Rohit Rohilla

Govt takes stern action against fake caste certificates

November 10, 2023

Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to upholding the rights of Scheduled Castes within the state, the Punjab government has recently cracked down on fraudulent caste certificates. In a significant move, the government canceled a bogus Backward Class (BC) category certificate held by Jasveer Singh, an Elementary Teacher hailing from Ghanour, Tehsil,...

Diwali gift for TRADERS: one-time settlement scheme for dues before GST

November 7, 2023

In the Punjab Cabinet meeting, the ministerial cabinet placed its stamp on important decisions. Businesspeople received a Diwali gift with the implementation of the “One-Time Settlement Scheme (OTS)” for settling dues from before the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). This decision will benefit more than 60,000 businesses....

Sr Medical Officer and BAMS doctor caught while accepting bribes from chemist

November 4, 2023

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has apprehended Dr. Poonam Goyal, the Senior Medical Officer (SMO), and Dr. Gaurav Jain, a BAMS doctor, for accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 at the Community Health Center (CHC) in Sahnewal, a town in Ludhiana. A complaint was lodged against these two doctors by Kulwinder...

Rice crop scam: Businessman nabbed

November 4, 2023

In connection with the notorious rice crop scam in Ludhiana district and various grain markets, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau has apprehended yet another key suspect, Kalu Ram, hailing from New Abadi in Jaiton Mandi, District Ferozepur. Following his appearance in the Ludhiana district court, he has been granted a two-day...

Cabinet Minister’s directives to expedite efforts for reclaiming Panchayat lands

November 3, 2023

Laljit Singh Bhullar, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats in Punjab, has urged field officials to accelerate the campaign for reclaiming panchayat lands. During a crucial meeting held at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Bhullar instructed the Divisional Directors and Deputy Directors of Panchayats (DDPOs) to provide progress reports within...

Vigilance Bureau files case against AIG and associates for extortion

November 3, 2023

A case has been filed against the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Malwinder Singh Sidhu and his two associates for alleged extortion and bribery. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has registered this case against them. The complaint accuses them of misusing their positions, cheating government employees, engaging in blackmail, extortion, and accepting...

Police Arrest Extortionist Posing as Gangster Goldie Barad in Punjab

October 26, 2023

Police arrested a person who attempted to extort money from liquor shop owners by claiming to be gangster Goldie Barad. When the police signalled him to stop, he tried to escape on a motorcycle and fired at the police. The police had to fire back, injuring the suspect in the...

SAD Condemns Raids on Sikh Organizations, Calls for Legal Due Process

October 26, 2023

The Shiromani Akali Dal has strongly condemned the recent raids carried out solely on the basis of suspicion against individuals and organizations connected to Sikhism in Punjab, India, and abroad, who are working for social welfare and relief. Senior Akali leader Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra expressed strong disapproval of the...

‘Punjab Government Transfers 50 PCS Officers’

October 25, 2023

On Tuesday, the government issued transfer and appointment orders for 50 PCS officers on the occasion of Dussehra. Under this, the responsibilities have been assigned to 7 officers who were awaiting appointments. Additionally, 23 SDMs have been changed. According to the list issued by the IAS Branch of the Personnel...

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