Vigilance Bureau nabs PSPCL Lineman, Meter Reader taking Rs 5000 bribe as second instalment

Chandigarh January 28, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended Kamalpreet Singh, Lineman, and Kuldip Singh, Meter Reader, both posted at Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) office Focal Point Ludhiana red handed while accepting second instalment of bribe of Rs. 5000.Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the … Continue reading Vigilance Bureau nabs PSPCL Lineman, Meter Reader taking Rs 5000 bribe as second instalment

Government Employees Delaying Public Services to Face Fines Up to ₹5,000: Additional Deputy Commissioner

Key Meeting Held with Departments to Ensure Timely Delivery of Public Services Under Punjab Transparency and Accountability Act Fazilka, January 29 – To strictly implement the Punjab Transparency and Accountability Act, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Mandeep Kaur held a meeting with officials from various departments. She stated that under this Act, 921 services from 39 departments have been notified, each with a stipulated time … Continue reading Government Employees Delaying Public Services to Face Fines Up to ₹5,000: Additional Deputy Commissioner

Signboards of all institutions, organizations, and shops in SAS Nagar district to be written in Punjabi (Gurmukhi script)

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, January 28: As part of efforts to promote Punjabi, the official language of Punjab, the Punjab government has issued directives mandating that the names of all government, semi-government offices, departments, institutions, organizations, educational institutions, boards, corporations, public and private organizations, shops, and commercial establishments—including those registered under the Societies Act and the Factories Act—be written in Punjabi (Gurmukhi script) at the … Continue reading Signboards of all institutions, organizations, and shops in SAS Nagar district to be written in Punjabi (Gurmukhi script)

Legal Action to be Taken Against the Use and Storage of Chinese Kite String – Deputy Commissioner

Patiala, January 28 The Deputy Commissioner of Patiala, Dr. Preeti Yadav, held a meeting today at the District Administrative Complex to address the prevention of the use of Chinese kite string (commonly referred to as “China Dor”). Chairing the meeting, she emphasized that the use and storage of Chinese kite string is a legal offense. Strict action will be taken against individuals violating this prohibition. … Continue reading Legal Action to be Taken Against the Use and Storage of Chinese Kite String – Deputy Commissioner

Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s Hunger Strike Enters Day 63, Preparations Begin for Farmer Mahapanchayats

Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike at the Datasinghwala-Khanauri Kisan Morcha entered its 63rd day today. Farmer leaders announced that preparations for the grand farmers’ assemblies (Mahapanchayats) at the three protest sites, marking the completion of one year of the movement, have begun. For the Mahapanchayat scheduled on February 11 at the Ratnapura Morcha, efforts to mobilize farmers and laborers have started in every village of … Continue reading Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s Hunger Strike Enters Day 63, Preparations Begin for Farmer Mahapanchayats

Appointment Letters to Be Issued to 411 Candidates on January 27

Mohali: Appointment letters will be distributed to 411 eligible candidates out of the 1,158 long-pending recruitment cases for various posts, including English, Punjabi, Hindi, Education subjects, and Librarians. The ceremony will take place at SMHS Government College, Mohali, on January 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Continue reading Appointment Letters to Be Issued to 411 Candidates on January 27

Punjab Ranks Last in NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2025

Punjab has found itself at the bottom of NITI Aayog’s recently released Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025, raising serious concerns about the state’s economic stability. The report, which assesses the fiscal performance of 18 major Indian states, ranks Punjab last due to poor performance across key parameters. The FHI evaluates states on five critical indicators: Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilization, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index, and … Continue reading Punjab Ranks Last in NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2025

Guest Faculty of Government Colleges Protest at Education Minister’s Village Gambhirpur; Postpone Dharna to February 4 for Panel Meeting (Warn of Punjab Bhawan Gherao if Issue Unresolved: Front Leaders)

The Guest Faculty Assistant Professors of government colleges, under the leadership of the Joint Front Punjab, held a protest at the native village of Higher Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Gambhirpur. They raised slogans against the government, expressing their anger. The front leaders stated that they have been fighting for the security of their jobs for the past three months but have only received repeated … Continue reading Guest Faculty of Government Colleges Protest at Education Minister’s Village Gambhirpur; Postpone Dharna to February 4 for Panel Meeting (Warn of Punjab Bhawan Gherao if Issue Unresolved: Front Leaders)

Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s Hunger Strike Enters 61st Day; Nationwide Tractor March Planned for January 26

At Dattasinghwala-Khanauri Kisan Morcha, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike entered its 61st day, reflecting the resilience and determination of the ongoing farmers’ protest. The farmer leaders announced preparations for the January 26 program, stating that from 12 PM to 1:30 PM, farmers across the country will take their tractors onto the roads. They alleged that the administration, at some places, is trying to … Continue reading Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s Hunger Strike Enters 61st Day; Nationwide Tractor March Planned for January 26

1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians Protest Enters 10th Day; Warn of Secret Action on Republic Day

The ongoing protest by 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians under their Front entered its 10th day today in front of the Director of Higher Education’s office. Braving bone-chilling cold, the protesters have been staging a day-and-night sit-in on the department’s seventh floor, impacting official work. Despite this, the Punjab government and officials remain unmoved. Today, the protesters raised slogans against the government and announced plans … Continue reading 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians Protest Enters 10th Day; Warn of Secret Action on Republic Day