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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema pays obeisance on the occasion of the 648th Parkash Purb of Shiromani Bhagat Ravidas Ji

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Chandigarh/Dirba/Koharian/Chhajli, February 12 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today paid obeisance at various Gurdwaras under the Vidhan Sabha constituency of Dirba on the occasion of the 648th Parkash Purb of Shiromani Bhagat Ravidas Ji and congratulated the devotees. He said that the holy message of Bhagat Ravidas Ji guide humanity about right path. Minister Cheema said that the Gurus rose above casteism and gave the message of universal brotherhood to the entire society. He also said that there is a need to follow the path of truth shown by the Gurus. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema participated in several religious events organized in villages like Dirba, Kauhrian, Chhajli, Kanakwal, Gobindgarh Jejian & Khokhar Khurd and congratulated the devotees. ...

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Guava Orchard Scam: Vigilance Bureau arrests absconding accused for fraudulently receiving Rs 12 crore compensation

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Chandigarh, February 12, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has apprehended Sukhdev Singh, a resident of Chandigarh, one of the key co-accused in the ‘Guava Orchard Scam’ that took place in village Bakarpur, SAS Nagar district in the year 2016-17. The accused had fraudulently received approximately Ra 12 crore in compensation in his own and his wife’s accounts, in collusion with government officials and other individuals. Disclosing the details an official spokesperson of the VB stated that Sukhdev Singh played an active role in the criminal conspiracy, indulging in cheating, forgery, and falsification of records, thereby causing wrongful loss to the state exchequer while obtaining illicit financial gains through bribery. The VB investigation has revealed that with the i...

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GOVT FISH SEED FARMS PRODUCING OVER 14-CR HIGH QUALITY FISH SEEDLINGS ANNUALLY: KHUDIAN

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Chandigarh, February 12: Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, on Wednesday, said that the state has witnessed an impressive growth in the Fisheries sector with the implementation of slew of measures to enhance fish production and aquaculture development. The state government’s Fish Seed Farms are producing over 14 crore high quality fish seed annually, which is being provided to farmers at subsidized rates. He further informed that 16 Government Fish Seed Farms, 11 fish feed mills and seven laboratories are dedicated to the fish farmers and 14.74 crore fish seedling have been produced upto December 2024, which was 13.90 crore in 2023. The state has 43,973 acres under fish farming and 1,81,188 tonnes of fish production is being ob...

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Avantika Panjtoori Returns from New Zealand to Give Back to Her Ancestral Land

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Fatehgarh Panjtur/Moga, February 12 (000) - It is often said that Punjabis migrate abroad and rarely look back at their roots. However, Avantika Panjtoori, a 23 years young woman of Punjabi descent born in New Zealand, is proving this narrative wrong. Accepting the call from the Punjab government for Non-Resident Punjabis (NRPs) to contribute to their homeland, Avantika has not only returned to her ancestral village, Fatehgarh Panjtoor, but has also dedicated herself to empowering local youth, especially girls, by equipping them with skills for self-reliance. Although born and raised in New Zealand, Avantika has always felt a deep connection to her ancestral land. Her father, Jatinder Panjtoori, a science teacher, went New Zealand in 1999 but maintained strong ties with his native vi...

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Arsh Dalla Network Busted with Arrest of Two Gang Members; Weapons Recovered: SSP Ravjot Grewal

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Fatehgarh Sahib, 12 February While addressing the media persons here at her office Senior Superintendent of Police, Fatehgarh Sahib, Dr. Ravjot Grewal, IPS, stated that under the directives of the Punjab Government and DGP Gaurav Yadav, IPS, a crackdown on gangsters and criminals has been intensified. Under the supervision of Rakesh Yadav, PPS, SP (Investigation) Fatehgarh Sahib, and Nikhil Garg, PPS, DSP (Investigation) Fatehgarh Sahib, a team led by Inspector Amarbir Singh, in charge of CIA Sirhind, successfully arrested two members of gangster Arsh Dalla's gang from Sirhind and recovered five country-made 32 bore pistols along with five live rounds. One Activa and 02 mobile phones have also been recovered. The SSP disclosed that on February 11, 2025, the CIA team apprehen...

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Doorstep Delivery of Citizen Centric Services expanded from 43 to 406

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SAS Nagar, February 11, 2025:In a bid to further enhance governance and accessibility of government services to the citizens of the state, the ambit of Door Step Delivery Services have been expanded to 406 citizen centric services. Divulging the details about the initiative taken by the Governance Reforms Department of Punjab Government, Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain said that in continuation to the existing 43 services started under "Bhagwant Mann Sarkar, Tuhade Dwaar" scheme, addition of 363 more citizen-centric services, has allowed the people to avail 406 services, being offered in Sewa Kendras, at their doorsteps. She said that this initiative of offering doorstep delivery of 406 services, included driving licenses, Police Verification and passport applications also. Sh...

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Tourism takes center stage in Punjab : Sond

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Chandigarh, February 11: Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is undergoing a remarkable transformation in tourism and cultural preservation. Tourism Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond highlighted that in 2024, the state government dedicated appox. Rs. 73 crore to the restoration, modernization, and preservation of historical and cultural monuments. This significant investment has led to the revival of key heritage sites and the launch of various projects aimed at boosting tourism. 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 and the iconic Rural Olympics in Kila Raipur. Up next, the Pati...

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Advocate Harpreet Sandhu and Pooja Gupta Assume Charge as State Information Commissioners

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Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab Advocate Harpreet Sandhu and Pooja Gupta Assume Charge as State Information Commissioners Chandigarh, February 11 Advocate Harpreet Sandhu and Mrs. Pooja Gupta today assumed charge as the new State Information Commissioners of Punjab in the presence of Punjab Chief Information Commissioner Shri Inderpal Singh Dhanna, State Information Commissioners Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal and Virinderjit Singh Billing. The swearing-in ceremony was held earlier at Punjab Raj Bhawan where Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath of office to both the Commissioners. Advocate Harpreet Sandhu, a distinguished lawyer, environmentalist, nature artist and author previously served as the Additional Advocate Gener...

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PUNJAB BREAKS GROUND WITH MEGA SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

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Chandigarh, February 11: To promote democratic school governance system in the state, Punjab School Education Department on Tuesday held a Mega School Management Committee (SMC) meeting in all the 19,110 government schools across the state, allowing parents of the pupils and community representatives to play a direct role in school decision-making. Disclosing this here today, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that this time, the Mega SMC meeting was focused on cleanliness and hygiene in school campuses. SMC members and parents conducted rounds of their respective schools to evaluate sanitation conditions, identify areas needing improvement, and suggest local solutions. Additionally, they also discussed beautification efforts and long-term maintenance p...

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Safer Internet Day observed in Jalandhar to spread awareness on safe and responsible use of internet

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Jalandhar, February 11- Safer Internet Day is observed worldwide on the second Tuesday of every February to Raise awareness, Promote the safe and responsible use of the internet. Particularly among children, women, young people and Government Officers/Officials. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is celebrating a nationwide awareness campaign on 11th February, 2025 under the aegis ISEA Project in collaboration with NIC. A workshop was conducted today at VC Room of NIC Office Jalandhar. Sh. Ranjit Singh, Senior Director(IT) & DIO, NIC Jalandhar along with his team gave the session on Safer Internet day where several Government employees from various Departments were present. The aim of the workshop was to aware the Government Officials about Cyber Frauds an...