Punjab News

Chandigarh, February 2 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Sunday that the state has achieved an impressive 11.87 percent growth in net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection upto January in the current fiscal year, compared to FY 2023-24. This growth rate surpasses the national average of 10 percent. Additionally, Punjab has witnessed a net growth of 15.33 percent in excise and a total of 11.67 percent in taxes from net GST, Excise, VAT, CST, and PSDT in the current fiscal year. In a press communique issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema revealed that Punjab is among the top 3 general category states (GCS) in the country that have exceeded the national growth rate in GST collection. The net GST collection up t...

Chandigarh February 1, 2025 -  The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended Sandeep Kumar, Junior Engineer (J.E), posted at Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) office, Bhucho in Bathinda red handed while 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 Gurdas Singh, a resident of Bhucho Kalan, in Bathinda district. He further informed that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the accused JE has demanded a bribe of Rs 7000 for installing a new transformer for domestic supply. The spokesperson added that after a preliminary enquiry on his complaint a VB team ...

Chandigarh 1 February 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended Harminder Singh, Deputy Chief Engineer and Kewal Sharma, Lineman, posted at Division Range office of Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) Hoshiarpur red handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000. 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 Lakhvir Singh, Senior Executive Engineer, posted at PSPCL Division office in Mukerian who is resident of Jagat Avenue, village Hardothla in Hoshiarpur. He further informed that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the accused Deputy Chief Engineer has called him to his office and dem...

Chandigarh, January 31 Punjab has once again set a benchmark in environmental sustainability by securing the prestigious ‘Best State’ and ‘Best District’ awards under the Green Schools Programme. These accolades, facilitated by the Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST) and the Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Government of Punjab, will be conferred during the ‘Green Schools Awards Ceremony’ organized by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on February 4 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The awards celebrate Punjab’s exemplary efforts in fostering environmental awareness and sustainability among school communities, reinforcing its leadership in the nationwide initiative.  The Green Schools Programme spearheaded by the Centr...

CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN, January 30: Amidst the ongoing drive against organised crime launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Taran Taran Police has busted a module linked foreign-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa being operated by USA-based Gurdev Singh alias Jaisal Chambhal and Canada-based Satbir alias Satta Naushehra with the arrest of four operatives after a brief exchange of fire in Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Robinjeet Singh alias Robin of Muradpura in Tarn Taran, Harpreet Singh alias Happy of Usman in Tarn Taran, Navjot Singh alias Nav of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur and Jagdeep Singh alias Jagga of Ghuman Kalan in Gurdaspur. Police teams have also re...

Chandigarh, January 30:           A spokesperson of Punjab Government informed that under rule 63 of Rules framed under the Northern India Canal & Drainage Act, 1873 (Act No. VIII of 1873) and subject to weather conditions and the status of crops, Sirhind Feeder will remain closed for works of relining for 28 days from 01-02-2025 to 28-02-2025 (both days inclusive).           A notification regarding this has been issued by Water Resources Department.

 SAS Nagar, January 29, 2025: Punjab Governor Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria awarded Police Medals for Meritorious Service to the serving and retired BSF personnel of the Western Command of Border Security Force during Investiture Ceremony held at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Mohali. During the event, a total of 37 Officers, Subordinate Officers and Other Ranks including retired BSF personnel were bestowed with Police Medals for Meritorious Service.      While addressing the audience, Sh Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and  Administrator of Chandigarh lauded the contributions of BSF Officers and men in effectively securing Indo-Pak and Indo-Bangladesh border during peace as well as war. He also acknowledged the contribution of the Force in maintai...

Chandigarh, January 29, 2025:  The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption, has arrested a retired Head Constable (HC) Balwinder Singh, an accomplice of the Station House Officer (SHO) of police station Machhiwara in Ludhiana district while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. The accused had been performing duties at the police station without any official orders from the police department. Disclosing this, an official spokesperson of the VB stated that the arrest was made following a complaint lodged by Sukhvir Singh, a resident of Mohan Majra village in Machhiwara sub-division of Khanna police district. The spokesperson further added that the complainant had approached the VB Range office in Ludhiana, reporting that his car had been impou...

Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab Two-day State Level Basant Festival concludes leaving indelible memories Kite flying competition winners honoured with cash prizes MLAs Advocate Rajnish Dahiya and Ranbir Singh Bhullar made special visit Punjabi folk singers Alap Sikandar and Sarang Sikandar mesmerised the audience Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma congratulats kite flying competition winners and district folks on the success of Basant festival Chandigarh/Ferozepur, January 28: The two-day state-level Basant festival at Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University, Ferozepur, today concluded leaving indelible memories. A large number of state folks thoroughly enjoyed the festival. During the festival, MLA Ferozepur Rural Advocate Rajnish Dahiya, MLA F...

Chandigarh, January 28:           A significant meeting was held  by the Chief Commissioner of Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission Mr. V.K. Janjua, with all Additional Deputy Commissioners (General) (ADCs) of Punjab to discuss the timely delivery of services under the Punjab Transparency and Accountability Act. Dr. Nayan Jassal, Secretary of PBTRAC, was also present at the meeting.           Mr. Janjua highlighted the critical role of the ADCs as Appellate Authorities under the Act. He explained that citizens have the right to file appeals with the ADCs, who can also take suo-motu notice against any designated official who is found to be delaying or refusing services. He furth...