Punjab News

Chandigarh, September 4, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), in line with the zero tolerance policy adopted by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government, has apprehended a private person Rajat Sharma, resident of Basant Nagar, Partap Singh Wala, in Ludhiana city, while he was taking Rs 20000 bribe. The said accused is an accomplice of Amaninder Singh, a Clerk, posted in Tehsil East of DC office Ludhiana who has been booked in this case also. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint lodged by a resident of Basant Nagar, Ludhiana city on the Chief Minister’s Anti Corruption Action Line portal. He further added that the complainant has alleged that the aforementioned co-accused Amanind...

Chandigarh/Pathankot, September 4: The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of those who have lost their lives during the ongoing floods that have ravaged the State.This was disclosed by the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Forest & Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today at District Administrative Complex, Malikpur while handing over cheques of financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 4 Lakh each to the family members of four persons who have lost their lives in the floods. There were total 8 such people who lost their lives. The Minister on the occasion said that the floods have wreaked havoc not only upon the crops and the livestock but some precious human lives have also been l...

CHANDIGARH, September 3:           Standing in solidarity with the people of Punjab affected by the devastating floods, all the officers/officials of the Punjab Police Housing Corporation (PPHC) have contributed their one-day salary amounting to Rs 2.27 lakhs towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.           A total of 146 members of the Corporation, including engineering and clerical staff (excluding Class IV employees), have contributed their one-day salary.           The recent incessant monsoon rains and floods have caused unimaginable hardship and loss across the State. While the Corporation recognizes that this contribution is but a drop in...

Chandigarh / Tarn Taran, September 3: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Laljit Singh Bhullar and Harbhajan Singh ETO, along with Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, on Wednesday visited the villages Marah and Keeryan in District Tarn Taran to take stock of the vulnerable points along the River Beas. During the visit, the leaders reviewed the condition of embankments and interacted with local residents to assess the immediate challenges posed by rising river waters. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Cabinet Ministers and Mr. Sisodia, with the active support of the local community and the district administration, joined hands in strengthening the river’s weak points using gunny bags and crates. Speaking on the occasion, the leaders...

Chandigarh, September 3: The Punjab State Information Commission, while hearing a case, has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the issuance of a police clearance certificate to a person facing criminal charges. A spokesperson of the Commission stated that during the hearing of Appeal Case No. 3820/2023, filed by Ms. Geetika, daughter of Mr. Anil Kumar, resident of Gurdwara Marg, Makhu Tehsil Zira, District Ferozepur, against the Public Information Officer, Office of ADCP-3, Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, and the First Appellate Authority, Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, it came to light that Sahil Malhotra, son of Rakesh Malhotra and Mamta Rani, resident of Plot No. 90, Street No. 5, New Shivpuri Road, Preet Nagar, Ludhiana, had a case registere...

CHANDIGARH/NANGAL, September 2: Leading from the front to ensure rescue & relief operations in Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency amidst incessant rains leading to flood-like situation, Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, on Tuesday, visited over dozen flood-affected villages situated near the Sutlej River to ensure timely support to people in need.           Braving the heavy rains, S. Bains traveled by boat and motorcycle to reach relief camps and villages including Harsa Bela, Bhanam, Bhallan, Bhallri, Nangra, Bela Ramgarh and Bela Dhyani.           While overseeing the arrangements, the Minister directed officials to perform their dutie...

Chandigarh, September 2: Ahead of the bye-election to the Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency- 21, Sibin C, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab, convened a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties to discuss the ongoing Special Summary Revision of the photo electoral roll, with 1st July 2025 as the qualifying date. During the meeting, the CEO, Punjab apprised the political parties of the draft publication of the electoral roll, which was carried out on 2nd September 2025. He informed them that the rationalization and integration of polling stations in the constituency had been completed as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. The total number of polling stations in the constituency now stands at 222 (Urban - 60 & Rural - 162). It was ensured ...

Chandigarh September 1, 2025 : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, on Monday has arrested Amandeep Singh, Forest Guard, holding additional Block Incharge, Forest Range Office, Patiala red-handed while he was accepting a bribe Rs. 1,50,000. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrested accused was demanded bribe in lieu of a complainant for issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) related to land purchased for a Nursing Home at Devigarh Road, Patiala. The complainant has informed the VB that bribe was demanded jointly by Swaran Singh, Forest Range Officer, Patiala and aforementioned Amandeep Singh. The spokesperson added that after preliminary verification of this complaint the VB team ...

Chandigarh, September 1 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that it is deeply unfortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completely ignoring the devastation caused by floods in Punjab, a state that has always faced the country's challenges head-on. Cheema also condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah for not providing any assurance of releasing the pending funds of Rs 60,000 crore or a relief package in response to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's letter, which had appealed for the release of the due funds. Cheema said, "What is even more unfortunate is that instead of pressuring their Central government to provide assistance to the state, the Punjab BJP is busy holding political rallies." Displaying a check ...