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Punjab workers can avail Rs. 2k to Rs. 70k under stipend scheme for their children’s education: Sond

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Chandigarh, March 2: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has taken important steps for the welfare of workers in the state. Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that under the stipend scheme of the Punjab Labour Welfare Board, benefits ranging from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 70,000 can be availed for the education of laborers’ children. Along with this, the condition of two years of service of the worker to avail the stipend scheme has been abolished. It is worth mentioning that the Punjab Labour Welfare Board stipend scheme is given for the education of the children of workers. Earlier, mandated two-year service condition for workers...

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AAP Government’s Commitment to Transformative Changes Boosts Punjab’s Tax Revenue: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, March 2 Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday proudly announced that since coming to power in March 2022, the AAP-led Punjab Government has implemented transformative changes with unwavering honesty and transparency, resulting in a consistent increase in its tax revenue year after year. He highlighted that this fiscal year's net collection from GST, Excise, VAT, CST, and PSDT upto February reflected a growth rate of 12.10 percent compared to the same period of FY 2023-24, with an impressive 28.01 percent growth in net GST collection during February 2025. Revealing this in a press communique issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that this fiscal year has seen a continuation of the previous years’ trend, with a ...

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PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO Conducts Comprehensive Review of Ongoing Projects

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Chandigarh, March 2 Punjab Public Works & Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO conducted a thorough review of the works being executed by the Public Works Department (PWD), emphasizing the need for maintaining quality standards and ensuring transparency in the tendering process. PWD Minister ETO, in the review attended by all Chief Engineers and Joint Secretary PWD Amarbir Sidhu, stressed that no carelessness on quality aspects would be tolerated and directed officials to conduct regular quality checks on ongoing projects without fear,bias or favoritism. He repeatedly stressed on the importance of complete transparency in the tendering process, adhering strictly to the prescribed procedure as per the Transparency Act. The Minister advised Chief Engineers to amend the Stand...

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CM HANDS OVER CHEQUES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WORTH RS 1 CRORE (EACH) TO FAMILY OF FIVE COPS

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Jahan Khela (Hoshiarpur), March 2: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday handed over cheques of financial assistance worth Rs 1 crore (each) to the family members of five cops who were martyred during the line of duty. The Chief Minister, on the sidelines of passing out parade here at today, handed over cheques worth Rs 1 crore (each) to the distressed family of martyr ASI (LR) Balwinder Singh, ASI (LR) Naseeb Chand, ASI (LR) Anil Kumar, Head Constable Manjinder Singh and Constable Inderjit Singh who had attained martyrdom while discharging their duties. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this humble initiative of the state government is in recognition of the immense contribution of this son of soil towards maintaining law and order in the state. Reiterating the firm commitm...

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NO PLACE FOR YOU ON SACRED LAND OF PUNJAB: CM TO GANGSTERS, SMUGGLERS AND OTHER CRIMINALS

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Jahan Khela (Hoshiarpur), March 2: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday unequivocally said that gangsters, smugglers, criminals and other anti-social elements have no place on the sacred land of Punjab and they will soon be wiped out from the state. Addressing the gathering during the passing out parade of 2490 cops here today, the Chief Minister said that this pious land has produced saints, seers, martyrs, legendary players and generals. However, he said that unfortunately under the patronization of the earlier governments the smugglers, gangsters and other criminals have made this state their abode. But, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has now started a crusade to weed out these anti-national elements adding that they will be behind the bars soon. The...

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PUNJAB POLICE ARRESTS GANGSTER HARDEEP DEEPA INVOLVED IN CROSS-BORDER SMUGGLING; THREE SOPHISTICATED WEAPONS RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/FEROZEPUR, March 2: Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence Ferozepur has busted a cross-border smuggling network with the arrest of smuggler-cum-gangster identified as Hardeep Singh alias Deepa of village Ghall Khurd in Ferozepur, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. The Police team has also recovered three sophisticated weapon arsenal— one 9MM Glock pistol, one .30 MM Beretta pistol and one Pump action gun— along with three magazines and 141 assorted cartridges, and 45 grams heroin from his possession, besides, impounding his ...

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PUNJAB GOVT INTRODUCES PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS FOR GIRL STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTH & APTITUDE

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Chandigarh, March 2: In an innovative move aimed at empowering the young women with valuable insights for future career planning and personal development, Punjab Government has introduced Psychometric tests for girl students to discover their strength and aptitude. The psychometric tests will be conducted on class 10th girl students studying in government schools. Divulging the details about the project, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has allocated over Rs. 6.56 crore to all districts for conducting psychometric tests for 10th-grade girls in government schools. This program will benefit as many as 93,819 students, with all girls to be covered by March 31st, 2025. To ensure smooth i...

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Buddha Dariya Rejuvenation project: Local Bodies minister Dr Ravjot Singh and MP Seechewal issue strict

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Chandigarh/Ludhiana, March 1: Reiterating the commitment of the state government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to clean 'Buddha Dariya', Local bodies minister Dr Ravjot Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal reviewed the project to rejuvenate 'Buddha Dariya' on Saturday. Conducting a meeting with the officials at 225 mld Jamalpur STP on Tajpur road, local bodies minister Dr Ravjot Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Seechewal issued strict directions to take action against those dumping untreated waste or cow dung in the Buddha Dariya or sewer lines. MLA Madan Lal Bagga, Mayor Principal Inderjit Kaur, Deputy Mayor Prince Johar, DC Jitendra Jorwal, MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal among other officials of PPCB, soil conservation, irrigation department etc were prese...

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HARJOT BAINS ORDERS TO GO ONSLAUGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING

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Chandigarh, March 1: Going onslaught against the illegal mining, Punjab Education Minister and MLA from Anandpur Sahib, S. Harjot Singh Bains, on Saturday, has issued a slew of directives including the immediate sealing of unregistered crushers and the installation of CCTV cameras at all registered sites, critical routes and hotspots within 15 days across the Rupnagar district. S. Harjot Singh Bains directed the district authorities to seal all unregistered crushers immediately and there should not be any generator at the unauthorised sites. He also asked to ensure installation of high-resolution night vision closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras with 360-degree view at registered crushers, besides installing CCTV cameras on all critical routes and pathways, which could be used fo...

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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Inaugurates 2ND India International Mega Trade Fair Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, March 1 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today inaugurated 2ND India International Mega Trade Fair at Parade Ground in Chandigarh. The Minister hailed this initiative as a significant milestone in promoting economic growth, innovation, and mutual cooperation. "Mega trade fairs like this one play a vital role in showcasing our country's growth potential and fostering trade relations," said Finance Minister Cheema. "These event provides a platform for businessmen to showcase their products, services, and innovations, facilitating connections, knowledge sharing, and exploration of new development opportunities." The Finance Minister also highlighted Punjab's rich heritage in industry and trade, noting that the state has always been a hub for entr...