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21 Mar

Chandigarh’s Kalagram ready for Bihar Diwas celebrations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBihar Diwas, Chandigarh Chapter of Bihar Foundation

Chandigarh, March 21, 2025: Preparations for the Bihar Diwas celebrations are in full swing in the Union Territory by the Punjab and Chandigarh Chapter of the Bihar Foundation. The Bihar Diwas celebrations, which will be celebrated on March 22, are being organized at Kalagram in Mani Majra, Chandigarh. Ten eminent Biharis of this region will also be honoured for their achievements in the event. The Chairman of the Punjab and Chandigarh Chapter of Bihar Foundation, Dr. Rupesh Singh said that Bihar came into existence as a new state in 1912 during the British rule, separating from the then Bengal province.…

21 Mar

SAS Nagar tops in Punjab in ACP achievement for quarter ending December 2024 among all districts of Punjab, says ADC Geetika Singh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCredit-Deposit Ratio, MSME loans, Punjab banking sector, SAS Nagar ACP achievement

SAS Nagar, March 21, 2025: The 75th District Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting for Mohali was held today at the DAC Mohali, chaired by Ms Geetika Singh ADC (G), SAS Nagar. Divulging the details, ADC Ms Singh said that the Annual Credit Plan for the December quarter was surpassed, achieving 88% against the target of 75%. The achievement of the district is 80% in agriculture sector, 96% in MSME Sector and 65% in Other Priority Sector. The overall achievement of the district is 88%.The district’s Credit-Deposit (CD) Ratio improved significantly to 117%, against the National Goal of 60%. While giving applauds…

21 Mar

Punjab Becomes First State to Broadcast Vidhan Sabha Proceedings in Sign Language

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Sign Language Broadcast

Chandigarh, March 21, 2025 – In a historic move, Punjab has become the first state in India to broadcast key legislative proceedings in sign language. Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur announced that the speech of the Governor of Punjab was successfully interpreted in sign language during the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha session, which commenced today.Dr. Baljit Kaur highlighted that this initiative, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, ensures that individuals with speech and hearing disabilities can stay informed about government policies and legislative discussions. She also credited Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan…

20 Mar

Punjab Government to Meet Kisan Unions Tomorrow To Discuss Farmers’ Issues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhartiya Kisan Union, Kisan unions, Punjab government, Samyukt Kisan Morcha

Chandigarh, March 20, 2025 – The Punjab Government has called a crucial meeting with representatives from major Kisan unions to address ongoing farmers’ issues. The meeting will include leaders from the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) Punjab and the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan Group).Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian will chair the meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, March 21, at 4 PM at Punjab Bhawan. The government is expected to discuss key demands raised by the unions, including issues related to crop prices, loan waivers, and compensation for crop damage.The meeting follows growing pressure from farmers who have been protesting over unfulfilled promises…

20 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Arrests PSPCL Junior Engineer for Accepting Bribe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabbribe, corruption, Faridkot, Jarnail Singh, PSPCL, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 20, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Jarnail Singh, a Junior Engineer (JE) with the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), for accepting a bribe of ₹10,000. The arrest was made as part of the state's ongoing anti-corruption drive.An official spokesperson of the VB disclosed that the case was based on a complaint filed by a resident of Kothe Chahal Singh in Faridkot. According to the complaint, Singh had demanded ₹20,000 to shift a tubewell connection and install a domestic power meter at the residence of the complainant’s acquaintance. After negotiations, Singh agreed to accept…

20 Mar

Chhatbir Zoo Marks World Sparrow Day with Awareness Drive on Sparrow Conservation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChhatbir Zoo, World Sparrow Day

Zirakpur, March 20, 2025: Today on 20th March 2025 Chhatbir Zoo celebrated World Sparrow Day by organizing an awareness campaign among students and zoo visitors at the entry gate of the zoo where Zoo staff with the collaboration with the Chandigarh Group of Collage, Landraan (CGC) interacted all the visitors personally and sensitized them about the conservation of Sparrows particularly house sparrows.Diminutive house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is perhaps one of the earliest birds you can remember from your childhood. Their nests were spotted almost in every house hold as well as public places like bus bays and railway stations, where…

20 Mar

Two Arrested with Pistols and Live Cartridge in Gurdaspur, Including Engineering Student

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArrest, Engineering Student, Gurdaspur, Pistols, Special Wing Police

Gurdaspur, March 20 – Gurdaspur City Police and the Special Wing Police arrested two suspects, including an engineering student, and recovered two pistols, two magazines, and a live cartridge from them.DSP City Mohan Singh informed the media that Sub-Inspector Gurvinder Singh from the Special Team and City Police set up a checkpoint near Trehan Petrol Pump on Jail Road. When two young men appeared suspicious, the police stopped them for questioning. The suspects identified themselves as Harkirat Singh, son of Pargat Singh, resident of Fish Park, Gurdaspur, and Nitish Ganwaria, son of Tarlok Kumar, resident of Berian Mohalla, Gurdaspur. Upon…

19 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Intensifies Crackdown on Corruption, Registers 32 Cases in a Month

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-corruption drive, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Corruption Crackdown, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 19, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has intensified its anti-corruption drive, registering 32 cases involving 70 suspects since February 18, 2025. This aggressive campaign reflects the Punjab Government’s determined push to root out corruption from the state’s governance system.An official spokesperson of the VB disclosed that 20 individuals have been arrested so far. Among the accused are 12 revenue officials, 10 police personnel, 8 local government officials, 7 rural development and panchayat department officials, and 2 power corporation officials. The cases include 11 trap cases, 20 criminal cases, and one disproportionate assets case.The Punjab Government has…

19 Mar

AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang Calls for Strategic Shift in Farmers’ Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang, Farmers protest, Minimum Support Price (MSP), Punjab border closure

Chandigarh, March 19, 2025: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang has called for a collaborative and strategic approach to resolve the ongoing farmers' protest, which has resulted in prolonged border closures and significant economic losses in Punjab. Kang emphasized that while the farmers' struggle is legitimate, the impact on Punjab's economy, tourism, and investment climate needs urgent attention.Kang addressed the media, highlighting the severe repercussions of the year-long border blockades. "Punjab's borders, particularly at Shambhu, have been closed for over a year, leading to major disruptions in trade and transportation. This has hurt Punjab’s economy, reduced investments, and…

19 Mar

Punjab Police Begin Peaceful Clearance of Khanauri Border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDIG Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Farmers protest, government orders, Khanauri border, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, March 19, 2025: Punjab Police, led by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Patiala Range Mandeep Singh Sidhu, have started clearing the Khanauri border, where farmers have been protesting for several months over agricultural reforms and Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantees. Farmers present at the site are being taken into custody as part of the process to reopen the border, which has been blocked since February as part of the ongoing farmers' agitation.Senior police officials confirmed that the government ordered the border's reopening following disruptions to traffic and trade in the region. The clearance operation began early in the morning,…