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Punjab Government Imposes Complete Ban on Display of Weapons in religious and public places

PHAGWARA: In a bid to maintain law and order, the Punjab government has imposed a complete ban on the public display of weapons within the district of Kapurthala. The directive was issued by District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal, under the powers granted by Section 163 of the Punjab Civil Services Rules, 2023.

Punjab Government’s Service Centers don’t provide central government’s benefits: Sunil Jakhar

CHANDIGARH: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is organizing camps across Punjab to deliver the benefits of central government welfare schemes to households. These camps aim to make people aware of schemes like Ayushman Bharat Health Yojana, PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, Labor Cards, Vishwakarma Yojana, and other central schemes, while also providing access to these facilities. Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar expressed these views while addressing journalists in Chandigarh.

Punjab Government Commits to Boosting IT Sector, Says Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

LUDHIANA: The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is actively working to promote the state's IT sector by reserving significant land for its development, said Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today. He made the announcement while speaking as the chief guest at the "IT India Expo - 2025" held here today.

Punjab Government launches special campaign for planting fruit trees on panchayati land

CHANDIGARH: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has launched a special drive to plant fruit orchards on village panchayati lands to promote horticulture and encourage crop diversification across the state. With this objective, Horticulture, Defence Services Welfare and Freedom Fighters Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat and Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Shri Tarunpreet Singh Sond jointly launched the ‘Apna Pind – Apna Bagh’ campaign today at Chandigarh. The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Horticulture Department and the Rural Development and Panchayats Department.

Punjab Government Launches “Rising Punjab – Suggestions to Solution” Series to Empower Industry

CHANDIGARH: The Government of Punjab has announced a special series of events titled “Rising Punjab – Suggestions to Solution” under the Udyog Kranti vision of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. The initiative is being spearheaded by Industries & Commerce–cum–Investment Promotion Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora.The events are designed to spread awareness about the state’s new industry-friendly policies and provide a direct platform for dialogue between the government and industry leaders.

Punjab Government will honour 26 personalities with Punjab Government Praman Patra, 2025 on the occasion of Independence Day

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government has selected 26 different personalities to award them with Punjab Government Praman Patra, 2025 for rendering outstanding services in their respective fields on the occasion of Independence Day.

Punjab Government withdraws controversial land pooling policy after statewide protests

CHANDIGARH:Punjab Government has withdrawn its controversial land pooling policy following state wide protests by farmers and political parties. The policy was also challenged in the Punjab and Haryana High Court where government failed to satisfy the judicial quaries about the policy. 

Vendors Await Payment Months After Punjab Panchayat Elections, feel cheated by Punjab Government

PHAGWARA: everal service providers and vendors remain unpaid for goods and services supplied during Punjab’s panchayat elections held on October 15 last year leading to mounting frustration and financial strain among those involved. According to sources, the local administration had hired sound systems, vehicles, videography services, tents, and other equipment for election preparations and rehearsals. While bills were forwarded to the administration, only partial payments have reportedly been made to a few individuals, leaving many without any reimbursement despite repeated visits to government offices.

Giani Harpreet Singh sharply criticized the Punjab government’s new Land Pooling Policy

AMRITSAR: After being elected president of the newly formed Akali Dal, Giani Harpreet Singh sharply criticized the Punjab government’s new Land Pooling Policy, calling it “extremely dangerous” and a “conspiracy to change the demography of Punjab.”, he added.

Historic Step by Punjab Government — First-ever 2 Modern Hostels for Backward Classes, First Instalment of ₹1.12 Crore Released: Dr. Baljit Kaur

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, today announced that, for the first time in Punjab, two modern hostels will be constructed for students belonging to Backward Classes. The first instalment of ₹1.12 crore has been approved for these hostels, which will soon be transferred to the accounts of Punjabi University, Patiala, enabling construction to commence immediately. These hostels — one for boys and one for girls — will have a capacity of 100 students each and will be built at a total cost of ₹6.99 crore.

Punjab Government facilitates safe return of four Punjabi youth stranded in Iraq: says Sanjeev Arora Cabinet Minister

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh.Sanjeev Arora said It was brought to my attention through my WhatsApp number by four Punjabi youths from Hoshiarpur District, who have been stranded in Iraq for the past approximately six months. They were facing mistreatment and expressed a strong desire to return to India due to concerns for their safety and well-being.

Punjab Government Extends Deadline for General Transfers/Postings

CHANDIGARH: The Personnel Department of the Punjab Government has issued a letter today, providing instructions and extending the deadline for general transfers/postings of government officers and employees across the state.

Punjab Government Rescues 4 Child Beggars During 16 Special Raids: Dr. Baljit Kaur

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, has intensified efforts under the state-wide “Jeevan Jyot” campaign to rescue child beggars from the streets and reintegrate them into mainstream society by ensuring access to education, shelter, and a secure future. This was stated today by the Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur.

Punjab government boosts stipends for medical and dental interns and residents: Harpal Singh Cheema

CHANDIGARH: Underscoring the Aam Aadmi Party-led government's unwavering commitment to bolstering the education and health sectors, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced a significant increase in the monthly stipends for Interns, Junior Residents, and Senior Residents across government medical and dental colleges in the state.

Punjab Government Achieves Milestone: 169 Children Rescued in Just 7 Days – Dr. Baljit Kaur

CHANDIGARH: Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government continues to take strong and impactful steps to ensure child rights and protection. As part of its ambitious Project JIWANJYOT 2.0, 20 child beggars were rescued today during special rescue operations carried out across 15 districts of the state. With today’s action, the total number of children rescued within just seven days has reached 169. This was disclosed by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur.

Punjab government is completely serious about the security of Sachkhand Harmandir Sahib

AMRITSAR: After the threats received by email to Sachkhand Shri Harmandir Sahib , while talking to the media after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's visit to Amritsar, Aam Aadmi Party district president Prabbir Singh Brar and Lok Sabha in-charge Jaskaran Singh Bandesha said that the Punjab government is completely serious about the security of the Sikh holy site Sachkhand Shri Harmandir Sahib and the Chief Minister had also held a meeting with the DGP of Punjab and senior police officers in the past. After this, a young accused, Shubham Dubey, who sent the email, has also been arrested.

SGPC President objects to Punjab government's announcement to hold separate centenary celebrations

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has expressed strong objection to the Punjab government's announcement to hold a separate function at the government level on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji.

Som Parkash Calls for United Front Against Punjab Government’s Exclusion of Dalit Scriptures in Sacrilege Bill

PHAGWARA: Former Union Minister Som Parkash has called upon all like-minded political parties, social organizations, and community leaders to unite in opposition to the Punjab Government’s proposed “Religious Places and Scriptures (Prevention of Desecration) Bill, 2025,” which he alleges deliberately omits sacred texts and religious symbols of Dalit communities.

Punjab Government’s Sacrilege Bill: A Political Stunt Exploiting Religious Sentiments-Satnam Singh Chahal

The recently introduced Punjab Sacrilege (Prevention and Punishment) Bill by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government appears to be a politically motivated move rather than a sincere attempt to deliver justice or protect religious sentiments.

Punjab Government to Send 1,500 Best-Performing Women Sarpanch/ Panchs to Nanded Sahib: CM

CHANDIGARH: In a significant step towards women empowerment, the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has decided to send 1,500 of the best-performing women Sarpanch/ Panchs to Nanded Sahib to pay obeisance.

BJP Punjab Slams Punjab Government for Failing to Enforce Monsoon Mining Ban Amid Heavy Rains*

PHAGWARA: National BJP Leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal has strongly criticised the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government for its failure to enforce the annual monsoon mining ban, even as heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused river levels to rise and flood warnings to be issued across the region. With dams filling up rapidly and rivers in spate, downstream areas in Punjab are under serious threat — yet the state government appears to be asleep at the wheel.

Punjab Government Pushes State Deeper into Debt with Weekly Loans-Satnam Singh Chahal

If a father spends his entire life accumulating property to secure his son's future, and that son, instead of respecting the legacy, begins selling off those assets and recklessly taking loans to fund his luxuries, can he ever be called intelligent or rich? Such a person would rightly be labelled irresponsible, wasteful, and blind to long-term consequences. Unfortunately, this analogy fits disturbingly well with the current financial conduct of the Punjab government. Generations of Punjabis have worked hard to build this state its resources, infrastructure, and reputation. But today, instead of safeguarding that legacy, the government appears determined to mortgage Punjab’s future through unsustainable and ever-growing debt.

Resident doctors call off strike after meeting with finance and heath ministers, claims Punjab Government spokesman

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh today successfully concluded a productive two-hour meeting with representatives from the Forum of Resident Doctors of Punjab. The discussions, which also included Additional Chief Secretary Finance Alok Shekhar, Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Kumar Rahul, Secretary Expenditure V.N. Zade, and Director Medical Education and Research Dr. Avnish Kumar, addressed the concerns raised by the resident doctors.

Punjab Government Recovers ₹166 Crore from Ineligible Pension Accounts under Special Elderly Welfare Drive: Dr. Baljit Kaur

CHANDIGARH: Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is taking significant measures to ensure the welfare and dignity of the elderly. In a commendable initiative, a special verification drive titled ‘Sadde Buzurg Sadda Maan’ was conducted to identify deceased pension beneficiaries and streamline the distribution of pensions to the rightful recipients.

Emergency Veterans Demand ₹20,000 Monthly Pension from Punjab Government: Girish Sharma

PHAGWARA: The Emergency Veterans Struggle Committee of Punjab has urged the state government to raise the monthly pension for Emergency-era detainees and activists to ₹20,000, aligning it with neighboring states such as Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.EVSC President Girish Sharma and General Secretary Narinder Poddar made this demand while addressing a press briefing on Monday.

Punjab Government gears up for paddy procurement season 4 months in advance

CHANDIGARH: Pulling up its socks well in 4 months advance of the Paddy procurement season 2025, Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann undertook a path breaking initiative by constituting a Group of Ministers (GoM) for supervising food grain procurement and ensuring smooth Wheat and Paddy Procurement in the coming seasons in the State. The GoM held its first meeting today at Punjab Bhawan Chandigarh.

Punjab Government’s Decision about Development Authorities Will bring more transparency: Harbhajan Singh ETO

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government's decision, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, regarding development authorities will significantly contribute to the overall development of the state. This was stated on Sunday by Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO in a press release.

Punjab government fails to implement Anti-Human Trafficking Act-2010: Satnam Singh Chahal

JALANDHAR: North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal has strongly condemned the Punjab government’s continued failure to effectively implement the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act-2010. The Act was passed in 2010 and was reintroduced in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha after amendments in 2012.

Punjab Government Stands as a Support for Destitute Children; Adoption Process to Be Made Legal, Safe and Transparent: Dr. Baljit Kaur

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government is committed to ensuring a bright future for destitute and orphaned children across the state by making the adoption process fully legal, secure and transparent.

Punjab Government backtracked from self-attested affidavits, makes magistrate attestation compulsary in transport department

CHANDIGARH: Making it tough for citizens to complete the formalities to obtain driving licence and Registration Copy of vehicles, the Punjab transport department in the name of digitalisation of process has made it compulsary for the applicants to submit an affidavit duly attesgted by the Executive Magisgtrate. The notification of submitting self attested affidavit has been either scrapped or violated.

474 students of Punjab government schools qulify for NEET: Harjit Bains

CHANDIGARH: In a remarkable achievement, Punjab's government school students have once again showcased their academic prowess, with 474 students qualifying the highly competitive National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab.

Punjab Government Ensuring Peak Power Demand Without Any Cuts: Harbhajan Singh ETO

Crop Diversification - Punjab Government Launches Pilot Project to Promote Maize Cultivation in 6 Districts

SANGRUR: Sangrur, June 4, 2025: To promote crop diversification, conserve groundwater, and strengthen farmers economically, the Punjab government has launched a pilot project to encourage farmers to shift from paddy to maize cultivation. The project aims to cover 10,000 hectares of land in six districts: Sangrur, Bathinda, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, and Kapurthala. Farmers will be provided with an incentive of ₹17,500 per hectare, and maize procurement will be ensured at ₹2,400 per quintal.

Punjab Government upgraded Zirakpur Municipal Council to status of Corporation: Ravjot Singh

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh announced the upgrade of Municipal Council Zirakpur to Corporation status soon during his early morning visit to Zirakpur on Thursday.

2550 Posts Vacant in BBMB, State’s Position Weakened Due to Punjab Government’s Negligence: Vineet Joshi

CHANDIGARH: A total of 2,550 posts belonging to Punjab in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) have remained vacant for a long time, including several crucial and influential positions. The BJP has alleged that had the Punjab government filled these posts timely, the state’s stance in the board could have been asserted more strongly. While the Haryana government has filled all its posts and is actively safeguarding its interests, Punjab’s participation has weakened due to the state government’s negligence.

Punjab Government expedites work on four laning of Patiala-Sirhind road at cost of Rs.119.6 crore

CHANDIGARH: The long-awaited work of four-laning of Patiala-Sirhind road is progressing at a fast pace with the efforts of the Punjab government led by Bhagwant Singh Mann.

Punjab Government announces holiday in Sub-Division Kapurthala on May 23

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government has declared a holiday in Sub-Division Kapurthala on May 23, 2025.

Punjab Government to Launch Two Ambitious Schemes Worth Rs 315 Crore for Providing Water to Rural Populace: Mundian

CHANDIGARH: Reaffirming the firm commitment of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to provide potable drinking water to the residents of the state, the Punjab government will soon launch two ambitious schemes worth around Rs 315 crore.

Partap Singh Bajwa Expresses Deep Concern Over Violation of Parliamentary Norms by Punjab Government

CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, S. Partap Singh Bajwa, has expressed grave concern and anguish over the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s decision to bypass established parliamentary convention by denying the Chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to the Opposition.

Punjab Government’s Major Initiative to Curb Stubble Burning, Boost Industry

CHANDIGARH: In a landmark decision, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has amended the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 to introduce a capital subsidy scheme for the installation of paddy straw-based boilers. This progressive move aims to increase farmers' income, promote effective stubble management, protect the environment, and provide significant benefits to the state’s industrial sector.

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Punjab government dissolves 20 welfare boards: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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).

Punjab Government declares paid holiday on polling day

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has declared a paid holiday in the state on February 20, 2022 (Sunday) on account of voting for the State Legislative Assembly.

Punjab government names Bhawanigarh-Sunam-Budhladha-Boha road as Maharaja Aggarsen Marg: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Public Works Minister Vijay Inder Singla, on Thursday, said that the state government has named Bhawanigarh-Sunam-Budhladha-Boha road after the legendary King of Agroha, Maharaja Aggarsen ji. The cabinet minister said that the 87.05 km road stretch up to Haryana border has been named as Maharaja Aggarsen Marg as it connect major cities of Punjab to Agroha Dham.

Punjab government names Bhawanigarh-Sunam-Budhladha-Boha road as Maharaja Aggarsen Marg: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Public Works Minister Vijay Inder Singla, on Thursday, said that the state government has named Bhawanigarh-Sunam-Budhladha-Boha road after the legendary King of Agroha, Maharaja Aggarsen ji. The cabinet minister said that the 87.05 km road stretch up to Haryana border has been named as Maharaja Aggarsen Marg as it connect major cities of Punjab to Agroha Dham.

Channi launches Punjab Government Rozgar Guarantee For Youth Scheme

PHAGWARA: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday announced to provide one lakh jobs to youth within a year.

Punjab cabinet gives green signal to Punjab Government Rozgar Guarantee for Youth Scheme 2022'

CHANDIGARH: With an objective to have a focused and output based approach, the Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday approved the ‘Punjab Government Rozgar Guarantee for Youth Scheme (PRAGTY) 2022’.

Punjab CM launches Punjab Government Rozgar guarantee for Youth Scheme

PHAGWARA:Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on
Tuesday announced a plan to provide one lakh jobs to youth within a
year.

Punjab Government needs to reply to queries raised on regularisation bill: Governor

CHANDIGARH: Updating the status of the file regarding regularization of the services of contractual employees in Punjab, Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Governor Punjab in a press statement informed that information shared with media by Shri Charanjit Singh Channi, Chief Minister Punjab on January 1 is “factually incorrect”.

AIPEF urges Punjab government to release payments to PSPCL

CHANDIGARH:All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) in a letter to Chief Minister and Finance Minister Punjab urged to release the pending payments due to Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd.(PSPCL) on account of waiving of arrears for domestic consumers, enhanced power subsidy due to benefits given to domestic and industrial consumers .pending payments

Punjab government effigy burnt after a protest rally outside Amritsar DC office

AMRITSAR: The effigy of the Punjab government was burnt after a protest rally outside Deputy Commissioner office here today in support of their long pending demands.

Punjab government names Sirhind-Fatehgarh Sahib-Bela road after Mata Gujar Kaur ji: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Public Works Minister Vijay Inder Singla, on Thursday, informed that the Punjab Government has named the Sirhind-Fatehgarh Sahib-Bela road after Mata Gujar Kaur ji. The minister said that the road connecting to three historically important cities for Sikhs viz Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Sri Chamkaur Sahib will now be known as Mata Gujri Marg.

Punjab Government to set up Punjabi Film Development Council

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh announced to set up Punjabi Film Development Council, Punjab to promote Punjabi language and Culture.

Punjab Government Launches 'Sankalp' Project From Central Jail Kapurthala

KAPURTHALA:Punjab Government today launched the 'Sankalp' project from the Central Jail, Kapurthala to improve the lives of the inmates in the jails. Under this training, the inmates in 8 jails of the state would be given various vocational trainings. The project was inaugurated by Punjab Technical Education, Employment Generation and Horticulture Minister Rana Gurjeet Singh.

Punjab Government concerned to protect endangered Gavialis Gangeticus reptiles; Minister Gilzian

CHANDIGARH: In a move to protect the critically endangered Ghadiyal (Gavialis Gangeticus ), the Punjab government under the third phase of Gavialis Gangeticus rehabilitation project released 24 ‘gharials’ in Beas river near Kulla Fatta village of Tanda, on Sunday.

Punjab Government committed to ensure welfare,employment and equality to persons with disabilities

CHANDIGARH/MALERKOTLA:The International Day of Persons With Disabilities for the year 2021-22 was celebrated by the Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab today at the Urdu Academy Malerkotla. Such programs were also celebrated at every district level in which medical camps/UDID camps for disabled persons were organised. The Chief Guest at the function was Mrs. Razia Sultana, Cabinet Minister, Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab. The function was presided over by Mrs. Raji P Srivastava, Principal Secretary, IAS, Government of Punjab. Persons with disabilities who have done remarkable deeds were also honored and artificial limbs were also donated to the needy.

Punjab Government Launches “Universal Newborn Hearing Screening” with SOHUM an Automated Auditory Brainstem Response Device

CHANDIGARH/RUPNAGAR:In order to diagnose hearing impairment at birth, Punjab Government on Wednesday launched 'Universal Newborn Hearing Screening' (UNHS) with SOHUM Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) Device at Mother & Childcare Hospital, at District Hospital Ropar.

Punjab Government to send proposal of naming Halwara Airport after Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha: Amarinder Singh Raja Warring

CHANDIGARH/SARABHA(Ludhiana):Punjab Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday announced that Punjab Government would soon send a proposal to Union Government for naming Halwara International Airport after Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha as a tribute to legendary revolutionary of the country.

PUCA Urged Punjab Government to start technical courses in punjabi language

MOHALI: Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) has urged Punjab Government to start technical courses in punjabi language.

Punjab Government announces financial relief of Rs. 3100 for registered construction workers

GURDASPUR:Sarpanches and Councilors were asked to register maximum number of construction workers with the Board for availing the benefits of various welfare schemes.

Punjab government to bear 70 percent of increased SAP of sugarcane

CHANDIGARH: In a major relief to the farming sector of the State, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi accompanied by the Deputy Chief Minister S. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and the Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, on Monday decided in a meeting with the private sugar Mill owners that the 30 percent of the increased Rs. 50 per quintal State Agreed Price (SAP) of sugarcane will be borne by the private sugar mill owners while the rest 70 percent by the State Government.

It is not right to increase the strength of BSF in the state without informing the Punjab government: Soni

KOTLI SURAT MALHI (GURDASPUR): Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. O.P. Soni today it was not right to increase the strength of Border Security Force (BSF) the state without informing the Punjab government. He said that Punjab Chief Minister had also raised his strong objection in this regard.

SAD(Sanyukt) launches agitation against Punjab Government holding them responsible for Power crisis in the State

CHANDIGARH:The Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) today announced to stage a protest in front of the Powercom headquarters, Patiala on Wednesday at 10.30 am against the Congress Govenment, holding them responsible for the ongoing power crisis in Punjab due to coal shortage.

Punjab Government to review permission to procure Basmati Paddy varieties not produced in Punjab

CHANDIGARH:State Government will review the permission to procure from other states the Basmati Paddy varieties that are not produced in Punjab, assured OP Soni Deputy Chief Minister(DCM) Punjab in a meeting with the Punjab Rice Millers Exporters Association at Punjab Civil Secretariat here today. The meeting was jointly chaired by Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal and Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Bharat Bhushan Ashu.

Punjab Government Stands Firmly with Farmers to Get Repeal the Black Laws:Brahm Mohindra

PATIALA:Reiterating Chief Minister S. Charanjit Singh Channi led Punjab Government's firm commitment to back farmers in repealing black laws, Punjab Local Bodies, Parliamentary Affairs, Elections and Grievance Redressal Minister, Mr Brahm Mohindra said that Punjab has emerged as the lone state across the country to raise voice against these laws by calling a special session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha.

Pay scale of super specialist doctor to be revised soon by Punjab government to fill vacancies: Deputy CM OP Soni

CHADIGARH/HARYANA: Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Mr OP Soni today laid the foundation stone of 300 bedded government superspeciality hospital at Handiaya.

Punjab government appoints Bains as Special Public Prosecutor

CHANDIGARH: In order to set the ball rolling to ensure speedy justice in unfortunate sacrilege and firing incidents, the Punjab Government on Friday gave nod to appoint senior advocate of Punjab & Haryana High Court Rajwinder Singh Bains as Special Public Prosecutor under Section 24 (8) of CrPC 1973.

Punjab Government increases testing & treatment to prevent Dengue outbreak: Alok Shekhar, Principal Secretary Health

CHANDIGARH:Principal Secretary Health Mr. Alok Shekhar here today stated that an upsurge in dengue cases has been reported in Punjab in the current year. He said 1724 confirmed cases from across state have already been reported till day. Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Sri Muktsar Sahib, SAS Nagar, Bathinda, and Pathankot are among the major districts attributing dengue cases. He said that to prevent and manage dengue outbreaks, the Government of Punjab has increased the number of testing labs to 39. He added that testing and treatment of dengue is free of cost in all Government hospitals.

Punjab government decides to convert master posts reserved for visually impaired categories in Science subjects into Arts stream subjects : Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH:Punjab school education minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Friday, said that Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh led state government has decided to convert the subjects of the master cadre posts reserved for visually impaired category candidates for their convenience. The cabinet minister said that the education department would now offer the same quota in the posts of Arts stream subjects in lieu of posts remaining vacant in the science and commerce stream subjects and physical education subject as well due to non-availability of suitable candidates.

Punjab Government decides to conduct entrance examination for Meritorious Schools on October 3, 2021

 CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has announced to conduct the entrance examination for meritorious schools on October 3, 2021.

Punjab Government decides to raise the level of e-labs, Grant released

CHANDIGARH: To provide computer education to the students without any hindrance, the Punjab Government has decided to upgrade the e-labs of the high and senior secondary schools. On the directions of the Education Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, department has also released grant in this regard.

Punjab Government provides debt relief of Rs. 20.98 crore to 4702 debtors

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has given a big relief to the backward classes and economically weaker sections by waiving the debt of 4702 debtors to the tune of Rs. 20.98 crore. It is disclosed by Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities Minister Mr.  Sadhu Singh Dharamsot.

Punjab Government releases Rs. 3 crore for upgradation of sports infrastructure of 116 schools

CHANDIGARH: An amount of Rs. 3 crore has been released for 116 more schools as part of the ongoing efforts of the Punjab Government to improve the sports infrastructure of the schools.

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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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Punjab Government Appoints 192 Doctors in view of Covid pandemic

CHANDIGARH: Keeping in view the present alarming situation of Covid pandemic in Punjab, Health and family welfare department today appointed 192 Medical Officers.

Punjab Government issues advisory for COVID-19 Testing during 2nd wave of Pandemic

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government on Friday issued the new advisory for COVID-19 Testing during 2nd wave of Pandemic.

Punjab Government constitutes new SIT to probe Kotkapura firing cases

CHANDIGARH: Consequent to the orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Punjab Government on Friday constituted a new three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), comprising of senior IPS officers, and directed it to complete the investigations into the Kotkapura firing incident, preferably in six months, as per the court’s orders.

Punjab Government appoints two nodal Officers for facilitating tax exemption on any covid relief to be imported into the State from abroad

CHANDIGARH: In the ongoing fight against Corona Virus, the Punjab government has appointed two nodal officers to facilitate the individuals/ organizations in getting tax exemption on any Covid relief to be imported into the state from abroad.

Punjab Government successfully facilitates 16.29 Lakh appointments under "PGRKAM" since April 1, 2017: Channi

CHANDIGARH: Under the State Government’s flagship programme of Ghar Ghar Rozgar and Karobar Mission, the Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Department has successfully provided 16.29 lakh job avenues so far since April 1, 2017 with 58508 in government departments, 5.69 lakh in private sector besides 9.97 lakh have been facilitated for self employment ventures and 4299 in army and police forces.

Punjab Government gives one more month for general transfers/postings

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has decided to extend the period of general transfers and postings of officers and employees by one more month in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Punjab Government assists more than 16 lakh youth for jobs and self-employment: Dharmsot

CHANDIGARH: Punjab government has assisted youngsters of the state in getting jobs and self-employment during the last four years. It was stated by the Minister of State for Printing and Stationery Mr. Sadhu Singh Dharmsot while handing over appointment letters to two youths as clerks on compassionate grounds here today.

Punjab Government postpones officers' departmental examination

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government has postponed the departmental examination of IAS/PCS officers and other officers of different departments till further orders.

Punjab Government waived off the condition of Transfer Certificate regarding admission in schools

CHANDIGARH: To address the problems faced by the students and their parents regarding admission in schools, the Punjab Government has waived off the condition of transfer certificate for admission in schools.

Punjab government will procure 130 lakh MT during the season

KAPURTHALA: Managing Director, Punjab State Warehouse Corporation Yashanjit singh said that Punjab has adequate quantity of bardana for the procurement of wheat and farmers and artiyas would not face any difficulty during the season.

160 Vacancies of clerk (LEGAL) to be filled in Punjab Government :Raman Bahl

CHANDIGARH: The Subordinate Services Selection Board, Punjab has issued advertisement to fill 160 vacancies of Clerk Legal in various departments of Punjab Government .

Punjab Government issues advisory on Safe Farming Operations in wake COVID-19

CHANDIGARH: In wake of COVID-19, the Punjab Government today issued the advisory on Safe Farming Operations (Procurement and Marketing).

Punjab Government committed for welfare of Nomads and Bazigar community: Chairman Jagga Ram

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Government is committed to the welfare of Nomads (Taprivas) and Bazigar community and the Bazigar & Taprivas Welfare Board will adopt a time bound strategy to address the issues related to them.'' It was disclosed by Board Chairman Jagga Ram after a meeting with board members.

Punjab government notifies the Punjab news web channel policy 2021

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has notified the Policy for the empanelment of News Web Channels namely 'The Punjab News Web Channel Policy, 2021'.

Punjab Government committed To strengthen Citizen Centric services infrastructure in state: Sadhu Singh Dharamsot

PATIALA: Cabinet Minister for Forests, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Sadhu Singh Dharamsot today inaugurated the newly constructed building of Sadar Police Station Patiala, built at a cost of Rs. 2 crore.

Punjab Government to hold departmental examination for various posts from April 26

CHANDIGARH: The next Departmental Examination of Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioner/I.P.S officers, Tehsildars /Revenue Officials and other departments are to be held from 26 April, 2021 to 30 April, 2021.

AAP asks Punjab Government to compensate the crop destroyed by rain and storm

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expressed concern over the loss of standing wheat crop due to heavy rain and strong winds across Punjab recently and demanded compensation from the state government for the loss of crop.

Punjab Government instructs the managements of private schools not to impose books of private publishers

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has directed the managements of private schools not to impose books, published by private publishers on the students studying in their schools and they should recommend the books only published by the certified institutes.

Punjab Government extends term of Punjab State women Commission chairperson for next three years

CHANDIGARH:The Punjab government today extended term of Punjab State Women Commission Chairperson Mrs. Manisha Gulati for next three years from March 19, 2021.

Punjab Government extends term of PSSSB chairman Raman Bahl for next two years

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government today extended term of Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board chairman Mr. Raman Bahl for next two years from March 28, 2021.A spokesperson of the Punjab Government said that the notification on Bahl's extension had already been issued by the personnel department.

Punjab government declares list of 2823 candidates under recruitment against 3704 master cadre posts: Vijay Inder Singla

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education Minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla said that the Education Department, under the visionary stewardship of the Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, has been striving hard to bring in qualitative improvement in school education as well as generating employment avenues for the educated youth. The School Education Minister, Vijay Inder Singla said that that the Education Recruitment Board, under the aegis of the Education Department, has released a list of as many as 2,823 candidates, who have been selected for recruitment against the 3,704 master cadre posts in the government schools. Mr. Singla and Secretary School Education Krishan Kumar also congratulated the selected candidates.

Punjab Government invites applications for appointment of Vice-Chancellor of Punjabi University

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has invited applications for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor of Punjabi University, Patiala. The Punjabi University, Patiala is an institution of excellence in higher learning and research. Punjabi University, Patiala established in 1962 is a premier institution of Punjab with more than 42,000 students and 60 teaching and research departments, 20 Regional Centres Neighbourhood Campus/Constituent Colleges and about 275 affiliated colleges.

Punjab Government to dedicate International Mother Language Day function to Farmers Protest

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government is organizing a special function on the occasion of International Language Day under the banner of Punjab Arts Council focusing on development of Punjabi Language and culture. This year the function will be dedicated to the ongoing Farmers Protest. The Function will be organised at Punjab Kala Bhawan on February 21 from 10.30 am.

Punjab Government extends last date to administer 1st dose vaccination for healthcare workers

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has extended the last date to administer 1st dose vaccination for healthcare workers from 19th February to 25th February 2021. The deadline for 1st dose vaccination of frontline workers has also extended to 6th March, 2021.

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