Malerkotla declared as the newest district ANI 14 May 2021, 22:18 GMT+10 Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], 14 May (ANI): Malerkotla is the newest district of Punjab, said Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh in an announcement on the occasion of Eid Ul Fitr. The CM tweeted, "Happy to share that on the auspicious occasion of EidUlFitr, my Govt has announced Malerkotla as the newest district. The 23rd district holds huge historical significance. Have ordered to immediately locate suitable site for district administrative complex."According to a report by Punjab Government, initially, the sub-divisions of Malerkotla and Ahmedgarh, as well as the sub-tehsil of Amargarh, would be included in the newly created district. The process of bringing villages under the jurisdiction of Malerkotla district would begin later, after the conclusion of the census operations.