 2,284 villages under the first phase is expected to be completed by November 15, 2026. Similarly, the second phase covering 1,680 villages is targeted for completion by the end of November, while the third phase involving 1,152 villages is expected to be completed by mid-December. The remaining 5,579 villages under the fourth phase are likely to be covered by January 2027.”
The Revenue Minister said, “The government is simultaneously working to complete missing information and resolve objections concerning village maps in coordination with village-level committees and Gram Sabhas. This exercise is aimed at ensuring accuracy and completeness of the revenue records.”
Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian further said, “In villages where drone surveys could not be conducted due to technical constraints, the process will be completed through ground truthing as the final stage of the department’s exercise.”
Highlighting the far-reaching benefits of the initiative, he said, “The rights of village residents had remained undocumented for decades despite their families occupying their houses for generations. The scheme is now addressing this long-standing gap by providing an official ownership document to every eligible household.”
“For years, residents of village Abadi Deh areas had no authentic government record to establish ownership of their houses despite living there for 30 to 40 years. This initiative will provide families with permanent documentary proof of ownership and help minimise property-related disputes and unnecessary administrative hardships,” he said.
Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said, “The scheme would particularly benefit economically weaker sections and Scheduled Caste families for whom a house in the Abadi Deh is often their only immovable asset. With their properties being formally recorded in their names, these families will have an official document to safeguard their ownership rights and make productive use of their assets.”
He further said, “Property Cards would enable owners to avail bank loans against their properties and facilitate property registration. The initiative will also provide Gram Panchayats with accurate village maps to improve planning and execution of development works while helping the administration maintain digitised and reliable village-level property records.”
Reiterating the government’s commitment to ensuring that the benefits reach every eligible household, the Minister said, “The distribution process will continue on a daily basis until all targeted villages are covered.”
Clarifying the procedure for addressing discrepancies, Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said, “Residents can approach their respective Halqa Patwari or Tehsildar to register objections in case of any clerical error or discrepancy in their Property Cards.”
He announced, “An online portal for submitting correction requests is also being launched shortly to enable people to apply for rectification from the comfort of their homes.”
Urging residents to collect their Property Cards and carefully verify the particulars recorded therein, Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said, “People should ensure that any discrepancy is identified and rectified in time so that they can fully benefit from the ‘Mera Ghar Mere Naam’ scheme.”
*Bhagwant Mann Govt Is Providing Legal Ownership Rights To Residents Of Punjab’s Lal Lakir Areas Under Mera Ghar Mere Naam’*
The Punjab Government’s ambitious ‘Mera Ghar Mere Naam’ scheme is providing legal ownership documentation to residents of Lal Lakir (Abadi Deh) areas across the state, addressing a long-standing gap in village property records. Under the initiative, drone-based surveys are being conducted to prepare an authentic Record of Rights for houses and plots in the inhabited areas of Punjab’s villages, with Property Cards being issued to rightful owners as documentary evidence of ownership.
*Background And Objectives Of The Scheme:*
The inhabited areas of Punjab’s villages, known as Lal Lakir or Abadi Deh, remained outside formal revenue surveys and records for decades. Consequently, families living in their houses for 30 to 40 years often had no official map or government document establishing ownership or property boundaries. This created difficulties in proving ownership, led to prolonged disputes between neighbours and within families, and prevented owners from using their houses as security for bank loans. The absence of accurate maps also affected the planning of village development works.
Under ‘Mera Ghar Mere Naam’, the Punjab Government is preparing a Record of Rights for every house and plot in the Abadi Deh and issuing Property Cards to the respective owners. The scheme is particularly significant for poor and Scheduled Caste families who do not own land outside the Abadi Deh, as their house is often their only immovable asset.
*Scheme And Legal Framework:*
In December 2025, the Punjab Cabinet led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann amended the Act to reduce the time for filing and deciding objections and appeals to 30 days, against the earlier timelines of 90 and 60 days.
*How The Record Of Rights Is Prepared:*
The process begins with the government notifying the Abadi Deh area to be recorded, followed by informing the village through Munadi under Section 5 of the Act.
The ARRO subsequently constitutes a Village Level Committee under Section 8. The Survey of India then conducts a drone survey of the Abadi Deh and prepares maps of individual houses and plots under Section 6.
The Patwari or Survey Officer, along with the Village Level Committee, visits each house to identify and record its owner through Map-1 under Section 9.
Thereafter, the draft map and list of owners are displayed in the village and supplied to the Gram Panchayat. Property details are also sent to owners through WhatsApp so that they can verify the information and seek corrections before finalisation. This exercise is undertaken through Map-2 under Section 10.
Objections can be filed before the ARRO within the notified period and are decided after hearing the concerned parties under Section 11. Entries against which no objection is received become final.
The final map, known as Map-3, and the Record of Rights are attested by the Patwari, Kanungo and ARRO. One copy is deposited in the District Record Room, while another remains with the Patwari under Section 16. Property Cards are subsequently generated from the final Record of Rights and handed over to the owners.
*Distribution Of Property Cards And Latest Progress:*
Property Cards are being distributed through functions organised in individual villages so that owners do not have to visit government offices to collect them. Owners who cannot attend the distribution function receive their cards at home within two days in the presence of a Village Level Committee member.
Each owner receives a laminated Property Card in an envelope along with a letter from the Chief Minister. The card is available in Punjabi and English and contains the survey unit number, GPS location, drone map of the property and a QR code through which the details can be verified online.
Every handover is recorded by the Patwari in a register and updated daily on the Jamabandi Portal.
As of November 2, 2026, over 2.19 lakh Property Cards have been distributed among beneficiaries in 1,377 villages across all 23 districts of Punjab.
*Four-Phase Distribution Schedule:*
The distribution exercise is being undertaken across all 10,689 villages in four phases.
The first phase covers 2,284 villages and is targeted for completion by November 15, 2026. The second phase covers 1,680 villages and is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026. The third phase involves 1,152 villages, with completion expected by mid-December 2026.
The remaining 5,579 villages are covered under the fourth phase, which is likely to be completed by January 2027.
*Correction Of Errors And Online Appeal Facility:*
Property owners can seek correction if they find any discrepancy in their Property Cards, including errors in names, ownership shares or property area.
At present, an appeal along with supporting documents can be submitted at the office of the ARRO, namely the Tehsildar or Naib Tehsildar.
From December 2026, owners will also be able to submit correction requests online by scanning the QR code on their Property Cards and uploading the necessary documents. The online facility is being developed so that residents will not have to visit government offices for rectification.
Appeals are decided under Chapter V of the Act. Owners who are not satisfied with the decision of the ARRO can approach the RRO (SDM) and subsequently the CRRO (Deputy Commissioner). If a correction is allowed, a revised Property Card is issued.
*Transparent And Verifiable Process:*
The scheme incorporates several measures to ensure transparency and enable owners to verify the information recorded against their properties.
Property owners are identified house by house during the survey in the presence of the Village Level Committee. Where information is missing, it is completed through the Gram Sabha.
Draft maps and lists of owners are publicly displayed in the village and supplied to the Gram Panchayat. Individual property details are also shared with owners through WhatsApp.
Objections are decided by the ARRO only after hearing the concerned parties, and orders can be challenged through the prescribed appellate mechanism.
Property Cards are handed over at public village-level functions. In cases of home delivery, the process takes place in the presence of a Village Level Committee member and against the owner’s signature.
Every handover is recorded in a register and updated on the Jamabandi Portal. Progress is monitored village by village at the district and state levels.
The final Record of Rights is duly attested and maintained in the District Record Room, with another copy available with the Patwari. The QR code on the Property Card enables online verification, including by banks.
*Benefits For Residents And Rural Development:*
The scheme provides several benefits, particularly to families whose houses in the Abadi Deh represent their only immovable property.
Poor and Scheduled Caste families without land outside the Abadi Deh will receive an official government record of their houses in their own names, providing documentary protection to their ownership rights.
The Property Ownership Certificate provides legally recognised evidence of ownership under the 2021 Act. It can also facilitate property registration and enable owners to offer their houses as security for bank loans for business, farming, education or healthcare.
The recording of ownership shares and demarcation of boundaries through drone-based maps is expected to help reduce property disputes. The record also remains in the owner’s name even if the family lives elsewhere or abroad.
For Gram Panchayats, accurate maps of houses, roads, drains and public spaces will facilitate better planning of village development works. The initiative will also provide the administration with digitised and reliable village-level maps and property records.
Through ‘Mera Ghar Mere Naam’, families who have lived in their houses for generations will, for the first time, receive an official government record of ownership in their own names.
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*Information & Public Relations, Punjab*
*Mohali Ready for Knockout Stage of Asian Champions Trophy; Semi-Finals on November 4*
*It's India vs South Korea and Japan vs Malaysia in Semi-Finals*
*Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Hockey Stadium to Host Its First-Ever International Hockey Match*
*China vs Bangladesh to vie for 5th Position*
*India Unbeaten with Five Wins; Harmanpreet Singh Top Scorer with 9 Goals*
*Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), November 3:*
After the successful conduct of league matches at Jalandhar, the second host city Mohali is now ready for the knockout stage of the first-ever international hockey tournament being played on Punjab soil - the Hero Asian Champions Trophy.
With the 5th position and semi-final matches scheduled for tomorrow, i.e. November 4, the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Hockey Stadium will mark its presence on the international hockey map. It will be the first time an international hockey match will be played at this stadium.
Owing to the unyielding and untiring efforts of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the State has not only hosted an international hockey tournament for the first time, but Mohali is also hosting an international hockey match for the first time.
In the league stage at Jalandhar, India finished first, Japan second, Malaysia third, South Korea fourth, China fifth and Bangladesh sixth.
Three knockout stage matches will be played tomorrow, on November 4 - two semi-finals and one classification match. The first match of the day for 5th position between China and Bangladesh will be played at 2 PM. The first semi-final between Japan and Malaysia will be played at 4:30 PM and the second semi-final between India and South Korea at 7:00 PM. All four teams will go all out to reach the final to be held at Mohali itself on November 5. The two losing semi-finalists will play for the Bronze medal.
So far, eight editions of the Champions Trophy have been held, in which India has played the final the most number of times - six times. India has been winner five times, including once as joint winner, and runner-up once. Among the participating teams, after India, Japan has reached the final twice, and South Korea, Malaysia and China once each.
India will be vying to play the final for the seventh time, Japan for the third time, and South Korea, Malaysia and China for the second time. Among the four teams in the race for the trophy, India has won the trophy five times so far, while South Korea has won it once. Japan has been runner-up twice and Malaysia once.
In this edition of the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy, India has so far remained unbeaten, winning all five matches it played. After India, Japan has won three matches and drawn one, Malaysia has won three and South Korea has won two matches. China has drawn two and Bangladesh one. India has scored the highest total of 34 goals. Malaysia has scored 17 goals, South Korea and China 10 each, Japan 9 goals and Bangladesh 2 goals.
Talking about individual records, Indian Captain Harmanpreet Singh is the top scorer with 9 goals. After him, Malaysia's Abu Kamal Azrai has scored five goals, India's Dilpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh and China's Benhai Chen have scored four goals each, while India's Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Jugraj Singh, South Korea's Dan Sun, Japan's Kentaro Fukuda and Malaysia's Azimuddin have scored three goals each.
The Hockey Asian Champions Trophy started on October 27th at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar, and the final will be played on November 5 at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Stadium, Mohali.
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INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB
*HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN HANDS OVER APPOINTMENT LETTERS TO 11 NEWLY RECRUITED EMPLOYEES IN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT*
*Mann Govt recruited 570 employees in the Water Supply and Sanitation department since 2022, strengthening service delivery and execution of development projects*
*Chandigarh, November 3:*
Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 11 newly recruited employees of the Water Supply and Sanitation Department.
During the brief function here at Punjab Bhawan, the Cabinet Minister said that the appointments have been made under the Punjab Government's compassionate appointment policy, providing employment support to eligible family members of deceased government employees. Of the 11 appointees, one has been appointed as a Junior Draftsman, three as Clerks and seven as Peon.
Congratulating the newly appointed employees and their families, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that the Punjab Government was pursuing the state's overall development while ensuring the welfare and interests of all sections of society. He expressed confidence that the newly inducted employees would contribute meaningfully to the progress of Punjab through their dedicated service.
The Cabinet Minister said that by providing government employment to these candidates, the state government had fulfilled its responsibility towards the bereaved families. He urged the newly appointed employees to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity, integrity and commitment and contribute towards strengthening the functioning of the department.
Highlighting the government's sustained efforts to generate employment opportunities for the state's youth, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that under the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to fill vacancies across government departments, the Water Supply and Sanitation Department had undertaken a significant recruitment drive since 2022-23.
Sharing the recruitment figures, he said that the department had recruited 44 Sub-Divisional Engineers, 97 Junior Engineers, 84 Junior Draftsmen, 59 Clerks, 27 Steno-Typists, 34 Junior Technicians, 77 Technical Helpers, 135 Sewadars, 02 Chowkidars and 11 Safai Sewaks during this period. All these employees are now rendering their services across various districts of Punjab.
The Cabinet Minister said that the induction of additional personnel would help address the department's staffing requirements and provide greater operational strength for the timely execution of ongoing as well as newly undertaken projects. He added that the department was committed to providing quality drinking water and sanitation facilities to residents of rural Punjab while creating employment avenues for eligible youth under the government's employment initiatives.
Reiterating his best wishes to the appointees, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian expressed hope that they would uphold the values of public service and work with dedication towards the progress and efficiency of the Water Supply and Sanitation Department.
The newly appointed employees and their family members also expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister and the Punjab Government for providing them with the opportunity to serve in the government sector.
Prominent amongst others who were present included Financial Commissioner (Revenue) Mrs. Jaspreet Talwar, Secretary, Water Supply and Sanitation Sh. Ramvir; Head of Department Mrs. Syed Sehrish Asgar and senior officers and Chief Engineers of the department.
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VIGILANCE BUREAU PUNJAB
*Vigilance Bureau nabs ASI red handed accepting bribe of Rs 25,000/-*
Chandigarh, 3 November 2026:
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended Assistant Sub Inspector(ASI)Tarsem Lal posted at police station Dirba district Sangrur, red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000/-.
Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the state VB said the above-mentioned accused has been arrested based on a complaint lodged by a resident of Anaj Mandi Bhawanigarh.
He stated that the complainant alleged that
the accused ASI had demanded a bribe of ₹30,000 for not conducting a raid to arrest the complainant who was involved in another case. The conversation regarding demanding the bribe money was also recorded.
Unwilling to pay the illegal gratification, complainant approached the VB Range Patiala. Acting on his complaint, the VB team laid a trap during which accused ASI Tarsem Lal was arrested red handed while accepting bribe money of Rs 25,000/- from the complainant in presence of two official witnesses.
In this regard, a case under prevention of corruption act has been registered against the accused at VB police station Patiala and further investigation into this case is under progress.