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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,…

19 Mar

Punjab Police Detain Farmer Leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabfarmer leaders detained, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Mohali, Punjab Police, Sarwan Singh Pandher

Mohali, March 19, 2025 — In a significant development, Punjab Police detained prominent farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher in Mohali on Wednesday. The detentions occurred as the leaders were returning from a meeting with the Central Government, sparking concerns among farmer organizations. The exact reasons for the detentions remain undisclosed, leading to widespread speculation and unrest among the farming community. Farmer groups have condemned the move, alleging it as an attempt to suppress their ongoing agitation. This incident is not isolated. In November 2024, Dallewal was detained ahead of a planned hunger strike advocating for a…

19 Mar

Himachal CM Secures Safety for HRTC Buses After Attacks in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, PunjabHimachal Pradesh, HRTC buses, Punjab, stone-pelting

Shimla, March 19, 2025: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has taken swift action after recent attacks on Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses in Punjab. CM Sukhu spoke with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who assured a safe environment for HRTC buses.Addressing the Assembly, CM Sukhu highlighted the strong ties between the two states, calling Punjab an "elder brother." He stated that further discussions will take place at the Director General of Police (DGP) level to improve coordination and security measures.Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has promised strict action against those involved in the stone-pelting incidents that caused unrest. CM…

19 Mar

Jagjit Singh Dallewal Reaches Chandigarh Ahead of Farmers Another Round of Talks with Central Delegation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFarmers

Chandigarh (National Times): Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been staging hunger strike for over months, reached Chandigarh ahead of protesting farmers' meeting with a central government delegation today for another round of negotiations to address their demands, including securing a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of crops. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher revealed that the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, leading the farmers' movement, will send a 28-member delegation to participate in the talks. Pandher expressed the farmers' hope that the government will address and resolve their ongoing issues. The last round…