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Chandigarh, May 26 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today issued stringent directives to the Excise Department, mandating a zero-tolerance policy towards illicit liquor manufacturing, trade, and smuggling within the state. The Minister emphasized the need for unwavering vigilance and proactive measures to curb these illegal activities, particularly targeting habitual offenders. Addressing senior officers of the Excise Department during a review meeting held here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema asserted that there would be no leniency in dealing with any lapses in enforcing the law. He explicitly stated that any officer found negligent in their duty regarding the prevention of illicit liquor activities would face strict discipli...

Chandigarh, May 26: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi called upon National Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Mr. Kishore Makwana in New Delhi. Mr. Makwana had extended an invitation to S. Garhi to visit the National Commission's Delhi office during his recent visit to Chandigarh. During the meeting, S. Garhi briefed Mr. Makwana on the work being undertaken by the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission. S. Garhi urged the development of an e-governance system to enhance coordination between the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and state-level Scheduled Castes Commissions across the country. This system would enable quicker decision-making in similar cases by drawing guidance from National Commission precedents for the welfare of th...

Nabha (Patiala), May 25: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday called upon the people to come forward and join the crusade against drugs and corruption to make it a mass movement. Addressing the gathering, during a function organized by Aggarwal Sabha here today, the Chief Minister said that the state government has embarked a war against the menace of drugs and corruption adding that this drive can be successful only with the proactive support and cooperation of the people. He said that this is the fight for coming generations and cannot be won without the support of the common man. Bhagwant Singh Mann exhorted the people to extend wholehearted support for this noble cause so that Punjab can be made a progressive and frontrunner state in the country. The Chief Minis...

Chandigarh, May 24: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the presence of Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi inaugurated the National Conference of Counsels representing the Election Commission of India at IIIDEM, New Delhi. Senior Advocates from the Supreme Court of India and 28 High Courts across the country along with the officials and 36 CEOs of all States/UTs participated in the Conference. Punjab  Additional CEO Harish Nayar also attended the Conference. This initiative is aimed at strengthening and reorienting the legal framework of the Commission to meet emerging challenges more effectively by achieving synergy. The conference laid emphasis on being non-adversarial and to offer ample opportunities for hearing. The day-long co...

CHANDIGARH, MAY 24: The Punjab State Legal Services Authority successfully organized the 2nd National Lok Adalat across the State of Punjab under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Deepak Sibal, Judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority. Providing information in this regard, a spokesperson of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority stated that this mega event was organized under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority, with the aim of delivering speedy and amicable resolution of disputes to ensure access to justice for all, in line with Article 39-A of the Constitution of India. He said In comparison to the previous National Lok Adalat held on March 8, 2025, where a total of 4.37 lakh ...

Chandigarh, May 23: In line with various initiatives aimed at enhancing voter convenience and streamlining poll day arrangements, the Election Commission has issued two more comprehensive instructions for providing mobile deposit facility for voters just outside the polling stations and rationalising norms for canvassing. The instructions are in line with the relevant provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. Recognising the increasing coverage and usage of mobile phones in both urban and rural areas and the challenges faced not only by the voters at large but also by senior citizens, women, and PwD electors in managing mobile phones on the poll day, the Commission has decided to allow a mobile deposit facility just outside the...

Chandigarh, May 23: In a major decision aimed at streamlining and expediting the payment process for properties sold by Urban Local Bodies, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has approved a significant amendment to the Punjab Management and Transfer of Municipal Properties Rules, 2021. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister at his official residence. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that as per the amendment, the Cabinet has decided to reduce the time period to six months, for depositing the sale price by allottees, for properties sold by the Urban Local Bodies. So, the allottees will now be required to deposit th...

Dhuri (Sangrur), May 22- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that Lok Milnis in the villages are aimed at accelerating the pace of development along with facilitating the people residing in the rural areas.  Interacting with the villagers of Bhullarheri, Bhalwan, Dhura, Bhadalwad and Palasaur after dedicating number of projects to the people, the Chief Minister said that the holistic growth of villages was the need of hour to give further impetus to all round development of state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is already making all out efforts for ensuring public welfare and giving impetus to development of villages. He said that this gigantic task could not be possible without active support and cooperation of the general public. T...

Chandigarh, May 22: The Punjab Government’s Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute in SAS Nagar hosted a motivational interactive session with Ms. Amarjeet Kaur, daughter of the illustrious Jemadar Nand Singh, a Victoria Cross and Maha Vir Chakra awardee. The session aimed to inspire cadets to set high goals in life and strive for excellence, drawing from the legacy of bravery and sacrifice embodied by Jemadar Nand Singh. Notably, Jemadar Nand Singh, VC, MVC, was born on September 24, 1914 in village Bahadurpur (Mansa), is known as the highest decorated Indian soldier for exemplifying bravery and sacrifice. He served with distinction in the 1 SIKH Battalion. As Acting Naik, he was awarded with the Victoria Cross for his exceptional courage in World War II, particula...