Oil, yogurt factories sealed, 31 food outlets fined by PFA in Gujranwala on August 29, 2018GUJRANWALA: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday sealed two factories for using substandard material in the production of oil and yogurt and fined another 31 food outlets in a fresh crackdown against adulteration in food stuff in Gujranwala. Reportedly, the PFA food safety teams raided on several factories and food outlets situated on Sialkot […]
Anti-Corruption Dept arrests land grabber, files cases against three revenue officers on August 28, 2018GUJRANWALA: The Anti-Corruption Establishment’s (ACE) branch in Gujranwala on Monday lodged cases against three revenue officials and arrested a land mafia gang member for their alleged involvement in several land frauds. Reportedly, a citizen Amjad Mehmood filed an application with the ACE, accusing three officers including Bhopalwala Municipal Committee Chief Officer (CO) Muhammad Sarwar Cheema, […]
WMC fails to dispose of animal waste in Gujranwala on August 27, 2018GUJRANWALA: The Waste Management Company (WMC), despite of formulating a comprehensive plan, has failed in timely lifting and disposal of offal and animal wastes during Eidul Azha in the provincial metropolis. Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner had claimed to have chalked out a plan for a speedy removal of offal. However, a large quantity of animal […]
Commissioner urges officers for early computerisation of land record in Gujranwala on August 26, 2018GUJRANWALA: Gujranwala Division Commissioner Asadullah Faiz on Saturday inspected facilities being provided to the citizens in land record centers. Reportedly, he responded to the issues of citizens, and ordered the concerned staff to adopt effective measures for the resolution of their problems on the priority basis. Furthermore, he directed City in-charge and Sadar land record […]
Strict security planned in Gujranwala on Eid on August 22, 2018GUJRANWALA: Millions of Muslims are celebrating Eidul Azha today with religious zeal and fervour in Gujranwala District. Reportedly, strict security measures are implemented by the district administration, particularly at about 700 mosques and Eid prayer venues to thwart any untoward incident. In this regard, Gujranwala Regional Police Officer (RPO) Shahid Hanif held a high-level meeting […]
Cop arrested in bribery case on August 20, 2018The Anti-Corruption Establishment’s (ACE) branch in Gujranwala on Sunday arrested a police sub-inspector (SI) who had been declared a proclaimed offender in an alleged corruption case. Reportedly, the ACE regional director Fareed Ahmed informed the media that a citizen Muhammad Mushtaq filed an application with the ACE accusing SI Saifullah Chatha of the Wahndo police […]
Chief secretary urges govt depts to ensure merit on August 19, 2018The Punjab Chief Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani said on Saturday that all department heads must formulate, adopt and instigate merit-based policies and selection system in their respective departments to ensure transparency and accountability. Reportedly, he held a high-level meeting with the Punjab Health Secretary Saqib Zafar, the Gujranwala Commissioner Asadullah Faiz, the Rescue and Safety […]
Case registered against three revenue officials over fraud on August 16, 2018GUJRANWALA: The Anti-Corruption Establishment’s (ACE) branch in Gujranwala on Wednesday lodged cases against three revenue officials and a police assistant sub-inspector (ASI) for their alleged involvement in corruption and fraud. Reportedly, a citizen Asghar Ali filed an application with ACE, accusing Muhammad Ashraf of preparing a forged land deed with the help of three revenue […]
LHC halts demolition of illegal constructions on August 11, 2018GUJRANWALA: District administration once again has to stop the operation against illegal constructions, after Lahore High Court (LHC) issued a stay order on Friday. The operation was being carried out against illegal construction on state land, acquired for a Zoo. The stay order was given by LHC on the request of an occupier. It is […]
Court gives go-ahead to demolish illegal buildings in Gujranwala on August 10, 2018GUJRANWALA: Crackdown against illegal constructions to vacate 247-Kanal land in Gujranwala is expected to resume on Friday as the District and Sessions Court on Thursday discharged a temporary restraining order which was earlier issued to halt the operation. Reportedly, the land had been acquired by the municipal corporation to construct a zoo, but over 116-kanal […]