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Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar announces EV Buses and Promotion of Eco-System in Punjab

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Chandigarh, April 3: The Punjab Government has taken a step forward to introduce electric buses and promote an eco-system throughout the state. This initiative will not only help provide a pollution-free environment but also offer better environmental conditions and transportation facilities to citizens. While chairing a meeting at the Punjab Civil Secretariat here today, Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar directed the officials of Local Government and Transport Department to jointly conduct a survey regarding the operation of EV buses and promotion of the eco-system. Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is committed to making the state pollution-free and providing citizens with a clean environment, said the Cabinet Minister, adding that the time has come to i...

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Mohinder Bhagat Listens to Grievances of Freedom Fighters’ Families, Directs Officials for Immediate Redressal

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Chandigarh, April 3: The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing the concerns of freedom fighters and their families. In line with this, Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat met with several family members of freedom fighters to hear their grievances and ensure swift resolution. During the interaction, the family members apprised the Minister of various challenges they have been facing. Minister Bhagat attentively listened to their concerns and resolved several issues on the spot. He assured the attendees that their remaining legitimate concerns would be addressed at the earliest. He also instructed the conce...

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HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO DIRECTS TO IMPROVE STATE’S ROAD NETWORK

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Chandigarh, April 3: Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO today instructed department officials to further enhance the state's road network. While chairing a meeting with Public Works Department officials regarding the budget allocated by the Punjab Government for the fiscal year 2025-26, S. Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is continuously working to foster comprehensive development to set the state on a path of progress, adding that a superior road network is essential for accelerating development projects across the state. The Cabinet Minister stressed that special attention must be paid to the quality of all roads being constructed in the state to ensure they don't require repairs for an extended period. The P...

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TO REDUCE ILLEGAL MINING AND CORRUPTION CM LED CABINET APPROVES AMENDMENTS IN MINING POLICY

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Chandigarh, April 3: Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paved way for checking illegal mining in the state and further reducing the price of sand and gravel for public. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister at his official residence. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the Cabinet also has approved significant amendments in the Punjab Minor Mineral Policy which aims to enhance the supply of raw materials in the market, reduce illegal mining and corruption, reduce consumer prices for the public, increase state revenues, and eliminate any potential monopoly in the mining sector. The amendment stipulates Crusher...

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SC Commission intervention resolves cheque bounce case against student’s father

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Chandigarh, April 3 : Through the intervention of Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi, a college management has withdrawn its cheque bounce case against a student's father. Providing details on the matter, S. Garhi said that Ramanjit Singh, son of Balwinder Kumar from Janta Nagar (Dhuri) filed a complaint with the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on March 25, 2025. The complaint stated that Ramanjit had enrolled in B.Tech. Civil Engineering at Gurukul Vidyapeeth Institute of Engineering and Technology (Banur), attending regularly through the third semester. However, due to his father's surgery, he was unable to take his fourth semes...

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Punjab Government Committed to the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Persons with Disabilities; ₹9.14 Crore Disbursed to 522 Beneficiaries – Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, April 3: Reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Persons with Disabilities, the Punjab Government has disbursed a loan amount of ₹9.14 crore to 522 beneficiaries during the financial year 2024-25. This includes a subsidy of ₹1.46 crore. Punjab’s Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, shared this information today. Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is consistently striving to empower marginalized and underprivileged sections of society through education, financial support, and social upliftment. She emphasized that the Punjab ...

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Meet Hayer raises issue of increasing commission of arhtiyas & more specials for Punjab, in Parliament

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Chandigarh/New Delhi, April 3: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP from Sangrur Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer during the zero hour today raised the issues pertaining to the procurement of crops, in the Parliament. The MP put forward the demand of fixing the commission of Arhtiyas (Commission Agents) payable on wheat and paddy at the two and a half percent of the MSP as was the case earlier. He also demanded the increase in specials for Punjab in order to accelerate the lifting of paddy from the godowns. Seeking speedy redressal of the issues, Meet Hayer said that an early solution is necessary with a view to ensure a hassle free procurement season. Divulging more, Meet Hayer said that ti...

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Punjab Excise Department Earns Record-Breaking discovered price of Rs. 9,878 Crores in Online Auction of Excise Groups for FY 2025-26: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, April 3 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced the successful completion of the allotment process for 207 Retail Excise Groups for the financial year 2025-26. The process, which commenced on March 5, 2025, and concluded on April 2, 2025, has yielded unprecedented revenue, generating an annual license fee of Rs. 9,878 crores, surpassing the projected target of Rs. 9,017 crores. This represents a 9.5% rise over the set Reserve price, marking a historic achievement for Punjab's Excise Department. Revealing this in the press communiqué issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Excise De...

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Mohinder Bhagat Directs Senior Officers to Study Horticulture Sector in Neighbouring States

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Chandigarh, April 2 Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Tuesday directed senior officers to study the horticulture sector in neighbouring states to adopt best practices for boosting horticulture in Punjab. He was presiding over a meeting in Chandigarh to review various welfare schemes being implemented by the Horticulture Department for the benefit of farmers. During the meeting, Horticulture Secretary Mohammad Tayyab and Director Shailender Kaur apprised the Minister of the subsidies and incentives being provided to farmers under different schemes. Bhagat emphasized the need for effective execution of these initiatives to maximize their impact. The Minister also discussed the plantation of fruit trees on Panchayat lands, highlighting the importance of promoting agrofo...

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DON’T REST UNTIL A SINGLE OUNCE OF DRUG IS PRESENT IN PUNJAB: KEJRIWAL TO YOUTH

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Ludhiana, April 2- National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called upon the youth of the state to support a decisive war against drug menace until Punjab is made drug free. Addressing the gathering before flagging off the awareness march against drugs, the former Chief Minister of Delhi said that the youth has a huge role to play in wiping out the menace of drugs from the state. He said that if this curse is not wiped out then it will transform into a major evil and result in major damage to the state and its generations. Arvind Kejriwal urged the youth to say no to drugs as this menace will ruin their life and that of the family. The National Convener of AAP said that in Punjab the previous governments had patronized d...