Thursday, March 28, 2024

PUNJAB

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann blessed with baby girl

CHANDIGARH: Amid poll heat, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife Gurpreet Kaur were blessed with a baby girl on Thursday.

AAP accuses BJP of 'poaching' MP, MLA in Punjab

NEW DELHI: AAP leader and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday alleged that BJP has poached their party's MP Sushil Kumar Rinku and MLA Sheetal Angural, and that "numerous MLAs in the state had been tempted with financial incentives to defect and align with the BJP, with promises of Y+ security and positions".

DGP Punjab chairs coordination meeting of state level security committee for railways

CHANDIGARH: To review the security challenges and evolving nature of the threat to railways, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav chaired a coordination meeting of a State Level Security Committee for Railways (SLSCR) at Punjab Police Headquarters here on Wednesday.

Punjab VB arrests Patwari for taking Rs.5200 bribe for demarcation of land

CHANDIGRH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Wednesday has apprehended a revenue Patwari, Parmvir Singh, posted at tehsil office Dasuya, Hoshiarpur district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,200. He was evading his arrest since one month in this case.

ED searches in Punjab in guava orchards compensation scam case

CHANDIGARH: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations in at least Punjab’s eight districts in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an alleged guava orchards compensation scam of Rs 137 crore, officials said.

Our principles more important, says Sukhbir Badal after BJP decides to contest alone in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Hours after the BJP announced it would go alone in Punjab for the Lok Sabha elections, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said for his party, "principles are more important than the number games".

ED raids residence of Punjab’s Excise Commissioner in guava orchard scam case

CHANDIGARH: A team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from Delhi on Wednesday conducted raids at the residence of state’s Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Varun Roojam, here in connection with the guava orchard scam of over Rs 130 crore.

Punjab Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu joins BJP, went against family values

CHANDIGARH: In a political setback, outgoing Congress Lok Sabha MP Ravneet Singh Bittu from Punjab’s Sikh-dominated Ludhiana parliamentary constituency joined the BJP in Delhi on Tuesday.

Punjab Police and excise department jointly keeping vigil around bootleggers

CHANDIGARH: To ensure free, fair and peaceful forthcoming General Elections 2024, Special Director General of Police (Spl DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla on Tuesday, directed all the Police officers to work as one team with the Excise and Taxation department to keep vigil around the bootleggers.

100 percent webcasting of all polling booths in Punjab: CEO Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: Aiming to make electoral process more efficient and transparent in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) Punjab has introduced major innovative initiatives in the IT sphere, including webcasting at all 24,433 polling stations in the state.

Punjab VB arrests Gurdaspur SP reader for accepting Rs.5000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Tuesday has apprehended Gurpartap Singh, Sub Inspector (local rank), posted as reader to SP Headquarters, Gurdaspur red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000.

BJP to go solo in all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: After “talks” with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) remained inconclusive, the BJP on Tuesday announced its decision to go alone in all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab slated on June 1.

Action against Punjab SDM for dereliction of poll duty

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission has issued directions to take disciplinary action against the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Amloh in Fatehgarh Sahib district for dereliction of duty, Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C. said on Sunday.

Hooch tragedy: Akali Dal asks Punjab CM to take resignation of Excise Minister

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann why he had not taken the resignation of Excise Minister Harpal Cheema in the Sangrur liquor tragedy case nor registered a murder case against the perpetrators till now.

Unearth corruption in Punjab: BJP state chief tells CEO

CHANDEIGARH: With the Enforcement Directorate arresting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his alleged role in corruption through excise policy, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Saturday requested the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to order a probe to unearth corruption in the state government.

Punjab CEO office organises SVEEP program to encourage voters during IPL match: Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: As part of encouraging people to be involved in the electoral process and achieve the goal of the ‘Iss Vaar 70 Paar’ campaign, the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) on Saturday organised a SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) program during IPL match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, District Shahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar.

ECI seeks immediate report from Punjab CS and DGP in Sangrur hooch tragedy

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India on Saturday has sought an immediate report from the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP in the Sangrur hooch tragedy through Punjab CEO.

Punjab Police constitutes four member SIT to probe Sangrur spurious liquor deaths

CHANDIGARH: In order to unearth the entire nexus behind Sangrur Spurious Liquor Case, Punjab Police on Saturday constituted a four-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to supervise the uncovering of the backward and forward linkages in a professional and scientific manner in this case.

SAD committed to the nation, Punjab and communal harmony in the same manner as Shaheed Bhagat Singh: Sukhbir Badal

KHATKAR KALAN: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the party was committed to the country, Punjab and communal harmony in the same manner as the great martyr Shaheed Bhagat Singh and condemned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for misusing the martyr’s name to form the government in Punjab but disregarding each and every principle dear to the latter. He also questioned why no action was being taken against chief minister Bhagwant Mann in the Punjab liquor scam and asked whether a fixed match had taken place on this issue.

IPL 2024: Punjab Kings win toss, elect to bowl first against Delhi Capitals on Pant’s return to cricket

MULLANPUR: Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals, who are seeing the return of their captain Rishabh Pant to competitive cricket action after 14 months at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Election Commission seeks hooch tragedy report in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday sought an immediate report from the Punjab Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) in the Sangrur hooch tragedy through the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).

Punjab Police set up high-level panel as death toll in hooch tragedy rises to 18

CHANDIGARH: As the death toll in the hooch tragedy in Sangrur rose to 18 and at least 20 were hospitalised, Punjab Police on Saturday announced a high-level committee to unearth the nexus behind the crime.

Congress raises issue of 14 deaths due to contaminated liquor in Punjab, seeks action against excise minister

CHANDIGARH: After the report of six deaths in Sunam came to the fore, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday slammed the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Excise Minister, Harpal Singh Cheema for not taking the matter seriously. 

Congress raises issue if 14 deaths due to contaminated liquor in Punjab, seeks action against excise minister

ECI appoints five new SSPs in Punjab: Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C on Friday said that the Election Commission of India has appointed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs) of five districts in the state.

Punjab VB nabs MC Building Inspector for taking Rs 25,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its drive against corruption in the state, on Friday arrested Harbaksh Singh, posted as Building Inspector at Municipal Council Barnala while accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests Patwari for accepting Rs 8,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Friday has apprehended revenue Patwari, Manish Kumar, a resident of Bajwa Colony, Gaunspura, tehsil Batala, in Gurdaspur district for accepting bribe of Rs 8,000.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests assistant of Patwari for demanding Rs 10,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its anti-corruption campaign, on Friday arrested Sukhwinder Singh, an assistant cum driver of a revenue Patwari, posted at revenue halqua, Jodhpur Pakhar, Bathinda district for demanding a bribe of Rs 10,000.

Diljit drops song ‘Khutti’ with ‘ice Girl’ Saweetie; says she ‘just landed' in Punjab

MUMBAI: Punjabi rapper and actor Diljit Dosanjh has joined forces with Saweetie for the song ‘Khutti’ and he quipped that the American rapper has ‘just landed in Panjab’

Punjab CM leaves for Delhi, AAP to hold protests

CHANDIGARH: As Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday left for Delhi to express solidarity with his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, the AAP has asked its supporters to reach Amb Sahib Gurdwara in Mohali near here to lodge a protest at 12 noon.

Sangrur hooch tragedy indicative of state of affairs in Punjab and in CM’s home district – Sukhbir Badal

MOGA: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the Sangrur hooch tragedy was indicative of the state of affairs in Punjab as well as those in chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s home district of Sangrur, even as he demanded a judicial probe into the tragedy.

Punjab VB arrests Assistant Treasury officer for accepting bribe to pass pension case

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Thursday has apprehended Munish Kumar, Assistant Treasury Officer (ATO), Amritsar for accepting bribe to clear a pension case.

Election Commission posts new Punjab DCs, DIGs

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C on Thursday said the Election Commission of India has appointed Himanshu Agarwal, who was the Deputy Commissioner of Gurdaspur, as the new Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar.

Election Commission transfers five SSPs in Punjab

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday ordered the transfer of several non-cadre officers who are posted at leadership positions as Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) in Punjab.

Punjab Health Secy gets notice on Moosewala's father's harassment claim

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government has issued a show-cause notice to Ajoy Sharma, Principal Health Secretary, after Sidhu Moosewala's father alleged 'harassment' regarding the birth of his second child.

Punjab VB arrests Inspector Food & Civil Supplies for misappropriation of Wheat stock

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Wednesday has apprehended Inspector Sushil Kumar, Food and Civil Supplies Department Punjab, posted at Pathankot for misappropriation of Wheat stock allotted by the Government under various welfare schemes.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests Patwari for taking Rs 3,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its anti-corruption campaign, on Tuesday nabbed a revenue Patwari Vinod Kumar, posted at revenue halqua Giddranwali, Fazilka district red handed for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000.

Vigilance Bureau arrests Executive Officer Punjab Wakf Board for taking Rs 15,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its anti-corruption campaign, on Wednesday nabbed Layak Ahmed, Executive Officer, Punjab Wakf Board, posted at Bathinda red handed for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.

Moosewala’s father adhered to all protocols on IVF treatment: Punjab Congress chief

CHANDIGARH: Slain rapper Sidhu Moosewala’s father adhered to all protocols governing the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure and it was unjust that he was vilified merely for advocating against governmental inadequacies, Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said on Wednesday.

Punjab VB nabs ASI for taking Rs 20,000 bribe to submit challan in court

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau during its drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Darshan Singh, posted at police station Sherpur, Sangrur district while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.

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Power position eases in Punjab, all units of govt thermal plants start generation

CHANDIGARH: With all the eight thermal units in state thermal plants along with five out of seven thermal units running in the private sector running, the power position in Punjab has eased considerably.

Aided-Colleges’ Managements Raise Issues Confronting Higher Education in Punjab

AMRITSAR: The general House of Non-Govt. Colleges’ Managements Federation of Punjab and Chandigarh (NGCMF) today discussed burning issues confronting higher education in state at its meeting held at Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Girls, Gujjarkhan Campus, Ludhiana.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs.1500 per acre assistance to farmers for direct sowing of paddy

CHANDIGARH: Taking a major decision for state’s peasantry, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced Rs. 1500 per acre financial assistance to farmers adopting direct sowing of paddy so that the depleting water table could be saved besides extending helping hand towards the farmers.

On CM'S directive, Punjab govt transfers IG and SSP Patiala

CHANDIGARH: On directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government on Saturday transferred the Inspector General of Police (IG) Patiala range, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Patiala and Superintendent of Police (SP) with immediate effect.

Punjab Police allegedly harass journo at Kejriwal-Mann presser, complaint lodged

NEW DELHI: A complaint has been lodged against Punjab Police officials for misbehaving with a journalist during a joint press conference of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann at The Imperial here.

IPL 2022: Game against Punjab has been completely about the bowlers, says K.L Rahul

PUNE: Lucknow Super Giants skipper K.L Rahul praised his bowling attack, saying that the 20-run win over Punjab Kings at MCA Stadium on Friday was all about the bowlers.

AAP blames opposition parties for trying to disturb peace in Punjab due to pro-people approach of Mann govt

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab termed the clash between two groups in Patiala as an unfortunate incident. Reacting to the incident party’s Punjab chief spokesperson Malwinder Singh Kang slammed the opposition parties and said that traditional political parties Congress, SAD, BJP and Shiv Sena are trying to disturb the communal harmony in Punjab. He said that these parties along with some anti-social elements are trying to divert Mann government from their pro-people decisions and actions against mafias.

Harpal Singh Cheema orders to release Rs. 62.68 crore for Punjab state cooperative agriculture development bank pensioners

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance and Co-operation Minister Mr. Harpal Singh Cheema, on Friday, has ordered to release Rs. 62.68 crore for pensioners and widows of the Punjab State Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank so that pension and arrears could be released to pensioners.

Punjab CM flags off new multipurpose/mini fire tenders in 20 newly established fire stations

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to prevent any untoward fire incident thus bringing far more efficiency in the fire safety infrastructure across the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday dedicated new multipurpose fire and mini fire tenders in the 20 newly established fire stations.

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy lose in semis

GWALIOR: Sports Authority of India -Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy will face off against each other in the Final of the 2nd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy National Championship 2022 after the two teams registered comprehensive wins over their respective rivals in the Semi-Finals here on Thursday.

Punjab Hockey Club Academy beat SGPC Hockey Academy 5-2

JAMSHEDPUR: Army Boys Sports Company, SAIL Hockey Academy, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and hosts Naval Tata Hockey Academy-Jamshedpur qualified for the Semi-Finals of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men Academy National Championship 2022 here on Thursday.

Special drive launched to vacate illegal encroachments from panchayat lands in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In order to remove the illegal encroachments from panchayat lands across the state, the Department of Rural development and Panchayats has launched a special drive on Thursday and freed 29 acres of panchayat land worth crores of value at Abhipur village under Block Majri, near New Chandigarh.

Punjab government dissolves 20 welfare boards: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab and Haryana face power shortages up to 2000 MW - long power cuts imposed

CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana are both facing a power shortages of about 2000 MW leading to the imposition of long power cuts for 6 to 8 hours on rural domestic consumers and of lesser duration in cities.

Punjab fully equipped to deal with any new wave of Covid-19: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Amidst the looming threat of new wave of the Covid 19, Punjab Chef Minister Mr. Bhagwant Mann today said that the state is fully prepared to tackle any surge in the cases of pandemic.

Punjab Govt to promote tourism to next level: Harjot Singh Bains

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Harjot Singh Bains, on Wednesday, said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government is committed to boost tourism in the state and will take the tourism to the next level with its pro-people and transparent policies.

Two aides of slain gangster Jaipal Bhullar arrested by Punjab AGTF

CHANDIGARH: In an ongoing drive against absconding gangsters, Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police arrested two aides of slain gangsters-turned-drug smugglers Jaipal Singh Bhullar and Jaspreet Singh alias Jassi from Tarn Taran.

Punjab Govt to soon start bus service to Delhi airport: Bhullar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Transport Minister Mr. Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Wednesday, said that Punjab Government bus service to Delhi International Airport will be resumed soon. He said that after the threadbare discussion between the Chief Ministers of both the Governments, the issue has been taken up today during the Secretary level meeting of the Transport Departments of both the states.

Punjab Government inks knowledge sharing agreement with Delhi Government

NEW DELHI: In a major initiative aimed at revitalizing the core sectors of Health and Education besides other crucial sectors to propel Punjab on the high growth trajectory, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday signed a Knowledge Sharing Agreement (KSA) with his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal.

71 Punjab district and session judges transferred

Punjab and Haryana high court transfer and posting orders of 71 senior judges of lowers courts in Punjab. Many of the judges have been transferred after their promotions. Here is the complete list:

DGP Punjab VK Bhawra inaugurates road safety & traffic research centre in Mohali

CHANDIGARH: With an aim to curb road accident fatalities using futuristic scientific tools of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab VK Bhawra on Tuesday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Punjab Road Safety and Traffic Research Centre at NRI Affairs Office of Punjab Police here in Mohali. The DGP was accompanied by ADGP Traffic AS Rai, Punjab Traffic Advisor Dr Navdeep Asija and SSP Mohali Vivek Sheel Soni.

Sexual abuse, bullying: A Punjabi film breaks the macho circle with a punch

NEW DELHI: In an industry synonymous with slapstick comedy and loud gangster films, where very few directors have managed to bring forth something meaningful, Anmol Sidhu's directorial debut 'Jaggi', which will have its world premiere at 2022 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), and will also be screened at the New Delhi Film Festival comes as quite a shocker.

Car falls into canal in Punjab, five including a Canada NRI drowned

CHANDIGARH: Five persons were killed when a fast driven Fortuner SUV plunged into the canal after hitting protection wall near village Jageda (Dehlon) in Ludhiana district.

Punjab's power position worsen on Tuesday, Haryana also faces power cuts

CHANDIGARH: The power position in Punjab worsened on Tuesday morning after one unit of 660 MW at the Talwandi Sabo thermal plant and one unit of 210 MW at the Ropar thermal plant closed due to boiler leakage.

Punjab DGP launches web portal to report cyber frauds and crimes

CHANDIGARH: Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab VK Bhawra on Monday launched a one interface multifunctional web-portal “cybercrime.punjabpolice.gov.in" for the convenience of citizens to immediately report all kinds of cyber frauds and crimes.

Punjab CM calls on Union Power Minister, seeks uninterrupted power supply for farmers

NEW DELHI: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday impressed upon the Union Power Minister RK singh to ensure uninterrupted and regular supply to Punjab during the ensuing paddy season.

4 Additional Judges Of Punjab And Haryana High Court Transferred, Check Full List Here

CHANDIGARH: 4 Additional Judges Of Punjab And Haryana High Court Transferred, Check Full List Here

 Now, Report Cyber Crimes & Frauds via “cybercrime.punjabpolice.gov.in" web-portal: DGP Punjab VK Bhawra

CHANDIGARH: Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab VK Bhawra on Monday launched a one interface multifunctional web-portal “cybercrime.punjabpolice.gov.in" for the convenience of citizens to immediately report all kinds of cyber frauds and crimes.

DGP Punjab VK bhawra leads from front, donates blood with Police Men

CHANDIGARH: Leading from the front, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab VK Bhawra was among the first to donate the blood while inaugurating a special Blood Donation Camp organised at Punjab Police Headquarters here on Monday. ADGP Welfare Arpit Shukla was also present on the occasion.

In record, Punjab makes payments of Rs 13K cr for wheat procurement

CHANDIGARH: In a record, the Punjab Government said it cleared payments of Rs 13,000 crore of farmers for procurement of wheat till Monday, state Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said.

Now, report cyber crime online: Punjab DGP

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) V.K. Bhawra on Monday launched a one interface multifunctional web-portal cybercrime.punjabpolice.gov.in to report all kinds of cyber frauds and crimes.

Parineeta Borthakur enjoys donning Punjabi look for 'Spy Bahu'

MUMBAI: Actress Parineeta Borthakur, currently seen in TV show 'Spy Bahu', feels her profession helps her explore different costumes and cultures.

Punjab CM Mann to visit Delhi’s schools, hospitals today

CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will leave for Delhi today. According to sources, Chief Minister Mann will visit government schools and community clinics in Delhi. Apart from this, Bhagwant Mann will also visit a hospital in Delhi.

Punjab CM reprimands officers on orders regarding makeshift (jugaadu) vehicles

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday expressed his displeasure over the orders issued by Transport department regarding banning of the makeshift (Jugaadu) vehicles.

Punjab CM to visit premier health and school educational institutes of Delhi Government tomorrow

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to revamp the existing health and education infrastructure across the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann would undertake a whirlwind tour of the premier health and school educational institutes in the national capital on Monday.

Punjab Police's AGTF arrests most wanted terrorist Charanjit Patialvi from Dera Bassi

CHANDIGARH: Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab Police on Sunday arrested a most wanted terrorist and an active member of terrorist module Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) identified as Charanjit Singh alias Patialavi, who has been evading arrest for last 12 years by using different Identities and hideouts.

Punjab CM bats for developing indigenous anti-drone technology for checking the supply of drugs and weapons from across the border

SAS NAGAR(MOHALI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday underscored the need for developing indigenous anti-drone technology to check the supply of drugs and weapons through drones effectively from across the border.

Punjab connection to 'Hanuman Chalisa' controversy in Maharashtra involving Amravati MP Navneet Rana

CHANDIGARH: The controversy over reciting 'Hanuman Chalisa' erupted in Maharashtra involving Amaravati MP Navneet Rana has Punjab connection. Navneet Kaur Rana is daughter of a Sikh Harbhajan Singh who hailed from Punjab.

Three SSPs transferred in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In a minor reshuffle the Punjab government today appointed three new Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs) in the state.

Punjab Dairy development minister visits Amul plants in Gujarat

ANAND SHAHR (GUJARAT): With a view to giving a fillip to dairy farming in the state, Punjab Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Friday visited Amul plants in Anand Shahar and Gandhinagar. The Minister also held significant discussions with the experts and sought cooperation from Amul to further quality improvement of dairy products.

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Punjab CM mourns passing away of Virbhadra Singh

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday condoled the sad demise of veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra Singh (87) who passed away at Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Shimla this morning after protracted illness. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.

Power position worsens in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The power position in Punjab continues to be critical with the tripping of one unit each at Ropar thermal plant and running of only available the third unit of Talwandi Sabo at half load.The shortage of about 500 MW generation from within Punjab leads to a shortage of 120 lakh units in a day.

Lost gentleman loved by masses: Punjab CM on Virbhadra

CHANDIGARH: Saddened over the demise of six-time Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said the country lost an able administrator and a gentleman, who was loved by the people and a mentor for many.

Center recognises Punjab as top performer in reducing compliance burden

CHANDIGARH: Punjab has been recognised as one of the top performing states in reducing compliance burden (RCB) exercise.

Punjab Government takes another leap in Vaccination : Sukhwinder Singh Bindra

CHANDIGARH/LUDHIANA: Punjab Youth Development Board (PYDB) Chairman Sukhwinder Singh Bindra today said that the concerted efforts of Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh

Manpreet Singh Badal meets Rajnath Singh: seeks 2 additional Sainik schools for Punjab'

CHANDIGARH:Punjab Finance Minister Mr. Manpreet Singh Badal today met the Union Defence Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh and urged him to approve the establishment of two additional Sainik Schools in Punjab.

Punjab CM mourns passing away of renowned bollywood Actor Dilip Kumar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh on Wednesday condoled the sad demise of Hindi matinee idol Dilip Kumar (98) who passed away at Mumbai this morning after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife actress Saira Banu.

Punjab to convert 17,299 more classrooms of 12,507 government schools into smart classrooms: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Wednesday, said that Captain Amarinder Singh led state government has decided to convert as many as 17,299 more classrooms of 12,507 government schools into smart classrooms. Mr. Singla said that 24 rooms of 22 District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs) will also be transformed into smart training rooms. The minister said that a budget of Rs. 117 crore would be spent for transformation of these training and classrooms.

Punjabi gamers playing a part in the rise of smartphone gaming

It is certainly no secret that the smartphone games we have access to in today’s advanced technology-based world have never been so impressive. In fact, for the average gamer from the Punjab region, smartphone gaming is a popular go-to option when boredom sets in. Gaming on a miniature handheld device is popular in nearly every corner of the globe, too.

KLF backed terror-module busted in Punjab; Ex-soldier, who escaped from Patiala Jail among 4 held

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police on Tuesday has busted another targetted killing module backed by Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) handlers based abroad with the arrest of its 4 operatives, including a former Indian Army Sepoy, who had managed to escape from Patiala Jail in April 2021.

Punjab government released an additional Rs. 309 Crore to PSPCL for Power Purchase : A .Venu Prasad

PATIALA: The Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of cash strapped Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) , A Venu Prasad on Tursday stated here that the PSPCL has received an additional amount of Rs.309 crore from Punjab government during current paddy season to purchase power from the open market to mitigate the immediate surge in power demand due to continued dry spells in the state.

Punjab Government School's in Patiala district witness record increase in enrollment, 16166 private school students opt government schools for quality education

PATIALA: Under the visionary stewardship of the Chief Minister, Capt. Amarinder Singh, Punjab has been witnessing a renaissance era in education. The state of the art infrastructural facilities, innovative activity based teaching techniques, coaching facility for various competitive entrance examinations and digital education have been bringing in positive change in the public mind set, consequently a record increase in enrollment as well as shifting of students from private to government schools is being witnessed.

Punjab CM mourns demise of former DGP MOHD. Izhar Alam

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday condoled the sad demise of former DGP Mohd. Izhar Alam (72), who passed away due to cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Mohali this morning. He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters.

Former Punjab DGP Mohammed Izhar Alam who created 'Alam Sena' to kill Sikh youth died of cardiac arrest

CHANDIGARH: Former Punab DGP Mohammed Izhar Alam who created 'Alam Sena' during militacy period to kill Sikh youth died of cardiac arrest today.

Amarinder likely to meet Sonia Gandhi amid infighting in Punjab

NEW DELHI: Amid escalating infighting in Punjab Congress, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is likely to meet Sonia Gandhi and apprise his side of the story to the interim Congress President.

Soon Covid vaccination drive in state's colleges: Punjab CS

CHANDIGARH: Giving a further boost to the ongoing Covid vaccination drive, the state government would soon launch a special campaign to inoculate all the students above 18 years of age and staffers, both administrative and academic, at the colleges in Punjab.

Rs.430 Cr projects to boost agriculture, allied sectors in Punjab: Vini Mahajan

CHANDIGARH: In order to give further boost to agriculture and its allied sectors in the agrarian state, the Punjab Government on Monday gave nod to various projects worth Rs 430 crore.

With arrest of Afghan nationals and 17 17 Kg heroin from Delhi, Punjab Police bust major drug racket

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police on Sunday busted another major drug supply chain with the arrest of four Afghan nationals and heroin seizure of 17 kgs, worth Rs 90 crore in the international market, from a unit in South Delhi.

Third party audit of liquor manufacturing units in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Excise Department, Govt of Punjab has taken various initiatives to control the trade of liquor in the past one year. In its endeavour to streamline the working of liquor manufacturing units in the State, the department has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar for carrying out ‘Structural Audit’ of the layouts and ‘Technical Audit’ of the Mass Flow Meters (MFM) installed in these units.

Punjab CM takes Kerjriwal head on over failure to provide free power to Delhi Farmers

CHANDIGARH: Taking his Delhi counterpart head on for failing to provide free power to the farmers in the national capital, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday slammed Arvind Kejriwal for making false promises on free power in Punjab with an eye on the 2022 Assembly polls.

Political crisis intensifies due to political battle of Punjab Congressmen: Brahmapura, Dhidsa

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (United) Patron Jathedar Ranjit Singh Brahmpura and Party President Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa today expressed grave concern over power cuts in Punjab and said that it was astonishing that Punjab had so much power. Generates and supplies power to other states as well but then there is a shortage of systems as well as gross negligence.

After Kejriwal, Sidhu too favours 300 units of free power in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Toeing Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's 'mantra' to woo the people in Punjab by announcing pre-poll sops of free and subsidised electricity, Congress leader and former state minister Navjot Sidhu on Sunday advocated for a 24-hour supply with no power cuts and free power up to 300 units.

Punjab to provide 20,000 MT GYPSUM to farmers on 50 % subsidy

CHANDIGARH:In order to further improve health conditions of soil of the state, Punjab Government will provide 20,000 MT Gypsum on 50 percent subsidy to the farmers.

Punjab still ISI's key destination for pushing drugs into India

NEW DELHI: Even as intelligence agencies are not unaware of the fact, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) continues to pump illegal drugs into India through Punjab -- the state lying on the border between the two neighbouring countries.ia

Punjab CM says PPAs signed by Badals are under review, legal strategy soon to counter them

CHANDIGARH: Pointing out that the power purchase agreements signed by the erstwhile SAD-BJP government were already under review, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said his government would soon announce its legal strategy to counter the PPAs, which had put an atrociously unnecessary financial burden on the state.

Mission Fateh: Vaccination gathers momentum in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In the aftermath of Mission Fateh, the flagship program of the Punjab Government for combating Covid-19 pandemic, the vaccination campaign has also gathered rapid pace now.

Punjab Congress woes far from over

NEW DELHI:The tussle in the Punjab Congress is far from over with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu still at loggerheads and the latter is not leaving any stone unturned to target the Chief Minister, though interventions from the Gandhis have been futile and both sides are flexing their muscles.

Protesting AAP workers face water cannons near Punjab CM's house

CHANDIGARH: The police on Saturday used water cannons to disperse the workers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who were protesting near Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's farmhouse near here against the statewide power outages.

Police use force, water canons on AAP workers going to gherao Punjab CM farm house, Bhagwant Mann arrested

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police today used water canons and used force to stop hundereds of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers marching to gherao farm house of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh at Siswan, near Chandigarh.

Akali Dal (Badal) stages protests over power outages in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Friday held statewide protests before PSPCL offices in Punjab to highlight the plight of farmers, domestic consumers and industrialists who are suffering because the Congress government "deliberately" withheld eight-hour free supply to farmers besides imposing unscheduled power cuts in urban areas.

Will AAP be able to fulfill its promises in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The People of Delhi state are getting free electricity up to 200 units and thousands of consumers get zero electricity bills, especially in the winter months. Kejriwal has also announced 300 units of free electricity for all in Punjab if AAP will be able to form government in the state in 2022.

Captain Amarinder ruined Punjab in the last four and a half years: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Due to non-availability of electricity in the scorching heat, every resident of Punjab is protesting outside their homes; only one person is having fun sitting in his house and that is Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.

Capt Amarinder Singh should come out of the AC room and visit the beleaguered Punjab:  Peer Mohammad

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (sanyukat) General Secretary a karnail Singh peer Mohammad urged the Punjab Government to make immediate arrangements for power supply to save the farmers. In the heat of fury,the masses and the poor are in a bad situation.

Rs.878 crore action plan to check stubble burning in Punjab, says Chief Secretary

CHANDIGARH: In order to free the agrarian state of stubble burning menace, the Punjab Government has come out with an action plan involving the expenditure of Rs 878 crore and the first instalment of Rs 235 crore has already been sanctioned. Besides, 11 biomass power projects of 97.5 MW capacity have been set up and 23 CBG projects have also been allotted for ex-situ management in the state.

Sidhu mocks Punjab govt, asks to follow AAP's Delhi electricity model

CHANDIGARH: Mocking at his own government in Punjab over power outages, Congress leader and former Cabinet minister Navjot Sidhu on Friday asked the government to follow the AAP's Delhi model of extending subsidies to generation companies.

Punjab all set to become India's frontrunner Industrial State,preferred global investment destination : Capt Amarinder

CHANDIGARH:Expressing satisfaction at the state’s success in promoting a robust investment environment, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday expressed the confidence that Punjab was on the path to become the frontrunner on India’s industrial map, and the most preferred global investment destination.

Communal compartmentalization’ being engineered by Capt. Amarinder Singh in the Punjab congress; negates the fundamental principle of Secularism: Bir Devinder Singh

CHANDIGARH:It is unfortunate that Capt. Amarinder Singh is now engineering organized fermentation of brazen communalism to achieve his narrow parochial gains with intent to out-maneuver his potential Sikh challengers in the Congress Party. It is exceedingly disparaging to see the disgraceful assemblage of ‘Hindu Leaders’ only at the luncheon meeting, hosted by the Congress Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, yesterday at Chandigarh. The meeting of urban based ‘Hindu Leaders’ was actually the demonstration of Captain’s new brand of communalism and political opportunism to camouflage his colossal failures and rampant corruption in his ‘Mafia regime’.

Punjab renames 17 government schools after freedom fighters, martyrs: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education minister Vijay Inder Singla, on Friday, said that as many as 12 government schools of Sangrur, Jalndhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar, Tarn Taran, Amritsar, SAS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts have been renamed after freedom fighters and martyrs of the state to give due respect to their valiant spirit.

Congress' 'formula' for Punjab not acceptable to all

NEW DELHI: After disgruntled Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu met Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi separately on Wednesday, there is a speculation that Priyanka Gandhi has suggested that Sidhu be made Punjab Congress chief, but Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and some of the other factions in the party are not accepting this formula.

Amid Major power crisis, Punjab CM directs Govt offices to function from 8 am to 2 pm from Tomorrow

CHANDIGARH: With the state reeling under an unprecedented power shortage amid extreme temperatures, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered curtailment in timings of state government offices from tomorrow, and cutting down of power supply to high energy consuming industries with immediate effect, to save crops and ease the domestic power situation.

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