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CHANDIGARH, February 27: In a powerful and unyielding move, Punjab Government has once again jostled to wake the central government out of its deep slumber, demanding immediate action to restore Punjabi as a main subject in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum for Class 10 in Punjab, besides demanding inclusion of Punjabi language in the list of regional languages across India, ensuring that students nationwide have the option to study it. Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, in a strongly-worded letter written to Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, on Thursday, has expressed its strongest objection and deep resentment over the deliberate sidelining of Punjabi in the recently proposed CBSE exam pattern for Class 10 (2025-26), urg...

Chandigarh, February 27:  With the objective of hearing women's grievances and ensuring them justice, the Chairperson of the Punjab State Women Commission, Mrs. Raj Lali Gill, will hold a Lok Adalat at Police Lines, Patiala, on February 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Diring the occasion, any woman facing any complaint or issue can directly approach Chairperson Mrs. Raj Lali Gill during the Lok Adalat at Police Lines, Patiala. This Lok Adalat is a significant initiative aimed at protecting women's rights and resolving their grievances. The Chairperson, along with police officials and officers from relevant departments, will be present on-site to ensure prompt redressal of complaints.

Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 –  The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered a case against Gurpreet Singh, an Executive Engineer (XEN) and posted as Municipal Town Planner (MTP) of Bathinda Municipal Corporation, on charges of amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. A spokesperson of the Bureau stated that the state investigation agency reaffirms its commitment to cracking down on corruption and ensuring transparency in government services. During an in-depth investigation, it was found that the accused officer had acquired substantial wealth through corrupt practices while serving in his official capacity. The probe revealed that said Gurpreet Singh had purchased multiple properties and made fixed deposits in various banks and post offices amountin...

Jalandhar, February 26 : In a major breakthrough against the drug menace, Phillaur Police Station has arrested three female drug peddlers and recovered 160 narcotic pills in two separate operations. The arrests were made from Ganna Village as part of the intensified drive against drug trafficking. The accused have been identified as Anita Rani alias, wife of Mangat Ram; Rani, wife of Minda son of Jagar Ram; and Preeti, wife of Harjinder son of Rana, all residents of Ganna Village under Phillaur Police Station jurisdiction. Senior superintendent of police, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said that that Inspector Sanjeev Kapur, SHO Phillaur, received crucial input about drug movement in the area. Acting swiftly, a special team was constituted under the guidance of SP (Investigation) Jasr...

Chandigarh, 26 February 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S.Kultar Singh Sandhwan today announced that the much-awaited 6th Edition of Punjab Arena Polo Challenge Cup would take place during Holla Mohalla celebrations in Sri Anandpur Sahib by bringing together top-tier players and enthusiasts from across the country for an exhilarating display of equestrian skill, tradition, and horsemanship.  Speaker also launched the Anandpur Sahib Polo T-shirt for this tournament. Addressing the Press Conference, Speaker Sandhwan said that the tournament is scheduled to kick off on 14th March 2025 from 3.00 to 5.00 P.M. at the Charan Ganga Stadium, Sri Anandpur Sahib.  This stadium is renowned for its world-class facilities developed to host the world famous Holla Mohalla festival, displ...

Chandigarh February 25, 2025 : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption, on Tuesday, arrested Ward Attendant Ravinderpal Singh, posted in the office of the Civil Surgeon, Gurdaspur for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 30,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the State VB said the above-mentioned accused has been arrested on a complaint lodged by resident of Village Phulkey, tehsil Batala, in Gurdaspur district. He further added that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that he had applied for death certificate of his uncle and the said accused had demanded a bribe of Rs 40,000 for getting the death certificate issued. After persistent negotiation by the complainant, the deal has been struck at Rs. 30,000. ...

Chandigarh, February 25 Dr. Ravjot Singh, Punjab Local Government Minister, assured the Vidhan Sabha today that the state government is actively addressing the issue of stray dogs, which has become a growing concern for residents across both urban and rural areas. Responding to a notice under Rule 66 moved by Sangrur MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj, Dr. Singh acknowledged the seriousness of the problem and detailed the steps being taken to control the stray dog population and ensure public safety. He informed the House that the government is strictly adhering to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, to manage the issue effectively. “Sterilization is the most effective solution to control the stray dog population and reduce aggress...

Chandigarh, February 25 Punjab Power and PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today extended his heartfelt gratitude to the state Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh for choosing Manawala, a village in his assembly constituency Jandiala Guru, as the site for State Branch of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The development comes a day after the Punjab Health and Family Welfare department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), New Delhi, to establish a state branch at the Community Health Centre (CHC) Manawala in the Amritsar district. "I am thrilled that our government is prioritizing the health and well-being of our citizens," said Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, while adding that the establishment of this health f...

JALANDHAR FEBRUARY 24 : In a major breakthrough against the drug menace, CIA Staff Jalandhar Rural has arrested a BA graduate turned drug peddler and seized 150 grams of heroin. The arrest, made near Talhan Gate, Parasrampur, comes as part of the special drive against drug trafficking. The accused has been identified as Suraj Sharma, son of Ashwani Sharma, resident of village Alachour, who worked with a marriage band group while secretly operating a drug distribution network.  Senior Superintendent of Police Harkanwalpreet Singh Khakh revealed that Inspector Pushap Bali, In-charge CIA Staff, received crucial input  about drug movement in Patara area. Acting swiftly, a special team led by SI Nirmal Singh was constituted under the guidance of SP (Investigation) Jasroop Kau...

Chandigarh, February 24, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has arrested a private individual Harpreet Singh, a resident of village Jharon, district Sangrur for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson for the VB stated that the aforementioned accused was arrested after an enquiry of an online complaint lodged by a woman on the Chief Minister’s Anti Corruption Action Line. He further informed that during the investigation of this complaint, it was found that accused Harpreet Singh had demanded a bribe of Rs 60,000 from complainant on behalf of the Station House Officer (SHO) and the Investigating Officer Jasbir Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) to provide assist...