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Chandigarh, January 9 The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is is actively working to boost agricultural infrastructure. To fulfill this objective, under the guidance of Horticulture Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat, Punjab is continuously leading the nation by approving over 20,000 agricultural projects under the AIF scheme to further strengthen agricultural infrastructure. Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat shared that Punjab is leading the country in approving projects for agricultural infrastructure development. He highlighted that Punjab’s banks have approved 20,024 agricultural projects worth Rs.7,670 crore so far. In comparison, Madhya Pradesh has approved 11,135 projects, Maharashtra 9,611, Tamil Nadu 7,323, and Uttar Pradesh 7,058 projects. He s...

Chandigarh January 9, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state has apprehended Aniksha Devi, Clerk (Front Desk Executive), posted at Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) Ludhiana for receiving a bribe of Rs 1500 through google pay. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the accused Aniksha Devi, a resident of Dashmesh Nagar, village Iyali Khurd , Ludhiana has been arrested following an enquiry of a complaint filed by Abhijeet Singh Verma, a resident of New Deep Nagar, Hebowal Kalan, Ludhiana on the Chief Ministers’ anti corruption action line. He further stated that as per the complaint the dealing clerk Aniksha Devi  told the complainant to pay online fee of Rs 4251 to...

Chandigarh, January 9: While addressing the audience at the International Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI)’s flagship food trade show, Indusfood, held in Noida, Punjab’s Minister for Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Industry & Commerce, and Investment Promotion, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, extended an open invitation to CEOs and delegates from national and international companies to visit Punjab. He emphasized that Punjab offers an ideal environment for business and industry. Highlighting the peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive atmosphere of Punjab, Minister Sond described the state as an unparalleled destination for businesses and industries to thrive. He stated that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and his team are working diligently and with utmost commitment to boost the...

Jalandhar, January 8 : In a major crackdown on criminal activities, Jalandhar Rural Police have dismantled two robbery gangs, leading to the arrest of four suspects, including a woman, involved in multiple theft and robbery cases. The operation resulted in the recovery of 14 stolen mobile phones, a motorcycle, and a weapon, marking a significant success in the district’s fight against crime. In the first operation, Patara Police apprehended two individuals, identified as Monu, son of Parmod Paswan, and Lucky Bahman, son of Prashotam Lal, both residents of Ramamandi. The arrests were made in connection with a robbery on January 2, 2025, targeting Baljit, a soldier from Ferozepur. The victim was traveling in an e-rickshaw towards Jalandhar Cantt when the suspects diverted the vehicl...

Chandigarh, January 8:           The Punjab Government has declared a local holiday on the occasion of Mela Maghi on January 14, 2025 (Tuesday) in government offices, boards/corporations and  educational institutions of district Sri Muktsar Sahib.           The official spokesperson of the government said, a notification in this regard has been issued.

Chandigarh January 7 2025 -           The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has arrested deed writer Raj Kumar alias Ginni red-handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 11,000 in the name of Tehsildar.           Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said the above mentioned accused has been arrested on the basis of a complaint lodged by Gurdeep Singh, a resident of Sarabha Nagar, Malout city, in Sri Muktsar Sahib district.           Giving further details, he added that the complainant has approached the VB and informed that he had purchased a land in village Husnar in the na...

Chandigarh/Tarn Taran, January 7:           Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a crime-free state launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police have solved at least two firing incidents in the district Tarn Taran with the arrest of two associates of foreign-based gangster Prabhdeep Singh alias Prabh Dasuwal after a brief encounter took place at Valtoha in Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.           Those arrested have been identified as Karanpreet Singh alias Karan, a resident of village Toot in Tarn Taran and Gurlaljit Singh alias Laali, a resident of Village Bhangala in Tarn Taran. Police teams hav...

Jalandhar, January 7 : In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Rural Police solved a murder case within 24 hours, arresting two accused in connection with the killing of a man in Akalpur village, Phillaur. The accused have been identified as Lakhvir Singh, son of Pyara Singh, and Arvinder Singh, son of Kewal Singh, both residents of Bakkapur village. Speaking to the media, Senior Superintendent of Police Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh said that the swift action was carried out under the supervision of SP Investigation Jasrup Kaur Bath, IPS, and DSP Phillaur Sarwan Singh Bal. The accused were apprehended by a special team led by Inspector Sanjeev Kapur, SHO of Phillaur Police Station. The arrests were made in connection with the murder of Jagtar Singh, a resident of Akalpur village, who ...

Jalandhar, January 6 : In a significant breakthrough against organized crime, the Jalandhar Rural Police arrested a main shooter of the Balachoria and Kaushal gang extortion ring. The accused was found to be instrumental in a plot to target a crusher owner in Himachal Pradesh and was being used by the gang as a front to make extortion calls. The accused, identified as Manjot Singh alias Mani, son of Kulwinder Singh and resident of Moranwali, Police Station Garhshankar, District Hoshiarpur, was apprehended by a team led by Sub-Inspector Amandeep Verma, in charge of the Crime Branch Jalandhar Rural. The arrest occurred during a naka operation at Adda Noorpur near GT Road under Maksudan Police Station on January 4, 2025. During questioning, the accused disclosed the location of anoth...

Chandigarh, January 4, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption, has arrested Constable Sukhpreet Singh, a gunman attached to the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Bathinda for collecting monthly bribes amounting to Rs 20-25 lakhs from transporters with the help of their accomplices. The Mohali court has sent him on four days police remand to the VB for further questioning. Disclosing this an official spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau said this arrest was made based on an online complaint submitted by Dharam Singh, a transporter from village Lehra Dhurkot, near Rampura in Bathinda district, on the Chief Minister’s Anti-Corruption Action Line. The spokesperson stated that the complainant had alleged that his trucks and tippers were bei...