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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 ...

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SIX MONTHS OF YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: 27,796 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 1129-KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, September 1: With the ongoing decisive war against drugs ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has completed six months, Punjab Police has registered 17,957 first information reports (FIRs) and arrested 27,796 drug smugglers leading to the recovery of 1129 kg heroin since March 1, 2025. Since the launch of this anti-drug drive, Punjab Police, under the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, has been conducting operations daily simultaneously in all the 28 Police districts of the state. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior ...

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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 ...

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Coming to aid of flood ravaged people is an Article of faith with Punjab Government

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Chandigarh, September 1: The Punjab Government is leaving no stone unturned to save lives of human beings as well as animals in this hour of natural calamity. All cabinet Ministers are continuously visiting different flood affected areas so that necessary aid should reach the affected families at the earliest. Punjab Finance Minister S. Harpal Singh Cheema today flagged off five trucks of Relief Material for flood affected people of Ajnala sub division from Mohali. The relief trucks carried 1,000 ration kits, 600 packets of drinking water, 400 mosquito nets, 400 mattresses, and 200 folding beds. Expressing gratitude to Aam Aadmi Party volunteers and the people of Punjab for their overwhelming contribution towards relief efforts, Mr. Cheema said that Punjab has ma...

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Punjab’s Fiscal Growth Remains Strong, Net GST Collections Surge by 26.47 PC: Cheema

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Chandigarh, September 1 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced that the state’s fiscal trajectory continues to reflect robust growth, with GST collections in August 2025 registering an impressive 18.66 percent increase compared to the same month last year. He further stated that the cumulative growth in GST collections up to August 2025 stands even higher, at 26.47 percent, underscoring the resilience and efficiency of Punjab’s tax administration. In a press communiqué issued here, Minister Cheema emphasized that the state’s overall tax collections have demonstrated a significant year-on-year rise, with a 15.39 percent increase recorded up to August 2025 compared to the corresponding period in the previous financial yea...

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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...

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Meet Hayer writes to Prime Minister, Punjab should get immediate relief package for flood-hit areas

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Chandigarh, September 1 Punjab, which is suffering from the most devastating floods of the past half century, needs urgent support to recover from this calamity and to provide relief to the affected people. In this regard, Member of Parliament from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a special relief package for Punjab. Meet Hayer has demanded that Punjab be given ₹20,000 crore as immediate interim relief and, after a comprehensive assessment of the total loss, a larger relief package should follow. Additionally, he has also urged the Centre to release the pending ₹60,000 crore funds of Punjab without delay. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has also appealed to the Prime Minister for urgent intervention in this matter. Meet...

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PUNJAB’S HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO REMAIN SHUT TILL SEPTEMBER 3: HARJOT BAINS

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Chandigarh, September 1: Keeping in the view of continuous heavy downpour and prevailing flood situation in Punjab, all the higher educational institutions, including colleges, universities and polytechnic institutes, will remain closed in the state till September 3, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Higher and Technical Education Minister, Punjab. This decision has been taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff, S. Bains said while adding that the responsibility for the well-being and security of students residing in hostels lies with the respective educational institution administrations. They would provide essential services, while taking necessary measures to address any concern or issue that may arise during this challenging period. Urgin...

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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...

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Punjab’s Schools to remain closed till September 3: Harjot Singh Bains

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Chandigarh, August 31: In the light of prevailing flood situation in Punjab, all government, aided, recognised and private schools in the state will remain closed till September 3, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab. He said that this decision has been taken following the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to prioritise student safety and well-being during this challenging time. The Education Minister stated that the state government is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the flood's impact and ensure public well-being. He also urged parents to prioritise their children's safety and security during this tough period and cooperate with the administration by following instructions. Meanwhile, he exhorted teachers to main...