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Jul52025 by editorNo Comments

Strategic intervention needed to accelerate pesticide-free basmati export from Punjab

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Chandigarh, July 5: The Punjab State Farmers and Agricultural Workers Commission’s Chairman Prof. Dr. Sukhpal Singh held detailed discussions to accelerate export of pesticide-residue-free basmati from Punjab to further give a big push to crop diversification. Stressing that crop diversification should be implemented a efficaciously in active participation of all stakeholders, the Chairman  Prof. Dr. Sukhpal Singh pointed out that at least 10 lakh hectares of area could be taken out of paddy cycle. The discussions were held to formulate strategic interventions and identify the bottlenecks involved in the export of Basmati from Punjab to the European Union and the United States of America.  It was also highlighted that the excess of pesticide residues was a major hinder in expo...
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Jul42025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau nabs PSPCL JE red-handed accepting Rs 15000 bribe

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Hoshiarpur, July 4, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has arrested Baljit Singh, Junior Engineer (JE), posted at the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Sub-station, Kandhala Jattan in Hoshiarpur district red-handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 15000.Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the VB stated that the case was registered based on a complaint filed by a resident of village Sikri, in Hoshiarpur district.“The complainant has approached the VB alleging that the aforementioned JE has demanded Rs 20000 in lieu of installing a new transformer in his village to rectify the power supply load. Upon the complainant’s request, the JE agreed to accept Rs 15000 bribe”, he said.The spokesperson ...
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Jul42025 by editorNo Comments

Vigilance Bureau arrests Municipal Council Accountant red-handed accepting Rs. 11,000 bribe

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Chandigarh, July 4, 2025 –  In a continuous crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Friday arrested Deepak Setia, an Accountant posted at the Municipal Council, Dhanoula in District Barnala) while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 11,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint made a contractor and resident of Dhanoula town.  He further added that the complainant has approached the VB alleging that the accused had demanded a bribe of Rs 11000 in exchange for facilitating the clearance of his pending payment cheque worth Rs. 2,21,402. The spokesperson informed that after verification of this complaint, the VB team laid a trap and caught Deepak Setia red-handed while acce...
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Jul42025 by editorNo Comments

GST REGIME NEEDS REFORM TO BENEFIT AGRARIAN STATES LIKE PUNJAB: FINANCE MINISTER HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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New Delhi/Chandigarh, July 4 Presenting a comprehensive overview of the state's revenue landscape since the implementation of GST on July 1, 2017 during the first meeting of the Group of Ministers on analysis of revenue from Goods and Services Tax (GST) held in New Delhi, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized on bringing structural changes in the GST regime and proposed policy recommendations for revenue augmentation, including food grains under the GST framework, reducing or nullifying the inverted duty structure, and making e-way bill generation and e-invoicing mandatory. He also suggested that a unified platform can be developed, giving access to all States and the Central Tax Authority for data analytics and detecting tax evasion and compliance issues. H...
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Jul32025 by editorNo Comments

MRSAFPI’S STELLAR FEAT: 21 CADETS JOIN NDA & OTHER DEFENCE ACADEMIES

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Chandigarh, July 3: In a remarkable feat, the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), SAS Nagar (Mohali) sent 21 cadets to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and other prestigious defence training academies in just three weeks. This impressive achievement adds to the institute's illustrious legacy, with a total of 276 cadets having been inducted into various defence training academies since its inception. Sharing this today, Director MRSAFPI Major General   Ajay H. Chauhan, VSM, (Retd) informed that a total of 18 cadets joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) for its-154 Course, including Aryan Sofeth and Ojas Gaint from Patiala, Anhad Singh Khatumria, Armaanvir Singh Adhi, Harkanwal Singh, Prjveer Singh and Aditya Mishra from Mohali, Bhavik Ka...
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Jul32025 by editorNo Comments

SANJEEV ARORA SWORN IN AS CABINET MINISTER OF PUNJAB

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Chandigarh, July 3: The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria  on Thursday administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sanjeev Arora as Cabinet Minister of the state in a brief but impressive ceremony here at Punjab Raj Bhawan in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that Chief Secretary KAP Sinha conducted the proceedings of the ceremony with the permission of the Governor. After being sworn in Sanjeev Arora signed the oath, which was counter signed by the Governor. Prominent amongst others present at the swearing-in included Cabinet Ministers Harpal Cheema, Harjot Bains, Dr. Balbir Singh, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Hardeep Singh Mundian , Mohinder Bhagat, D...
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Jul22025 by editorNo Comments

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: OVER 20K DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD IN 123 DAYS

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CHANDIGARH, July 2:           With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state completed 123 days, Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested 156 drug smugglers and recovered 7.8 kg heroin, 3 kg opium and Rs 1.43 lakh drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 20,206 in just 123 days.           The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has aske...
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Jun302025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker attends the annual conference CPA India Region Zone-II in Dharmshala

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Chandigarh 30 June 2025  Addressing the gathering of delegates from five States in the first session of the two days Annual Commonwealth Parliament Association(CPA) India Region Zone II Conference  being held in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha at Tapovan, Dharmshala, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan stressed the need to pro-actively involve the State Legislative Committees to successfully manage the state resources for better development. The  two days conference kicked off under the visionary leadership of Om Birla, Speaker Lok Sabha. Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Sandhwan also eulogized the selfless sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji in alleviating the agonies of all the people of society irrespective of their region or religion and laid ...
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Jun302025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Govt releases ₹3.69 crore financial assistance to disabled soldiers, martyrs’ dependents : Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, June 30, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has distributed ₹3,69,07,500 as ex-gratia assistance to families of soldiers who were martyred and disabled during various operations. Sharing the details, Defence Services Welfare Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat said that this financial aid has been extended to the families of 18 martyrs and disabled soldiers across 9 districts of the state. Reiterating the government’s unwavering support, Mr. Bhagat said, “The brave sons of Punjab have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. It is our solemn duty to stand with their families. This ex-gratia amount is a humble gesture of gratitude and respect for their unparalleled service.” He added that the Punjab Government will cont...
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Jun302025 by editorNo Comments

INTERNATIONAL DRUG CARTEL BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; 60 KG HEROIN SEIZED, 9 HELD

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, June 30:           In a major crackdown on drug trafficking amidst the ongoing anti-drugs ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police, with the support of Border Security Force (BSF) and Rajasthan Police, has busted a major international drug cartel being operated by Pak-based smuggler Tanveer Shah and Canada-based handler Joban Kaler and recovered huge consignment of 60.302 Kg Heroin from near the International Border in Barmer, Rajasthan, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.           The operation has led to the arrest of at least nine persons includin...
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