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Chandigarh, February 24 The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on the inaugural sitting of 7th session of the 16th Vidhan Sabha here today passed obituary resolutions to pay tributes to prominent personalities including political personalities, freedom fighters and renowned artist who passed away recently. The House paid respects to MLA Gurpreet Singh Bassi (Goggi), Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Ex Ministers Dharam Pal Sabharwal and Ajaib Singh Mukhmailpur, Ex Rajya Sabha MP Harwinder Singh Hanspal and Ex MLAs Joginder Pal Jain, Sukhwinder Singh Butter and Bhag Singh. The House also remembered freedom fighters Karnail Singh, Kikkar Singh and Kehar Singh. The House also paid homage to Renowned artist Jarnail Singh, Raikot MLA Hakam Singh’s wife Jaspal Kaur and Nabha MLA Gurdev Singh...

Chandigarh 23 February 2025:           The state government has started online NRIs Milnee programmes to address the grievances of NRI Punjabis so that their problems can be resolved immediately. These NRI Milnees are being held on monthly basis. The NRI Affairs Minister personally heard the problems and complaints of NRI Punjabis through online video conferencing. Then their grievances were forwarded to the concerned departments and ADGP of NRI wing of Punjab Police for forthwith redressal.           NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that that 100 complaints were received in 1st online NRI Milnee and 103 complaints were received in 2 nd online NRI Milnee. In this connection, he a...

Chandigarh, February 23: With an aim to curb cheating in the board examinations for classes 8th, 10th and 12th in the state, Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has set up 278 flying squads comprising three members each, revealed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education Minister, Punjab. Reaffirming the commitment of the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, to ensure fair conduct of the board examinations, the School Education Minister said that the flying squads will be led by District Education Officers (DEOs), Principals, members of the PSEB, and members of the Board’s Academic Councils. These teams will carry out surprise inspections at examination centres to prevent cheating. He also directed the senior officials of the department to con...

Chandigarh, February 22, 2025 –  The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing crackdown on corruption in the state, has arrested a Head Constable Kulwinder Singh (2153/Commissionerate), posted at Police Station Division-5, Jalandhar, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4,500. Disclosing this here today a VB spokesperson stated that the arrest followed an investigation into an online complaint filed by a resident of Bhargo Camp, Jalandhar on the Chief Minister’s Anti-Corruption Action Line. The complainant informed that a police case had been registered against him at the said police station during which the accused head constable (HC) unlawfully retained his mobile phone without any documentation. The said accused had demanded Rs 10,000 to return the phone and provide ...

Bhawanigarh, February 22: Condoling the death of Punjab Police Constable Harshveer Singh who attained martyrdom in line of duty a few days back, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today handed over cheque worth Rs 1 crore to the family of martyr as a mark of respect for his supreme sacrifice for country. The Chief Minister said that Constable Harshveer Singh had attained martyrdom while performing his duty in Sadak Surkhya Force.  He said that Rs 1 crore has been given as ex-gratia by state government whereas another payment of insurance cover worth Rs 1 crore had been made by the HDFC bank. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this initiative is in recognition of the immense contribution of this son of soil towards discharging his duty in the state. Meanwhile, the Chief Minist...

Fazilka feb 22, A Civic Action Programme was organized at Govt Primary Smart School at village Mauzam in AOR of BOP Mouzam Base, Ex-19 Bn BSF. The event was inaugurated by Sh Sunil Soibam, Comdt 19 Bn BSF in presence of Officers-06, SOs-16 and ORs-42 (incl ‘G’ Rep & ‘Vig’ Rep). • The event was attended by approx 60 villagers from village Maharsona, Muhar Jamsher, Retawali Bhaini, Jhangar Bhaini, Teja Ruhela, Gulaba Bhaini, Mauzam, Fazilka and Abohar Including Sarpanchs and Members of the respective villages. Additionally, 42 participants from various villages and 24 participants from 19 Bn BSF of the upcoming Bordermen Marathon were present. • During the programme, 42 pairs of sports shoes worth ₹ 26,292 were distributed among the participants who will participate Bordermen Marat...

Chandigarh, February 21:           The persistent efforts of Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains have yielded yet another positive outcome with the Public Works (B&R) Department (PWD), Punjab issuing a tender worth Rs. 17.56 crore for the repair of the Algran bridge over Swan Nadi.           This bridge is a critical lifeline, connecting over 100 villages of Ropar district and also serving a vital link between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. This development is a significant milestone, given Bains' long-standing efforts to get this bridge repaired.           In a press communiqué issued here today, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated that thi...

Chandigarh, February 21 Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Thursday said that the Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) is currently executingnearly 250 building projects worth approximately Rs 2000 crore across 15 client departments. These works, funded by the respective departments and executed by PWD, demonstrate the department's commitment to developing and upgrading Punjab's building infrastructure. PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO emphasized that PWD (B&R) is prioritizing the construction of Health infrastructure, including 18 Child Care Blocks (CCBs) worth Rs. 264 crore and 18 Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHL) labs, with 4 already under construction. The PWD has also made significant strides in constructing Aam Admi Clinics, with around ...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, February 21:           In a major to trans-border smuggling networks amidst the ongoing war against drugs as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested four drug smugglers and recovered 5.06 Kg heroin from their possession in two separate cases, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.           Those arrested have been identified as Gurjant Singh alias Kalu of village Bachiwind in Amritsar, Jagjit Singh of village Rania in Amritsar, Sahil Kumar alias Sahil of village Ghariyala in Tarn Taran and Rinku of Basti Dune Wali in Guru Har Sahai, Ferozepur.       ...

Chandigarh, February 21: The Punjab State Information Commission organized a special event at its office in Chandigarh to commemorate International Mother Language Day 2025. On this occasion, Chief State Information Commissioner Mr. Inderpal Singh released a documentary film and a pictorial brochure dedicated to the significance of the Punjabi language. The pictorial work was meticulously compiled by State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Inderpal Singh underscored the importance of linguistic diversity and the preservation of native languages. He said that a mother tongue is not merely a medium of communication but the very essence of one's heritage and identity. He remarked, "Preserving and promoting our native languages is a collective res...