Punjab News – Page 172

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A Nation Prospers When Its Citizens Are Happy”: Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar

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Patiala/Chandigarh, January 19 Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the leadership and special efforts of Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and the dedicated endeavors of PRTC Chairman Ranjodh Singh Hadana, the salaries of 1148 employees, who have been working continuously for over a year, have been increased by ₹2500 along with an additional 10% hike. It is noteworthy that a meeting between the PRTC Contract Workers union under the leadership of Ranjodh Singh Hadana held with Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. During the meeting, officials including Additional Chief Secretary (Transport) D.K. Tiwari, MD Bikramjit Singh Shergill, GM Maninderjit Singh Sidhu and other senior officials were present. Speaking on the occasion, Tra...

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CM LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF EXPANSION OF THE DAC, MOGA BY CONSTRUCTING THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR

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Moga, January 19- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday laid the foundation stone of expansion of the District Administrative Complex (DAC) by constructing the third and fourth floor of the building at a cost of Rs 10.31 crore. The Chief Minister said that it is a red letter day in the history of district as construction of additional two storey of Block B in DAC has commenced today. He said that the DAC building consisting of four blocks viz. A block, B block, C block and D block were constructed in 2004. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in order to ease the space crunch being faced by various offices and to shift some government offices that are being run from other places, additional two storeys are being constructed. The Chief Minister said that the project will be ...

Jan182025 by editorNo Comments

ARMY ATTACHMENT CAMP OF NCC CADETS KICKED OFF IN JALANDHAR CANTONMENT

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alandhar, 18 January : Under the aegis of NCC Group Headquarters Jalandhar, the Army Attachment Camp of Senior Division Cadets began at Jalandhar Cantonment. 210 cadets are going to participate in this camp. Cadets from four NCC battalions are participating in a 12-day army day-night camp to get a closer look of the working style of the Indian Army. In this camp, NCC cadets will learn the responsibilities and procedures of various army regiments. Colonel Vinod Joshi, Commanding Officer of 2 Punjab NCC Battalion, said that all preparations for providing military training to the cadets were completed yesterday late night. Cadets from Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Phagwara and Jalandhar will receive training on drill, military weapons, firing, leadership qualities,...

Jan172025 by editorNo Comments

DC RELEASES PICTORIAL CALENDAR AND DOCUMENTARY “HERITAGE MONUMENTS OF PUNJAB – LANDMARKS OF HISTORIC LEGACY

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Jalandhar, January 17: Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal today released pictorial art calendar 2025 and documentary "Heritage Monuments of Punjab - Landmarks of Historic Legacy" at District Administration Complex, Jalandhar. While unveiling the calendar 2025, showcasing the centuries old heritage monuments of Punjab, Dr. Aggarwal, acknowledged the commendable efforts of author Harpreet Sandhu, for his meticulous research and artistic dedication towards compiling this valuable pictorial project dedicated to the culture and heritage of Punjab State. The DC lauded Harpreet Sandhu for prominently highlighting the four of the prominent heritage locations of District Jalandhar in the pictorial calendar i.e. Dakhni Sarai (Nakodar), Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort (Phil...

Jan172025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE ORGANISES TRAINING WORKSHOP ON ARTICLE 21 OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION

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CHANDIGARH, January 17: Punjab Police on Monday organised a one-day workshop on nuances of provisions of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution with a special focus on rulings of various Hon’ble Courts, especially Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, regarding scope of this article. This article protects the right to life and personal liberty of individuals, which is an extremely important arcticle of the Indian Constitution. Former Director of the National Judicial Academy and a Distinguished Legal Luminary Dr Balram Gupta, who delivered an enlightening keynote address, especially focused on expansion of scope of this article from 1951’s landmark case AK Gopalan vs State of Madras...

Jan162025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB TO SET UP SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRE TO BOLSTER CYBERSECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE: AMAN ARORA

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Chandigarh, January 16: In a bid to bolster the state's cyber security infrastructure by enhancing the defence mechanisms of the state's digital landscape, Punjab Government has decided to establish a Security Operations Centre (SOC) to ensure the protection of critical IT infrastructure including various applications and websites of the state government. This significant decision was taken in 19th meeting of the Board of Governors of Punjab State e-Governance Society (PSeGS) chaired by Mr. Aman Arora, Minister of Governance Reforms and Public Grievances Punjab, here at MGSIPA, on Thursday. With the implementation of SOC, to be established at the cost of Rs. 42.07 crore, Punjab will become one of foremost states in Northern India with high level Cyber Security capabilities. In the...

Jan162025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau arrests deed writer red-handed accepting Rs. 5,000 bribe for Tehsildar

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Chandigarh January 16 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has arrested deed writer Deputy Singh, working in tehsil complex Faridkot, red-handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 5000 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 Parmjit Singh, a resident of village Tehna, in Faridkot district. Giving further details, he added that the complainant has approached the VB and informed that he had purchased a land in village Tehna in the name of his mother and in connection with registration of this land he has met the above said deed writer for writing of documents required for registration proces...

Jan152025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau arrests Patwari taking Rs 20,000 bribe

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Chandigarh, January 15, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Wednesday has apprehended Harsimratjit Singh, posted as Patwari in revenue Circle Chogawan, Amritsar district while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 20000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the above-mentioned accused has been arrested based on a complaint lodged by Sarmel Singh, a resident of village Kohala, in tehsil Lopoke, Amritsar. He further informed that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged in his complaint that the accused had demanded a bribe of Rs 20,000 for correction in the revenue records which were intentionally distorted in Jambandi of 2019-2020 with an intention to demand bribe from ...

Jan142025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government Committed to Promoting Sports and Culture: Harbhajan Singh ETO

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Jalandhar, January 14: Punjab's Power and Public Works Minister, Harbhajan Singh ETO, reiterated the state government's commitment to promoting sports and culture, citing the impressive performance of Punjab's youth in various sports disciplines. Speaking at the 30th Annual Baba Shaheedan Sports and Cultural Fair at Village Sanghe Khalsa, Jalandhar, Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO emphasized that such events are crucial in preserving Punjab's rich cultural heritage. He highlighted the government's initiatives, particularly the "Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan" program, which provides a platform for athletes to showcase their talent and excel in their respective sports. Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO also stressed the importance of sports in maintaining physical and mental fit...

Jan142025 by editorNo Comments

Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema calls on the newly elected office bearers of Nagar Panchayat Dirba to serve people with honesty and dedication

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Dirba/ Sangrur, January 14 - The election for the President and Vice President of Nagar Panchayat Dirba was completed today at the Sub Divisional Complex Dirba under the supervision of Sub Divisional Magistrate Rajesh Sharma as all the members unanimously elected Maninder Singh as President and Jaspreet Kaur as Vice President. Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema also honoured and congratulated President Maninder Singh and Vice President Jaspreet Kaur and called upon them to work with full dedication and enthusiasm. He said that Maninder Singh was an active young leader of Aam Aadmi Party and all the members of the Nagar Panchayat have set an example by unanimously electing both the prominent office bearers. He said that the entire team of Nagar Panchayat Dirba, while upholdin...