Punjab On High Alert After Mohali Explosion Attack, Investigation Underway
Punjab is on high alert after the recent rocket explosion outside Mohali police station, on May 10. Furthermore, the investigation of the NIA and Punjab Police in this matter also started in full swing. It is to be noted that Director General of Police (DGP) Viresh Kumar Bhawra said, "Some suspects taken into custody". The statement came after DGP Bhawra had a meeting with the State CM Bhagwant Mann.
Tags: Mohali, Minor Explosion, Punjab Government, Bhagwant Mann, India
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Punjab Govt Bans Plastic Products Usage For Health Ministry Functions
The Punjab Directorate of Health and Family Welfare has issued an order, dictating the department to end the use of plastic products. The order stated that the use of packed water in plastic bottles should be avoided at functions by the Health Department. The step, as per the order, has been taken to cut down pollution, plastic waste and to improve public health.
Tags: Health Ministry, Public Health, Punjab, Punjab Government, Plastic
Courtesy: ANI
No Fine On Motor Vehicle Tax For 3 Months: Punjab Govt
The AAP-led Punjab Government announced a major relief for pandemic hit transporters in the State. On April 23, CM Bhagwant Mann said, transport businessmen, are allowed to pay motor vehicle tax without any penalty in the next three months. "Transporters are the backbone of our economy and we stand by them in every need". Notably, this was one of the promises made by during the 2022 polls.
Tags: Covid-19 Pandemic, Transport Business, Punjab Government, Bhagwant Mann, AAP
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Haryana CM Raises Chandigarh Issue, Moves Resolution
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar moved a resolution in the Haryana State Assembly session on April 5. The resolution was in regard to the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal. In the moved resolution, the Haryana CM urged the BJP-led Central Government to ensure the construction of the canal. Furthermore, the resolution came after the Punjab CM moved a resolution, demanding Chandigarh into Punjab.
Tags: Manohar Lal Khattar, Haryana CM, resolution, Punjab Government, Chandigarh
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Beneficiaries To Get Door-Step Ration Delivery, Announces Punjab CM
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced to provide door-step ration delivery for beneficiaries in the State. On March 28, Mann said, "Under the scheme, good quality ration items will be delivered at the beneficiaries' doorstep and no one will now need to stand in queues or leave his work for this". The CM said, the AAP Government's official will call the beneficiary and will deliver the ration as per convinience, availability.
Tags: Punjab, Punjab Government, AAP, Door-Step Delivery, Bhagwant Mann
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
After Delhi & Punjab, Now Gujarat Wants AAP, Tweets Kejriwal
After a massive win in Punjab with 92 assembly seats, Arvind Kejriwal's AAP is now eying the Gujarat Assembly polls, scheduled this year. The AAP is set to begin 'tiranga yatra', covering all tehsils and panchayats of Gujarat, amid the upcoming Gujarat Assembly polls. Furthermore, AAP President tweeted, "After Delhi and Punjab, now Gujarat wants 'AAP'. Notably, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann is to visit Gujarat soon.
Tags: AAP, Gujarat, Arvind Kejriwal, Tiranga Yatra, Punjab Government
Courtesy: India Today
Punjab CM's Nephew Arrested In Money Laundering Case, Ahead Of Polls
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Punjab CM Charanjit Channi's nephew Bhupender Singh Honey, on February 4, alleged money laundering issue. He has been arrested under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), ahead of the Punjab Assembly election and announcement of Chief Ministerial candidate of the Congress. Furthermore, Honey will be presented at Mohali Court for remand. He is currently being questioned at… read-more
Tags: charanjit singh channi, Punjab Government, Indian National Congress, Punjab Elections
Courtesy: One India
SAD Demands CBI Probe Against Illegal Mining, Alleges CM Channi
Ahead of the Punjab Polls, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, demanded a CBI probe against CM Charanjit Singh Channi. Alleging him of conducting illegal mining in Chamkaur Sahib constituency, Majithia said, "Total loot by Channi in his 111 day tenure will be more than 1,111 crore". Majithia even released audio recordings of CM's close aide Iqbal Singh and his son discussing illegal mining with CM's blessings.
Tags: Punjab Government, charanjit singh channi, Shiromani Akali Dal, Illegal Mining, cbi probe
Courtesy: ANI
Punjab CM Channi To File Suit Against Delhi CM Kejriwal
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi on January 21 said that he would file a defamation case against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, for calling him a 'dishonest man', following ED raids at some places including the premises of Channi's nephew. Channi claimed that Kejriwal has crossed the limits, and sought permission of party to file a case against him. Kejriwal had earlier called Channi "a dishonest man" after an ED raid.
Tags: Punjab Government, Chief Minister, Delhi Government , Delhi CM, Defamation Case
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
EC Postpones Punjab Assembly Elections To Feb 20
The Election Commission of India (ECI) postponed polling for the Punjab Assembly elections to February 20. Previously the elections were scheduled on February 14, but was rescheduled after a meeting, on January 17. Reportedly, Punjab ministers and political parties asked the ECI to postpone, in view of the Guru Ravidas Jayanti, on January 16. Now, the voting will be on February 20 and results to be announced on March 10.
Tags: punjab assembly elections, Punjab Government, Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Election Commission Of India, Assembly Elections
Courtesy: India.com