Chandigarh: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested a private driver from Mohali red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 during its ongoing anti-corruption drive in the state. According to an official spokesperson, the accused, identified as Amandeep, works as a private driver with Raftar Tools and Travel Company, Mohali. He was arrested following.
SAS Nagar administration has created history by planting 1.5 lakh saplings on Tuesday to increase greenery for environmental conservation in the district. The beginning of this historic initiative was done by MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa and Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Ashika Jain. It was done by planting saplings during the district-level opening ceremony at village Johlan.
Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Jain said that the purpose of this visit was to check whether all the arrangements have been completed before the arrival of the polling parties or not.
District Child Protection Officer, S.A.S. Nagar informed that this checking will be done continuously so that the school administrators can ensure complete compliance with the conditions
She said that no fee would be charged for the deposit of arms by the police station, while a nominal fee of Rs 200 per month would be charged for the deposit of arms with the arms dealer.
1 copy each of photo electoral rolls and one CD without photo have been supplied to the representatives of the recognized political parties of the district.
ADC Viraj S Tidke further informed that poster making, slogan writing and speech competitions will also be conducted in the schools/colleges of the district
SAS Nagar: Deputy Commissioner Mohali flagged off the voter awareness van as part of the SVEEP campaign in the district. Apart from registering as a voter, LED van will also make people aware of exercising their right to vote. Continuing the awareness activities under the Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation Program (SVEEP), Deputy Commissioner-cum-District.
