Faridkot

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…

08 Feb

Punjab Prison Olympics 2025 Kicks Off at Faridkot Central Jail

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabFaridkot, Punjab Prison Olympics 2025

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,…