Saturday, April 27, 2024

Punjab

Gurjit Singh Aujla pays tribute to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh

Punjab CS Anurag Verma visits grain market Khanna, takes stock of Wheat procurement

KHANNA: Anurag Verma, Chief Secretary, Punjab today visited Khanna Mandi and reviewed the ongoing procurement of wheat. He directed all the Procurement Agencies to ensure that farmers do not face any problem in the Mandis.

Budha Dal Chief expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Surjit Singh Minhas

AMRITSAR: Baba Balbir Singh head of Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal 96 crori has expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate demise of former Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Surjit Singh Minhas.

Punjab speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan condoles demise of Surjit Singh Minhas

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker, S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate demise of former Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Surjit Singh Minhas.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs senior assistant for taking Rs.20,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Thursday has apprehended a Senior Assistant, Amandeep Singh, posted in the office of District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer, Ludhiana district red handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.

MD Markfed visits Mandis in Ludhiana, Moga and Ferozepur with DCs to ensure smooth procurement operations

CHANDIGARH: In order to ensure commitment to hassle free procurement for farmers, Girish Dayalan MD Markfed, visited various Mandis in districts of Ludhiana, Moga and Ferozepur.

Sukhbir Singh Badal announced the organizational structure of SOI

CHANDIGARH: President of Shiromani Akali Dal. Sukhbir Singh Badal, the coordinator of SOI. Gurpreet Singh Rajukhnan and President of SOI. After consultation with Ranbir Singh Dhillon announced the organizational structure of SOI.

Punjab Police averts possible target killing in J and K, One member ofm Pak-based terror module held

CHANDIGARH/JALANDHAR: In a major blow to organised crime, Punjab Police has averted possible target killing planned by cross-border operatives with the arrest of one member linked to a Pak-based terror module, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.

Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C gives information about the steps taken to make the entire voting experience enjoyable

CHANDIGARH: The second episode of the podcast, launched by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab, has been released on the official social media handles (Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube). In this episode, Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C has given detailed information about the steps being taken to achieve the goal of 'Is Vaar 70 Paar' in the Lok Sabha elections-2024.

People should seek candidate views on privatisation of power sector

CHANDIGARH: The people must seek the views of the candidates of different political parties relating to power sector before voting , as to get electricity is their right ,said Shailendra Dubey Chairman All India power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) in has address at the online meeting held on Sunday evening to discuss the role of workers and peasants during current Lok Sabha elections.

Punjab Chief Secretary reviews wheat procurement arrangements and damaged crop

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Secretary Mr. Anurag Verma today held an emergency meeting with all Deputy Commissioners to take stock of the ongoing wheat procurement arrangements in the state and the damaged crop due to unseasonal weather.

Markfed MD inspects wheat procurement in Khanna grain market

KHANNA: Managing Director Markfed Mr Girish Dayalan on Saturday inspected wheat procurement operations at Khanna grain market.

SGPC President strongly condemned the desecration in Cheema Pota village of Hoshiarpur district

Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs ASI for accepting Rs 4,500 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its on-going campaign against corruption in the state, on Wednesday, has apprehended Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Gurpreet Singh, posted at Police Station Jodhewal, Commissionerate Ludhiana red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 4,500.

RBU, NMSU sign MoU to forge strategic collaboration

MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University (RBU) is thrilled to announce collaboration with New Mexico State University (NMSU), marking a significant milestone in the partnership between these institutions. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed today at the premises of Rayat Bahra University.

BJP names three more candidates in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The BJP on Tuesday announced candidates for three more Lok Sabha seats for Punjab.

AAP names four more candidates for Punjab LS seats

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday named four more candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.

Now AAP leaders in Punjab exposing misdeeds of party: Congress leader

CHANDIGARH: After the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator from Amritsar (North) Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh accused his own party of having failed to fulfill its promises on drugs and sacrilege, Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday said now party leaders also started exposing the misdeeds of the party.

Punjab VB nabs Patwari for taking Rs.5000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab vigilance bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Monday arrested Piyara Singh, revenue Patwari, posted at Abohar Sub-Tehsil and having charge of circle of Seeto Road Abohar, red handed for accepting a bribe Rs 5000.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests ASI for accepting Rs 5000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Monday has apprehended Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Nachattar Singh, posted at Police Station Ajnala Amritsar district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5000.

Baba Balbir Singh 96 Crore led by Nihang Singhs to Khalsai Jaho Jalal and the Baisakhi Mela ends

DAMDAMA SAHIB: Baisakhi festival was peacefully ended with the khalsa mohalla procession according to the ancient tradition was organised by Budha Dal led by Baba Balbir Singh 96 crori here on Sunday.

Punjab police seals 220 entry points of 10 border districts to prevent drugs, liquor during polls

CHANDIGARH: To ensure free, fair and peaceful upcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2024, Punjab Police on Sunday carried out a special operation ‘OPS Seal-VI’ aimed at checking all the vehicles entering or exiting the border state of Punjab to keep vigil around the movement of drug smugglers and bootleggers. The operation was conducted in a synchronised manner from 8 am to 2 pm on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

QR code to list the holy figures. Printing will be done by applying code - Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: During the printing of the Holy Guru Granth Sahib by the Shiromani Committee, QR code was used according to the new technology. Counts and other information will be listed by applying the code. Along with this, efforts will be made to connect the holy figures already decorated in the Gurudwaras and present with the Sangats with this method.

Two Youths electrocuted while installing Nishan Sahib, three Injured

PHAGWARA: A Pall of Gloom descended during hue and cry of the villagers when in a shocking tragedy two persons were electrocuted and three other sustained burn injuries while installing” Nishan Sahib” at a religious place of Shaheedan in Village Shankar near Nakodar on Baisakhi day today.

SAD President released list of seven candidates for parliament election

AMRITSAR: Sukhbir Singh Badal president of Shiromani Akali Dal has announced first list of seven senior leaders of party candidates for parliament election 2024..Choosing the historic occasion of Khalsa Sirjna divas as the most suited day the sound.

On the occasion of Khalsa Sajna Day, Baba Balbir Singh Akali 96 Crores gave a blessing to the entire Khalsa Panth.

SRI DAMDAMA SAHIB: The inauguration of the Khalsa on Baisakhi Day by Dasam Patshah was a new revolution on this earth.

Crowds throng Sikh shrines in Punjab, Haryana to celebrate Baisakhi

CHANDIGARH: Tens of thousands of devotees on Saturday thronged gurdwaras across Punjab and Haryana to celebrate Baisakhi, one of the biggest festivals that marks the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth (Sikh order) by the tenth Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh.

Punjab VB arrests BDPO for taking Rs.30,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH:  The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state on Wednesday, has arrested Gurmukh Singh, Block Development and Panchayats Officer (BDPO), Pakhowal, Ludhiana district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000.

Punjab CM to meet Kejriwal in Tihar Jail on April 15: Prison sources

NEW DELHI: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet AAP National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail on April 15, prison sources said on Friday.

Sukhbir Badal demands judicial probe into the Punjab liquor scam

PATIALA: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today demanded a judicial probe into the Punjab liquor scam as well as misuse of State resources to fund Aam Aadmi Party’s election campaign in various States following the rejection of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest on charges of corruption.

Jatha of Sikh devotees will go to Pakistan on April 13

A Jatha of Sikh pilgrims will go to Pakistan on Khalsa Sajna Divas. 

BSF seizes banned medicines in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In a coordinated effort by the BSF and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Ferozepur in Punjab, a significant breakthrough was achieved in the fight against illegal drug distribution.

Bhagtanwala garbage dump will be taken out of the city in any case: Taranjit Singh Sandhu

AMRITSAR: Bhagtanwala dump, which has been a problem for decades in the South Constituency,will be taken out of the city in any case.
This was promised by BJP candidate for forthcoming lok sabha elections Taranjit Singh Sandhu while addressing the Election rally here today.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that the garbage dump of will be removed from the city and people have welcomed with cheers.

Punjab CM reiterates firm commitment to lift every single grain of wheat in smooth and hassle free manner

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has reiterated the firm commitment of state government to lift every single grain of the farmers during the Rabi marketing season 2024-25.

Every Sikh should show Khalsai Jaho-Jalal by hanging the Khalsai sign on their houses: Five Sikh high priests

AMRITSAR: Five Sikh high priests have appealed to Sikhs on the completion of 325 years of Khalsa Sajna Day, on 13 April 2024, every Sikh should show Khalsai Jaho-Jalal by hanging the Khalsai sign on their houses. Along with this, there is a message to the whole nation that come! Come out of the spiritual darkness of ignorance and try to become a scholar of truth and religion.

Portraits of four personalities including Muslim poet Allah Yar Yogi installed in the Central Sikh Museum

AMRITSAR: Baba Hazara Singh, head of Karseva Samprada Guru Ka Bagh, former Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Sri Anandpur Sahib Giani Harcharan Singh Mahalon, Sangeet Mart and Padmasree Professor Kartar Singh and Martyrdom of Sahibzades Pictures of Alh Yar Khan Jogi, who recorded the narrative in poetic form, were decorated in Central Sikh Museum within Golden Temple complex here today.

Punjab Congress MLA quits as Chief Whip in House

CHANDIGARH: Bringing to the fore differences among party leaders, Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary on Monday resigned as Chief Whip of the Congress in the Vidhan Sabha.

Bajwa slams Mann for failure to ensure uninterrupted power supply 

CHANDIGARH: The Leader of Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday rebuked the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government for making hollow claims about being power-sufficient. 

Punjab CM trying to implicate Bikram Majithia in a false case: SAD

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today said chief minister Bhagwant Mann was trying to implicate senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a false case and had even admitted that he was rewriting the file in an old false drug case registered against Mr Majithia by the erstwhile Congress government.

BSF-Police joint strategy to combat cross-border smuggling of arms and drugs, says DC Dr.Senu Duggal

FAZILKA: To ensure a free and fair environment for ensuing Polls, the Fazilka Deputy Commissioner Dr. Senu Kapila Duggal on Saturday said that joint strategy has been developed by BSF and Civil Police to negate any likelihood of smuggling of arms and narcotics from across the International border.

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