ECI appoints new Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar
- Also appoints new DIGs of Ropar Range and Border Range
Chandigarh, March 21:The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C on Thursday said that the Election Commission of India has appointed Himanshu Agarwal, who was the Deputy Commissioner of Gurdaspur, as the new Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar.
Likewise, Vishesh Sarangal has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner of Gurdaspur.
In addition, Jagdale Nilambari Vijay has been posted as DIG of the Ropar Range, while Rakesh Kumar Kaushal has been appointed as DIG of the Border Range, he added.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024
5004 Voters are in the Age Group of 100 to 119 Years in Punjab: CEO
-205 voters are over 120 years old
-Voters aged over 85 years can also cast their votes at home: Sibin C
Chandigarh, March 21:Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sibin C, disclosed startling statistics regarding the demographic makeup of voters in the state. As on March 1, 2024, Punjab boasts a remarkable 5004 voters aged between 100 to 119 years, with an additional 205 voters surpassing the age of 120 years.
He stated that in adherence to directives from the Election Commission of India, voters aged 85 years and above have been granted the convenience of casting their votes from the comfort of their homes. This measure is aimed at facilitating participation, and instructions have already been issued to all the District Election Officers cum Deputy Commissioners for this purpose.
Breaking down the numbers, Sibin C highlighted that among the 5004 voters aged between 100 to 119 years, there are 1,917 male and 2,928 female voters falling within the 100 to 109 years age bracket. Furthermore, there are 59 male and 100 female voters aged 110 to 119 years.
Regarding voters above 120 years old, there are a total of 205 individuals, comprising 122 males and 83 females. Notably, Ludhiana district hosts the highest number of elderly voters, with 77 men and 34 women above the age of 120, followed by Ferozepur district with 24 men and 25 women, he added.
Divulging the details about first-time voters, the CEO reported that as on March 1, 2024, Punjab has 4,89,631 voters aged 18-19, including 16 transgender voters. Of these, 2,93,100 are male and 1,96,515 are female.
In total, Punjab boasts 2,12,71,246 voters, comprising 1,11,92,959 male voters and 1,00,77,543 female voters. Sibin C has urged all the voters to exercise their democratic right and participate in the electoral process to achieve the ambitious goal embodied by the slogan 'Is Vaar 70 Paar'.
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Vigilance Bureau arrests Assistant Treasury Officer for accepting bribe to pass pension case
Chandigarh, March 21, 2024 : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Thursday has apprehended Munish Kumar, Assistant Treasury Officer (ATO), Amritsar for accepting bribe to clear a pension case.
Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the above mentioned accused has been arrested on the complaint lodged by Naresh Dogra, a resident of Bazar Narsingh, Amritsar.
He further informed that the complaint has approached the VB and alleged that the said accused has been demanding a bribe of Rs 20,000 for passing his pension case. He further added that after preliminary investigation of this complaint a trap was laid by a VB team and the accused was caught red handed accepting Rs 10,000 as a bribe.
He added that in this regard a case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered at VB police station Amritsar range. The accused would be produced in the competent court tomorrow and further investigation into this case was under progress, he said.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT SUSPENDS ASSISTANT TREASURER APPREHENDED IN CORRUPTION CASE
Chandigarh, March 21: The Punjab Finance Department has ordered immediate suspension of Munish Kumar, Assistant Treasurer at the District Treasury Office, Amritsar, effective from the date of his arrest on March 21, 2024.
Disclosing this, an official spokesperson said that Munish Kumar has been taken into custody by the Vigilance Department on charges of corruption and accepting bribes.
He said that during suspension period Munish’s headquarters has been fixed at the District Treasury Office, Jalandhar. He will receive a subsistence allowance in accordance with the rules of the Punjab Civil Services.
Reiterating Department's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethics within its operations, he said that any action that compromise these values will be met with strict disciplinary measures.