Thursday, March 28, 2024

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BJP government has not completed the basic facilities of the border belt:- Kuldeep Dhaliwal*

AMRITSAR: The election campaign of Aam Aadmi Party's candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, has gained full speed. While other traditional parties are still looking for their candidates, big election meetings are being held in favour of Dhaliwal.

AIPEF opposes privatisation agenda of central government, Elects new body

CHENNAI: The Federal council meeting of All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) vehemently opposed the privatisation agenda of Ministry of Power through the Electricity (amendment )rules. Large scale privatisation of transmission is going on in almost every rate in the name of competitive bidding.

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.

BCA in talks with government to facilitate government jobs for cricket players in the state

PATNA: Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari has stated that the cricket governing body of the state is in talks with the Bihar government to have government jobs in the pipeline for cricket players.

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.

RMS Chhina Hails Modi government for CAA's Implementation

AMRITSAR: Senior BJP leader and Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency incharge Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina today hailed the Union Modi government for notifying he Citizenship (Amendment) Rules-2024, which will benefit thousands of Sikhs and Hindus, facing hardships in various neighbouring countries including Pakistan and Afghanistan. He said he welcomes the decision taken by Prime Minister Narendera Modi for taking the strong decision, which will facilitate the minority community migrants to gain citizenship status in India.

CM slams union government for humiliating people of state by ignoring their elected government while embarking development projects

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday slammed the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for humiliating the mandate of people of state by not inviting their elected government, in functions pertaining to development projects in the state.

Maha makes mother's name on government documents compulsory

MUMBAI: Days after the launch of the 4th Women Policy on the occasion of International Women's Day, the Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Monday made it mandatory to include the mother's name in all government documents.

Mann government's lax attitude increases drug abuse in Punjab: Bajwa

CHANDIGARH: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday accused the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of adopting sheer laxity in curbing the rapidly growing drug abuse in the state. 

Industrialists hail Punjab government for fostering an environment conducive to investors and industry

PATIALA: Commending the Punjab government for fostering an environment conducive to investors and industry, the industrialists at Patiala on Monday said that the "Sarkar Vyapar Milni" initiative proves to be a boon for them, facilitating direct connection with the government and promoting Punjab as the preferred destination.

Yarju-Vedshala' Astronomy started in 238 government schools of Haryana

CHANDIGARH: The partnership between Haryana School Education Project Council, IIT Indore and Ampersand Group will give students a unique experience in the study of the universe.

Air cargo facilities will be resumed from Amritsar airport very soon after talks with the central government: Taranjit Singh Sandhu

AMRITSAR: Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the prospective candidate of the Bhartiya Janta party (BJP) from the Amritsar Lok Sabha ticket for the Lok Sabha elections and former Indian ambassador to the US, today met the farmers at Mandyala, a prominent village near Amritsar, and asked them to increase their income. Product, high value proposition and Openly discussed the issues related to domestic-foreign connectivity related to agriculture.

AAP government's dubious stance on Shubhkaran's killing failed to convince the High Court: Bajwa

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday failed to explain what caused the delay in registering an FIR on the death of young farmer Shubhkaran Singh. 

Punjab VB arrest five Panchayat members for misappropriating government grants

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state on Thursday apprehended Gurmej Singh and Jawala Singh (both ex-Sarpanches), Nirvail Singh, Kabul Singh and Gurbir Singh (both ex-members) of village panchayat, Benka, Tarn Taran district for misappropriating government grant received for development of the village.

CM presides over biggest function to give government job letters to 2487 youth at one go

SANGRUR: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday handed over job letters to 2487 youth in the biggest ever such function thereby ensuring government jobs to around 43000 youth in nearly the last two years.

Mann Government fulfilled 4 out of 5 guarantees promised to people of Punjab within 2 years: Cheema

CHANDIGARH: Responding to various issues raised by members of Punjab Vidhan Sabha during a debate on the Punjab Budget 2024-25, the Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab has successfully fulfilled 4 out of 5 guarantees made to the people of Punjab.

'Friendly neighbour' China welcomes new government in Nepal

KATHMANDU: As speculation is rife that Beijing is behind the new political change in Nepal, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Tuesday that China is ready to work with the new government in Nepal.

Mann government committed to welfare of farmers; Rs.2107CR allocated for strengthening irrigation system in state: Chetan Singh Jouramajra

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Water Resources and Soil & Water Conservation Minister S. Chetan Singh Jouramajra characterized the third budget presented by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government as development-oriented, with a focus on the welfare of farmers and rural areas. He expressed confidence that this budget would significantly enhance irrigation facilities in the state.

Traders. Industrialists laud CM for bringing government at their doorsteps

AMRITSAR: Traders from the holy city Amritsar today gave affirmative response to the Sarkaar Vyapaar Milni as all of them profusely thanked the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for this noble initiative.

When Congress government comes, we will drive out all the goons from Haryana again: Hooda

KAITHAL: Addressing the public anger rally organized in Kalayat grain market, today Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Bhupendra Singh Hooda said that the crowd gathered in Kalayat is an indication that the coming time will be for the Congress party. Encouraged by the huge crowd that gathered in the public protest rally, Hooda said in his own style that 'Kalayat has laid the foundation stone'.

Local Government and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Balkar Singh inaugurates the new bus stand at Dharamkot

DHARAMKOT: In an Aam Aadmi Party government built by the people with an overwhelming majority, the Punjab Treasury will always be open for development works of the State. In the near future, 570 super suction machines will be given to the entire Punjab for sewerage cleaning. One of these machines will be presented to Dharamkot, ensuring residents won't face sewage problems. With this powerful and modern technology machine, Dharamkot, Kot Ise Khan, and Fatehgarh Panjtur will have effective sewerage cleaning.

Punjab Government to open 260 sports nurseries in first phase: Meet Hayer

CHANDIGARH: Out of the 1000 sports nurseries to be established by the Punjab Government under the new sports policy, 260 nurseries are being set up in the first phase for which applications have been invited for the recruitment of sports supervisors and coaches by March 10.

Government institutions ruined by SAD, congress governments under a well-planned conspiracy: CM

SAHIBZADA AJI SINGH NAGAR: Holding the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Congress governments squarely responsible for the appalling state of government institutions in the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that his government is committed to offering superior facilities in these institutions, ensuring that no citizen of Punjab is denied access to government services.

Free dialysis facility at 10 Government hospitals soon as Punjab government inks MoU with Hans Foundation

CHANDIGARH: Setting a stage for a dynamic collaboration that promises to further strengthen the healthcare facilities as desired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Health System Corporation (PHSC) and Hans Foundation Dehradun inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for providing free of cost dialysis facility to the needy patients in the state.

Mission Rozgar: CM illuminates life of more 40,000 families by giving them government jobs in nearly last two years

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday continued Mission Rozgar by handing over appointment letters to 457 newly recruited youth in various departments thereby illuminating the lives of more than 40,000 families since formation of government.

ECI directs Punjab Government to implement transfer policy in letter and spirit

CHANDIGARH: Taking serious note of the cases wherein officers are being transferred/posted in the adjacent districts within the same Parliamentary Constituency by the state governments, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has strengthened its existing transfer policy to ensure that officials are not able to disturb the level playing field in the elections.

Standoff continues between Punjab government and farmers over FIR against Haryana police for the 'murder' of a young farmer

CHANDIGARH: The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab is tied in a difficult situation as the stand off with protesting farmers continued for third day today over registration of FIR against Haryana Police personnel who 'killed' a young farmer Shubhkaran Singh at Khanuari border on February 21.

Bikram Majithia asks Haryana Police to hand over kidnapped Sikh youth to family-warns Punjab Government of consequences

CHANDIGARH: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia today demanded the Haryana government hand over a youth farmer who had been kidnapped by its police and grievously injured to the victim family, even as he condemned chief minister Bhagwant Mann for failing to take up the case with Haryana and forcing the family to approach the High court for justice.

CM’s healing touch to family of Shubhkaran, announces government job for sister and Rs 1 crore financial assistance to family

CHANDIGARH: In a healing touch to the family of young farmer Shubhkaran Singh who had attained martyrdom at Khanauri border, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced a government job for the sister of deceased along with financial assistance worth Rs 1 crore to the aggrieved family.

Assured marketing of 22 crops by AAP Government should be one point agenda of Punjab Vidhan Session starting March 1

SRI MUKATSAR SAHIB: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today demanded that “MSP and assured marketing on 22 crops by the Punjab Govt must be legislated into a legal guarantee by the Punjab government during the forthcoming assembly session beginning March 1.

Punjab Cabinet Minister Condemns Haryana Police brutality, Appeals Union Government to take stern action

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Harbhajan Singh ETO on Thursday expressed outrage over the alleged killing of young farmer Shubhkaran Singh by Haryana Police and demanded immediate action from the Union government.

3-day entrepreneurship development program starts at PG Government College Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Today marks the inception of a thrilling three-day Entrepreneurship Development Program, a collaborative endeavor led by the Sachtek Educational Society in partnership with the esteemed Post Graduate Government College for Girls Sec-11, Chandigarh, and the Directorate of Industries, Chandigarh. With a vibrant cohort of over 80 final year students eagerly enrolling, this program promises to be a transformative journey into the realm of entrepreneurship.

Bajwa slams Haryana government for firing tear gas and rubber bullet at Punjabi farmers 

CHANDIGARH: Following the death of the young farmer at the Khanauri border, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday lambasted the Punjab Chief Minister,  Bhagwant Mann, who also holds the home portfolio for his failure to stop the BJP-led Haryana government from firing in Punjab's jurisdiction. 

Punjab government strongly refutes allegations pertaining to deteriorating law and order situation in the state

CHANDIGARH: Asserting that the ongoing agitation of farmers has been handled in a very apt and diligent manner in the state, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Mr Bhagwant Singh Mann has strongly refuted the allegations that the law and order position in the State has deteriorated.

The central government should not create an atmosphere of conflict with the farmers.

SRI MUKATSAR SAHIB: Nihang Singh's chief organization Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal Panjhavn Takht Chalda Vaheer Head Jathedar Baba Balbir Singh Akali 96 said that Union government should not create an atmosphere of conflict with the farmers.

Punjab government distributed Rs.25 crore to boost maternal halth under Matru Vandana Yojna: Dr.Baljit Kaur

CHANDIGARH: Under the Matru Vandana Yojana, the Punjab government has distributed Rs. 25 crore during the current financial year to enhance the nutrition and health status of pregnant women and lactating mothers. Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, revealed that the government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to this cause.

EU asks Israeli government not to take military action in Rafah

BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU)'s foreign policy chief has urged the Israeli government not to take military action in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, which shelters more than 1.3 million displaced Palestinians.

Modi government has frozen accounts of Cong party; Kharge calls it assault on country's democracy

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday claimed that the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre has frozen the accounts of the party and called it an “assault” on the country’s democracy.

Sukhbir Singh Badal demanded government job for to all victims of the Haryana police attack on farmers at Shambhu

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today demanded a government job be given to all victims of the Haryana police attack on farmers at Shambhu, even as he asked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to explain why no action had been taken against the Haryana police officials responsible for brutally injuring farmers in Punjab territory.

Punjab Government increases initial pay of PSPCL employees: Power Minister

PATIALA: The Punjab Government has announced a significant increase in the initial pay scale of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) employees.

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Excessive heat causing higher demand and power crisis, previous governments’ lack of vision costing the people: Jeevan Jyot Kaur

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leader and MLA from Amritsar east Jeevan Jyot Kaur blamed the previous Congress and Akali governments for current power crisis in Punjab. She said that their lack of vision and self-serving decisions are costing the people of Punjab. But, Aam Aadmi Party government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is working tirelessly to improve this situation and as a result Ropar thermal plant’s unit, which was shut earlier, is now functioning and Talwandi thermal plant’s effected unit will be working from tomorrow morning.

Punjab government dissolves 20 welfare boards: Dr. Baljit Kaur

PSPCL facing financial strain over nonpayment of government dues - AIPEF

CHANDIGARH: Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. (PSPCL) is facing financial strain due to non-payment of pending electricity dues by various government departments and balance subsidy for the last financial year on account of free power to agriculture and subsidised power to other sets of domestic and industrial consumers and said V K Gupta Spokesperson All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF).

Punjab Government inks knowledge sharing agreement with Delhi Government

NEW DELHI: In a major initiative aimed at revitalizing the core sectors of Health and Education besides other crucial sectors to propel Punjab on the high growth trajectory, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday signed a Knowledge Sharing Agreement (KSA) with his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal.

Punjab CM to visit premier health and school educational institutes of Delhi Government tomorrow

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to revamp the existing health and education infrastructure across the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann would undertake a whirlwind tour of the premier health and school educational institutes in the national capital on Monday.

Big Action on Illegal Mining: Punjab Government seals all crushers of Khera Kalmot belt

CHANDIGARH: Coming down heavily on illegal mining, Punjab Mines and Geology Minister Mr. Harjot Singh Bains, on Thursday, instructed the officials to immediately seal all the crushers of Khera Kalmot area near Nangal city of Rupnagar district. The cabinet minister said that after recieving complaints of crushers involved in illegal mining and damaging mother nature in Khera Kalmot Area, a videography team was sent by the Mining Department and after the investigations, all the crushers of Khera Kalmot belt have been sealed.

Education Minister visits Government Senior Secondary School Garhshanker

GARHSHANKER/CHANDIGARH: The Education Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer today visited the Government Senior Secondary School in Garhshanker and interacted with both the teachers and the students. 

Punjab Government issues new Covid advisory

The  Punjab Government on Thursday issued a fresh advisory asking residents to wear face masks at large and close gatherings.

OP Jindal Global University inks landmark MoU with Spanish government for Spanish language teaching

SONIPAT: The O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Spain in the presence of Jose Mar�a Ridao Dominguez, Ambassador, Embassy of Spain in India, and Alfonso Perez-Hernandez Egart, First Secretary, Embassy of Spain.

GOI accedes to request of Punjab Government

CHANDIGARH: Acting on the request of the Punjab government to revisit the specifications of shrivelled grains in the wheat being purchased accross the state, the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India today decided to constituted five teams to assess the extent of the problem in the state.

Punjab government recovered Rs.28.78 crore from accounts of deceased beneficiaries

CHANDIGARH: Ensuring judicious distribution of funds under various social security schemes, the Punjab Government has recovered Rs.28.97 crore from bank accounts of deceased beneficiaries of various Social Security Schemes.

 

The arrangement completed by the state government for procurement of wheat - Dhaliwal

AMRITSAR: The state government has made strong arrangements for the arrival of wheat in the state and no hassle would be allowed to the farmers.

'Unfortunate' new trend of government maligning judges has started: CJI

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Friday orally observed that a new trend of the government maligning the judges has started and termed it "unfortunate".

On CM'S directive,Punjab Government extends timings of sewa kendras and saanjh kendras,also to now remain open on Sunday

CHANDIGARH: On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the state government has enhanced the daily timings of all 320 Sewa Kendras and 506 Saanjh Kendras across the State and would also now remain open on Sundays. This pro-people decision would come into force from April 15, 2022.

Government to Bring Back Glory Of Government Schools In Punjab- Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer

NAWANSHAHR: Punjab Education Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Wednesday said that Punjab Government would make all-out efforts to bring back the glory of government schools in the state.

Telangana government insulted office of Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan

NEW DELHI: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday alleged that the state government is insulting the office of governor.

Telangana government insulted office of Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan

NEW DELHI: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday alleged that the state government is insulting the office of governor.

Punjab Government implements digital J forms for farmers across the state

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to ensure transparency and empowerment of farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led government on Thursday decided to make available digital J-Forms to the farmers across the state from April 1, 2022.

The Government of India was asked to abolish the passport requirement for the pilgrims going through the open corridor of Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib Pakistan.

AMRITSAR: Important resolutions on Sikh affairs were passed during the budget session of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee which was held at Teja Singh Samundari Hall within Golden Temple complex here today.

Harjinder Singh Dhami, has strongly criticized the decision of the Central Government to subordinate Chandigarh employees residing on Punjab land.

Our government is fully committed to revolutionize the healthcare facilities for people of the state: Dr Vijay Singla

CHANDIGARH:Swinging into action, a day after taking over as Cabinet Minister of departments of Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education & Research, Dr. Vijay Singla here today chaired 2 back to back maiden meeting of the top brass of both these key department at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh. He took stock of the present scenario and reviewed the functioning of these departments in the presence of the senior officers and other Programme officers etc., who apprised the Health Minister about the status of works and facilities being provided to the community under their respective components. Sh Raj Kamal Chaudhuri, Principal Secretary Health, Sh Alok Shekhar, Principal Secretary, Medical Education, Sh Kumar Rahul, MD NHM, Sh Amit Kumar, Special Secretary Medical Education, Sh Bhupinder Singh, MD PHSC and Dr GB Singh, Director Health Services Punjab were among the senior most officers present there.

Bhagwant Maan led Cabinet gives nod to provide 25,000 government jobs to youth in its maiden meeting

CHANDIGARH:In a major landmark decision, the Punjab Cabinet in its maiden meeting today gave a green signal for providing 25,000 government jobs to the youth in various departments, boards and corporations of the state government.

Pakistan government cancels Jashan-e-Bahar program near Sri Kartarpur Sahib after SGPC objections

AMRITSAR: Following the objections raised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the program of Jashan-e-Baharan to be held by the Government of Pakistan from March 23 to 27 near Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Sri Kartarpur Sahib (Pakistan) has been canceled.

Government should take care of the religious sentiments of all religions including Sikhs

AMRITSAR: The Indian government has withdrawn an order barring Sikh workers from carrying out their duties with kirpans at the country's airports.

Punjab Governor invites Bhagwant Mann to form Government

CHANDIGARH: Bhagwant Mann who was elected leader of Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) legislative Party today presented his claim to form the government to Governor Banwari Lal Purohit.

Over 39L students shifted to government schools in 2020-21

NEW DELHI: Nearly 39.7 lakh students of government aided and private schools shifted to government schools during 2020-21. Similarly, there is also an impact of Covid-19 pandemic on enrolment in schools, showed a report released by Union Ministry of Education on Wednesday.

AAP set to form government in Punjab with clean sweep: Exit polls

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) is set to form a government in Punjab with landslide victory. AAP may sweep the elections with seats between 80 to 100, according to exit polls shown by various news channels.

Jindal School of Government & Public Policy signs MoU with Australia's Macquarie University to expand student mobility

NEW DELHI: In an increasingly globalised world, the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has created international mobility opportunities for its students to study alongside international students both in India and abroad.

Barrier to release of Davinderpal Singh Bhullar reveals Kejriwal government's anti-Sikh mentality: Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami Criticizing the Kejriwal government in Delhi for obstructing the release of Davinderpal Singh Bhullar said the anti-Sikh face of the Aam Aadmi Party has now been exposed over the Bhullar case.

Punjab won’t surrender to coercive decisions of Centre Government : SAD

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali (SAD) has always fought for rights of Punjab and will continue to do so and the Centre should understand that Punjab will never surrender to its coercive decisions.

Prof Bhullar's release was possible due to the efforts of three governments: Sarna

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi Secretary General Mr Harwinder Singh Sarna welcomed the announcement of release of Prof Devinder Singh Bhullar after considering Bhai Davinderpal Singh Bhullar, convicted in the 1993 Maninderjit Singh Bitta bomb blast for the last 24 years, in a meeting of the Prison Review Committee today. Bhullar was pulled out of the jaws of death by the then chairman of the managing committee, Paramjit Singh Sarna, when the President had also rejected the 'Mercy Petition' and paved the way for his execution.

Punjab Government sets up dedicated 24x7 control room to help people stranded in ukraine

CHANDIGARH:In a bid to provide all possible assistance to the distressed families in this hour of crisis, the Punjab Government has set-up a dedicated 24x7 control room to help the people from Punjab stuck up in war hit Ukraine.

NCCOEEE appeals government to withdraw transfer of UT electricity department

Modi government should bring back students from Ukraine safely and for free: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Ministerial candidate and Member of Parliament Bhagwant Mann has appealed to the Union Government to bring back the students studying in Ukraine safely and for free. Mann also demanded that strict action be taken against the multi-fold increase in air ticket prices by airlines they were looting of the people in crisis for which the government was responsible.

Massive voters’ turn out for change and good government: Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann thanked the voters of Punjab for voting peacefully across the state. Bhagwant Mann claimed that the people of Punjab have voted in large numbers for change this time and to bring an honest government in the state.

Punjab Government declared paid holiday on 20th Feb in view of Assembly Polls

CHANDIGARH:In view of Assembly Polls, the Punjab Government on Friday declared paid holiday for employees working in the Shops & Commercial establishments and for workers working in the factories situated in the State of Punjab on 20 February 2022 (Sunday).

SAD-BSP Government will restart old pension scheme for government employees : Sukhbir Singh Badal

SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH NAGAR(MOHALI):Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal today declared that the SAD-BSP Government would restart the pre-2004 old pension scheme for government employees of the state after assuming power in the state.

Government Offices Must Have Breastfeeding Corner: -Dr. G.B. Singh

CHANDIGARH: Dr. G.B. Singh, Director, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab inaugurated the Breastfeeding Corner at the head office of the department at Sector-34A, Chandigarh. While inaugurating the corner, Dr. G.B. Singh said that it is important to have a Breastfeeding Corner in all the government offices so that the mothers working in the office or visiting the office from outside should not face any problem in breastfeeding their children.

Bhagwant Mann appeals people to hit the button of Jharoo to bring AAP government

SUALTANPUR LODHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab's chief ministerial candidate and Member Parliament Bhagwant Mann is campaigning with a will for Punjab Assembly Elections. Mann is covering five-six constituencies in a day and increasing the popularity of Aam Aadmi Party among the people.

Uttarakhand votes to elect new government

NEW DELHI: People of Uttarakhand are voting on Monday to elect their new government. Over 81 lakh voters in 70 Assembly constituencies will decide the political fate of 632 candidates, which include over 150 independents.

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Himachal Government declares three days mourning on demise of Virbhadra Singh

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to observe three days of state mourning as a mark of respect to former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who passed away earlier today due to post-COVID complications.The state mourning will be observed from July 8-10.

Government of India should show seriousness to open Kartarpur Sahib corridor:Bibi Jagir

AMRITSAR:Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President (SGPC) Bibi Jagir Kaur has targeted the Government of India for not reopening the corridor of Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan

Punjab Government takes another leap in Vaccination : Sukhwinder Singh Bindra

CHANDIGARH/LUDHIANA: Punjab Youth Development Board (PYDB) Chairman Sukhwinder Singh Bindra today said that the concerted efforts of Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh

Punjab to convert 17,299 more classrooms of 12,507 government schools into smart classrooms: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Wednesday, said that Captain Amarinder Singh led state government has decided to convert as many as 17,299 more classrooms of 12,507 government schools into smart classrooms. Mr. Singla said that 24 rooms of 22 District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs) will also be transformed into smart training rooms. The minister said that a budget of Rs. 117 crore would be spent for transformation of these training and classrooms.

Punjab government released an additional Rs. 309 Crore to PSPCL for Power Purchase : A .Venu Prasad

PATIALA: The Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of cash strapped Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) , A Venu Prasad on Tursday stated here that the PSPCL has received an additional amount of Rs.309 crore from Punjab government during current paddy season to purchase power from the open market to mitigate the immediate surge in power demand due to continued dry spells in the state.

Punjab Government School's in Patiala district witness record increase in enrollment, 16166 private school students opt government schools for quality education

PATIALA: Under the visionary stewardship of the Chief Minister, Capt. Amarinder Singh, Punjab has been witnessing a renaissance era in education. The state of the art infrastructural facilities, innovative activity based teaching techniques, coaching facility for various competitive entrance examinations and digital education have been bringing in positive change in the public mind set, consequently a record increase in enrollment as well as shifting of students from private to government schools is being witnessed.

Sukhbir Badal in desperation, shows what they did in their Government: Sarkaria

CHANDIGARH:Punjab Mining Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria on Saturday lashed out at Sukhbir Singh Badal for his desperate attempts to gain lost political ground in the state, which Akalis would never get.

Punjab renames 17 government schools after freedom fighters, martyrs: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education minister Vijay Inder Singla, on Friday, said that as many as 12 government schools of Sangrur, Jalndhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar, Tarn Taran, Amritsar, SAS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts have been renamed after freedom fighters and martyrs of the state to give due respect to their valiant spirit.

Punjab Government recruits 128 Medical specialists in Health Department

CHANDIGARH: Health and Family Welfare Minister Punjab, Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu today distributed appointment letters to 128 Medical specialists.

Punjab Government to provide every possible help to the family of the women employee who committed suicide

CHANDIGARH:The Punjab Government would provide justice to the family of the women employee of the technical education who committed suicide by suicide by jumping in front of rail on the railway track in Lalru on June 23.

Sikh Federation has asked the union government to unconditionally invite the farmers for dialogue

AMRITSAR: Sarchand Singh leader of Sikh Federation has asked the union government to unconditionally invite the farmers for dialogue .Sarchand Singh while addressing the gathering after the bhog of sehaj paths for success of farmers struggle at Manawala 10 kilometres from here on Sunday.

Eighteen Government School Students of Punjab selected for National Level Program 'Responsible Artificial Intelligence'

CHANDIGARH: Government schools under the leadership of Punjab Education Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla are continuously setting new milestones. Now, 18 students from government schools have been selected for the national level 'Responsible Artificial Intelligence' program.

Indian Government to Rethink Crypto Currency Ban, Industry Reports Say

A couple of draft Bills seeking a complete ban on cryptocurrencies in India failed for different reasons. Now, Central authorities are considering a committee that would propose a regulation of crypto assets and blockchain technology. Digital industry experts welcome the move, pointing to growing global relevance and business opportunities for desi tech startups.

Vijay Inder Singla congratulates government school students who cleared stage-1 of NTSE

CHANDIGARH: As many as 20 students of government schools of Punjab have cleared the first stage of the National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) with flying colors. Punjab school education minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla congratulated the students the students, their parents, teachers and officials of education department for their hard work and tremendous achievements. The minister said that the students of government schools have performed very well in NTSE as compared to the last year.

Five MLAs support Government’s move to jobs to two MLAs’ sons, lash out at opposition

PHAGWARA: Defending the move of Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and entire cabinet to give jobs to the sons of two MLAs, five senior Congress MLAs have come out in the support of the government and said that the decision has been taken as per policy under which kins of the terrorist affected families, freedom fighters and those who give their lives for the country get jobs in Punjab.

Rs. 22.91 crore more released for up-gradation of infrastructure of government schools: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Wednesday, said that the Congress government led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has continuously been working for the overall improvement in the field of school education and apart from other reforms and new initiatives; the infrastructure of government schools was also being updated.

HP Government accords in-principle approval to amend vehicle accident claim rules

SHIMLA: Transport Minister Bikram Singh said here today that the State Government has accorded in-principle approval to the amended draft of rules 215 to 235 mentioned in the Road Accident Claims Tribunal under the Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021.

Punjab Government announces result of 166 vacancies of Upvaid: Raman Behal

CHANDIGARH: Punjab State Subordinate Services Selection Board has announced the result of examination to fill 166 vacancies of Upvaid and sent their recommendations to the state government. It was informed by Chairman of Punjab State Subordinate Services Selection Board Raman Behal after meeting of Board members.

Punjab CM asks ACS governance reforms to ensure 100 percent government work on E-office

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to bring far more efficiency, transparency and accountability in the functioning of state administration, the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday asked the Additional Chief Secretary Governance Reforms to ensure complete digitalization by shifting all the users in the government on e-Office.

Soni approves drawing for construction of new government medical colleges

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister O.P. Soni today approved the drawings of new government medical colleges being set up in the state.

Four percent reservation quota for PwDs in government jobs to be ensured: Aruna Chaudhary

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Aruna Chaudhary, on Tuesday, said that 4% reservation quota for Divyangjans (Person with Disabilities) in government jobs will be ensured and out of 50,000 vacancies, announced by the Punjab Government to be filled in various departments this year, 2000 posts of PwDs would be filled.

Punjab Government invites online applications from teachers for National Teacher Award

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has invited the online applications from teachers for the National Teacher Award-2021.

Punjab Government extends the deadline to apply for recruitment of pre-primary teachers

CHANDIGARH: Keeping in view the interests of the candidates for the recruitment of teachers in the School Education Department, the Punjab Government has extended the last date for receving application to June 9, 2021 for the posts of Pre-Primary Teachers.

Punjab Government orders roll back of COVID Vaccines from Pvt. Hospitals

CHANDIGARH: On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, the Punjab government today issued an order for taking back COVID Vaccines from Pvt. Hospitals with immediate effect.

Tremendous Enthusiasm by Students in Online Summer Camps for Government Schools

CHANDIGARH: In order to inculcate creative interests in the students of government schools, teachers have started online summer camps in various government schools under the leadership of Education Secretary, Mr. Krishan Kumar.

HP high Court directed the Centre and State Government on Sanwara toll plaza collection

SHIMLA: The High Court of H.P. today directed the Centre and State Government and the National Highways Authority of India, to file reply in the matter related to collection of toll fee at Toll Plaza Sanwara, District Solan. The Court also directed that the prayer for interim relief will be considered after the reply is filed by the respondents.

Vijay Inder Singla releases list of best government schools of Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education and Public Works Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Tuesday, released the list of best government schools for the session 2020-21 on the basis of overall grading. Mr. Vijay Inder Singla said that the ranking of the schools has been divided into three categories; middle, high and senior secondary schools and top performing schools from each district would be given a reward of Rs. 5 lakh, 7.5 lakh and 10 lakh, respectively.

Punjab Government announces results for recruitment of teachers in meritorious schools

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has announced the results of the test conducted on April 11 for the recruitment of teachers in Meritorious Schools.

Punjab Government issues treatment & diagnosis guidelines for Mucormycosis

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government today issued the treatment and diagnosis guidelines for Mucormycosis.Disclosing this here today, the Health Minister Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu said that State Government has already declared Mucormycosis, popularly known as black fungus as a notified disease.

 Punjab Government sets up Mobile Covid Care Unit in partnership with Treebo Hotels- Balbir Sidhu

CHANDIGARH: The State Government has set up a Mobile Covid Care Unit (MCCU) in partnership with Treebo Hotels to serve the remote villages of the district, informed Balbir Singh Sidhu Health Mnister Punjab while flagging it off from District Administrative Complex of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar on Monday.

Punjab Government issues revised guidelines for Home Isolation of mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government on Friday issued the revised guidelines for Home Isolation of mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases.

Goa government moves HC against Tarun Tejpal acquittal

PANAJI: Days after a trial court in the state acquitted former Tehelka Editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal of all charges, including rape, in a 2013 case, the Goa government has filed an appeal in the Bombay High Court challenging the verdict.

PPCC chief urges Sonia to lead all party campaign to remove insensitive Modi government democratically

CHANDIGARH: PPCC president Sunil Jakhar today urged AICC chief Sonia Gandhi and former party president Rahul Gandhi to launch a nationwide campaign to democratically oust the insensitive Modi government.

Punjab CM for further push to achieve target of 1 lakh government jobs

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday asked the Employment Generation & Training department to give a further push to achieve the target of 1 lakh government jobs at the earliest.

Akal Takht has asked the Australian government to revoke its decision of banning the ‘kirpan’ in government schools

AMRITSAR: Akal Takht has asked the Australian government to revoke its decision of banning the ‘kirpan’Criticising the decision of Australian government for implementing it before having any community consultation, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said the decision of Aussie education minister Sarah Mitchell was an immature one.

Punjab Government to sympathetically consider genuine demands of coaches- Director sports assures delegation

CHANDIGARH: A delegation of Punjab Coaches Association of the Sports department today called on the Director Sports Punjab Mr. DPS Kharbanda to impress upon him for the pending demands of the coaches.

Stop grants to PAU Ludhiana: SC Commission to Punjab Government

CHANDIGARH:The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes today issued an order directing the Punjab Government not to release grants/funds to the Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana until it does not implement the reservation policy of the state Government.

Punjab Government establishes 4 new laboratories to conduct free of cost dengue test

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Health Minister Punjab Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu dedicated 4 new Laboratories for free testing of Dengue to the people of the State on the occasion of National Dengue Day on 16th May. The new labs have been made functional at Sub-divisional Hospital Kharar, Rajpura, Abohar and Jagraon.

Congress to campaign against fascist polices and expose Modi government's failures in tackling pandemic: Sunil Jakhar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Sunil Jakhar said that the Modi government at the Center has completely failed in Covid management. Instead of making timely arrangements to battle the pandemic, the Central govt continued to send vaccines abroad. Now when people were telling the truth or serving humanity to give relief to affected people, they were being booked and arrested by registering FIRs.

Rajinder Singh Badheri sharply criticizes UP BJP Government's Chief Minister Yogi for his tweet against Malerkotla as a district

CHANDIGARH: Prominent Sikh farmer leader, National Delegate of All India Jatt Maha Sabha and State President Chandigarh, Rajinder Singh Badheri has strongly condemned the provocative tweet of Uttar Pradesh BJP Chief Minister Yogi Aditya Nath on the Punjab government declaring Malerkotla as a new district. Farmer leader Badheri termed the statement as a manifestation of the saffron party's narrow and communal policy and a very shameful thinking.

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