Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Punjab

Holla Mahalla, the symbol of Khalsai Jaho Jalal should be celebrated according to religious traditions: Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: In the meeting of Dharm Prachar Committee held under the chairmanship of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, urging to celebrate Holla Mahalla, the symbol of Khalsai Jaho Jalal, according to religious traditions, it was asked to stay away from any kind of rioting on this occasion.

Sukhbir Badal demands all 5 AAP ministers contesting Lok Sabha elections resign immediately

BATHINDA:Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today demanded all five Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers who had been earmarked to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections resign from their ministries immediately in the interest of public welfare.

PU in collaboration with Chandigarh MC presents project Arpan, promoting healthy food choices

CHANDIGARH: Enactus Panjab University proudly presented Project Arpan, an innovative initiative focused on sustainability, in collaboration with Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) and Corporate Sustainability Council, Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CSC WICCI), Chandigarh, at a community event in Sector 9, Chandigarh, promoting healthy food choices and sustainable practices.

Adequate connectivity in the Indo-Pacific will boost the economy of Amritsar: Taranjit Singh Sandhu

AMRITSAR: Former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that with proper connectivity in the Indo-Pacific, Amritsar's economy and income growth potential will increase manifold.

Dal Khalsa to Punjab Govt: Arrest and bring Ram Rahim to Punjab for interrogation

HOSHIARPUR: In the wake of names of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is already serving life sentence in a rape and murder case, and his girl friend Honeypreet came into limelight in a sacrilege case of 2015, the Dal Khalsa has asked the Punjab government to immediately bring both the criminals to Punjab on police remand for interrogation.

SGPC gave 30 lakh 33 thousand rupees for the fees of Sikhligar and Vanjara Sikh children

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has released an amount of 30 lakh 33 thousand rupees for the school/call fees of the Sikh children of Sikligar and Vanjare.

Punjab government should arrest Dera Sirsa head and Honeypreet in Bargari desecration case - Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: Reacting to the revelations made by Pradeep Kaler, who was recently arrested in the case of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Bargari in 2015, in the Chandigarh court, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami asked the Punjab government to arrest Dera Sirsa Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim after taking him on production through the court and also immediately arrest his follower Honeypreet.

CM gifts PAU’s first out of campus agriculture college to Kandi region

BALOWAL SAUNKHRI: In a move aimed at giving a major push to agriculture in the Kandi region of the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Agriculture college to the people.

CM renews his pledge to further make concerted efforts to cherish the dreams Shaheed Bhagat Singh by making Punjab a frontrunner state

KHATKAR KALAN(SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR): On the completion of two years in office, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday paid obeisance at the native village of Shaheed-e-Aazam Bhagat Singh and renewed his pledge to further make concerted efforts to cherish the dreams of the legendary martyr by making Punjab frontrunner in every field.

Eminent food expert Bal Mukand Sharma appointed chairman, Punjab state food commission

CHANDIGARH: An eminent food expert who rendered exceptional contribution in bolstering the food sector in Punjab, Bal Mukand Sharma has been appointed as the Chairman, Punjab State Food Commission.

Famous artist and former Markfed GM Bal Mukand Sharma is appointed Food Commissioner of Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The famous artist and former GM of Markfed has been appointed Food Commissioner of Punjab. He is well known personality in Punjab and abroad.

On directions of Chief Minister, Bram Shanker Jimpa gives appointment letters to another 24 candidates

CHANDIGARH: On the directions of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Revenue, Rehabilitation, Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa today gave appointment letters to the 24 candidates in the Water Supply and Sanitation Department for the posts of Stenotypist. Earlier on March 11th, 9 candidates were handed over appointment letters for the posts of Clerk, Junior Technician and Helper in the Water Supply and Sanitation Department.

Punjab to get 28 new cyber crime police stations soon

CHANDIGARH: In order to effectively tackle the increasing cyber crimes, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government is all set to establish 28 new Cybercrime Police stations in all the 28 Police districts including three Commissionerates, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

In presence of cabinet minister Meet Hayer, Raj Lali Gill assumes the charge as chairperson of the Punjab state commission for women

CHANDIGARH: The newly appointed Chairperson of the Punjab State Commission for Women, Mrs. Raj Lali Gill, assumed her post today in the presence of Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer.

MLA, DC inaugurate country’s first historical Saragarhi museum in Ferozepur

CHANDIGARH: The country's first historical Saragarhi Museum built for Rs.2 Cr. was dedicated today to the unparalleled sacrifice, bravery and fighting of 21 brave Sikh soldiers who were martyred in the historical battle of Saragarhi, was dedicated to the public. The inauguration of which was performed by MLA Ferozepur (Urban) Ranbir Singh Bhullar and Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman.

Pashu Palan Mela Concludes with a message of homemade remedies for livestock diseases

LUDHIANA: Two days Pashu Palan Mela of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana concluded with a message of homemade remedies for livestock diseases. Mela attracted a huge gathering with a thought to develop livestock professions on scientific lines. Dr. Sukhpal Singh, Chairman, Punjab State farmers and farmer workers Commission was chief guest on the second day. Dr. Parvender Sheoran, Director ATARI and S. Kuldip Singh Jassowal, Director, Dairy Development Department was the guest of honor.

Noted Social worker and former Health official Dr. Lakhbir Singh joins SAD

JALANDHAR: Shiromani Akali Dal today received a short in the arm when noted social worker and former Health official Dr. Lakhbir Singh joined the party in the presence of SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal here today.

Sukhbir Badal serves legal notice to Punjab CM, asks him to apologize within one week in Sukhvilas hotel issue

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today served a legal notice to chief minister Bhagwant Mann to issue a formal apology to him for leveling false and malicious allegations vis a vis bending of rules to facilitate construction of a private resort Sukh Villas as well as grant of Rs 108 crore tax exemptions to the resort by the erstwhile SAD-BJP government.

Meet Hayer launches website of Punjab youth services department

CHANDIGARH: Sports and Youth Services Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Thursday launched the website of Youth Services Department to bring the activities and schemes of Youth Services Department to maximum number of people/youth.

On World Sikh Environment Day, saplings planted on bank of `Buddha Dariya'

LUDHIANA: On the occasion of World Sikh Environment Day, MP (Rajya Sabha) Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, MP (Rajya Sabha) Sanjeev Arora and Ludhiana East MLA Daljit Singh Bhola Grewal who is also the Chairman of Vidhan Sabha committee formed for cleaning `Buddha Dariya', on Thursday, planted 1100 saplings of different varieties on the bank of `Buddha Dariya', near Jamalpur STP site.

Punjab police arrest four accused for asault on Army soldiers at Kiratpur Sahib

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police have arrested four persons including two key offenders in case of assault on Army Soldiers at Alpine Dhabha in Kiratpur Sahib on Monday.

Gurmeet Singh Khuddian Cabinet Minister inaugurates Pashu Palan Mela at Vet. Varsity

LUDHIANA: Pashu Palan Mela of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana was inaugurated by S. Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, Cabinet Minister Punjab for Agriculture and farmers welfare, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.

Punjab Government decides to extend 'CM Di Yogshala' at village and block level in state

CHANDIGARH: After the successful launch of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s ambitious project “CM Di Yogshala” in all the districts, the mass campaign aimed at keeping people of Punjab fit and healthy is all set to further spread its wings at village and block level from Saturday onwards. The Government has recruited 315 new yoga trainers, who will be deployed in blocks and villages, to conduct free yoga classes.

Memo to Punjab CM for appointment of Chairman and staff of general category commission

PATIALA: The General Category Welfare Federation (PSPCL/PSTCL) delegation submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Punjab through DC Patiala for the appointment of Chairman and Staff of Punjab General category Commission. The delegation consisted of Kuljeet Singh Rattol President, Sukhpreet Singh General Secretary, Hargurmeet Singh Lubana, Maninder Singh, Jaswinder Paul, Sushil Goyal , Ashok Chopra and others. On this occasion Kundan Gogia, Aam Aadmi Party senior leader and Rajeev Chugh Advocate were also present.

Raj Lalli Gill appointed Chairperson of Women Commission Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has appointed Raj Lali Gill as the Chairperson of the Punjab State Commission for Women.

Cabinet Sub-Committee Holds Meeting with Various Employee Unions of Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Cabinet Sub-Committee headed by Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema held meetings with various employee organizations related to Education Department, Revenue Department and Cooperative Department here today to discuss their issues and demands.

AAP's existence short lived, dearth of new faces exposes political and moral bankruptcy: Raja Warring

CHANDIGARH: While addressing the media, PPCC Chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring condemned the electoral approach adopted by the Aam Aadmi Party in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Warring raised poignant observations regarding the nomination of sitting Punjab Government Ministers by AAP rather than introducing fresh faces as candidates.

Dal Khalsa urges Akal Takhat to resolve calendar dispute amicably to uphold distinct Sikh identity

AMRITSAR: On the first day of the Sikh calendar, Dal Khalsa held prayers at Akal Takht Sahib and released the original Nanakshahi calendar and submitted a letter to the 'Jathedar' of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, appealing to resolve the ongoing controversy and confusion regarding the Nanakshahi calendar.

Bibi Jagir Kaur rejoins SAD, pledges to work even more assiduously for the party

BEGOWAL: Former Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur today rejoined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and pledged to work even more assiduously to strengthen the party.

Sukhbir Badal appeals to Punjabis to rally behind SAD to bring back the era of development

BAGHAPURANA: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today appealed to Punjabis to rally behind the SAD to bring back the era of development, saying the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governments had taken the State back by twenty years.

Massive Gearing-up and Preparation for SKM's All India Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat at Delhi

NEW DELHI:  Thousands of farmers, agriculture workers and rural people have started moving towards Delhi to participate in the All India Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat being organized by Samyukta Kisan Morcha at the historic Ram Lila Ground at Delhi on 14th March 2024.

50 percent cattle vaccinated against Lumpy skin disease in Punjab: Gurmeet Singh Khudian

Finance Minister condoles demise of Sham Das Khanna

CHANDIGARH: The Finance Minister of Punjab, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, expressed the deepest condolences on the passing away of Mr. Sham Das Khanna, former News Editor of Hind Samachar, and father of the News Editor of Punjabi Jagran Mr. Sushil Khanna.

Punjab utility slips to B, Haryana power utilities maintain A+ in annual rankings

CHANDIGARH: The power utility of Punjab (PSPCL) has slipped to B grade and Haryana (DHBVN & UHBVN) have maintained their A+ grade in the 12th. National annual ranking report.

Punjab CM announces to start major scheme for giving facelift to bus stands and grain markets across the state

MOGA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced to embark a major scheme for giving facelift to all the bus stands and grain markets within the cities.

Farmer concerns neglected at Punjab Vidhan Sabha: Raja Warring voices frustration

CHANDIGARH: As the Vidhan Sabha session concluded today, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, expressed profound concern regarding the absence of discourse concerning the welfare of farmers throughout the duration of the session.

71 lakh domestic consumers avail benefit of zero bill in FY 2023-24: Harbhajan Singh ETO

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Tuesday said that a total of 70,86,273 domestic consumers in the state have been exempted from their electricity bills under the 'Zero Bill' scheme till date during the current fiscal year 2023-24. The relief of free power of 300 units per month and 600 units per billing cycle was extended to 77,23,309 domestic consumers of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).

Sarkar Vyapaar Milnis will go a long in propelling economic growth in state: says CM

HOSHIARPUR: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday envisioned that Sarkar Vyapaar milnis will act as a catalyst to put state on trajectory of high economic growth with the active participation of traders and industrialists.

Sibin C directs district authorities to take immediate action against spread of misleading information

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C on Tuesday has directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Commissioners of Police (CPs), and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs) to promptly refute any misinformation or misleading information spread during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Punjab to provide 90k new solar pumps for agriculture purpose: Aman Arora

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to ensure optimum utilisation of the natural solar energy and decarbonise the agriculture sector as envisioned by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) is all set to provide 90,000 new solar pumps to farmers for agriculture purposes in the state, said Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Mr. Aman Arora in Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday. He was replying to MLA Shutrana Kulwant Singh Bazigar.

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