Punjab
Pumpkart announces Rs one lakh reward for cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur
Chandigarh, July 22, 2017: In appreciation of stellar performance of Moga girl Harmanpreet Kaur in ICC World Cricket Cup, KS Bhatia, CEO and Founder of Pumpkart announced a cash reward of Rs one lakh to her for bringing laurels for state as well as for the country.
Punjab govt bans retirement parties in schools
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has banned farewell parties held by staff on school premises for teachers and other employees on their retirement. The school education department issued a circular to all school heads on Thursday, directing them to ensure that no farewell parties are organised on school premises.
98 bottles of Johnie walker missing, probe ordered by CM
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh has ordered an inquiry into the disappearance of 98 bottles of Johnnie Walker scotch from the Punjab State Drug Food & Chemical Testing Laboratory, Kharar.
Punjab govt announces Rs 42 cr to preserve cultural heritage
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today announced Rs.42 crore as a dedicated fund for preservation of the state's rich cultural heritage. The fund will be used for the upkeep and maintenance of various cultural projects across the state.
Big fish statement row: DGP clarifies his stand
Chandigarh: Punjab Director General of Police Suresh Arora has clarified his statement on the ‘big fish’ involved in the state's drug trade. In a statement issued here on Friday, he said his remarks on the issue had been misconstrued.
CM congratulates PU, Patiala for clinching MAKA trophy for 6th time
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today congratulated the Punjabi University, Patiala for clinching the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) trophy for the sixth time in a row for overall best performance at inter-university, national and international competitions.
Harmanpreet has done the proud by becoming the 2nd highest scorer in WC
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday congratulated Moga girl Harmanpreet Kaur for her excellent performance that steered India into the finals of Women Cricket World Cup.
Court rejects bail plea of contractor, co-accused with SE Surinderpal Singh
SAS Nagar: The special court SAS Nagar while hearing the bail plea of accused Gurmesh Singh Gill proprietor of M/s Ek Onkar Builders and Contractors Pvt. Ltd today rejected his application who was illegally favoured by the controversial GAMDA Superintendent Engineer Surinderpal Singh during his tenure with contracts amounting to crores.
Vigilance caught Patwari red handed accepting bribe of 5000
Chandigarh: State Vigilance Bureau, during its ongoing campaign against corruption today nabbed a revenue Patwari Kirpal Singh posted at revenue halqa Bhamnada, Tehsil Morinda District Rupnagar red handed accepting bribe of Rs. 5,000.
Punjab govt to plant 2 crore saplings
Chandigarh: The Punjab government has set a target of planting two crore saplings across the state in this year. Forest Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot today called a high-level meeting here of official from his department and said the state government is planning to acquire land alongside roads and to plant saplings on it.