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25 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Arrests ASI for Accepting ₹8,000 Bribe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabASI Bribe Arrest, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 25, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sanjay Kumar from Police Station City Kharar, SAS Nagar, for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹8,000.An official spokesperson stated that the arrest followed a complaint by a resident of Kharar village. The complainant alleged that ASI Sanjay Kumar, the investigating officer (IO) in his case, demanded ₹10,000 to issue notices to the opposing party after an FIR was registered on his complaint.After verifying the claim, the VB team set a trap and caught the officer red-handed while accepting ₹8,000 in the presence of two official witnesses.…

24 Mar

Local Government Minister Urges Residents to Actively Participate in Swachhta Survekshan-2025

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr. Ravjot Singh, Swachhta Survekshan-2025, Urban Local Bodies

Chandigarh, March 24, 2025: Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh has called on residents across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state to actively take part in Swachhta Survekshan-2025. He emphasized that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, efforts are being made to transform cities into clean and green hubs, essential for realizing the dream of a vibrant Punjab. He urged ULBs to make this cleanliness survey a people's movement.Dr. Ravjot Singh stressed that citizen feedback plays a crucial role in shaping cleaner cities. By participating, residents help improve their city's ranking in the survey while…

24 Mar

District Election Officer Holds Meeting with Recognized Political Parties on Polling Station Appointments

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBLA-1, BLA-2, Booth Level Agents, District Election Officer, Komal Mittal

SAS Nagar, March 18, 2025: Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Komal Mittal held a meeting with all recognized political parties in the district today. She informed them about the Election Commission of India's guidelines, which mandate the appointment of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) at every polling station.She directed the parties to submit the BLA-1 and BLA-2 forms by March 25, 2025. The BLA-1 form must be filled out by the party president or secretary, authorizing a representative at the district or constituency level to appoint BLAs. The appointed representative will then complete the BLA-2 form to assign BLAs at the booth…

24 Mar

Teen’s Suicide Sparks Controversy Over Alleged Police Harassment in Chandigarh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh student suicide, Cyber Cell harassment, school bullying

Zirakpur, March 24 – Moulik Verma (16), a Class 11 student at Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, Chandigarh, died by suicide on March 22 at his Shantikunj Society residence in Zirakpur. His family refused to cremate his body today, demanding the registration of an FIR against those responsible. The protest escalated, prompting SP (Rural) Manpreet Singh to intervene, but the family remained firm and took the body back home. The cremation is now expected on Tuesday as senior officials deliberate over the FIR. Allegations Against Cyber Cell and School Authorities Moulik’s mother, Ritu Verma, a single parent, has blamed…

24 Mar

Punjab Govt’s Achievements Outshine Congress, Akali-BJP Failures: FM Cheema

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Mann leadership, free electricity Punjab, Punjab education reforms, Punjab government achievements

Chandigarh, March 24, 2025 – Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema praised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's achievements while slamming previous Congress and Akali-BJP administrations for mismanagement and failures. Speaking in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, he thanked Governor Gulab Chand Kataria for his speech and outlined the Mann government’s successes.Cheema highlighted that AAP fulfilled its 2022 election promise of free electricity within three months, benefiting 90% of domestic consumers. He also touted the Goindwal Sahib thermal plant acquisition as a historic move, securing a ₹6,000 crore asset for just ₹1,080 crore.Taking a swipe at Congress, Cheema accused the party…

24 Mar

Pastor Bajinder Singh Appears in Mohali Court After Non-Bailable Warrants Issued in Sexual Harassment Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBajinder Singh case, Punjab pastor scandal, sexual harassment

Chandigarh, March 24, 2025: Bajinder Singh, a self-styled pastor from Punjab, appeared in the Mohali District Court last week after non-bailable warrants (NBWs) were issued against him on March 3, 2025. Singh has been facing serious charges related to sexual harassment and rape, dating back to a 2018 accusation by a woman from Zirakpur.Singh, who was arrested at the Delhi airport in 2018 and later released on bail, was summoned to court following his failure to comply with legal requirements. The case has gained widespread attention due to its disturbing nature and the involvement of religious figures in alleged criminal…

22 Mar

Punjab Police Officers Suspended for Assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, SIT to Investigate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabColonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, Punjab Police assault case

Patiala, March 22, 2025 – Four Punjab Police officers have been suspended and transferred for allegedly assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath in Patiala. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against them, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the incident, officials confirmed on Saturday.Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nanak Singh stated that the officers in question—Inspector Ronni Singh, Inspector Harjinder Dhillon, Inspector Harry Boparai, and Inspector Shaminder—have been named in the FIR and removed from the state to prevent any influence on the investigation. The SIT, led by ADGP SPS Parmar, will oversee…

22 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Kharar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabfood safety, Kharar, Mohali, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 22, 2025 – In a bid to safeguard public health and enforce strict food safety regulations, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), under the directives of the Punjab Government, launched a joint inspection drive in Kharar, Mohali district.An official spokesperson revealed that the operation was led by the VB Unit Mohali and the Food Safety Wing Mohali, under the supervision of the District Health Officer. The surprise inspections targeted food manufacturing units, vending stalls, restaurants, and hotels to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.During the operation, five premises were inspected, resulting in the issuance of one unhygienic challan…

22 Mar

Punjab CM Mann Slams Centre’s Delimitation Plans, Calls It Attack on Democracy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, BJP, delimitation, democracy, Punjab, Tamil Nadu

Chennai, March 22, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has strongly opposed the BJP-led central government’s proposed delimitation, calling it an unfair and undemocratic attempt to weaken opposition parties. Speaking at a conference in Chennai organized by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Mann accused the Centre of manipulating seat distribution to favor BJP strongholds while reducing representation in states where it struggles to win.Mann criticized the move as a "shameful act" designed to silence opposition voices by cutting down seats in non-BJP states while boosting those in the Hindi belt. He pointed out that South Indian states…

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.…