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Punjab Prison Olympics 2025 Kicks Off at Faridkot Central Jail

Punjab Prison Olympics 2025 Kicks Off at Faridkot Central Jail

Faridkot (National Times)– The much-anticipated Punjab Prison Olympics 2025 began on February 3 at Central Jail Faridkot, marking the second edition of the initiative aimed at promoting discipline, teamwork, and rehabilitation among inmates. The event was inaugurated by Ms. Navjot Kaur, Hon’ble District and Sessions Judge, Faridkot, and will continue until February 9. Inmate Teams Compete Across Punjab Jails Launched in 2024, the Punjab Prison Olympics provides inmates an opportunity to engage in sports, channel their energy positively, and foster a spirit of camaraderie. This year’s tournament features participants from Central Jail Bathinda, District Jail Mansa, District Jail Muktsar Sahib,…
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Punjab DGP Establishes Four-Member Committee to Investigate Illegal Migration

Punjab DGP Establishes Four-Member Committee to Investigate Illegal Migration

Chandigarh, February 7, 2025: In response to the ongoing deportation controversy, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Gupta has formed a four-member Fact-Finding Committee, also known as a Special Investigation Team. This committee will be chaired by Parveen Sinha, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for NRI affairs, and will include Shive Verma, IPS, ADGP for Internal Security; Dr. S. Boopathi, IPS, Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Provisioning; and Satinder Singh, IPS, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Border Range. The committee has been tasked with investigating issues related to illegal human trafficking and migration following the deportation of…
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PSEBEA Urges CM Mann to Launch Inquiry into Party Fund Allegations

PSEBEA Urges CM Mann to Launch Inquiry into Party Fund Allegations

The PSEB Engineers Association is calling for an impartial judicial inquiry into allegations surrounding demands for "party funds" to ensure accountability and justice. They have expressed strong opposition to political interference in the Punjab power sector. In a letter to Chief Minister Punjab, General Secretary Ajaypal Singh Atwal highlighted that certain influential political figures are misusing their power to disrupt the operations of power corporations and demanding money under the guise of party funds. A particularly alarming incident involved an engineer in Hoshiarpur who faced coercion to pay a so-called "party fund." This incident has raised serious concerns about ethical…
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