Senior Congress Leader said that it was another day and another leader of AAP was in the news for the wrong reason. This time it is the “actual” and super CM of Punjab Raghav Chadha. The Enforcement Directorate has named Raghav Chadha in the supplementary chargesheet in the Delhi excise policy case.

Bajwa also termed the Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann as a dummy CM of Punjab. He said that the office of CM is in fact being handled by RS MP Raghav Chadha.

“At first, it was Delhi’s former Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia. Now AAP’s RS MP Raghav has been named in the same case. I wonder who is going to be next. Is it going to be Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal? Who knows?”, quipped Bajwa.

While citing a news report, Bajwa said that C Arvind, Manish Sisodia’s former secretary, told the ED that a meeting was held at the former deputy Chief Minister’s residence, which was also attended by Chadha. C Arvind also said in the statement that the meeting was attended by a senior IAS officer from Punjab, and several other officers from the Punjab Excise Directorate.

“Hereafter, I urge the Enforcement Directorate to continue its probe into Punjab’s liquor policy to bring it to a logical end. ED must take serious note of the same and conduct a thorough probe on Punjab’s liquor policy for 2022-23”, Bajwa added.

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According to the ED charge sheet, Manish Sisodia’s former secretary Arvind has named Raghav Chadha in his statement.

According to the charge sheet, Arvind in his statement said that a meeting was held at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in which Raghav Chadha, Excise and Taxation Officers of Punjab and others were present. Raghav Chadha has been named in the charge sheet but he is not named as an accused.

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Earlier in a tweet, Sidhu had termed the protest as ‘Satyagraha’ and said that he would meet the wrestlers who were staging the sit-in.

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A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the council of ministers held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister at the local Circuit house.

Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that keeping in view the larger public interest, the Cabinet has given its consent to extend the exemption of 2.25% stamp duty and fees for those registering their property/land by May 15. Those opting for registration of land will continue to be exempted from 1% Additional stamp duty, 1 % PIDB fees, and 0.25 % special fees. Pertinently, the scheme was initially notified by the state government for such an exemption by March 31. However, observing the response of people it was extended up to April 30 which is now extended to May 15.

*APPROVES THE CREATION OF SEVEN POSTS IN THE DRUG TESTING LABORATORY*

The Cabinet also approved the creation of seven posts in the Drug Testing Laboratory (Ayurveda) Patiala in the larger public interest. The recruitment for these posts will ensure that the laboratory works efficiently to benefit the common man and that theAyurveda medicines are tested regularly sothat they can be supplied to the state government’s Ayurvedic hospitals, dispensaries, and others. The move will help in maintaining the quality and purity of Ayurvedic medicines in the state.

*GIVES THE GREEN SIGNAL FOR ROPING IN EXPERTS/ CONSULTANTS ON AGRARIAN ISSUES*

The Cabinet also gave the green signal for roping in experts/ consultants for the improvement of the environment, checking the depleting groundwater table, bringing farmers out of the rut of the wheat/paddy cycle, and improving the financial situation of the farmers. These experts will be hired by the Agriculture and Farmers welfare department, Punjab to benefit the food growers of the state in a big way.

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A decision to this effect was taken by the Cabinet in its meeting held here at the local Circuit house under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister.

Divulging the details, the Chief Minister, while interacting with the media persons on the sidelines of the Cabinet meeting, said that this landmark initiative is aimed at benefitting the farm labourers who usually are bereft of such compensation despite the fact that they suffer a lot due to nature’s fury. He said that now not only the farmers but the labourer will also be compensated for the loss of their work due to natural calamities. Bhagwant Mann said that this is the gift of the state government to the entire working class who give their sweat and toil for producing the crops, on the upcoming Labour Day on May 1.

The Chief Minister also announced that the state government will also soon start a massive registration drive to register the working class so that they can get benefits from the various central and state-sponsored schemes. He said that most of these schemes lapse as there is no proper registration of the labourers but now this will be ensured to benefit the working class. Bhagwant Mann also bemoaned that the successive state governments have hitherto ignored this noble cause.

FLAGSHIP PROGRAM OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ‘SARKAAR AAPKE DWAAR’ KICK STARTED BY HOLDING A CABINET MEETING OUTSIDE THE PUNJAB CIVIL SECRETARIAT

The Chief Minister further said that the state government has kick-started its flagship program namely ‘Sarkaar Aapke Dwaar’ by holding a Cabinet meeting here at the local Circuit House adding that the move is aimed at ensuring the well-being of the people and holistic development of the state. He said that now Cabinets will not be confined only in the rooms of the Secretariat but they will be held in the villages, towns, and cities across the state so that people are facilitated. Bhagwant Mann said that with this boost will be given to the development of the state on one hand and will facilitate the people by getting their routine administrative works done on the other.

The Chief Minister further said that he had already directed the officers especially the Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to enhance their field visits. He said that the aim is that the people should not have to run from pillar to post for getting their routine administrative work done. Rather, Bhagwant Mann said that the government will provide facilities to the people at their doorsteps through such schemes.

NOD FOR RECRUITMENT ON 87 VACANCIES IN VARIOUS CADRES OF THE LOCAL AUDIT WING

The Cabinet also gave the nod for filling 87 vacancies of direct recruitment in the various cadres of the Local Audit Wing, which will pave the way for recruitment against the vacant posts of 60 Junior Auditors, One Section Officer, one Junior Scale Stenographer, three Steno- Typists and 22 Clerks. This will streamline the pre-audit/post-audit of Panchayati Raj Institutes (PRIs), Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), pupil funds, and Universities. This will further enable the state government to get Finance Commission grants from the Government of India Ministry in a smooth and hassle-free manner.

GREEN SIGNAL TO RESTRUCTURE PUNJAB STATE SPORTS SERVICE RULES, 2023

In order to promote sports culture in the state, the Cabinet also gave a green signal to restructure, the Punjab State Sports (Group-A’, Group ‘B’ & Group ‘C) Service Rules, 2023. All fresh recruitments will be made in various cadres of the sports Department (Group A, Group ‘B’ & Group “C°) as per the newly notified Rules. Similarly, the officers/employees working in different cadres in the sports department will get opportunities for promotion during their service.

ACCORDS CONSENT TO CREATE NEW BLOCK RAMDAS IN AMRITSAR DISTRICT

The Cabinet also accorded consent to create a new block Ramdas by taking out 75 gram panchayats from Ajnala block in the Amritsar district. The creation of block Ramdas will give a boost to the developmental activities in these 75 villages. Likewise, the Cabinet also approved the creation of the post of Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) for efficaciously managing the affairs of the newly created block.

OKAYS REVISED PAY SCALES OF TEACHERS IN PAU

In a major pro-people decision, the Cabinet approved the revision of pay scales of teachers in Punjab Agricultural University with effect from January 1, 2016. The disbursement of salary and pension to these employees will take place from April 2023. This will benefit all the teachers in Punjab Agricultural University by fulfilling their long pending demand.

APPROVES THE PUNJAB ADVOCATE GENERAL (GROUP ‘A’) SERVICE RULES, 2023

The Cabinet also gave approval for the formulation of “The Punjab Advocate General (Group ‘A’) Service Rules, 2023”. With the formulation of these service rules, the services of Group-A employees serving in the office of Advocate General, Punjab will be regulated. This will be very helpful in the efficient running of the office work in this coveted office in the larger public interest.

NOD TO ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT OF DEFENCE SERVICES WELFARE DEPARTMENT

The Cabinet also gave nod to the annual administrative report of the Department of Defence Services Welfare, Punjab for the year 2021-22.

GIVES CONSENT FOR SENDING THE CASES OF PREMATURE RELEASE OF CONVICTS

The Cabinet also gave its consent for sending the case of six prisoners for seeking the premature release of life convicts confined in the jails of the state. After the nod of the Cabinet under Article 163 of the Constitution of India, these special remission/ premature release cases will be submitted to the Punjab Governor under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution for consideration/ approval.

As a part of phase II of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahautsav being celebrated to commemorate the 75th year of Indian Independence, the Cabinet also gave a green signal for sending the case of 14 prisoners falling in category 6, for seeking the premature release of life convicts confined in the jails of the state. After the nod of the Cabinet under Article 163 of the Constitution of India, these special remission/ premature release cases will be submitted to the Punjab Governor under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution for consideration/ approval.

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Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Parkash Singh Badal. PM Modi said in his condolence message that he was deeply saddened by the shocking demise.

Parkash Singh Badal was a towering figure and notable leader of Indian politics. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and supported the state in difficult times.

Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal passed away on Tuesday night. He breathed his last at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. There is a wave of mourning in the whole country after his death.

The central government has announced a two-day national mourning (April 26 and 27) on the death of Badal. During this time, the national flag will fly at half-mast and there will be no government entertainment programs.

Meanwhile, Punjab government announced a government holiday in the state on Thursday. Badal’s creation will be held in Badal village on Thursday.

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PM Modi said, “Extremely saddened by the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji. He was a colossal figure of Indian politics, and a remarkable statesman who contributed greatly to our nation. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Punjab and anchored the state through critical times.”

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in a condolence message, the Chief Minister recalled the services rendered by Badal as Punjab Chief Minister and Minister in the Union Cabinet. Bhagwant Mann said that the former Chief Minister was an able administrator and above all a fine human being with qualities of head and heart.

Sharing his heartfelt condolences with the members of the bereaved family, the Chief Minister prayed to the Almighty to give them strength to bear this huge loss in this hour of grief and grant eternal peace to the departed soul.

Banwari Lal Purohit, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, expressed his deepest condolences on the passing of S. Parkash Singh Badal, a towering figure in Indian politics and a leader who served the people of Punjab with distinction.

Badal was a man of integrity, wisdom, and compassion, who devoted his life to the service of our people. He was a true son of Punjab, who worked tirelessly to promote the interests of our state and its people.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has expressed deep grief over the demise of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron and former Chief Minister of Punjab, Parkash Singh Badal.

Advocate Dhami said Badal spent a long time in jail for the rights and interests of Punjab. He was a proponent of the peasantry and a leading leader of Panthic and Sikh politics. It can be said to be his achievement to remain in politics for many decades and lead Akali politics.

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, “The news of the demise of former Punjab Chief Minister and former Shiromani Akali Dal President Sardar Parkash Singh Badal ji is sad. He was a strong leader of India and Punjab politics throughout his life. I express my deepest condolences to all his bereaved family and supporters including Sukhbir Singh Badal.”

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today expressed profound grief over the sad demise of Parkash Singh Badal, a veteran political stalwart and five-time Chief Minister of Punjab.

In his condolence message to his son and Shiromani Akali Dal-Badal president, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Capt Amarinder said he shared the family’s grief over this irreparable loss. He said it was not only a loss to the family, but to the entire state and the country as a whole.

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For the past few days, Badal has been admitted to the ICU of Fortis Hospital in Mohali. His condition was stated to be stable for the past several days and he took his last breath on Tuesday late evening.

Badal was CM of Punjab from 1970 to 1971, from 1977 to 1980, from 1997 to 2002, and from 2007 to 2017. He is also the patron of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a Sikh-centered regional political party. He also remained President of Akali Dal from 1995 to 2008, when he was replaced by his son Sukhbir Singh Badal.

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In the challan submitted on February 24, the SIT had named Sukhbir Singh Badal and the then DGP Sumedh Singh Saini as conspirators in the Kotkapura firing case. While former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal was accused for aiding the conspiracy.

Apart from this, the then CP Ludhiana Paramraj Singh Daumranangal, the then SSP Moga Charanjit Sharma, the then DIG Amar Singh Chahal, the then SSP Faridkot Sukhmander Singh Mann and the then SHO Kotkapura Gurdeep Singh were also accused in the said challan

Clause 4 of the challan, which was submitted today, includes sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC from the Punjab government to initiate prosecution against the accused. This chargesheet is supported by relevant facts, documents, sanction order and CFSL report.

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“A significant addition to Kochi’s infrastructure! Kochi Water Metro will be dedicated to the nation.

This will ensure better connectivity to Kochi. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described the Kochi Water Metro as an “ambitious project” of the state which will accelerate the development and growth of the port city of Kochi.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Kochi Water Metro (KWM) service at a function here on April 25, sources in the Chief Minister’s Office said. In a Facebook post, the Kerala CM said with the launch of the flagship project set up at a cost of Rs 1,136.83 crore in Kochi, another assurance given by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government to the people of the state is going to be fulfilled.

“Exciting times are coming for the state’s transport and tourism sectors,” he said in a tweet.

In a Facebook post, the chief minister said the first phase of the project will start service from the High Court-Vipin terminal to the Vyatila-Kakkanad terminal soon. He said affordable and safe travel in air-conditioned boats will help people reach their destinations without getting stuck in traffic jams. Commuters can travel in both Kochi Metro and Water Metro using the ‘Kochi 1’ card, the chief minister said. People can also book tickets digitally.

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