Chandigarh, July 9 The Punjab’s State Taxation Department has arrested the proprietor of a Jalandhar-based firm accused of running a fake GST billing network worth more than ₹55 crore, in what the state government says is a major crackdown on tax fraud. Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the operation prevented the […]
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Chandigarh, July 9 The Punjab Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided cashless medical treatment to more than 2.42 lakh patients during its first six months, with 4.79 lakh treatments worth nearly Rs 852 crore delivered under the scheme. More than 47 lakh Sehat Cards have been registered since the scheme was launched on January […]
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Chandigarh, July 9 The Punjab government has granted immunity from prosecution to 10,656 drug addicts under Section 64A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act as part of its ongoing Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign. The initiative focuses on rehabilitation instead of punishment for individuals found consuming illegal drugs or possessing small quantities for personal […]
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Patiala, July 9 A tragic incident unfolded in Patiala’s Officers Colony where four members of a family allegedly consumed a poisonous substance, leaving two dead and two undergoing treatment at Rajindra Hospital, police said. According to officials, Vikas Batish died shortly after being taken to the hospital, while his daughter, Khwaish Batish, later succumbed during […]
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Hoshiarpur, July 9 The Punjab Police has shifted the Station House Officer of Tanda police station in Hoshiarpur district to the Police Lines after reports linked him to an extortion investigation reportedly being conducted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation under Operation Hard Ball. A fact-finding inquiry has also been ordered to examine […]
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Chandigarh, July 9 Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian met representatives of the numberdar union and assured them that their legitimate demands would be addressed on a priority basis. During the meeting, the union requested that a dedicated day be reserved exclusively for numberdars to obtain health cards under the […]
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Chandigarh, July 9 A low-intensity blast was reported inside the premises of the Moga Sadar police station in Punjab on Thursday. No injuries or damage to property were reported in the incident. Police have launched an investigation and stepped up security while efforts are underway to identify those responsible. According to police sources, unidentified persons […]
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Jalandhar, July 9 Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday rejected allegations by opposition leaders that the BJP or the Central Government was responsible for the removal of the film Satluj from OTT platform ZEE5. He described the claims as baseless and politically motivated. Speaking after inspecting the redeveloped Jalandhar Cantt […]
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Chandigarh, July 8 For many Punjabis living overseas, distance can make resolving problems back home difficult. Property disputes, pension issues and family matters were among the concerns raised on Tuesday as the Punjab government held its monthly “Online Milni” with members of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) community. Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Dr Ravjot Singh interacted […]
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Chandigarh, July 8 AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab, Bhupesh Baghel, on Wednesday said the Congress high command’s decision on the party’s leadership in the state is final, dismissing speculation about any change in the Punjab Congress leadership. Responding to reports suggesting that the party could reconsider its decision to retain Amrinder Singh Raja […]
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