Monday, November 04, 2024

Punjab

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan urges farmers to Judicious use of Fertilisers

CHANDIGARH: Stressing on excessive usage of fertilizer reduces land fertility, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan urged farmers to use fertilizers as per expert-recommended quantities during the upcoming wheat sowing season.

'Congress looted Punjab', CM Mann says during AAP campaign for Nov 13 by polls

GURDASPUR: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday campaigned for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Dera Baba Nanak Assembly constituency, Gurdeep Randhawa, urging people to support the party's candidate.

Jathedar Akal Takht called a meeting of Sikh intellectuals on November 6 to discuss the current sectarian crisis

AMRITSAR: Giani Raghbir Singh Jathedar Akal Takht highest seat of sikh religion has called a meeting of Sikh intellectuals on November 6 to discuss the current sectarian crisis. This information was being kept top secret but still became public.

Dr. Raju urged CM Mann to clarify the Govt’s stand on the issue of Chandigarh as the capital of Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh, Punjab is the only state in the country wherein the residents of the capital Chandigarh have to suffer serious disadvantages in terms of employment, benefits of state government schemes etc., which are available to other residents of Punjab as a state. The legal reason for this is that Chandigarh has not been a part of Punjab state since November 1, 1966. This was stated by former IAS officer Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju during a press conference held at Chandigarh Press Club in Sector 27 on Saturday.

Punjab: Setback for Cong ahead of Nov 13 bypolls as senior party leader switches to AAP

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab received a significant boost for the Chabbewal Assembly bypoll with Kulwinder Singh Rasulpuri, the constituency in-charge for the Congress, and Gurpreet Singh, the grandson of former MLA Chaudhary Ram Charan, on Saturday joined AAP.

Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond exhorts people to follow path shown by Lord Vishwakarma Ji

LUDHIANA: Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Saturday stated that Lord Vishwakarma Ji is credited with the creation of Craft, Architecture, and Engineering on our planet.

Punjab CM felicitates people on Vishwakarma Day

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday greeted all the Punjabis living across the globe on the auspicious occasion of parkash divas of Lord Vishwakarma, celebrated as Vishwakarma day in the entire world.

Misconceptions about the advisory board regarding the issues of Sri Akal Takht Sahib are not correct:  Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: Clarifying about the 11-member advisory board formed during the last general meeting of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that some people are deliberately creating misconceptions about it, while the purpose of this board has been continuous since the past.

Akal Takht Jathedar expresses concern over Sikh Youth migrating abroad and migration from other states to Punjab

AMRITSAR: Giani Raghbir Singh Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib gave a message to the Sikh Panth from the Darshan Deori of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib and emphasized on the need to determine life priorities in the light of Sikh history.

Vigilance Bureau nabs Ludhiana Municipal Corporation official red handed taking Rs 10000 bribe from panchayat election candidate

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has apprehended Gurdeep Singh, alias Sunny, a Data Entry Operator with the Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana, red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000.

Punjab police busts interstate weapons smuggling module backed by USA based Dilpreet Singh; seven held with 12 sophisticated pistols

CHANDIGARH: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state , Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled an interstate illegal weapons smuggling module linked to USA-based Dilpreet Singh with the arrest of seven operatives and recovered 12 pistols along with 16 magazines and 23 live cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

Punjab cracks down on fertiliser hoarding; five flying squad teams to ensure equitable availability of dap, other fertilisers

CHANDIGARH: In an initiative aimed to protecting farmers from financial exploitation and help them achieve better yields, the Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has constituted five flying squad teams to ensure the seamless and equitable availability of DAP and other fertilizers, quality seeds and pesticides for the Rabi season.

SGPC observes death anniversary of Indira Gandhi's assassin Bhai Beant Singh

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee today observed 37th death anniversary of Shaheed Bhai Beant Singh one of the assassins of former Prime Miinister Indira Gandhi.,  SGPC with the support of the Sangat, offered the blessings of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at Gurdwara Jhanda Bunga Sahib within in Sri Darbar Sahib complex.

Digital Media Association greets people on occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhod Divas

CHANDIGARH: The President Davinderjit Singh Darshi and members of Digital Media Association Punjab, today greeted people of Punjab on occasion of Dipawali festival and Bandi Chhod Diwas.

Former Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu made campaign in charge for Barnala bye-election

CHANDIGARH: Former minister and Senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu has been made in charge of the election campaign in Barnala bye-election to be held on November 15.

Punjab Senior Vets to celebrate black Diwali

MOHALI: The executive committee of the Punjab Senior Vets Association, in a meeting held here today, decided to celebrate black Diwali in protest against lackadaisical attitude of Punjab government towards genuine demands of pensioners and employees.

Punjab Governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria greets people on Diwali and Bandi Chhod Diwas

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria extended his greetings to the people of Punjab and Chandigarh on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and 'Bandi Chhor Diwas'.

Punjab CM greets people on the eve of Diwali and Bandi Chhod Divas

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday extended his warm wishes to all the Punjabis living across the globe on the sacred occasion of the festival of lights- Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas.

On eve of Diwali, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan along with his wife calls on Governor Gulab Chand Kataria

CHANDIGARH: On the eve of the festival of lights - Diwali, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and his wife Gurpreet Kaur Sandhwan paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Punjab Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria. Speaker Sandhwan and Gurpreet Kaur were warmly welcomed by Mr. Kataria and Mrs. Anita Kataria at the Governor's House.

Punjab development authorities earn Rs 2060 Cr from e-auction of properties: Hardeep Singh Mundia

CHANDIGARH: Development authorities working under the Department of Housing and Urban Development have earned revenue of Rs 2060 Cr from the e-auction of various properties. The auctioned properties include group housing, petrol pumps, hotel sites, SCOs, booths, and industrial and residential plots under the jurisdiction of development authorities.

Punjab launches helpline numbers to report illegal tagging of products with DAP & other fertilisers

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, has launched helpline numbers for the state farmers to report any pesticide dealers who tag other products with di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) or other fertilisers. Farmers can also report issues such as excessive pricing, illegal hoarding, or black marketing of DAP fertiliser.

Punjab CM announces 4 percent hike in DA, to benefit more than 6.50 lakh employees and pensioners

CHANDIGARH: In a Diwali bonanza to families of more than 6.50 employees and pensioners of the state government, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced a hike of 4% in their Dearness allowance.

Punjab Police arrests 153 big fish among 10000 drug smugglers in 2024, 790 Kg heroin seized, Rs.208 Cr property seized

CHANDIGARH: Amidst the ongoing intensified efforts to wipe out drugs from the state, Punjab Police has arrested 10524 drug smugglers including 153 big fish after registering 7686 first information reports (FIRs) in last 10 months, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

AAP leaders hold a major protest in Chandigarh against Central Government over issue of paddy procurement and lifting

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a major protest in Chandigarh on Wednesday against the central BJP government over the issues of slow procurement of paddy and the lifting of old grains in Punjab’s markets.

Jail Inspection and Celebration of Diwali with Children of women inmates by Amarinder Singh Grewal, District & Sessions Judge, Amritsar

AMRITSAR: Amrinder Singh Grewal, District & Sessions Judge has visited and inspected the Central Jail Amritsar, wherein, the jail barracks, Jail Kitchen (Langar Ghar), Legal Aid Clinic were inspected. Ld. Sessions Judge also checked the kitchen where food for the under trial prisoners was cooked and tasted the food, which was found to be satisfactory. During the inspection Amardeep Singh Bains, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary and Ms. Supreet Kaur, Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Amritsar had accompanied the District & Sessions Judge, Amritsar. Sh. Hemant Kumar Sharma, Jail Superintendent had also been present on the spot during the jail inspection.

Akal Takht Jathedar asks Sikhs not to make any kind of electrical decoration, light only ghee lamps on Bandi Chhod divas

AMRITSAR: Giani Raghbir Singh Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib has ordered the Sikh community in view of the completion of 40 years of the Sikh Genocide of November 1, 1984 that on the occasion of Bandi chhod Divas on November 1, only ghee should be consumed in the memory of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. Lamps should be lit only and electrical decorations not to be done.

Soon, good news for drivers and conductors of Punjab government buses

CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is preparing to deliver good news soon to drivers and conductors of government buses as Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Tuesday, instructed department officials to promptly prepare the case for regularizing government bus drivers and conductors so that it can be submitted for Cabinet approval.

Aam Aadmi Party to gherao BJP office tomorrow

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will gherao BJP Punjab office (Sector 37, Chandigarh) on Wednesday (October 30) to protest against the central government for slow grain lifting which is causing problems for farmers, commission agents, and millers.

Central Government wants to take revenge for farmers' movement: Kang

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party once again attacked the BJP and the central government over the issues related to the purchase and lifting of paddy.

Vigilance Bureau arrests Anti Narcotics Task Force Inspector accepting Rs one lakh bribe

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its drive against corruption in the state, on Tuesday arrested Inspector of Police Gurinder Singh, Incharge, Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Patiala district red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs. 1,00,000.

Punjab CM’s major push to development of Municipal towns of the state

NEW DELHI: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday held meeting with his Delhi counterpart for giving a facelift to the corporation cities of the state.

Punjab Cabinet Ministers Seek Governor's Intervention for Swift Rice Lifting

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Harjot Singh Bains, and Hardeep Singh Mundian submitted a memorandum to Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Monday, requesting his intervention with the Central Government to expedite the lifting of rice from Punjab.

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Announces Free Insurance for Mid-Day Meal Workers

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance, Planning, and Excise Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced today that the Punjab Mid Day Meal Society has signed an agreement with Canara Bank, under which mid-day meal cooks and helpers will be insured free of cost.

Important resolutions regarding national affairs were passed in the general house meeting of SGPC

AMRITSAR: Many important resolutions were passed during today's general meeting of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, which were approved by the members present amid cheers.

Ensure disposal of complaints in fair, transparent, time bound manner : VB Chief directs officials

CHANDIGARH: With an aim to root-out corruption from the state as mandated by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Mr. Varinder Kumar, Special DGP-cum-Chief Director Vigilance Bureau, directed field officials of the Bureau to ensure the judicious disposal of complaints in fair, transparent and time bound manner.

Badal’s loyalist Harjinder Singh Dhami re-elected as SGPC chief

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate and loyalist of the Badal family, Harjinder Singh Dhami was on Monday re-elected as the president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for the fourth time in a row by defeating three-time Sikh body chief Bibi Jagir Kaur.

MC Phagwara Facing acute shortage of staff, 58 out of 68. Sanctioned posts lying vacant

PHAGWARA: Municipal Corporation Phagwara having 50 municipal Wards is presently facing acute shortage of staff and the residents who are paying regular required taxes , were being deprived off several facilities in normal routine supposed to be provided by Municipal Corporation.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Campaigns for AAP Candidate Gurdeep Randhawa in Dera Baba Nanak

GURDASPUR: On Sunday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for AAP candidate Gurdeep Randhawa in Dera Baba Nanak for the by-elections and appealed to the people to support the AAP candidate.

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan reviews paddy procurement in 6 mandis of Faridkot District

CHANDIGARH: With a view to take stock of the paddy procurement during the ongoing season, the Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Mr. Kultar Singh Sandhwan today visited the Anaj Mandis at Kotkapura, Dheemanwali, Fidde Kalan, Khara and Pakka village and interacted with the farmers and the labourers.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann campaigns in Chabbewal - Elect Ishank, whatever work he'll bring to me, I will approve it

CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for AAP candidate Ishank Chabbewal in the Chabbewal assembly constituency on Sunday. The Chief Minister praised Ishank, saying he is a young candidate who understands the local issues. "Make Ishank win, and whatever work he'll bring to me, I will sign it immediately," he stated.

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