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SEC issues the programme for General Elections to elect the members of 16 Gram Panchayats

Punjab News
Chandigarh 12 March 2025: The Punjab State Election Commission informed that the General Election to elect the members of 16 Gram Panchayats namely  Bhathalan, Bir Bahadurgarh,  Deelwal,  Farm Bahadurgarh,  Majri,  Peer Colony,  Vidya Nagar,  Hira Colony, Guru Nanak Nagar, Har Gobind Colony, Karheri,  Kasba Rurki,  Mehmadpur Jattan, Nawan Mehmadpur Jattan, Shamaspur, and  Sheikhpur Kamboan of Block Sanour, District Patiala, will be held on 30.03.2025(Sunday). Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the State Election Commission said that 17.03.2025 (Monday) as the first date for filing nominations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  He added that 20.03.2025 (Thursday) as the last date for filing nominations upto 3 p.m. and 21...

Immediate action needed to protect Indian farmers from unfair US Apple imports, Says Kultar Singh Sandhwan

Health
Chandigarh, 12 March: In light of the looming United States reciprocal tariffs, farmers across Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand face a severe threat from cheap American apple imports flooding Indian markets.  In this connection, The Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Union (KVFGU) has sounded the alarm, warning that this influx of low-cost apples will shrink market space, crash prices, and endanger the livelihoods of over 7 lakh families dependent on apple farming. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has urged the Government of India to act immediately to protect Indian farmer's interests.  He outlined key demands such as Protective Counter-Tariffs under which matching duties should be imposed on US apples to ensure a level playing field for In...

PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO Directs Department to Ensure Transparency and Quality in Development Projects

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Chandigarh, March 12 Punjab Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO directed the officials on Wednesday to ensure transparency, efficiency, and quality in development projects during a comprehensive review meeting of the Public Works Department (PWD) held here. The agenda of the meeting revolved around assessing the progress of ongoing projects, addressing operational challenges, and streamlining procedures to accelerate work completion without compromising on quality. Highlighting the importance of transparency in project execution, PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that every infrastructure project represents the aspirations of the people of Punjab. “It is our duty to ensure that these projects are completed with utmost honesty, diligence, and quality, reflecting th...
Laljit Singh Bhullar directs officials to ensure government bus service on every route in the state

Laljit Singh Bhullar directs officials to ensure government bus service on every route in the state

Punjab News
Chandigarh, March 12: Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar today directed officials of the transport department to ensure government bus services on every route throughout the state. While chairing a meeting to review the functioning of Punjab Roadways/PUNBUS, PRTC and the State Transport Commissioner's office, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar instructed officials to expedite the process of purchasing new buses. He said that the department must achieve its targets in a timely manner and take steps to increase government revenue. S. Bhullar also ordered necessary measures to purchase new BS-6 stage buses in accordance with guidelines that only BS-6 stage buses are permitted to operate at Delhi Airport to reduce pollution in Delhi. He further directed that the tender process for...

MOGA MURDER CASE: PUNJAB POLICE ARRESTS GANGSTER MALKIT MANU AFTER BRIEF ENCOUNTER IN MOGA

Health
सूचना एवं लोक संपर्क विभाग, पंजाब मोगा हत्या कांड: पंजाब पुलिस ने मोगा में गैंगस्टर मलकीत मनु को संक्षिप्त गोलीबारी के बाद किया गिरफ्तार- पंजाब पुलिस मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत सिंह मान के निर्देशानुसार पंजाब को सुरक्षित राज्य बनाने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध- गिरफ्तार आरोपी, दविंदर बंबीहा गैंग के गैंगस्टर गोपी लाहौरिया और लक्की पटियाला का संचालक था: डीजीपी गौरव यादव- गिरफ्तारी से बचने के लिए मनु ने पुलिस टीम पर की गोलीबारी, पुलिस टीमों ने की जवाबी कार्रवाई: एडीजीपी एजीटीएफ प्रमोद बानचंडीगढ़/मोगा, 12 मार्च: मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत सिंह मान के दिशा-निर्देशों के अनुसार पंजाब को सुरक्षित राज्य बनाने के लिए चलाए गए अभियान के दौरान संगठित अपराधों के खिलाफ बड़ी सफलता हासिल करते हुए एंटी गैंगस्टर टास्क फोर्स (ए.जी.टी.एफ.) पंजाब ने मोगा पुलिस के साथ संयुक्त ऑपरेशन के दौरान विदेश आधारित गैंगस्टर गौरव उर्फ लक्की पटिया...

Mann Government Committed to Honour Freedom Fighters and Their Families: Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, March 12: Reaffirming the Punjab government’s commitment to honouring freedom fighters and their families, Cabinet Minister for Freedom Fighters Mohinder Bhagat chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review welfare initiatives and future plans aimed at their well-being. The Minister emphasized that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is dedicated to safeguarding the dignity and interests of freedom fighters and their dependents. He directed officials to ensure their concerns receive top priority in government offices. During the meeting, Special Chief Secretary, Department of Freedom Fighters, Raji P. Srivastava, briefed the Minister on various welfare schemes. Discussions also focused on honouring freedom fi...
Punjab Government Provides Financial Assistance of ₹437.15 Crore to Persons with Disabilities: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab Government Provides Financial Assistance of ₹437.15 Crore to Persons with Disabilities: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, March 12: Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur has stated that financial assistance amounting to ₹437.15 crore has been provided for the welfare of persons with disabilities in the state. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur mentioned that approximately 2.71 lakh beneficiaries have been covered under this scheme, receiving financial assistance from the department totaling ₹437.15 crore. She further highlighted that the Punjab government has allocated a budget of ₹461.50 crore for the welfare of persons with disabilities in the current financial year. Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur reiterated that the government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to assisting the poor and needy. She urge...

ONLINE PORTAL TO COMBAT SALE & PURCHASE OF UNCERTIFIED PADDY SEEDS IN PUNJAB SOON

Health
Chandigarh, March 12: In a decisive move to put a full stop on the sale and purchase of the uncertified seeds in the state, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian has directed the Agriculture Department to develop an online portal for tracking and tracing of paddy seeds within a month. The portal will mandate registered seed producers to log detailed information about every transaction involving paddy seeds including seed purchases, sales, and quantities to maintain digital record, ensuring transparency and accountability within the seed supply chain. S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, along with Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture Mr. Anurag Verma and VC Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, held a high-level meeting with the she...

Bulldozer Action against Illegal Construction by Drug Trafficker

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Sri Muktsar Sahib/Chandigarh March 12: As part of the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign launched by the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the government is continuing its action against drug smugglers. Under this series, a building constructed illegally by a person in Madrasa village of Sri Muktsar Sahib district was demolished today. Giving information in this regard, SSP Dr. Akhil Chaudhary said that the building was constructed illegally by Sarabjit Singh, a person from Madrasa village under Lakhewali police station. In this regard, instructions were received from the competent authority to make security arrangements during its demolition. After which action was taken and this building was demolished. He said that this building was constructed by Sarabjit Sin...

Yudh Nashian Virudh: Sports to play crucial role in creating drug-free Punjab: Laljit Singh Bhullar

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Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab Yudh Nashian Virudh: Sports to play crucial role in creating drug-free Punjab: Laljit Singh Bhullar Cabinet Minister presides over meeting with officials Asks to eradicate drug menace and restore prestine glory of Punjab Chandigarh/Sri Muktsar Sahib, March 11: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has launched a vigorous campaign to create a drug-free Punjab. In line with this mission, Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar visited Sri Muktsar Sahib district today to assess the implementation of the anti-drug campaign at the grassroots level. He presided over meeting with officials of various departments and directed them to take strict action against those involved in drug tr...