Monday, February 17, 2025

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Bathinda murder case: Punjab police arrests two associates of deceased criminal overseer Singh; two pistols recovered

CHANDIGARH: Carrying forward the investigation in the sensational Bathinda Murder case, Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with Bathinda Police has arrested two associates of the deceased criminal Overseer Singh alias Satinder Singh alias Satti in cross-FIR and recovered two .32 bore pistols along with five cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.

Two brothers deported from US arrested in Punjab on murder charges

CHANDIGARH: Amidst the political protest by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, two cousin brothers from the state in Patiala district, who were among 116 people deported by the US in a C-17 aircraft that landed in the second batch at the Amritsar airport, were arrested in connection with a murder case, police said on Sunday.

Punjab Youth Congress hold massive protest in Amritsar against inhuman treatment to youth deported from USA

AMRITSAR:  Punjab Youth Congress (PYC) on the directive of IYC president Uday Bhanu Chib today held a massive protest and dharna at Hall Gate here against the inhuman treatment given to Youth hailing from Punjab and other states, deported from USA in army transport aeroplanes.

Indian deprtees from USA arrived in shackels again, 65 are from Punjab

AMRITSAR: The 117 Indian deportees brought in US army plane which reached here late last night, were in shackels. They were also handcuffed during the 40 hour long flight.

Refrain from turning holy city of Amritsar into 'detention or deportees' centre: Punjab CM

AMRITSAR: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday warned the Modi led-Union government to refrain from turning the holy city of Amritsar into a 'detention or deportees' centre by repeatedly sending the planes carrying deportees on this sacred land.

Bathinda murder case: Punjab Police arrests four associates of Gurpreet Sekhon gang, one pistol recovered

CHANDIGARH: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police has arrested four associates of Gurpreet Sekhon Gang for their involvement in sensational murder of Overseer Singh alias Satinder Singh alias Satti and recovered one .32 bore pistol along with six cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.

Punjab VB arrests ex-Sarpanch, Lambardar for embezzling Rs 20 Lakh in flood relief compensation

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), as part of its ongoing anti-corruption drive, has arrested Harjit Singh, ex- Sarpanch of village Kalia, and Manjit Singh, Lambardar of village Sakatra in Tarn Taran district for committing embezzlement of Rs 20 lakh from compensation funds meant for farmers and others affected by floods.

US deportation of Indian: Punjab Police arrests one travel agent from Patiala

CHANDIGARH: In a significant development amidst the ongoing crackdown against fraudulent immigration consultants, NRI Affairs wing of Punjab Police has arrested a travel agent identified as Anil Batra, one of the four accused involved in the illegal immigration scam case.

Village Chowkidars' honorarium increased in Punjab after eight years

CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led State Government has increased the honorarium of village Chowkidars, upholding its commitment to the welfare of every section of the state. This decision passed by the Cabinet will benefit 9974 Chowkidars of the state. With this, the Chowkidars will get an additional benefit of Rs. 3 Crore annually.

Success saga of Bodybuilder, Powerlifter Rajneet Kaur goes on, Won numerous medals in 'Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has undertaken remarkable initiatives to encourage the people of the State towards sports. One such example is Rajneet Kaur, a Bodybuilder as well as Powerlifter who is serving as the Food Inspector in Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department at Chandigarh.

BJP slams CM Mann’s claims of ‘defaming Punjab’ over flights with deported Indians landing in Amritsar

NEW DELHI: BJP National Spokesperson RP Singh sharply responded to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s comments regarding the recent and proposed landing of deportees from the US at Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport as an attempt to deliberately defame Punjab.

Second batch of 119 illegal immigrants from US to land in at Amritsar in Punjab at 10 PM

AMRITSAR: A second batch of 119 illegal immigrants from the US, comprising 67 Punjabis, will land at Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport on Saturday night in a special plane, officials said. Another flight of the deportees from the US is expected to reach here on February 16.

Punjab Govt facilitates talks between farmers and center government

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government yet again played a pivotal role in breaking the ice between the Centre Government and farmer unions. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sh. Pralhad Joshi, accompanied by Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian and Food & Civil Supplies Minister Sh. Lal Chand Kataruchak held a key meeting with farmer leaders including Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Sarwan Singh Pandher, agitating under the banner of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, here at MGSIPA, on Friday evening.

Punjab CM vehemently opposes move of GOI to again land plane carrying deported Indians at Amritsar

AMRITSAR: Vehemently Opposing the move of Government of India to land plane carrying deported Indians at Amritsar airport, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday described it as a conspiracy of union government to defame Punjab and Punjabis.

Punjab Police makes biggest heroin recovery of 2025; one held with 30 kg heroin from Amritsar

AMRITSAR: In one of the biggest heroin seizures of this year amidst the ongoing war against drugs launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Rural Police has busted a cross-border smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler and recovered 30 Kg Heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

Punjab govt’s directive to curb corruption laudable, says AAP

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday lauded its ruling government in Punjab for its directive to all district officials from Deputy Commissioners to Station House Officers (SHOs) to curb corruption, calling it a “major step towards honest governance.”

30 kg Pakistan-origin heroin seized in Punjab, one arrested

CHANDIGARH: In an intelligence-led operation, Amritsar Rural Police have busted a cross-border smuggling racket and apprehended one drug smuggler and also recovered Pakistan-origin 30 kg heroin along with one car, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Friday.

Punjab government to set up six special courts for NRIs

CHANDIGARH: In a major step aimed at facilitating the NRIs across the state, the Punjab Cabinet today approved to set up special fast track NRI courts in six districts of the state. As per the decision these courts will be set up at Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Moga and Ludhiana. This will ensure smooth dispensation of justice to the NRI brethren thereby giving a big relief to them.

Punjab cabinet gives nod to acquire 1500 acre land across state for EWS housing

In an endeavor to provide houses to the Economically Weaker Section of the Society, the Cabinet gave nod to a policy for "Optimum utilization of land reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). As per this scattered land pockets falling in various colonies will be monetized and the funds received from such sale will be utilized for the benefit of EWS adding that for this 1500 acre land will be acquired across the state.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests PSPCL JE accepting Rs Rs.10,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Thursday, has arrested Jatinder Singh, posted as Junior Engineer (J.E) of Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) at Sub Division Qadian, in Gurdaspur district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.10,000.

Punjab cabinet to clear long pending revised pay and pension arrears of employees in phased manner

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday accorded consent to disburse pending arrears worth Rs 14,000 crore to the employees. The arrears will be cleared in phased manner expanding up to 2028.

Punjab Vigilance Bureau nabs ASI, private person taking Rs 40,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing anti-corruption drive, on Thursday arrested an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Gurmeet Kaur, posted at EVS South and her accomplice Harpreet Singh, a private person, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000.

Punjab Government Organizes One-Day Training Session on eDAR Software Implementation in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to reduce road accidents and improve accident reporting and claim settlements, a one-day training session was conducted at MGSIPA in Chandigarh to ensure the implementation of the eDAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) software in the state of Punjab. This session was jointly organized under the guidence of Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar by NIC (National Informatics Centre) and the Transport Department, Punjab, as per the guidelines of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Punjab CM greets people on 648the Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Ravi Dass ji

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday extended his warm greetings to the people of the State on 648th Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji.

US deportations: Punjab police intensifies crackdown against travel agents, registers two more FIRs

CHANDIGARH: Continuing its crackdown on fraudulent immigration consultants exploiting innocent individuals, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Punjab Police has registered two more first information reports (FIRs) against travel agents, taking the total number of FIRs to 10.

AAP Government in Punjab needs to learn many lessons from party's defeat in Delhi

CHANDIGARH: The defeat of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi elections is a lesson and an opportunity for the AAP leadership to make an introspection of flaws in its governance model in Punjab. AAP government is facing bigger challenges than Delhi. The party needs to wake up before it is too late.

Three-Day World Punjabi Conference Starts at Panjab University

CHANDIGARH: The Three-Day World Punjabi Conference on “The Concept of Sewa in Sikhism” commenced today at Law Auditorium, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Punjab Minister mocks Bajwa’s charge that 30 AAP MLAs were in touch with Cong

NEW DELHI: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh dismissed Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa’s claim that 30 AAP MLAs were in touch with the Opposition party, calling Bajwa an irrelevant figure in state politics.

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Administers Oath to Advocate Harpreet Sandhu & Pooja Gupta as State Information Commissioners

CHANDIGARH: The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, today administered the oath of office to Advocate Harpreet Sandhu and Mrs. Pooja Gupta as the State Information Commissioners of the Punjab State Right to Information Commission at the Punjab Raj Bhavan here.

Delhi poll dissection: Kejriwal meets Punjab CM, MLAs; sends out message of AAP unity

NEW DELHI: In a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and 91 state MLAs, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called for collective focus on the Assembly polls in the agrarian state in 2027 and dismissed talk of trouble in the party in that state, said a party leader.

Punjab will reject AAP as Delhi did, say Congress MPs

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday claimed that Punjab would "reject" Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), just as voters in Delhi did, and asserted that mid-term elections would soon be held in the state.

Kejriwal to meet Punjab CM, MLAs post Delhi poll loss

NEW DELHI: Days after the BJP handed out a massive defeat to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi, party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan, Ministers, and legislators for a meeting in the national capital on Tuesday.

US deportation of Indians: Punjab Police registers 8 FIRs against travel agents

CHANDIGARH: In a major crackdown on fraudulent immigration consultants exploiting innocent individuals, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Punjab Police has taken strict action to dismantle the multinational human trafficking nexus operating in the region.

Punjab Police partners with save India to make Punjab roads more safer and secure

CHANDIGARH: To enhance the safety and security of travellers on the roads in the state, Punjab Police has collaborated with Save Life India to implement a data-driven approach to road safety.

PWD's Research Lab Plays Key Role in Ensuring High-Quality Construction in Punjab: Harbhajan Singh ETO

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Monday said that the Punjab Public Works Department's Research Laboratory spearheaded efforts to ensure world-class construction quality played a crucial role in maintaining the highest Construction Standards in the state besides earning approximately Rs 1.5 crore in fees from testing materials used for construction works during the financial year 2024-25.

Barnala District Tops in Punjab for Issuing UDID Cards for Divyang Persons

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is actively working for the welfare of Divyang persons in the state. In providing the facility of UDID (Unique Disability ID) cards for Divyang persons to access government services, Barnala district has secured the top position in the state.

Arvind Kejriwal summons Punjab AAP MLAs to Delhi for meeting

CHANDIGARH: AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal after resounding defeat in Delhi elections has called all the AAP MLAs to Delhi for an urgent meeting today. It is learnt that Kejriwal feared poaching of his party's MLAs by BJP.

A close aide of Union Minister Ravneet Bittu arrested in Punjab on charges of extortion

LUDHIANA: Punjab Police has arrested Rajiv Raja, a close aide of Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu on charges of extortion. He allegedly demanded Rs.30 lakhs from a local businessman.

JAC calls upon Punjab CM to restore pay parity of Vets with Medicos

MOHALI: The Joint Action Committee of Vets for pay parity with Medicos in an emergency meeting held here today urged the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan to immediately restore the pay parity of Veterinary Officers with Medical Officers, which was in place for over four decades and disturbed by previous Congress government on 4th January, 2021.

Punjab Government releases ₹4.21-Crore grant to strengthen facilities in 15 old age homes: Dr. Baljit Kaur

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government is committed to serving, supporting and upholding the dignity of the elderly. As part of this commitment, the state government has established old age homes in all districts to provide safe shelter for destitute elderly. For the financial year 2024-25, the Punjab Government has released a grant of ₹4.21 crore for 15 old age homes across the state.

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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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