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Feb142025 by editorNo Comments

26 Dependents of Martyred Soldiers Granted Government Jobs: Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, February 14 The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, continues its unwavering efforts to support soldiers and their families. In a series of measures taken under the directives of Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat, the state has, from time to time, approved government jobs for 26 dependents of martyred soldiers. This initiative aims to provide financial stability to the families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat explained that the state government grants a government job to one eligible member from each martyr’s family based on their qualifications. He informed that Government jobs have been granted to 26 dependents of martyred soldiers. He furthe...

Feb142025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau nabs accomplice of Patwari accepting Rs 3,000 bribe

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Chandigarh, February 14, 2025: In its continued crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested a private individual named Rampal, an accomplice to Patwari Vipan Kumar, posted at revenue halqa Nawanshahar-1, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000 on behalf of the Patwari. An official spokesperson of the VB disclosed that the arrest was made following a complaint lodged by Pardeep Kumar, a resident of New Abadi, Nawanshahar city in SBS Nagar district. He further informed that the complainant had approached the VB after Patwari Vipan Kumar had demanded Rs 5,000 bribe to process the mutation of his ancestral house. Acting on the Patwari’s instructions, the complainant had already paid Rs 2,000 bribe in advance to Rampal, his middleman. When the a...

Feb132025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government Organizes One-Day Training Session on eDAR Software Implementation in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, February 13 In a bid to reduce road accidents and improve accident reporting and claim settlements, a one-day training session was conducted at MGSIPA in Chandigarh to ensure the implementation of the eDAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) software in the state of Punjab. This session was jointly organized under the guidence of Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar by NIC (National Informatics Centre) and the Transport Department, Punjab, as per the guidelines of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Dignitaries attending the event included State Transport Commissioner Shri Jaspreet Singh, Additional State Transport Commissioner Shri Sukhwinder Kumar, State Head NIC Punjab Shri Vivek Verma, CGM NIC Delhi Shri Jatinder...

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Vigilance Bureau nabs health employee taking Rs 7000 bribe

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Chandigarh February 13, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended Satinder Kumar, Assistant in Emergency Ward, Civil Hospital, Ludhiana red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 7000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the above mentioned accused have been arrested based on a complaint lodged by Vijay Kumar, a resident of Jassal Colony, Ludhiana. He further informed that the complainant has approached the VB alleging that the above said employee has demanded a bribe of Rs 10000 for issuing a receipt regarding medico-legal report. The complainant further alleged that the accused has already taken Rs 3000 from him regard a d demanding the remaining amount. The s...

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Vigilance Bureau nabs ASI, private person taking Rs 40,000 bribe

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Chandigarh February 13, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing anti-corruption drive, on Thursday arrested an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Gurmeet Kaur, posted at EVS South and her accomplice Harpreet Singh, a private person, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the above-mentioned accused have been arrested based on a complaint lodged by Sikander Singh, a resident of village Wazir Bhullar, in tehsil Baba Bakala, Amritsar district. He further informed that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged in his complaint that the accused had demanded a bribe of Rs 1,50,000 for favoring the complainant, his father and brother in a police case being investigated by the above s...

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Vigilance Bureau arrests PSPCL JE accepting Rs Rs.10,000 bribe

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Chandigarh February 13, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Thursday, has arrested Jatinder Singh, posted as Junior Engineer (J.E) of Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) at Sub Division Qadian, in Gurdaspur district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.10,000. 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 Kashmir Singh, a resident of Mohalla Tarkhanwali, Qadian. He informed that the complainant has approached the VB alleging that the above said accused has demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 for issuing temporary domestic electricity connection for an under construction house of his daughter-in-law. ...

Feb132025 by editorNo Comments

Bhagwant Mann government’s big bonanza to six lakh employees and pensioners of state

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मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय, पंजाब भगवंत मान सरकार की ओर से राज्य के छह लाख कर्मचारियों व पेंशनरों को बड़ा तोहफामुख्यमंत्री के नेतृत्व में मंत्री मंडल ने कर्मचारियों व पेंशनरों को 14,000 करोड़ रुपए का बकाया जारी करने को दी मंजूरीचंडीगढ़, 13 फरवरी: राज्य सरकार ने कर्मचारियों व पेंशनरों को एक बड़ा तोहफा देते हुए, मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत सिंह मान के नेतृत्व वाले पंजाब मंत्री मंडल ने आज उनको 14,000 करोड़ रुपए के बकाए जारी करने को सहमति दी है।इस संबंधी निर्णय आज मुख्यमंत्री की अध्यक्षता में पंजाब सिविल सचिवालय-1 स्थित उनके कार्यालय में हुई मंत्री मंडल की बैठक में लिया गया। इस संबंधी जानकारी देते हुए मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय के प्रवक्ता ने बताया कि राज्य सरकार के तीन लाख कर्मचारियों और तीन लाख पेंशनरों को बड़ी राहत देते हुए मंत्रिमंडल ने 1 जनवरी, 2016 से 30 जून, 2022 तक के समय की संशोधित वेतन/पेंश...

Feb132025 by editorNo Comments

Ludhiana Set to Transform with Rs. 930 Crore Investment in Infrastructure under CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s Visionary Leadership”

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Chandigarh, Feb 13: Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the visionary guidance of Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, significant strides have been made to transform and enhance the infrastructure of Punjab's cities, with Ludhiana emerging as a prime example of this progress. In Ludhiana, a total of 85 infrastructure projects, amounting to a substantial Rs. 930 crore, have been conceived. These projects are set to revolutionize the city's infrastructure, boost quality of life, and bring modern solutions to long-standing urban challenges. A remarkable 65 projects, valued at Rs. 712.86 crore, have already been completed, covering a wide range of development initiatives. Key achievements include the construction of Railway Over Bridges (RoB)...

Feb122025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker extends greetings to the people of State on the occasion of Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji

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Chandigarh 12 February 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan extended his heartly greetings to the people of the State on the occasion of Sri Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that Sri Guru Ravidass ji taught us unwavering faith in values of harmony and brotherhood. He did not believe in any kind of discrimination. Sri Guru Ravidas ji ushered in several changes in our society. His teachings are eternal and still relevant for people of all sections of society. Forty-one shabads of Sri Guru Ravidass ji were included in Guru Granth Sahib Ji. He highlighted that Sri Guru Ravidas ji was a great social reformer and messenger of peace, love and brotherhood. Sri Guru Ravidas Ji considered the service to humanity as service to God...

Feb122025 by editorNo Comments

Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO Extends Greetings on Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji

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Chandigarh, February 12 On the sacred occasion of Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji, Punjab's Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO extended his warmest greetings to the people of Punjab and followers of Guru Ravidas worldwide. Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO expressed his deep reverence for Sri Guru Ravidas Ji, a revered saint and a champion of equality, justice, and humanity. He highlighted the significance of Guru Ravidas' teachings, which emphasize the importance of compassion, love, and brotherhood. “Sri Guru Ravidas Ji's teachings hold immense relevance in today's world. His message of unity and equality transcends all barriers, inspiring us to build a just and inclusive society,” said the Minister. Reiterating the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh...