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Honorary Consul General of India to the UK Visits PSIC Headquarters

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Chandigarh, September 4: The Honorary Consul General of India in England Mr. J.M. Meenu Malhotra today visited the Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) headquarters in Chandigarh. He held an insightful meeting with the Chief Information Commissioner of Punjab Mr. Inderpal Singh Dhanna and State Information Commissioner Mr. Harpreet Sandhu. They discussed the importance of international cooperation in governance and transparency in length and width. State Information Commissioner Mr. Sandhu said that during the meeting, views were exchanged on adopting best practices and experiences from both India and the United Kingdom in the areas of governance and transparency. The visit and dialogue between Honorary Consul General Mr. J. M. Meenu Malhotra and State Information Commission...

PUNJAB POLICE HOUSING CORPORATION CONTRIBUTES ONE-DAY SALARY TOWARDS CHIEF MINISTER’S RELIEF FUND

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CHANDIGARH, September 3:           Standing in solidarity with the people of Punjab affected by the devastating floods, all the officers/officials of the Punjab Police Housing Corporation (PPHC) have contributed their one-day salary amounting to Rs 2.27 lakhs towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.           A total of 146 members of the Corporation, including engineering and clerical staff (excluding Class IV employees), have contributed their one-day salary.           The recent incessant monsoon rains and floods have caused unimaginable hardship and loss across the State. While the Corporation recognizes that this contribution is but a drop in...

Plugging the gaps: Bhullar and Harbhajan ETO join hands to strengthen vulnerable points of River Beas

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Chandigarh / Tarn Taran, September 3: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Laljit Singh Bhullar and Harbhajan Singh ETO, along with Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, on Wednesday visited the villages Marah and Keeryan in District Tarn Taran to take stock of the vulnerable points along the River Beas. During the visit, the leaders reviewed the condition of embankments and interacted with local residents to assess the immediate challenges posed by rising river waters. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Cabinet Ministers and Mr. Sisodia, with the active support of the local community and the district administration, joined hands in strengthening the river’s weak points using gunny bags and crates. Speaking on the occasion, the leaders...

RTI Commission orders formation of SIT to investigate issuance of police clearance certificate to fugitive

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Chandigarh, September 3: The Punjab State Information Commission, while hearing a case, has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the issuance of a police clearance certificate to a person facing criminal charges. A spokesperson of the Commission stated that during the hearing of Appeal Case No. 3820/2023, filed by Ms. Geetika, daughter of Mr. Anil Kumar, resident of Gurdwara Marg, Makhu Tehsil Zira, District Ferozepur, against the Public Information Officer, Office of ADCP-3, Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, and the First Appellate Authority, Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, it came to light that Sahil Malhotra, son of Rakesh Malhotra and Mamta Rani, resident of Plot No. 90, Street No. 5, New Shivpuri Road, Preet Nagar, Ludhiana, had a case registere...

BAINS BRAVES RAINS TO REACH OUT PEOPLE IN DISTRESS

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CHANDIGARH/NANGAL, September 2: Leading from the front to ensure rescue & relief operations in Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency amidst incessant rains leading to flood-like situation, Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, on Tuesday, visited over dozen flood-affected villages situated near the Sutlej River to ensure timely support to people in need.           Braving the heavy rains, S. Bains traveled by boat and motorcycle to reach relief camps and villages including Harsa Bela, Bhanam, Bhallan, Bhallri, Nangra, Bela Ramgarh and Bela Dhyani.           While overseeing the arrangements, the Minister directed officials to perform their dutie...

CEO Punjab Holds Meeting with Political Parties on Special Summary Revision Ahead of Bye-Election in Tarn Taran

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Chandigarh, September 2: Ahead of the bye-election to the Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency- 21, Sibin C, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab, convened a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties to discuss the ongoing Special Summary Revision of the photo electoral roll, with 1st July 2025 as the qualifying date. During the meeting, the CEO, Punjab apprised the political parties of the draft publication of the electoral roll, which was carried out on 2nd September 2025. He informed them that the rationalization and integration of polling stations in the constituency had been completed as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. The total number of polling stations in the constituency now stands at 222 (Urban - 60 & Rural - 162). It was ensured ...

Vigilance Bureau nabs Forest Guard red handed accepting Rs. 1.5 lakh bribe

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Chandigarh September 1, 2025 : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, on Monday has arrested Amandeep Singh, Forest Guard, holding additional Block Incharge, Forest Range Office, Patiala red-handed while he was accepting a bribe Rs. 1,50,000. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrested accused was demanded bribe in lieu of a complainant for issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) related to land purchased for a Nursing Home at Devigarh Road, Patiala. The complainant has informed the VB that bribe was demanded jointly by Swaran Singh, Forest Range Officer, Patiala and aforementioned Amandeep Singh. The spokesperson added that after preliminary verification of this complaint the VB team ...

Punjab Finance Minister Criticizes PM’s Neglect of Flood-Hit State, Highlights BJP’s Indifference

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Chandigarh, September 1 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that it is deeply unfortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completely ignoring the devastation caused by floods in Punjab, a state that has always faced the country's challenges head-on. Cheema also condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah for not providing any assurance of releasing the pending funds of Rs 60,000 crore or a relief package in response to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's letter, which had appealed for the release of the due funds. Cheema said, "What is even more unfortunate is that instead of pressuring their Central government to provide assistance to the state, the Punjab BJP is busy holding political rallies." Displaying a check ...

15688 PERSONS EVACUATED AND 7144 SHELTERED IN RELIEF CAMPS: HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN

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Chandigarh, September 1: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that while the State has witnessed widespread devastation due to incessant rains and floods, affecting almost the entire State and causing unprecedented damage to human lives, property, crops, livestock and infrastructure, the government has been working tirelessly round-the-clock to address this adverse situation and provide immediate relief to the affected citizens. Giving details of the evacuation and relief operations, the Revenue Minister said that Punjab continues to battle the flood situation with large-scale evacuation and relief measures being carried out across the affected districts. He said that as per reports from districts, a total of 15688 pe...

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...