Punjab Archives - Page 31 of 315

09 Jul

AAP Urges Punjab Citizens to Complete Electoral Roll Verification to Secure Voting Rights and Welfare Benefits

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Punjab, Voters

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Thursday appealed to the people of Punjab to actively participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India, saying every eligible voter must complete the verification process to ensure that their voting rights remain protected and they continue to receive the benefits of various welfare schemes of the Punjab Government. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab President.Aman Arora said the SIR exercise is an extensive verification process aimed at updating electoral rolls. He urged every voter…

09 Jul

AAP Dismisses Claims of Punjab Government Moving File to Release Jaswant Singh Khalra Case Convicts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Controversy, Justice, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday dismissed as a “pack of lies” the allegations that the Bhagwant Mann Government had signed any file related to the premature release of convicts in the Jaswant Singh Khalra murder case. Presenting a detailed factual chronology, the AAP Punjab Media In-charge said the proposal for premature release was first sent during the Congress government, while the Bhagwant Mann Government has signed no such file. He pointed out that since the case was investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the entire process falls under the…

09 Jul

Kejriwal Demands Steep Reduction in Fuel Prices, Accuses Centre of Inflating Fuel Costs Despite Low Global Crude Rates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEconomy, Fuel, inflation, Kejriwal, Petrol

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has sharply criticized the central government over fuel pricing, claiming citizens are being forced to pay inflated rates for petrol and diesel despite a substantial drop in international crude oil prices. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Kejriwal asseted that while global crude oil has fallen to 70 dollars per barrel, the government continues to retail E20-blended petrol at an unjustified 102 rupees per litre. According to his calculations, pure petrol should retail at 82 rupees per litre, while the E20-blended variant should be priced significantly lower…

09 Jul

ECI Team Reviews District Contact Centre (1950), SIR Help Desk and IT Help Desk in Chandigarh

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabChandigarh, ECI, Voters

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): As part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll, a team from the Election Commission of India (ECI) visited the District Contact Centre (1950), the IT Help Desk for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, U.T. Chandigarh and the SIR Help Desk for Electors at the Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (East), Chandigarh to review the voter facilitation and technical support mechanisms established for the smooth implementation of SIR. During the visit to the District Contact Centre (1950), the team reviewed the functioning of the 24×7 Voter…

09 Jul

MY Bharat District Advisory Committee Reviews Measures to Strengthen Youth Engagement in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The District Advisory Committee (MYB-DAC) of MY Bharat, Chandigarh, met today under the chairmanship of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (South), Chandigarh, who presided over the meeting as the nominee of the Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh. The Committee reviewed the progress of MY Bharat initiatives in Chandigarh and discussed measures to enhance youth participation through educational institutions. Representatives of various government departments and educational institutions attended the meeting. The Committee decided that all educational institutions will be requested to ensure registration of their students on the MY Bharat portal and nominate a Nodal Officer and Campus Ambassador to promote volunteerism…

09 Jul

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushes for Rail Network Expansion and New Vande Bharat Connectivity in Meeting with Railway Minister

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabConnectivity, Infrastructure, Railways, Uttarakhand

Shimla (Gurpreet Singh): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi to discuss strengthening the rail infrastructure, expanding connectivity, and accelerating key rail projects across the hill state. Highlighting the unique geographical terrain and the immense religious and tourism significance of Uttarakhand, the Chief Minister presented a comprehensive set of proposals aimed at accommodating the massive influx of tourists and devotees for the upcoming Maha Kumbh in 2027 and the annual Char Dham Yatra. Minister Vaishnaw assured the Chief Minister of prompt action and gave theoretical approvals to several immediate operational requests.…

09 Jul

Rain Forecast Continues Across Punjab; Heavy Showers Likely in Border and Foothill Districts, Himachal Warns of Flood Risks

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted another spell of monsoon activity across Punjab, with several districts expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall over the next few days. Weather officials have advised residents to remain alert as localized heavy showers could lead to waterlogging in urban areas and rising water levels in seasonal streams. According to the latest forecast, districts adjoining the Shivalik foothills and the Jammu border—including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Mohali—are more likely to witness intense rainfall. Most other districts are expected to receive scattered showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Cloudy weather to keep…

08 Jul

EPFO to Credit ₹1.44 Lakh Crore in Interest to 34 Crore Accounts by July 15 Under New Centralised System

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCITES Project, Digital Reform, EPFO Interest, Labour Ministry, Provident Fund

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to credit approximately ₹1.44 lakh crore as annual interest to nearly 34 crore member accounts by July 15. The interest for the financial year 2025-26 will be distributed at a rate of 8.25 per cent. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, this expedited timeline is a direct result of the successful implementation of the Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES) project, which automates the interest calculation and allows field authorities to verify the data swiftly before final credit. This new mid-July deadline represents a massive operational shift…

08 Jul

Flood Threat Deepens in Pathankot as Eroding Canal Banks Put Villages on Edge; Residents Demand Immediate Action

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPathankot

Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Fresh concerns have emerged in several villages of Pathankot after fast-flowing canal waters continued to erode embankments and road sections, raising fears of large-scale damage if urgent preventive measures are not taken. Residents of the affected areas say the situation has become increasingly dangerous, with overflowing water inching closer to homes, commercial establishments and a key road connecting dozens of villages. According to locals, the swelling canal has been eating away at the base of the road linking Sarna and Faridanagar, weakening the structure and increasing the possibility of a collapse. The route is considered a crucial…

07 Jul

Akal Takht Jathedar Condemns Ban on Satluj, Calls It an Attack on Freedom of Expression

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Diljit Dosanjh, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, Jaswant Singh Khalra, Satluj

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has strongly criticised the Union Government's decision to stop the screening of the film Satluj in India. The film, starring Diljit Dosanjh, is based on the life of human rights activist Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra.Describing the move as an attack on freedom of expression, the Jathedar said suppressing the history of atrocities committed against minority Sikhs at a time when human rights are being discussed across the world is unconstitutional and reflects an authoritarian mindset.Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj said Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra played a crucial…