The Punjab government has initiated the process of securing a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the famous Amritsari kulcha, a move aimed at protecting its authenticity and promoting the iconic Punjabi delicacy on national and international platforms. The initiative is being led by the state’s food processing and industry departments in collaboration with local culinary...
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VB nabs bill clerk while accepting ₹5k bribe for clearing ltc holiday bill
Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Wednesday nabbed a Bill Clerk, Hardyal Singh posted at Punjab Roadways Office Amritsar-2, while accepting a bribe of Rs 5000 from Driver Sahib Singh. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the VB said that Sahib Singh resident of village Harike in Tarn Taran district lodged a complaint that...
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Heritage fairs and festivals to be celebrated across the state to promote the rich heritage and culture of Punjab: Anmol Gagan Maan
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is constantly striving to make the world aware of the state’s rich heritage and culture and to make Punjab ‘Rangala Punjab’.To achieve this objective, the Punjab government will now organize heritage fairs and festivals with great pomp to highlight the rich heritage and cultural importance of...
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Sangat visiting to gurudwara shaheedan sahib, Amritsar will get a big relief – nijjar
Laying the foundation stone of the skywalk project with Gurudwara Shaheedan Sahib, Amritsar at a cost of about 60 crore rupees, the Minister of Local Government Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that the completion of this project will bring great relief to the Sangat who come for the darshan of Shaheedan Sahib. The Sangat has...
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Vigilance arrests Panchayats Secretary in disproportionate case
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Wednesday arrested a Panchayats Secretary, Hardyal Singh, posted in block Valtoha, Tarntaran district and resident of village Dasuwal, in Tarntaran for amassing wealth than his known sources of income. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the state VB said...
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Punjab police action against drugs gets public support
Punjab Police’s drive against drugs launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has started yielding positive results as the public extended fulsome support to the Punjab Police to make Punjab a drug-free state. Punjab Police have been carrying out Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at drug hotspots in the state from time to...
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Punjab renamed 12 government schools after famous personalities: Harjot Singh Bains
In order to give due honour to freedom fighters, martyred soldiers and eminent writers and make next generations aware about these personalities, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led government has renamed 12 government schools after famous personalities. Disclosing this here today, School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, as per the instructions of Chief Minister...
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Mann Govt taken concrete steps to resolve various issues of NRI Punjabis: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal
Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government has taken concrete steps to resolve issues of the NRI Punjabis during the year 2022. Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, while divulging details, said that in order to resolve the issues and complaints of NRI Punjabis in a timely manner, ‘NRI...
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Vigilance nabs Punjab forest corporation official taking bribe Rs 30,000
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), on Tuesday arrested one Gurdarshan Singh, Office Assistant (Data Entry Operator), posted in the office of Punjab Forest Corporation, SAS Nagar for taking bribe of Rs. 30,000. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the state VB said the above mentioned accused has been arrested on the complaint of Prince...
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Panchayati lands: Punjab government to start second phase of drive against illegal possessions: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal
The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will initiate second phase of drive against illegal possession from panchayati lands to get these lands free. Disclosing this here today Rural Development & Panchayats and Agriculture Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the State Government had got more than 10,000 acres of land in its...