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Chandigarh, May 12: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is consistently striving to provide a safe and secure environment for women in the state. In this direction, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that till March 31, 2025, approximately 21,397 needy women have been provided free emergency and non-emergency services through One Stop Centres across Punjab. Giving further details, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that in order to prevent violence against women, Sakhi One Stop Centres have been established in every district at both private and public locations. She added that these centres serve as a one-stop facility to combat any form of violence against women, offering free servi...

Chandigarh, May 12 The Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, announced on Monday that the investigative wings of the state's Taxation Department have detected transactions worth Rs. 1549 crore involving bogus billing or paper transactions and have successfully blocked fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims amounting to Rs. 108.79 crore in the current fiscal year. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema provided details on the enforcement actions undertaken by the state Taxation Department. He revealed that the department has blocked ITC worth Rs. 21 crore by exposing fake invoices of Rs. 900 crore in gold transactions in Ludhiana. Additionally, ITC worth Rs. 12 crore was blocked after...

Chandigarh/ Bharatgarh (Kiratpur Sahib), May 11 Bhagat Kabir Sahib Ji preached a universal message of brotherhood, transcending all barriers of caste, creed and discrimination, while championing equality for the welfare of humanity. These views were expressed by Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat while addressing the gathering at Satguru Bhagat Kabir Sahib Dham, Bharatgarh, during the state-level function commemorating the 627th Birth Anniversary (Pargat Diwas) of Bhagat Kabir Ji. The Cabinet Minister stated that Bhagat Kabir Ji profoundly influenced the Bhakti Movement through his writings, leaving a lasting impact on Sikhism and other religions. He said that Bhagat Kabir Ji’s teachings highlighted the unity of all religions and promote the welfare of humanity. The Minister added that...

Chandigarh/Lehragaga, May 11: Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today said that the Punjab government's decision to provide water to Rajasthan for the Indian Army is in the national interest, stressing that Punjabis are known for their benevolence and willingness to help others. The Cabinet Minister said that the BJP led Union Government has not played a constructive role in resolving the BBMB issue. As Haryana has not utilized its allocated water share properly, hence Punjab will not tolerate any coercion, he added. The Cabinet Minister clarified that Punjab is willing to provide water to Rajasthan for the Army as it is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces. However, Punjab's farmers' interests will not be compromised. Regarding the BBMB issue, ...