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District Panchayat CEO Conducts Hearings in Financial Irregularity Cases of 15 Gram Panchayats

13Dec

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Chhattisgarh, State

District Panchayat CEO Conducts Hearings in Financial Irregularity Cases of 15 Gram Panchayats

District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer and designated authority Ms. Harsimranpreet Kaur on Thursday conducted detailed hearings in cases related to financial irregularities amounting to over ₹52 lakh involving 15 Gram Panchayats, under Section 89 of the Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj and Gram Swaraj Act, 1993. During the proceedings, Ms. Kaur patiently heard the submissions of the Gram Panchayats, carefully examining their written replies, evidence, and supporting documents. She made it clear that in cases where satisfactory explanations are not received within one week, strict legal action will be initiated under Section 92, including recovery of government funds. Necessary directions in this regard were issued to Mr. Pankaj Namdev, In-charge of the Reader Branch. Violation of Sto...

Ludhiana Gears Up for Week-Long Special Immunization Drive to Strengthen Child Vaccination

13Dec

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Ludhiana Gears Up for Week-Long Special Immunization Drive to Strengthen Child Vaccination

Ludhiana (Vikram Saini):With the objective of strengthening routine immunization services and ensuring maximum vaccination coverage, the Ludhiana Health Department is set to launch a Special Immunization Week (SIW) from December 15 to December 22, 2025, under the guidance of Civil Surgeon Dr. Ramneep Kaur. As part of the preparations for the week-long campaign, a special training session was organized for all Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) of Ludhiana district. The training was conducted by District Immunization Officer (DIO) Dr. Harpreet Singh, who provided detailed guidelines on the effective implementation of immunization activities during the campaign. Dr. Harpreet Singh emphasized the need to enhance coverage of critical vaccines such as Penta-1, OPV, and MR, stating that achieving...

Municipal Corporation Seals Five Under-Construction Illegal Buildings on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi

13Dec

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Municipal Corporation Seals Five Under-Construction Illegal Buildings on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi

Ludhiana (Vikram Saini):Continuing its crackdown on unauthorized constructions, the Municipal Corporation (MC), Ludhiana, on Thursday sealed five illegally constructed buildings located on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi. According to officials, two buildings were sealed on Malhar Road, one in the Temple Street of Ghumar Mandi, and two on the main Ghumar Mandi road. The two buildings on the Ghumar Mandi main road were sealed for non-payment of Change of Land Use (CLU) fees, while the remaining three buildings were found to be under construction without obtaining approved building plans from the Municipal Corporation. Assistant Town Planner (ATP), Zone D, Mr. Harvinder Singh, stated that the action against the illegal structures was carried out on the directions of Municipal Corporation ...

Mayor Mrs. Preeti Sanjeev Suri Conducts Extensive Inspection in Madhav Nagar

13Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Mayor Mrs. Preeti Sanjeev Suri Conducts Extensive Inspection in Madhav Nagar

Katni Municipal Corporation Mayor Mrs. Preeti Sanjeev Suri on Thursday carried out a comprehensive inspection of various areas in Madhav Nagar, reviewing civic amenities and issuing necessary instructions to concerned officials to ensure improved public services. During the inspection, the Mayor visited Hemu Kalani Ward, Acharya Kriplani Ward, and the Madhav Nagar Municipal Sub-Office, closely assessing road infrastructure, sanitation arrangements, and administrative facilities. Inspection of Newly Constructed CC Road Accompanied by local Councillor Suman Raju Makhija, Mayor Suri inspected a newly constructed 300-metre cement concrete (CC) road in Hemu Kalani Ward, built at a cost of approximately ₹17 lakh. She carefully examined the quality, leveling, and finishing of the road an...

Smart Meter Dispute Escalates: Power Department Issues Notice After Consumer Refuses Installation

13Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Smart Meter Dispute Escalates: Power Department Issues Notice After Consumer Refuses Installation

Lalbarra:A controversy has erupted in Lalbarra over the installation of smart electricity meters, with consumers and the power department coming face to face. The dispute intensified after a consumer refused to allow the installation of a smart meter, following which the department issued a notice accusing the consumer of obstructing government work. According to the consumer, the meter replacement was attempted without prior written intimation and without producing any authorization or approval documents. When the consumer objected to the sudden action, departmental staff allegedly termed it as interference in official duties and subsequently served a notice. The notice directs the consumer to appear before the department office within seven days and submit an explanation regarding ...

Two-Day International Janmangal Convention at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on the Theme “One Fast Every Month”

13Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Two-Day International Janmangal Convention at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on the Theme “One Fast Every Month”

Ghaziabad/Koderma:A grand and historic two-day International Janmangal Convention based on the noble concept of “One Fast Every Month” is set to take place on 12–13 December at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event is being jointly organized by the Antarmana Religious & Philanthropic Trust, inspired by the spiritual movement “Har Maas Ek Upvas,” and Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar. This world-level spiritual and social congregation will be held under the divine guidance and patronage of the great Jain ascetic, Tapasvi Samrat, Sadhana Mahodadhi, Antarmana Acharya Shri 108 Prasann Sagar Ji Maharaj. Renowned yoga guru Swami Ramdev Ji will also play a significant role in the convention. The event promises to be a unique confluence of spiritual realization and scientific understanding, aime...

Gurugram: SIT Cracks Multi-Crore Imported Liquor Smuggling Racket, Wine Shop Owner Arrested

13Dec

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Gurugram: SIT Cracks Multi-Crore Imported Liquor Smuggling Racket, Wine Shop Owner Arrested

Gurugram: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has achieved a major breakthrough in a multi-crore imported liquor smuggling case with the arrest of a wine shop owner allegedly at the centre of the illegal trade. The accused, Ankush Goyal, was arrested from Narnaul in Haryana, officials confirmed on Saturday. The arrest comes days after the Excise Department unearthed a massive cache of premium imported liquor that was being stored illegally in a warehouse located at Signature Tower, Gurugram, without payment of customs or excise duties. Excise Department Raid Exposes Smuggling Network Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a special team of the Excise Department conducted a raid on Tuesday and recovered 3,921 cases of foreign liquor and 176 bottles of premium imported brands from...

Pankaj Chaudhary Files Nomination for UP BJP State President, CM Yogi and Deputy CM Keshav Maurya Propose His Name

13Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Pankaj Chaudhary Files Nomination for UP BJP State President, CM Yogi and Deputy CM Keshav Maurya Propose His Name

Lucknow: All speculation surrounding the appointment of the 18th State President of the Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to an end on Saturday when Union Minister of State for Finance and seven-time MP from Maharajganj, Pankaj Chaudhary, formally filed his nomination for the post. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya proposed his name, making it clear that Pankaj Chaudhary enjoys the complete consensus and backing of the party’s central leadership. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and several senior BJP leaders were also present during the nomination process. High-Profile Presence at BJP State Headquarters As per the party’s pre-declared schedule, Saturday was fixed as the nomination day. The BJP state headquarters in Lucknow witness...

Bihar: Family Brutally Assaulted for Opposing Illegal Liquor Sale; Excise Department Corruption Raises Alarming Questions

13Dec

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Bihar, State

Bihar: Family Brutally Assaulted for Opposing Illegal Liquor Sale; Excise Department Corruption Raises Alarming Questions

Aurangabad: Despite Bihar’s complete prohibition law being in force since 2016, the grip of liquor mafias in Aurangabad district appears stronger than ever. In a shocking incident, a family was allegedly brutally assaulted for opposing the sale of liquor outside their home, highlighting not only the reign of fear created by alcohol smugglers but also the systemic failure and corruption within the excise department. The incident comes at a time when the state’s excise machinery itself is under serious scrutiny. Just a week ago, Excise Superintendent Anil Kumar Azad was suspended after the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) conducted raids on his premises and accused him of amassing illegal assets worth ₹1.58 crore by misusing his official position. Raids Expose Deep-Rooted Corruption SVU...

After 15 Years of Struggle Against the System, Sitamarhi’s Sanjay Finally Secures Government Job

13Dec

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Bihar, State

After 15 Years of Struggle Against the System, Sitamarhi’s Sanjay Finally Secures Government Job

Sitamarhi: In a powerful reminder that perseverance can ultimately defeat corruption, Sanjay Ram of Sitamarhi district has finally secured a government job after fighting the system for 15 long years. During this prolonged legal and administrative battle, Sanjay survived by working as a painter and signboard writer, supporting his family while pursuing justice through official channels. The case has emerged as both an inspirational story for citizens challenging administrative injustice and a grim exposure of deep-rooted corruption within the system. Case Dates Back to 2010 The matter relates to Nandwara Panchayat in Bairgania block, where a recruitment advertisement for the post of Vikas Mitra was issued in 2010. Sanjay Ram, a graduate and resident of Bengahi village, applied for...