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Vigilance Bureau busts RTA-State Driving Centre nexus in fake heavy driving licence racket; four including MVI four arrested

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Chandigarh, August 5, 2025 – Aiming to curb the menace of corruption among the public servants, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has unearthed a major corruption racket involving the issuance of fake heavy vehicle driving licences, exposing a nexus between officials of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Gurdaspur, the State Institute of Automobile and Driving Skills Centre (SIADS) Mahuana, in Sri Mukatsar Sahib district and private document agents operating in Gurdaspur district. In this case the VB has registered a corruption case against seven accused out of which four accused including Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) have been arrested. Disclosing this here today an offi...

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Punjab Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with Freedom Fighters and Their Families: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, August 5 In a resolute step towards honouring the legacy of India's freedom struggle, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday directed the Department of Freedom Fighters to expedite the resolution of all legitimate demands raised by the ‘Freedom Fighters, Successors Organisation’. He emphasised that the nation remains indebted to the valiant sacrifices made during the independence movement and affirmed the state’s unwavering commitment to realising the dreams of its freedom heroes while safeguarding the dignity of their descendants. During a comprehensive meeting held with representatives of the ‘Freedom Fighters, Successors Organisation, Punjab’, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema engaged in detailed discussions on various issues raised by them....

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Jal Bhawan to be built in Mohali, all citizen services will be available under one roof: Mundian

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Chandigarh, August 5 In keeping with the commitment of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led State Government to provide hassle free and transparent citizen centric services to the people of the state, the Water Supply and Sanitation Department is constructing a Jal Bhawan in Mohali where people will get all services under one roof. It was disclosed by Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian after holding a meeting with the concerned officials for the construction of this building. He said that this building will be completed within two years. In the meeting, the Chief Architect of the Architecture Department also gave a presentation regarding the construction of Jal Bhawan. Mr. Mundian said that the Water Supply and Sanitation Department does not have any ...

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Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan condoles the demise of Satyapal Malik former Governor Jammu & Kashmir

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Chandigarh, August 5: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan expressed grief over the demise of Satyapal Malik former Governor Jammu & Kashmir. He will always live in our hearts because of the voice he raised in support of farmers movement. Speaker Sandhwan said that I am deeply saddened to hear the news of his passing away and I pray to the God to grant peace to the departed soul. Almighty may give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss in this hour of distress.

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Vigilance Bureau arrests Kanugo for accepting Rs 2,000 bribe

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Chandigarh August 5, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state on Tuesday arrested Jatinder Singh, Kanugo, posted at Shahkot, Jalandhar district for receiving a bribe of Rs 2000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said this case has been registered on an online complaint lodged by a resident of Ludhiana on the Chief Minister Anti Corruption Action line. He further added that the complainant has alleged that the above mentioned accused had demanded Rs 6,000 as a bribe in lieu of entering mutation of land belonging to his family member. During verification it was found that the said Kanugo had demanded Rs 6000 bribe and taken Rs 2000 for this purpose. The spokesperson informed that durin...

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e-KYC process completed with regard to 1.27 Crore beneficiaries

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Chandigarh, August 5: The e-KYC process is gathering momentum with each passing day and till now the process has been completed with regard to 1,27, 84000 (1.27 Crore) beneficiaries. The Districts of Mansa, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala are the top 3 places respectively in this regard. In a review meeting held here today at the Anaj Bhawan, the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak was apprised by the senior officers of the department about the latest position concerning the e-KYC process. It is noteworthy that e-KYC is a digital method to verify the identity and address of the beneficiary primarily using the Aadhaar Card Number and the Biometrics for authentication. The wheat to eligible beneficiaries is distributed under Public Distribution ...

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Punjab becomes 1st State in India to upgrade Cooperative Banks to Finacle 10 Core Banking System

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Chandigarh, August 5: In a major step towards technological advancement in the cooperative banking sector, the SAS Nagar Central Cooperative Bank and The Ropar Central Cooperative Bank have successfully upgraded their Core Banking Solution (CBS) from Finacle 7 to Finacle 10. With this achievement, Punjab becomes the first state in India to initiate and complete this significant digital transition in its cooperative banking network. This milestone reflects the State’s growing commitment to modernising cooperative banks, ensuring faster, secure, and more customer-friendly banking services at the grassroots level. This progress has been achieved under the able leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, whose focus on digital transformation and rural empowerment has provided th...

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Be the ‘generals’ in the war against drugs- CM to Members of Defence Committees

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Ludhiana, August 4: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign in the state has reached its final phase, and the newly formed Defence Committees in villages and cities will uproot drug trafficking from the state. Addressing the members of these Defence Committees, the Chief Minister said the Punjab government launched the campaign on February 4 this year and has achieved major success in eliminating the root of the drug problem. He added that the backbone of the drug supply chain has been entirely broken. Bhagwant Singh Mann profusely thanked the people of Punjab for their enthusiastic support in this noble mission to save the future generations. The Chief Minister said that to keep villages and cities drug-free in the future, th...

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Punjab to Become the First State in the Country to Empanel Sign Language Interpreters, Translators, and Special Educators: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, August 4: In a landmark move to ensure accessible and sensitive justice for all, the Punjab Government is set to become the first state in the country to formally empanel Sign Language Interpreters, Translators, and Special Educators under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. This information was shared by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development. Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that this initiative, undertaken under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann, is a strong effort to empower children with special needs by eliminating communication barriers in legal, educational, and daily life settings. She emphasized that this empanelment under the Juvenile Justice Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 will ...

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Finance Minister Cheema Engages with Forest and Education Department Unions, Assures to Resolve Legitimate Issues

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Chandigarh, August 4 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee formed to address employee issues, met with various unions from the Forest Department and Education Department today. He was also accompanied by Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains during the meetings with the education department unions The meetings, held at the Finance Minister's office in the Punjab Civil Secretariat, aimed to resolve legitimate demands and issues raised by the unions. During the meetings, representatives from the Janglat Workers Union, ETT Test Pass Adhiyapak Association (Jai Singh Wala), Murhbahal Kache Adhiyapak Union, and Berujgar B.Ed TET Pass Adhiyapak Union presented their demands and concerns. During the meeting with the Janglat Workers Uni...