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PUNJAB POLICE COMMITTED TO MAKING PUNJAB A SAFE AND SECURE STATE

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CHANDIGARH, January 9: Amidst the ongoing crackdown against cybercrime as per directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, Punjab Police’s State Cybercrime Division has unearthed an Minimum Support Price (MSP) payment fraud with the arrest of four individuals involved in manipulating the Anaaj Kharid Portal to divert crop payments from farmers to their own bank accounts, said Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Cybercrime Division V Neeraja here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Manish, Jasvir Singh, Angrej Singh and Balwinder Singh. Police teams have also recovered digital devices and routers used by them to commit the fraud....

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Punjab is best for business and Industrial excellence: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, January 9: While addressing the audience at the International Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI)’s flagship food trade show, Indusfood, held in Noida, Punjab’s Minister for Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Industry & Commerce, and Investment Promotion, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, extended an open invitation to CEOs and delegates from national and international companies to visit Punjab. He emphasized that Punjab offers an ideal environment for business and industry. Highlighting the peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive atmosphere of Punjab, Minister Sond described the state as an unparalleled destination for businesses and industries to thrive. He stated that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and his team are working diligently and with utmost commitment to boost the...

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Sandhwan Condemns Redesignation of UT Adviser’s Post to Chief Secretary

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Chandigarh, January 8: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has strongly condemned the decision to redesignate the UT Adviser's post to Chief Secretary, terming it as trampling of Punjab's right over Chandigarh. The Speaker said that this move is seen as a blatant disregard for the sensitive issue of Chandigarh's status, which has been a long-standing point of contention between Punjab and the Union government. S. Sandhwan emphasized that the redesignation is not only an administrative anomaly but also an attempt to undermine Punjab's legitimate claims over Chandigarh. &nbs...

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JALANDHAR RURAL POLICE DISMANTLE TWO ROBBERY GANGS, FOUR ARRESTED

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Jalandhar, January 8 : In a major crackdown on criminal activities, Jalandhar Rural Police have dismantled two robbery gangs, leading to the arrest of four suspects, including a woman, involved in multiple theft and robbery cases. The operation resulted in the recovery of 14 stolen mobile phones, a motorcycle, and a weapon, marking a significant success in the district’s fight against crime. In the first operation, Patara Police apprehended two individuals, identified as Monu, son of Parmod Paswan, and Lucky Bahman, son of Prashotam Lal, both residents of Ramamandi. The arrests were made in connection with a robbery on January 2, 2025, targeting Baljit, a soldier from Ferozepur. The victim was traveling in an e-rickshaw towards Jalandhar Cantt when the suspects diverted the vehicl...

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To boost investment in Punjab, Tarunpreet Singh Sond meets CEOs and representatives of top national and international companies

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Chandigarh/New Delhi, January 8: With an aim to develop Punjab into an industrial hub by promoting investment in the state, Punjab’s cabinet minister for Industry & Commerce and investment promotion Tarunpreet Singh Sond today met CEOs and representatives of top national and international companies today in New Delhi. CEOs and representatives of reputed companies working in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence, infrastructure development, and other key areas assured to submit their investment proposals giving a positive response to the steps being taken by the Punjab Government to promote industries and investment. Addressing the meeting Tarunpreet Singh Sond revealed that the information technology policy of the Punjab Government is ready and...

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Vigilance Bureau apprehends Panchayat Secretary taking Rs. 20000 bribe

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Chandigarh, 8 January 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has arrested Panchayat Secretary, Prithvi Singh,posted at BDPO Office, block Moonak in Sangrur district red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 20000. In this case another co-accused Davinder Bansal, Audit Inspector, posted in the office of Regional Deputy Director, Local Fund Audit, Patiala has also been nominated. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of state VB said the aforementioned accused has been arrested following a complaint lodged by Gurwinder Singh, a resident of village Maha Singh Wala in Moonak who is husband of former S...

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Dr. Baljit Kaur Conducts Surprise Inspection at Bathinda’s Anganwadi Centers

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Chandigarh, January 8 Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, conducted a surprise inspection of Anganwadi Centers located in the villages of Bhokhra and Bajak in Bathinda Urban. Divulging in this regards, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that thorough inspection of records, including the graffiti and Supplementary Nutrition Program (SNP) at the Anganwadi Center in village Bhokhra, was carried out. She also interacted with SNP beneficiaries and elderly individuals to discuss pension-related issues. In village Bajak, the Minister inspected the building of the Anganwadi Center constructed with the assistance of the MGNREGA scheme. To assess the quality of the Supplementary Nutrition Program, discussions were held with children, pregnant women and la...

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CM RELEASES DIARY AND CALENDAR OF THE PUNJAB GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR 2025

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Chandigarh, January 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday released the diary and calendar of the Punjab Government for the year 2025 at his official residence this morning. Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the layout design of the calendar and diary had been conceptualized and prepared by the Information & Public Relations Department and printed by the Controller Printing & Stationery Punjab. Prominent amongst others present on the occasion included Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, Secretary Information and Public Relations Malwinder Singh Jaggi and others.

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PUNJAB GOVERNMENT DECLARES LOCAL HOLIDAY IN DISTRICT SRI MUKTSAR SAHIB ON THE OCCASION OF MELA MAGHI

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Chandigarh, January 8: The Punjab Government has declared a local holiday on the occasion of Mela Maghi on January 14, 2025 (Tuesday) in government offices, boards/corporations and educational institutions of district Sri Muktsar Sahib. The official spokesperson of the government said, a notification in this regard has been issued.

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Punjab Cabinet Sub-Committee Holds Productive Meetings with Employee Unions

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Chandigarh, January 8 A Cabinet Sub-Committee comprising Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, formed to address the legitimate demands and issues of Punjab government employees, held a series of meetings today with representatives from the Meritorious Teachers Union, 3704 Adhiyapak Union, Democratic Teachers Front, Purani Pension Prapti Morcha, Khetibari Vidhyarthi Association, and Anganwari Mulazam Union. During the meeting, representatives of the Meritorious Teachers Union highlighted the achievements of Meritorious Schools in creating a bright future for students and presented their demands and issues. Finance Minis...