Narcotics smuggling module linked to Pakistan busted in Punjab

Narcotics smuggling module linked to Pakistan busted in Punjab

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, July 5 (IANS) Amid the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested four of its operatives after recovering 5 kg heroin from their possession, said Director General … Read more

‘An emotive issue’: Punjab to make law on sacrilege

'An emotive issue': Punjab to make law on sacrilege

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, July 5 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab will convene a special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly next week to enact a law on sacrilege, an emotive issue that remains a hot political issue ahead of every poll. A government spokesperson said the law against … Read more

Bring structural changes in GST regime, says Punjab Finance Minister

Bring structural changes in GST regime, says Punjab Finance Minister

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Presenting an overview of the state’s revenue, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday emphasised on bringing structural changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and proposed policy recommendations for revenue augmentation, including foodgrains under its framework. He suggested that a unified … Read more

Punjab: DSP suspended for attempting to bribe senior official (Lead)

Punjab: DSP suspended for attempting to bribe senior official (Lead)

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, July 4 (IANS) In a demonstration of the Punjab government’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Crime Against Women (CAW) Rajanpal, who was posted in Faridkot, has been placed under suspension for attempting to bribe the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). As per … Read more

Punjab Police arrest women cell DSP for offering bribe to quash graft case

Punjab Police arrest women cell DSP for offering bribe to quash graft case

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, July 4 (IANS) In an action against corruption in government departments, Punjab Police on Friday arrested its Deputy Superintendent of Police (Crime Against Women), Rajanpal, who was posted in Faridkot town. Officials said the accused official had tried to offer a bribe of Rs one lakh to officials posted … Read more

Newly elected Ludhiana (West) MLA Arora inducted into Punjab Cabinet

Newly elected Ludhiana (West) MLA Arora inducted into Punjab Cabinet

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, July 3 (IANS) Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly elected Ludhiana (West) legislator Sanjeev Arora at the Punjab Raj Bhawan. With the induction of the MLA as a minister, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expanded his Cabinet to 17 in … Read more

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal, party leaders detained by Punjab Police

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal, party leaders detained by Punjab Police

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, July 2 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal along with his party leaders and activists were detained by the Punjab Police on Wednesday as they were heading towards Mohali, near here, to express solidarity with arrested party leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who would be produced in … Read more

AAP pushing Punjab into financial ruin, says Congress leader Bajwa

AAP pushing Punjab into financial ruin, says Congress leader Bajwa

Follow Us on Google News Chandigarh, July 1 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Tuesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of pushing the state into financial ruin. Bajwa highlighted the government’s reliance on heavy borrowing, warning that the state is on the brink of bankruptcy. “The … Read more

Punjab: Drug racket busted in Jalandhar; 13.1 kg heroin and 3 luxury cars seized

Punjab: Drug racket busted in Jalandhar; 13.1 kg heroin and 3 luxury cars seized

Follow Us on Google News Jalandhar, June 30 (IANS) The Punjab police busted a major drug racket on Monday, seizing a large cache of contraband, along with illegally procured and unlicensed guns. An accused was also arrested by the police. The anti-narcotics drive conducted in Jalandhar, under the guidance of police commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur, saw … Read more