Face Masks Now Mandatory In Public Areas In Punjab Due To Increase In Covid Cases
The Punjab Government made masks essential across the state due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. The action follows the authorities' observation of a lack of Covid suitable behavior among the people. The Department of Home Affairs and Justice has made masks mandatory at all educational institutions, government and commercial workplaces, malls, indoor and outdoor gatherings, and so on (Punjab).
Tags: Punjab, face masks mandatory, covid 19, covid cases rising, Public Places
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Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit Clears 'One MLA, One Pension' Scheme
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has cleared the "one MLA, one pension" scheme, informed CM Bhagwant Mann, on August 13. The update has come three months after the bill was passed in the state cabinet. Punjab CM Mann took to Twitter, and expressed his joy. "This will save a lot of tax," he said. With this scheme, pensions to MLAs will not be paid based on number of terms.
Tags: Bhagwant Mann, Punjab, Banwarilal Purohit, One MLA One Pension scheme, AAP
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Security Tightened In Punjab's Pathankot Amid Independence Day Preparations
Punjab police has tightened security in the state's Pathankot region, ahead of preparations of India's 75th Independence Day. Pathankot is a district that shares international borders with Pakistan. According to Senior Superintendent of Pathankot police, the personnel have all "geared up for security". Pathankot also shares state borders with J… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Pathankot, Bhagwant Mann, Independence Day, Pakistan
Courtesy: ANI
Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Majithia By HC In Punjab NDPS Case
Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Bikram Singh Majithia has been granted bail by Punjab and Haryana High Court. Majithia was accused in a case registered against him under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Mathia was allegedly involved in a drug racket in the state. He is currently lodged in Patiala Central Jail. Further details on… read-more
Tags: drug racket, Punjab, Haryana, NDPS, Bikram Singh Majithia
Courtesy: ANI
Dengue Emergency Declared In Rawalpindi Province Of Pakistan's Punjab
An emergency for dengue has been declared in Rawalpindi province of Pakistan's Punjab, by the provincial health department, on August 8. The district has been termed 'very sensitive', in wake of the rising number of dengue cases. Reportedly, over 1000 teams have been formed to eradicate dengue from the district. Over 91 suspected dengue cases have been reported in the district, of which, 29 have been diagnosed for the virus.
Tags: Dengue, Pakistan, rawalpindi, Punjab, Health News
Courtesy: ANI
AAP Councillor Akbar Bholi Shot Dead In Gym: Punjab
In Punjab's Malerkoltla district, an Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) municipal councillor was allegedly shot dead. Reportedly, AAP councillor Akbar Bholi was at gym, when two unknown assailants shot him dead. According to Superintendent of Police Avneet Kaur, it seemed like a case of enmity. Bholi is survived by his wife, three sons and a married daughter. Further details on the matter is awaited.
Tags: AAP, Malerkotla, Punjab, Avneet Kaur, Akbar Bholi
Courtesy: ANI
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Vinod Ghai As Next Advocate General
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann informed that lawyer Vinod Ghai will be appointed as the next Advocate General of the state. This has come after the resignation of former Advocate General Anmol Ratan Sidhu, who put down his papers for reasons unknown. CM Mann announced the matter after emerging from cabinet meeting, stating that Ghai "is a competent lawyer". "… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, Advocate General, Vinod Ghai, AAP
Courtesy: ANI
Pakistan Political Crisis: Parvez Elahi Takes Oath As New CM Of Pak Punjab
Choudhry Parvez Elahi officially took oath as the new Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab on July 27. The oath taking ceremony took place hours after Supreme Court struck down deputy speaker's ruling, and named Elahi as the new executive head. The court also held deputy speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari's decision to reject 10 votes in the Punjab CM polls… read-more
Tags: Pakistan, Punjab, Choudhury Parvez Elahi, Dost Muhammad Mazari, Pakistan Punjab
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Punjab's Advocate General Anmol Ratan Sidhu Resigns From Office
Punjab's Advocate General Anmol Ratan Sidhu has resigned from his office on July 26, for personal reasons. He said that he has submitted his resignation to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on July 19. Notably Sidhu was appointed as the Advocate General in the month of March. In his letter to CM Mann, he thanked for the opportunity, and conveyed his… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Advocate General, Anmol Ratan Sidhu, Bhagwant Mann, AAP
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
PNB Loan Fraud Case: Delhi-Based Chartered Accountant
In the case of Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan scam, the Economic Offences Wing of Bhubaneswar has arrested a Delhi-based Chartered Accountant for his alleged involvement. The accused Neeraj Kumar, was arrested and produced before the court of chief Metropolitan Magistrate. The loan scam case involving the main accused is to the tune of Rs 250 crore, which was obtained using fake/ forged documents.
Tags: PNB, Loan Scam, Punjab, Economic Offences Wing
Courtesy: ANI