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Chandigarh/Ludhiana, May 27: In pursuance of the provisions of clause (e) of Section 60 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby specifies that the Covid-19 suspect or affected person, certified by competent authority, who applies for voting by postal ballot paper and subject to verification of their request by the Returing Officer concerned, would be a class of persons to give their vote by postal ballot in the current bye-elections to 64-Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency in Punjab notified on 26.05.2025 under Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, as per the provisions in Part-IlA of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 as amended vide Ministry of Law & Justice, Govt. of India, Notification SO No. 1964(E), dated 19...

Chandigarh/ Abohar, May 27: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh today conducted surprise visit to the Abohar Municipal Corporation in early morning. He toured various wards of the city and interacted directly with residents to assess the quality of municipal services and hear their grievances. During the visit, he ordered to issue a show cause notice to  the Superintendent Engineer of the Municipal Corporation for dereliction of duty. Dr. Ravjot Singh said that his visit was in line with Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s directive to connect with citizens and address their issues promptly. He visited the city’s garbage dump, Indira Nagar Stadium, Nehru Stadium, Sabzi Mandi, Krishna Nagar, Ghumiar Mohalla and Azimgarh, inspecting local infrastructure and engag...

Chandigarh/New Delhi, 27 May: Demanding the early completion of survey to explore the Potash mineral in the State, Punjab Mining and Geology and Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today called upon Union Minister of Coal and Mines Mr. G. Kishan Reddy at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. During the meeting, Sh. Goyal informed that the deposits of potash mineral have been found in Sri Muktsar Sahib and Fazilka districts of Punjab. He urged the Union Minister that a geological survey should be completed at the earliest to explore the full potential of this mineral in the state, keeping in view that potash is a rare mineral and India currently depends on imports to meet domestic requirements. The Cabinet Minister stressed the need for a speedy survey to determine the extent of...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, May 26:           In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled an organised crime network linked to the foreign-based Kishan Gang with the arrest of its four operatives for their involvement in the murder of Jandiala Guru Councillor Harjinder Singh alias Bahman, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.           Those arrested have been identified as Jobanjit Singh alias Joban (22), a resident of village Nangal Guru in Amritsar; Amit (19), a resident of Ghode Shah in Jandiala; Gurpreet Singh alias ...

Chandigarh, May 26: Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government is continuously taking proactive measures to provide enhanced civic amenities to urban residents across the state, said Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, while stressing to ensure comprehensive sewerage system cleaning prior to the monsoon season. During meeting at the Municipal Bhawan here with concerned MLAs, mayors of various municipal corporations and senior departmental officials, Dr. Ravjot Singh directed authorities to ensure all ongoing development projects are completed within predetermined timelines. The Local Government Minister gathered comprehensive information on monsoon preparedness and instructed them to ensure timely and thorough cleaning of urban sewerage systems. He ...