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Vigilance Bureau arrests BDPO, ex-Sarpanch for embezzlement of Rs 24.69 lakh in panchayat funds

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Chandigarh August 31, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has arrested Lakhbir Singh, then Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) Jandiala Guru, in Amritsar district, presently posted at block Ghall Khurd in district Ferozepur and Manjinder Singh, ex-Sarpanch, gram panchayat Gehri Mandi, in district Amritsar for embezzlement of Panchayat funds to the tune of Rs. 24,69,949. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the state VB said this case has been registered on the basis of a complaint filed by a resident of village Gehri Mandi. Afterwards a technical team of VB has conducted an investigation regarding misappropriation in development funds received by the said gram panchayat from year 2013 to 2017...

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Punjab’s Schools to remain closed till September 3: Harjot Singh Bains

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Chandigarh, August 31: In the light of prevailing flood situation in Punjab, all government, aided, recognised and private schools in the state will remain closed till September 3, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab. He said that this decision has been taken following the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to prioritise student safety and well-being during this challenging time. The Education Minister stated that the state government is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the flood's impact and ensure public well-being. He also urged parents to prioritise their children's safety and security during this tough period and cooperate with the administration by following instructions. Meanwhile, he exhorted teachers to main...

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PUNJAB POLICE AVERTS POSSIBLE ATTACK AT SECURITY ESTABLISHMENTS; TWO BKI OPERATIVES HELD WITH HAND GRENADE AND PISTOL

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, August 31: In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Pathankot, CI Ludhiana & State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) Amritsar jointly busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module and thwarted major disruptive activities in the state with the arrest of two operatives, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Sarwan Kumar, a resident of village Malhian in Gurdaspur and Balwinder Singh, a resident of Jakkriya in Gurdaspur. During search, police teams have recovered one Arges hand...

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Release all funds of state worth Rs 60,000 crore stuck with GOI: Bhagwant Mann urges PM

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Chandigarh, August 31- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday sought immediate intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release all funds of state worth Rs 60,000 crore stuck with Government of India. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann apprised him that Punjab is currently grappling with one of the worst flood disasters in decades, impacting about 1000 villages and affecting lakhs of people. The Chief Minister said that heavy monsoon rains, coupled with the release of waters from dams, have caused extensive flooding in seven districts, namely Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Amritsar, Pathankot, Ferozepur, Fazilka and Hoshiarpur. He said that the situation is still evolving as there is a grave concern that conditions may further deteriorate in t...

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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Urges Union Government to Push Haryana to Withdraw Court Stay on Ghaggar River Widening

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Chandigarh/Khanauri/Moonak, August 31 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday called on the Union Government to fulfill its responsibility to the people and urge the Haryana government to withdraw the stay on Ghaggar River Widening as this would allow the Punjab government to proceed with widening and strengthening the riverbanks to protect its citizens. During a site visit to the Khanauri headworks to assess the situation, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized that widening the Ghaggar river is a crucial step, but this effort has been stalled due to a stay order obtained by the Haryana government from the Supreme Court on a section of the river from Makraur Sahib to Karail within Punjab. He said that the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagw...

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Excise Department Busts Premium Liquor Refilling Racket and Seizes Illicit Alcohol in Major Crackdown: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, August 31 In a decisive crackdown on the illegal liquor trade, the Punjab Excise Department conducted two major enforcement operations on August 30 in the Ludhiana East Range, leading to the unearthing of a premium liquor refilling racket and the seizure of a substantial consignment of illicit alcohol, including liquor smuggled into the state. Disclosing the details in an official statement, Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said that the operations were executed swiftly based on specific intelligence inputs and under the direct supervision of Excise and Taxation Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal, along with other senior departmental officers. “Our teams acted with precision to not only seize illegal stock but also to expose a ...

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Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur personally distributed relief material in Fazilka

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Chandigarh/Fazilka, August 31 – Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today visited flood-affected areas near Chand Bhan Drain, village Noor Shah in Fazilka district, where she personally distributed relief material and encouraged the victims. She was accompanied by Fazilka MLA Narinderpal Singh Sawna and former Abohar MLA Arun Narang. Interacting with the affected families, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is fully committed to assisting flood victims, and there is no shortage of funds for relief operations. She informed that in Fazilka constituency alone, relief material worth more than ₹70 lakh has already been distributed, which includes 4,558 ration kits and 2,017 bags of cattle feed. Sanitary pads ...

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Punjab IAS & PCS Officers to Contribute One Day’s Salary for Flood Relief

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Chandigarh, August 30: The Punjab State IAS Officers’ Association and the Punjab Civil Service (EB) Officers’ Association have expressed solidarity with the people affected by the recent floods in Punjab. As a gesture of support, both Associations have resolved to contribute one day’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. Reiterating their commitment, the Associations stated that officers will continue to serve the people of Punjab with dedication and compassion under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Punjab.

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CENTRE’S NEGLIGENCE HAS WORSENED PUNJAB’S WORST FLOOD IN THE LAST 37 YEARS: BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh, August 30: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today came down heavily on the Union Government, holding it responsible for aggravating Punjab’s worst flood in the last 37 years. Addressing the press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, the Cabinet Minister said that timely release of water by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) in June could have significantly reduced the devastation. The Cabinet Minister further lamented that even as lakhs of people in Punjab continue to suffer, the Prime Minister has not made a single statement on the crisis, let alone extend any support to the state. Raising concern over Haryana’s approach, the Cabinet Minister alleged that while Haryana, on one hand, sends letters offering help, on the other, it has also commu...

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From Relief Material to Healthcare Services – Mann Government Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with Flood-Affected Families

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Chandigarh, August 30: Relief efforts in Punjab’s flood-affected areas are being carried out on a war footing with the active involvement of the state government, voluntary organizations, and local communities. Alongside the continuous supply of relief material, special attention is being given to healthcare services to ensure the well-being of affected families. Cabinet Minister and Punjab AAP State President Aman Arora flagged off 11 truckloads of relief material from Sunam for flood-affected districts. These trucks carried ration kits, essential food items, and cattle fodder to support families in distress. Rural Development & Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, on the second day of his visit to Fazilka district, reviewed flood relief measures with the local administ...