Punjab News

Second US Deportation Flight Carrying 119 Indians, Including 67 Punjabis, to Land in Amritsar Today

Second US Deportation Flight Carrying 119 Indians, Including 67 Punjabis, to Land in Amritsar Today

Amritsar (National Times): Amritsar is set to receive yet another deportation flight from the United States, carrying 119 Indian immigrants who were expelled as part of the U.S. government’s crackdown on illegal immigration. This comes just days after the first U.S. military aircraft, transporting 104 deportees, landed in Punjab. The latest flight, scheduled to arrive at Amritsar airport on Saturday, includes a significant number of individuals from Punjab, with 67 of the 119 deported immigrants belonging to the state. State-wise Breakdown of Deportees: Punjab – 67 Haryana – 33 Gujarat – 08 Uttar Pradesh – 03 Goa – 02 Rajasthan…
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Punjab Cabinet Meeting Held After Long Gap, Special Vidhan Sabha Session Scheduled for Feb 24-25

Punjab Cabinet Meeting Held After Long Gap, Special Vidhan Sabha Session Scheduled for Feb 24-25

Chandigarh (National Times): After a long hiatus, the Punjab Cabinet Meeting was held on Thursday, during which several key reports were presented, and important decisions were taken regarding the state’s legislative affairs. One of the significant outcomes of the meeting was the announcement of a Special Session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on February 24 and 25. The session is set to address several pending bills, which are expected to be tabled and passed during the two-day assembly proceedings. Sources indicate that the session could witness discussions on developmental projects, governance policies, and administrative reforms. While the detailed agenda remains…
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PSEBEA Urges CM Mann to Launch Inquiry into Party Fund Allegations

PSEBEA Urges CM Mann to Launch Inquiry into Party Fund Allegations

The PSEB Engineers Association is calling for an impartial judicial inquiry into allegations surrounding demands for "party funds" to ensure accountability and justice. They have expressed strong opposition to political interference in the Punjab power sector. In a letter to Chief Minister Punjab, General Secretary Ajaypal Singh Atwal highlighted that certain influential political figures are misusing their power to disrupt the operations of power corporations and demanding money under the guise of party funds. A particularly alarming incident involved an engineer in Hoshiarpur who faced coercion to pay a so-called "party fund." This incident has raised serious concerns about ethical…
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