Punjab News

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Chandigarh, January 11 A high-level meeting of the Punjab State Advisory Board, chaired by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, was held at Punjab Bhawan. The Minister emphasized ensuring that government schemes are accessible to Divyang persons and directed officials to implement these schemes effectively at the grassroots level. Dr. Baljit Kaur reviewed the status of welfare initiatives and instructed various departments to expedite their implementation. She directed the completion of pending work on 144 government buildings in 10 districts under the SIPDA scheme within the specified time frame. Furthermore, she stressed that all government buildings be made barrier-free within three years and asked the department to prepare a detailed proposa...

Jalandhar, January 10: Rajya Sabha Member Sanjiv Arora reaffirmed his commitment to elevating the Shaheed Babu Labh Singh Civil Hospital, Jalandhar, to the standards of private healthcare facilities. During his visit to the hospital, accompanied by MLA Raman Arora and Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, the MP outlined several rejuvenation plans to bolster the hospital's infrastructure and services. Mr. Arora announced the construction of four new ultra-modern operation theatres within the hospital premises. Additionally, he directed the replacement of the outdated sewerage system to resolve waterlogging issues and approved the construction of new toilet blocks in the entire hospital premises. Further renovations include painting, new flooring, wall tiling, rooftop waterproofing,...

Chandigarh, January 10: Punjab’s Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Investment Promotion, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, extended an invitation to domestic and international food companies to invest in Punjab. Addressing nearly 40 Managing Directors and CEOs of food sector companies during the 8th Indus Food Fair in Noida, organized in collaboration with the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) and the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, he highlighted the bright prospects for investment in Punjab’s food sector. He stated that Punjab holds immense potential in the food sector, given the global recognition of its culinary heritage. He emphasized the worldwide appeal of Punjabi cuisine and flavors, which attract people from across the globe. Sond  mentioned that the Chief Mini...

Chandigarh, January 9: Punjab Water Resources Department has decided to close Sirhind Feeder for 32 days for urgent works. Disclosing this here today, Spokesperson of the department said that subjected to weather conditions and status of crops, it was decided that the Sirhind Feeder will remain closed for the works of relining from January 10 to February 10, 2025 (both days inclusive). He further said that the state government has already issued notification in this regard under Rule 63 of Rules framed under the Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (Act No.VIII of 1873).

Chandigarh, January 9: The Punjab Government will construct 1419 Anganwadi centers to promote the holistic development of women and children. These centers will be established at a cost of ₹200 crore and existing Anganwadi centers will be upgraded to improve their infrastructure. This announcement was made by Dr. Baljit Kaur, the Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development. During a press conference at Punjab Bhawan today, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that the government is committed to the overall development of women and children across the state. The plan includes constructing new Anganwadi centers, upgrading existing ones, providing improved sanitation facilities, and equipping centers with furniture and other necessary amenities. She also mentioned that ...

Chandigarh January 9, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its drive against corruption in the state, has arrested Jaspal Singh, Assistant Town Planner (ATP), Municipal Corporation Patiala and Anish Khanna, an Architect from Patiala while taking a bribe of Rs. 50,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the above mentioned accused  have been arrested based on a complainant lodged by Ashok Kumar, a resident of Patran, in Patiala district. He further added that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the accused Jaspal Singh has been demanding a bribe of Rs 1 lakh through the said private Architect Anish Khanna for passing the plan of complainant’s hospital building. The complainant informed that the said ATP had alr...