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Feb282025 by editorNo Comments

Last date for registration of plots without NoC extended till 31st August

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Chandigarh, February 28- In accordance with the commitment of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led State Government to ensure the convenience of the common people in availing various services, the Housing and Urban Development Department has decided to extend the last date for the facility of registration of plots without NoC to 31st August. In a press statement issued here today, Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian said that in response to the strong demand of the people, it has been decided to extend the last date for six months. Earlier, as per the decision taken by the State Government, the time range given for registration of plots without NoC was from 1st December 2024 to 28th February 2025. Now this facility can be availed from 1st March 2025 to 3...

Feb282025 by editorNo Comments

On Sarpanch’s call, CM Mann takes direct action on Drug Peddler within 2 hours

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Ludhiana, Feb 28: On February 26 a video of altercation between a young village Sarpanch and a notorious drug smuggler woman had gone viral on social media. It was at around 7 pm yesterday, when Narangwal village Sarpanch Manjinder Singh Grewal was at his house and received call from an unknown number on his phone. “It was none other than Chief Minister Punjab Bhagwant Singh Mann,” a confident Manjinder tells. “I briefed him about the entire issue that had gone viral on social media and CM Mann assured immediate action. Within 2 hours, the Ludhiana (Rural) Police reached our village,” the Sarpanch tells, adding that the Police not only arrested the drug peddlers but also Bulldozed the Drug Mafia’s Property which had been built by encroaching on Panchayat land. The poli...

Feb282025 by editorNo Comments

Centre lauds Punjab’s Agri-Infrastructure Success, Raises AIF Allocation to ₹7,050 Crore: Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, February 28: Punjab’s remarkable progress in strengthening agricultural infrastructure has been appreciated by the Central Government. Recognizing the state’s exemplary performance under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has revised Punjab’s financing facility from ₹4,713 crore to ₹7,050 crore. Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat expressed gratitude for the Centre’s recognition, stating, “The increased allocation is a testament to Punjab’s commitment to empowering farmers.” He added that the enhanced funds would further accelerate the state’s efforts to modernize agricultural infrastructure, including the development of cold storage facilities, warehousing, processing units, and value-addition initiatives...

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VIGILANCE BUREAU BOOKS NINE ACCUSED FOR FRAUDULENT LAND REGISTRATION, ARRESTS ADVOCATE

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Chandigarh, February 28, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered a case against nine individuals for fraudulently executing the sale deed of 14 Kanal land in Ludhiana, belongs to an NRI residing in the USA, using forged documents. In this connection, VB has arrested Advocate Gurcharan Singh of Ludhiana, who played a key role in facilitating the fake land registration worth crores of rupees. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the VB said a surprise check was conducted by VB Range Ludhiana at the Sub-Registrar Office, Tehsil West, Ludhiana, on February 21, 2025, following intelligence inputs regarding a fraudulent land registration. Investigations revealed that a sale deed of this prime land near Loduwal-Verka bypass, had been executed on Februa...

Feb272025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE’S ACTION AGAINST DRUG MAFIA CONTINUES: TWO MORE ILLEGAL HOUSES OF DRUG SMUGGLERS RAZED IN PATIALA AND RUPNAGAR

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CHANDIGARH, February 27: Continuing its action against drug mafia, Punjab Police with the help of local administration on Thursday, has demolished buildings of the illegally constructed houses of two drug peddlers in Patiala and Rupnagar districts. The operation was carried out as part of the state government’s ongoing decisive War against Drugs waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. In Patiala, police teams under the leadership of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Patiala, took stern action against a notorious and habitual drug smuggler identified as Rinky, a resident of Rodi Kut Mohalla in Patiala. As per the information, a notorious drug smuggle...

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HARJOT BAINS SHOOTS LETTER TO UNION EDUCATION MINISTER DEMANDING IMMEDIATE RESTORATION OF PUNJABI AS MAIN SUBJECT IN CBSE CURRICULUM

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CHANDIGARH, February 27: In a powerful and unyielding move, Punjab Government has once again jostled to wake the central government out of its deep slumber, demanding immediate action to restore Punjabi as a main subject in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum for Class 10 in Punjab, besides demanding inclusion of Punjabi language in the list of regional languages across India, ensuring that students nationwide have the option to study it. Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, in a strongly-worded letter written to Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, on Thursday, has expressed its strongest objection and deep resentment over the deliberate sidelining of Punjabi in the recently proposed CBSE exam pattern for Class 10 (2025-26), urg...

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Vigilance Bureau arrests ASI red-handed accepting Rs 15000 bribe

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Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – In its ongoing drive against corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), on Thursday arrested Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Ranjit Singh, posted at police station Anaj Mandi, Patiala, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000. Disclosing the details, a VB spokesperson stated that a police case was registered against the complainant at the aforementioned Police Station and ASI Ranjit Singh, the investigating officer, had demanded Rs 15,000 in exchange for helping him in the said case. After verifying the facts, the VB team laid a trap during which the accused ASI was caught red-handed in the presence of government witnesses while accepting the bribe of Rs 15000 from complainant. The tainted money was recovered from his possession on the...

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Vigilance Bureau arrests Home Guard volunteer for demanding bribe on behalf of Police officials

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Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – Continuing its crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), on Thursday has arrested a Punjab Home Guard (PHG) volunteer Malkit Singh, posted at Police Station City-1, Sangrur for demanding a bribe of Rs 80000 on behalf of police personnel. Disclosing the details, a VB spokesperson stated that the accused has been arrested after an investigation of a complaint lodged at the Chief Minister’s Anti-Corruption Action Line. According to the complainant, the accused initially demanded Rs 5 lakh bribe on behalf of police personnel to help the complainant’s husband not to register a drug-related case. However, after negotiations, the deal was finalized at Rs 80,000. The spokesperson further added that following investigation the allegati...

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Punjab State Women Commission to Resolve Women’s Issues at Lok Adalat in Patiala on February 28

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Chandigarh, February 27: With the objective of hearing women's grievances and ensuring them justice, the Chairperson of the Punjab State Women Commission, Mrs. Raj Lali Gill, will hold a Lok Adalat at Police Lines, Patiala, on February 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Diring the occasion, any woman facing any complaint or issue can directly approach Chairperson Mrs. Raj Lali Gill during the Lok Adalat at Police Lines, Patiala. This Lok Adalat is a significant initiative aimed at protecting women's rights and resolving their grievances. The Chairperson, along with police officials and officers from relevant departments, will be present on-site to ensure prompt redressal of complaints.

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Punjab: The New Heartland of Farm and Adventure Tourism: Sond

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Chandigarh, February 27: As Punjab steps into 2025, its fairs and festivals are set to be celebrated on a grander scale, drawing tourists from across the globe. The year began with vibrant events such as the Basant Mela in Ferozepur, the iconic Rural Olympics in Kila Raipur and the Patiala Heritage Festival in Patiala. These celebrations not only honor Punjab’s rich traditions but also position the state as a top tourist destination. Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond emphasized that under CM Mann’s dynamic leadership, Punjab is reclaiming its stature as a premier travel hotspot. The government’s commitment to heritage restoration and tourism expansio...