A special correspondent, Vishal Rambani is the bureau chief at Patiala. He covers politics, crime, power sector, environment and socio-economic issues, with several investigative stories to his credit.
Articles by Vishal Rambani
Punjab: Take whatever action you want, Patiala MP Preneet Kaur dares Congress
In hard-hitting reply to show-cause notice to party, former Union minister expresses surprise that Tariq Anwar, who had quit the party on Sonia’s elevation despite being a foreign national, is now questioning her for “anti-party activities”; vows to stand by Punjab
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:49 PM IST
Congress suspends MP Preneet Kaur
The Congress disciplinary committee on Friday suspended Preneet Kaur, Patiala Lok Sabha MP and wife of former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, and asked her to explain within three days why she should not be expelled for indulging in anti-party activities.
Published on Feb 04, 2023 12:09 AM IST
Vishal Rambani, Patiala
Congress suspends Patiala MP Preneet Kaur for anti-party activities
Congress’ disciplinary panel member secretary Tariq Anwar says Preneet has been asked to explain in three days why she shouldn’t be expelled; action comes after complaints by Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring
Published on Feb 03, 2023 04:46 PM IST
Suspense prevails over Navjot Sidhu’s release
Even though the premature release of Navjot Singh Sidhu from Patiala central jail is uncertain, his supporters have geared up for grand welcome of the cricketer turned politician.
Published on Jan 25, 2023 10:31 PM IST
Vishal Rambani, Patiala
Rape in moving car: Accused sent to 2-day police remand
Two days after a 12-year-old girl was raped in a moving car in the Balbeda area of Patiala, a local court on Monday sent the accused to two-day police remand.
Published on Jan 24, 2023 12:34 AM IST
Punjab excise minister intercepts 15 trucks ferrying goods without paying GST
After complaints of tax evasion, Harpal Cheema and GST commissioner KK Yadav conduct surprise check at Rajpura
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 02:43 PM IST
Rahul in Punjab: Bharat Jodo Yatra successful because India about unity
Congress leader says BJP, RSS resorting to divisive politics to spread fear, hatred, but he is showing path of unity, which is why his yatra is successful
Updated on Jan 11, 2023 01:42 PM IST
Punjab VB arrests trio from Nabha for extorting ₹1.5 lakh from registry clerk
Property agent, his two accomplices were blackmailing govt official; Vigilance Bureau team laid trap and caught accused accepting second instalment of extortion amount
Published on Jan 09, 2023 06:07 PM IST
After Sarari’s resignation, Dr Balbir Singh likely to sworn in as Punjab minister
Dr Balbir Singh, a 66-year-old MLA from Patiala (rural) constituency, is likely to be inducted as cabinet minister in the chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Cabinet
Updated on Jan 07, 2023 02:34 PM IST
Vishal Rambani, Patiala
Punjab: Six members of Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang arrested with 12 weapons
Accused were operating weapon and drugs smuggling racket in border state, DGP assures of stern action
Published on Jan 02, 2023 04:06 PM IST
Badal, Dhindsa families stalled work at Sangrur medical college: Bhagwant Mann
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday slammed the Badal and Dhindsa families for ‘joining hands’ to stall work on Sangrur medical college for their ‘vested political interests’.
Published on Jan 01, 2023 11:19 PM IST
Vishal Rambani, Sangrur
Lookout circular issued against former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder’s adviser Chahal
The circular against Chahal, who is incommunicado and untraceable since the vigilance bureau initiated its probe about 12 days ago, has been opened to prevent him from fleeing India
Published on Dec 22, 2022 12:34 AM IST
Vishal Rambani, Patiala
Disproportionate assets case: VB assess property value of ex-CM Capt Amarinder’s adviser Chahal
A Punjab vigilance bureau team probing corruption charges against former chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh’s adviser Bharat Inder Singh Chahal reached his Alcazar Marriage Palace on Patiala-Sirhind Road on Monday to ascertain the value of the property.
Published on Dec 20, 2022 12:16 AM IST
Probing corruption, Punjab VB at door of ex-CM Capt Amarinder’s adviser BIS Chahal
Punjab Vigilance Bureau team lands up at Chahal’s property on Patiala-Sirhind road to ascertain value; VB writes to immigration authorities to issue look out circular against Chahal, who has been incommunicado since 10 days
Published on Dec 19, 2022 12:50 PM IST
After 8 years, PSPCL to get coal from its mine in Pachwara
After a gap of eight years, Punjab will receive the first railway rake of coal from the Pachwara coal mine which was allotted by the Union government to the state.
Updated on Dec 13, 2022 08:47 PM IST
Illegal mining in Punjab: ED asks mining dept why forgery case was not invoked against contractor
Hinting at the involvement of Mining Department officials in illegal mining, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned the Punjab Mining Department for not invoking stern provision of Indian Penal Code against mining contractor Rakesh Chaudhry, who is booked by Rupnagar police.
Published on Dec 12, 2022 10:29 PM IST
Vishal Rambani, Rupnagar
3 incumbents shortlisted for director posts in PSPCL, PSTCL
: Three incumbent directors of the power sector in Punjab are among those who were shortlisted for director posts in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL)
Published on Dec 08, 2022 09:20 PM IST
Vishal Rambani, Patiala
Congress leader among three held for Ghanaur UCO Bank loot: police
Amandeep, who is also accused of being involved in bank loot at Fatehgarh Sahib, was nabbed with his accomplishes during the manhunt launched by the police after the ₹17.85 lakh were looted from UCO Bank in Ghanaur
Published on Nov 30, 2022 12:51 AM IST
Four members of Lawrence Bishnoi gang caught in Punjab’s Rupnagar
Three pistols, ammunition, including a magazine and 22 cartridges, besides a sword and 12 iron rods were recovered from the accused
Published on Nov 28, 2022 01:45 PM IST
Punjab’s U-turn: No action against farmers over fires
State authorities will rescind “red entries” marked in the land records of over 4,300 farmers in the state from September 15 to November 14.
Updated on Nov 26, 2022 04:18 AM IST
Vishal RambaniVishal Joshi
Stubble burning: Bowing to farmer’s pressure, Punjab govt withdraws orders of red entry
The Punjab government issued a notification, to withdraw all cases where red entries were made in the land records of farmers who were had burnt paddy residue this harvest season.
Published on Nov 25, 2022 08:16 PM IST
Vishal Rambani and Vishal Joshi
Punjab clamps down on gun culture: 274 arms licences suspended in Patiala
Patiala DC says action taken against those with more than two weapons per licence; show-cause notices also issued, asking holders why licences should not be cancelled
Published on Nov 19, 2022 01:20 PM IST
Naib tehsildar recruitment scam: Second-rank holder among two in Punjab Police net
Patiala police on Friday arrested two persons, including the second rank holder, in the naib tehsildar recruitment scam
Updated on Nov 19, 2022 12:04 AM IST
Vishal Rambani, Patiala
Registration of BS-IV vehicle: VB takes over probe, at least 15 PCS under the lens
The transport department had recently blacklisted 5,706 BS-IV vehicles registered fraudulently after April 1, 2020
Published on Nov 17, 2022 06:34 PM IST
At least 15 Punjab officers in dock as BS-IV vehicle registration scam unfolds
Transport department had recently blacklisted 5,706 BS-IV vehicles registered fraudulently after April 1, 2020
Published on Nov 15, 2022 12:58 AM IST
Vishal Rambani, Patiala
Punjab logs 3,916 farm fires in a day, highest this season
As the window for wheat is very short after paddy harvest, farmers set their fields on fire to quickly clear off the crop residue. Punjab generates around 180 lakh tonnes of paddy straw annually
Published on Nov 12, 2022 01:00 AM IST
Punjab illegal mining mafia kingpin Rakesh Chaudhry held in Rupnagar
Punjab irrigation and mining minister Harjot Singh Bains terms it biggest-ever crackdown on illegal mining mafia; arrest triggers panic in Congress camp as former ministers enjoyed good equation with Chaudhry
Updated on Nov 11, 2022 05:02 PM IST
Punjab’s AQI improves even as farm fires see minor jump
As the window for rabi crop wheat is very short after paddy harvest, farmers set their fields on fire to quickly clear off the crop residue. Punjab generates around 180 lakh tonnes of paddy straw annually
Updated on Nov 11, 2022 12:32 AM IST
Vishal Joshi and Vishal Rambani
Farm fires choke Punjab, air quality slips to severe, very poor category
State detects 1,778 stubble burning incidents on Wednesday, with Muktsar district topping the chart with 220 farm fires, followed Fereozpur 198, Faridkot and Bathinda 185 each
Published on Nov 10, 2022 01:17 AM IST
Anand Marriage Act to be implemented in Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann
Punjab chief minister makes announcement after paying obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib on Parkash Purb of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev
Published on Nov 08, 2022 04:17 PM IST
