Punjab govt’s ‘Easy Registration’ project makes property registration corruption-free

To address long-standing issues related to buying or selling property in the state, the Punjab government launched the ‘Easy Registration’ project. The initiative was initially launched as a pilot and later rolled out across all districts. The initiative has revolutionised the process of property registration by enhancing transparency, eliminating long queues, and curtailing the dominance of middlemen. It has several key features that empower citizens and ensure a hassle-free experience. It also marks the end of the previous system, often plagued by delays and demands for bribes.  Problems citizens faced earlier…

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PF withdrawals set to become faster with ATM and UPI Integration, here’s all you need to know

In what brings a sigh of relief for those finding it tricky to withdraw PF money when needed, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is slated to bring a notable change. The upcoming update, aimed at completely transforming the process of PF withdrawal, is slated to benefit millions of PF account holders. Once rolled out, the account holders will neither have to visit offices nor wait for several days to withdraw their PF money, as they will be able to withdraw PF funds directly through ATMs as well as via UPI.

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Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand Bandh receives no public support, traders question Congress

A statewide bandh was observed against the state government probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case on Sunday, with protesters demanding a CBI investigation under the supervision of a sitting Supreme Court or high court judge in the case. The Uttarakhand Bandh called by the Congress was a complete failure. Neither the public nor the traders supported it, and the ground reality did not align with Congress’s claims. Congress called this bandh a voice for justice, but the question remains: When the CBI investigation had already been recommended, what was the…

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AAP’s ‘Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh’ campaign brings hope to families affected by drug addiction in Punjab

A deeply felt and personal dimension to Punjab’s fight against substance abuse was brought to light through the ‘Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh’ campaign, uniting communities to be more agriculturally aware of the harm that addiction has done to families throughout the state.   The ‘Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh’ is being promoted by Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while it is also making its way through the state, encouraging people to come forward and share their stories, stand in solidarity with one another, and…

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