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Feb272025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau arrests Naib Tehsildar Reader accepting Rs 8000 bribe

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Chandigarh February 27, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its drive against corruption in the state, has arrested an official of Revenue Department named Alok, posted as Reader to Naib Tehsildar, Hoshiarpur for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 8000. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the state VB said the aforementioned accused has been arrested based on a complaint filed by a resident of Shimlapuri, in Ludhiana. He further informed that the complainant has informed in his complaint to the VB that the Naib Tehsildar Hoshiarpur had helped his firm to take possession of a property under SARFAESI Act at the orders of Deputy Commissioner Hoshiarpur. As per the complaint the above said Reader had demanded Rs 10000 in lieu of forwarding this possession ...

Feb272025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau registers disproportionate assets case against municipal corporation Executive Engineer

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Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered a case against Gurpreet Singh, an Executive Engineer (XEN) and posted as Municipal Town Planner (MTP) of Bathinda Municipal Corporation, on charges of amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. A spokesperson of the Bureau stated that the state investigation agency reaffirms its commitment to cracking down on corruption and ensuring transparency in government services. During an in-depth investigation, it was found that the accused officer had acquired substantial wealth through corrupt practices while serving in his official capacity. The probe revealed that said Gurpreet Singh had purchased multiple properties and made fixed deposits in various banks and post offices amountin...

Feb262025 by editorNo Comments

NO PUNJABI, NO CERTIFICATE AUTHORISATION: PUNJAB GOVT MAKES PUNJABI MANDATORY IN ALL SCHOOLS TO COUNTER CBSE’S ‘MARGINALISATION’ OF REGIONAL LANGUAGES

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Chandigarh, February 26: In a bold move to counter the "well-planned conspiracy" of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to marginalise regional languages by bringing out the new exam pattern, Punjab government, on Wednesday, took a lead by issuing a notification making Punjabi a mandatory main subject in all schools across the state, regardless of their educational board affiliation. The notification states that education certificates will be considered as null and void without Punjabi as a main subject. Notably, the CBSE was quick to issue a clarification after S. Harjot Singh Bains lashed out the new exam pattern for its marginalisation of the Punjabi language. While addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, on Wed...

Feb262025 by editorNo Comments

341 CHILDREN IN PUNJAB GET A NEW LEASE ON LIFE WITH FREE HEART SURGERIES UNDER GOVT SCHEME

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CHANDIGARH, February 26: In an initiative aimed at safeguarding the health of its youngest citizens and ensuring a healthier future, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has successfully provided free heart surgeries to as many as 341 children suffering from congenital heart disease during the financial year 2024-25 so far, said Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh here on Wednesday. As per the information, congenital heart disease is a birth defect that affects the heart or blood vessels near it and often requires costly surgeries that are out of reach for many families. ...

Feb262025 by editorNo Comments

JALANDHAR RURAL POLICE STRIKES AGAINST DRUG MENACE

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Jalandhar, February 26 : In a major breakthrough against the drug menace, Phillaur Police Station has arrested three female drug peddlers and recovered 160 narcotic pills in two separate operations. The arrests were made from Ganna Village as part of the intensified drive against drug trafficking. The accused have been identified as Anita Rani alias, wife of Mangat Ram; Rani, wife of Minda son of Jagar Ram; and Preeti, wife of Harjinder son of Rana, all residents of Ganna Village under Phillaur Police Station jurisdiction. Senior superintendent of police, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said that that Inspector Sanjeev Kapur, SHO Phillaur, received crucial input about drug movement in the area. Acting swiftly, a special team was constituted under the guidance of SP (Investigation) Jasr...

Feb262025 by editorNo Comments

DC directs officials to ensure holistic livelihood of drug affected individuals through skill development

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Ludhiana, February 26 To ensure that individuals affected by drug menace have equal opportunities for employment or self-employment, Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal has directed officials to develop a comprehensive plan for providing sustainable livelihood opportunities for them. This initiative aims to integrate rehabilitation with skill development and employment, taking a holistic approach to help these individuals lead normal lives by reintegrating them into society. During a meeting of the Governing Council of the District Bureau of Employment and Enterprises (DBEE) and the District Skill Committee, Jorwal stated that individuals struggling with drug dependence would be offered various job opportunities, in addition to enhancing their skills through training programs. This s...

Feb262025 by editorNo Comments

TWO DAYS AFTER ACS ANURAG VERMA’S WARNING TO DCs AGAINST CORRUPTION, NAIB TEHSILDAR DISMISSED FOR INVOLVEMENT IN SHAMLAT LAND SCAM

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CHANDIGARH, February 26: Reaffirming the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government on ‘Zero Tolerance Against Corruption’, Punjab Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) cum Financial Commissioner Revenue (FCR) Anurag Verma has ordered the dismissal of Naib Tehsildar Varinderpal Singh Dhoot for illegally sanctioning the mutation of shamlat (common village land) at village Seonk in Kharar in favour of private individuals. The action against Naib Tehsildar Dhoot follows a detailed inquiry that found him guilty of violating the Punjab Village Common Lands Act, 1961. The detailed inquiry revealed that Naib Tehsildar Dhoot, while posted as ...

Feb262025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab to host Punjab Arena Polo Challenge Cup during Holla Mohalla celebrations in Sri Anandpur Sahib, Says S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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Chandigarh, 26 February 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S.Kultar Singh Sandhwan today announced that the much-awaited 6th Edition of Punjab Arena Polo Challenge Cup would take place during Holla Mohalla celebrations in Sri Anandpur Sahib by bringing together top-tier players and enthusiasts from across the country for an exhilarating display of equestrian skill, tradition, and horsemanship. Speaker also launched the Anandpur Sahib Polo T-shirt for this tournament. Addressing the Press Conference, Speaker Sandhwan said that the tournament is scheduled to kick off on 14th March 2025 from 3.00 to 5.00 P.M. at the Charan Ganga Stadium, Sri Anandpur Sahib. This stadium is renowned for its world-class facilities developed to host the world famous Holla Mohalla festival, displ...

Feb252025 by editorNo Comments

LED BY CM PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA UNANIMOUSLY REJECTS ANTI-FARMERS DRAFT OF NATIONAL POLICY FRAMEWORK ON AGRICULTURAL MARKETING

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Chandigarh, February 25: Led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab assembly on Tuesday unanimously rejected the anti-farmers draft of National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing. Winding up the debate on the resolution moved by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian to reject the draft, the Chief Minister said that the state government has already opposed this draft tooth and nail through a written reply which was sent to the Union government. He said that this draft was out rightly rejected by the state government as it is totally against the interests of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that though the Prime Minister Narendra Modi boasts a lot about the initiatives taken by his government for food growers but by heart he ...

Feb252025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau Arrests Civil Hospital Ward Attendant Accepting Rs 30,000 bribe

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Chandigarh February 25, 2025 : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption, on Tuesday, arrested Ward Attendant Ravinderpal Singh, posted in the office of the Civil Surgeon, Gurdaspur for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 30,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the State VB said the above-mentioned accused has been arrested on a complaint lodged by resident of Village Phulkey, tehsil Batala, in Gurdaspur district. He further added that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that he had applied for death certificate of his uncle and the said accused had demanded a bribe of Rs 40,000 for getting the death certificate issued. After persistent negotiation by the complainant, the deal has been struck at Rs. 30,000. ...