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4 properties of Rakesh Singla, former deputy director of Punjab Food Supply attached

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The Punjab Vigilance department has taken action against Rakesh Singla, a former deputy director of the Food Supply Department in Punjab, and his wife Rachna Singla. Four properties owned by them in Ludhiana have been attached by the Vigilance department. This action was carried out based on an order issued by Dr. Ajit Attri, Special Judge, Ludhiana, on August 8, 2023. The properties that have been attached include a property in Guru Amardas Nagar, Ludhiana, measuring 298/66 square yards. Additionally, two plots measuring 150 square yards each in BRS Nagar, a house measuring 300 square yards, and a flat measuring 193.60 square yards in Rajguru Nagar, RCS Punjab Sahakari Sabha, Sector 48-A, Chandigarh, have also been attached. It is important to note that all these properties were purc...

Punjab: Vigilance arrests Patwari taking bribe of ₹ 20 thousand in Barnala

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The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has caught a Patwari red-handed while taking a bribe. The accused, Jatinder Singh, who is a Patwari of Halka Handiyaya C of Goods Department, was caught taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a farmer. The team, led by Vigilance Bureau Inspector Gurmail Singh, arrested him on the spot. According to the complaint filed by Jaswinder Singh, a resident of Barnala, he had approached Patwari Jatinder Singh to get his land measuring about 9 kanals executed. However, the Patwari demanded a bribe in addition to the government fees to get the work done after a few days. Jaswinder Singh then approached the Vigilance Bureau and filed a complaint against the Patwari. Inspector Gurmel Singh stated that a case has been registered against the accused Patwari under the Prevention...

Chandigarh: Laptop cash stolen by breaking the locks of 5 doctors room together in PGI

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In a shocking incident, thieves broke into the rooms of four doctors living in E block of PGI in Chandigarh and stole five laptops, 45 thousand cash, and other valuables. The doctors discovered the theft when they returned from their duty and found the locks broken. They immediately informed the police, and the PGI police outpost incharge and team reached the spot. The Sector-11 police station has registered a case against unknown thieves based on the complaint filed by Junior Resident (JR) Dr. Praveen. The investigation so far suggests that the thief is not an outsider but from the campus itself. The police are scanning the CCTV cameras installed in the area to identify the culprit. Dr. Praveen, in his complaint to the police, stated that he works as a Junior Resident in PGI. The in...

Jitesh Sharma selected for Asiad following Dravid’s advice

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Jitesh Sharma, the flamboyant wicket-keeper batsman from Vidarbha, who has been selected for the Indian squad for the Asian Games, has revealed that he is following the advice of coach Rahul Dravid. According to Jitesh, Dravid has asked him to continue playing his natural game and to bat the way he has been batting. Dravid's advice to Jitesh is a testament to his belief in the importance of allowing players to express themselves and play to their strengths. By encouraging Jitesh to continue playing his natural game, Dravid is not only boosting the player's confidence but also ensuring that the team benefits from his unique skills and abilities. Furthermore, Dravid's suggestion that Jitesh could bat at number five or six in the future highlights the coach's vision for the team's futur...

Punjab: Photos and videos of women police officers posted on social media on a page without consent

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A social media page called 'Punjab Police Entertainment' has attempted to tarnish the image of women police officers and personnel by sharing their photos and videos without permission. The page has shared photos and videos of women officers from Punjab and other states, and many lewd comments have been made on them. Several women officers have strongly objected to this, and some officers whose photos and videos have been used are not even aware of it. SSP Hoshiarpur Sartaj Singh Chahal has stated that he was not aware of this matter, but he will instruct his social media cell to block the page. It is unacceptable to use photos of women police officers in this manner without their consent.

Amritpal Singh filed a petition in the High Court to meet the lawyer

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Amritpal Singh, a supporter of Khalistan, along with three associates, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking permission to meet their lawyer. The plea, filed by Amritpal Singh, Harjit Singh, Sarabjit Kalsi, and Virender Singh, aims to set aside the July 6 order of the Amritsar Deputy Commissioner, which prohibited them from consulting their lawyer for their defence. The petition states that criminal cases, in addition to the National Security Act, have been registered against them, and they should be allowed to consult their lawyer to present their case. The hearing for the petition has been scheduled for this week after being filed on Monday. The High Court has directed the Deputy Commissioner to make decisions accordingly while disposing of the petition.

Information about drone flying over PM’s residence, Delhi Police engaged in investigation

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At 5:30 am on Monday morning, the Special Protection Group (SPG) informed the Delhi Police that a drone had been spotted flying above Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg. Given that the Prime Minister's residence and its surrounding area are designated as a No Flying Zone, officials and security forces immediately launched an investigation. Despite a thorough search of the surrounding areas, no such object was found. The Air Traffic Control Room (ATC) was also contacted, but they were unable to detect any flying objects over the PM's residence. New Delhi's Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hemant Tiwari, confirmed that an investigation is currently underway. The use of drones in restricted areas is strictly prohibited, and any violation of this rule wil...
Trader forgot Rs 42 lakh in taxi, police found in 48 hours

Trader forgot Rs 42 lakh in taxi, police found in 48 hours

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A businessman from Mumbai was recently reunited with Rs 42 lakh that he had left behind in a taxi, thanks to the quick action of the police. Alpesh Lapsia had reported the missing bag of money to the police after realizing that he had left it in the taxi while traveling from Gulalwadi to Ghatkopar on Monday night. The police were able to track down the taxi using CCTV footage and the e-challan machine, which helped them identify the driver. Although the driver was aware of the large sum of money in the bag, he had not reported it to the authorities. Despite this, no case was registered against him.
In the last six attempts, this time the maximum number of CAs passed . The country got 13,430 CAs

In the last six attempts, this time the maximum number of CAs passed . The country got 13,430 CAs

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the results of the CA Final and Intermediate exams on Wednesday. The pass percentage for CA Final Group-2 was 31.43%, marking the fourth time since November 2017 that the result has exceeded 30% under both the new and old schemes. In the latest round of exams, held in May 2023, the maximum number of students passed the CA Final exam in the last six attempts. According to the ICAI, Akshay Ramesh Jain from Ahmedabad secured the first position with 77% (616 out of 800 marks). Kalpesh K Jain from Chennai came in second with 603 marks, and Prakhar Varshney from New Delhi secured the third position with 574 marks. These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students who have successfully cleared t...
Punjab: Two youths caught with illegal revolver and 13 cartridges

Punjab: Two youths caught with illegal revolver and 13 cartridges

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Two youths have been arrested by the Dhakoli police in Zirakpur for carrying illegal weapons. The police received a tip-off that the two youths were roaming in the Dhakoli area with illegal weapons. Acting on this information, the police searched the two youths who were travelling in a Chandigarh number Endeavor car and recovered a revolver from them. The accused have been identified as Prabhjot Singh from Habdi district Kaithal, Haryana and Manjinder Singh from Balahi village in Kurukshetra district. During patrolling near the MS Enclave gate, the police received information about the two youths and immediately swung into action. The police searched the youths riding in the Endeavor car and recovered a point 32 bore revolver along with 13 cartridges. SHO Sukhbir Singh has confirmed t...