Neha Diwan Karkra of Patiala becomes Additional Sessions Judge after passing Higher Judicial Service Examination
In a remarkable achievement, Neha Dewan (Karkra), a practicing advocate at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has scripted history by becoming the only lady lawyer to be selected in both Punjab and Haryana Higher Judicial Service examinations, 2025, clearing the prestigious higher judiciary exams in her very first attempt. Hailing from Narwana, a small […]
Ministry of Communication, Department of Telecommunications’ field office CCA Punjab, Chandigarh Organizes Pensioners’ Welfare Camp for Life Certificate Updation and Awareness Activities
Patiala 20.11.2025 The Office of Controller of Communication Accounts (CCA), Punjab Telecom Circle, Chandigarh, field office in the State of Punjab under the Government of Indias’ Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, organized a Pensioners’ Welfare Camp. As a part of “Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0, Nov., 1-30, 2025 this Camp was dedicated to […]
Punjab Eases Process for Power Connections; Self-Certification Introduced for Consumers Up to 50 kW Load, Says Sanjeev Arora
Chandigarh, November 10: Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora has announced that the selection process for 2,600 Apprentices (Interns) in the Lineman trade—including 2,500 for Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and 100 for Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL)—has been successfully completed. Arora emphasized that the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government is making continuous efforts […]
CM SLAMS OPPOSITION FOR MISLEADING THE PEOPLE ON LAND POOLING SCHEME
Dhuri (Sangrur), July 21: Terming the new and progressive land pooling scheme as pro-farmer and development oriented, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday urged the people of the state to not get swayed away with the misleading propaganda of the opposition on this ambitious scheme. Addressing the gathering after disbursing […]
Reopen Kartarpur Sahib corridor immediately: Global Sikh Council urges PM Modi
Chandigarh, July 17, 2025 – With tensions easing and a sustained ceasefire between India and Pakistan for over a month, the Global Sikh Council (GSC), a unified body of national Sikh organizations worldwide, has fervently appealed to the Government of India to immediately reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor which has remained shut since May 7, […]
Chandigarh Media briefing DC and SSP ; Apprise the public of current situation & preparedness measures in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, 09.05.2025: A special media briefing was convened by Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, UT Chandigarh, and Ms. Kanwardeep Kaur, Senior Superintendent of Police, UT Chandigarh, to apprise the public of the current situation and the preparedness measures being undertaken across the Union Territory. The Deputy Commissioner expressed sincere appreciation to the residents of […]
From Patriots to Protectors: Mann Vows Drug-Free Punjab in Historic Pad Yatra at Chandigarh
Chandigarh, May 3: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that like the national freedom struggle state will lead the country in making it free from scourge of drugs. Addressing the gathering while participating in the pad Yatra against drugs, the Chief Minister said that Punjab had played a key role […]
Vigilance Bureau arrests Scheduled Casts Finance Corporation District Manager taking Rs 10000 bribe
Chandigarh April 16, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state has arrested Chiman Lal, posted as District Manager, Punjab Scheduled Caste Land Development and Finance Corporation, Tarn Taran, red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 10000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson […]
Success of Excise Policies: Punjab’s Excise Revenue Rises From ₹6254 Crores (2022-23)To Over ₹10200 Crores(24-25)-Harpal Singh Cheema
Chandigarh, March 22 Attributing remarkable milestone in the state’s excise revenue growth to the success of the Excise Policies implemented since the Aam Admi Party (AAP) led Punjab Government assumed office in 2022, Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday announced that state’s excise revenue has seen an […]
‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’ CONTINUES ON DAY 12 AS PUNJAB POLICE ARRESTS 118 DRUG SMUGGLERS AFTER 543 RAIDS
CHANDIGARH, March 13 (Sumit Joshi) : Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 12th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted raids at 543 locations leading to the arrest of 118 drug smugglers after registration of 71 first information […]