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Centre to Transfer Rs 1,600 Crore Flood Relief Directly to Punjab Farmers, Skipping State Govt

Centre to Transfer Rs 1,600 Crore Flood Relief Directly to Punjab Farmers, Skipping State Govt

Chandigarh, September 27, 2025: Union Minister B.L. Verma announced on Saturday that the ₹1,600 crore flood relief package for Punjab will be deposited directly into farmers’ bank accounts, bypassing the state government. He assured that disbursement would begin promptly once surveys are completed and added that extra assistance would be provided if necessary.The Centre’s decision follows sharp criticism from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, who alleged on Friday that not a single rupee from the package had reached the state. They accused the Modi government of undermining the state’s role, sparking a renewed political confrontation.The…
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President Approves FIR Against Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in ₹1,300 Crore Delhi Classroom Scam

President Approves FIR Against Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in ₹1,300 Crore Delhi Classroom Scam

New Delhi, March 13, 2025 – President Droupadi Murmu has approved the registration of an FIR against senior AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over an alleged ₹1,300 crore scam linked to the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools, sources said.The case stems from a 2022 report by the Delhi government's vigilance directorate, which recommended a probe into suspected irregularities. The report was submitted to the Chief Secretary after initial investigations pointed to large-scale financial mismanagement. Central Vigilance Commission’s Findings The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) flagged the issue in a report dated February 17, 2020. It highlighted "glaring…
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