Monday, June 1
Shadow

Author: editor

Two little tiger Cubs ‘Abhay’ & ‘Aryan’ become part of Chhatbir Zoo

Punjab News
Chandigarh, February 19: Carrying forward the policy aimed at proper upkeep of the wildlife in the State with renewed vigour, the Forests and Wildlife Preservation Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak today released two Little tiger cubs from the Intensive Care  into the 'Kraal' (Semi Open Enclosure) at the Chhatbir Zoo. It is noteworthy that the mating of white tigress Gauri and Yellow tiger Arjun resulted in the birth of Abhay and Aryan at Diwali night 12 PM on October 31st, 2024. These two tiger cubs are healthy and would be released in the enclosure for viewing by common people after one more vaccine dose. The Minister also inaugurated various projects on the occasion. These comprise the new building of the veterinary hospital after the old one,  office of the Senior Veter...

MAJOR ACTION AGAINST CORRUPTION: 52 POLICE OFFICIALS DISMISSED ACROSS VARIOUS DISTRICTS IN PUNJAB AS PER DIRECTIONS OF CM BHAGWANT SINGH MANN

Health
CHANDIGARH, February 19:           In consonance with the instructions issued by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government emphasising transperancy, accountability and integrity in public service delivery, Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police (CPs/SSPs) in all districts have dismissed 52 police officials for their involvement in corrupt practices, malpractices, criminal activities or prolonged absenteeism, informed Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.           The dismissed Police officials includes one Inspector, five Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), four head-constables (HCs) and 42 constables across various distric...

NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal holds 3rd Monthly online NRI Milnee to resolve the grievances of NRI Punjabis

Breaking News
Chandigarh 19 February 2025: The Administrative Reforms and NRI Affairs Minister S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal held a third online NRI Milnee today to address the complaints and concerns of NRI Punjabis at Punjab Civil Secretariat-1and personally heard the problems and complaints of NRI Punjabis through online Video-Conferencing. He highlighted that this is a unique initiative which was started under the visionary leadership of S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab to sort out the grievances of NRI Punjabis forthwith.  He added that no other state does such type of NRI Milnee for the redressal of NRI grievances. He directed the ADGP NRI Wing of Punjab Police  Praveen K Sinha and SSPs of the concerned districts to resolve their grievances forthwith.  He inform...

Government of India should release immediately pending funds of Rs. 111.13 Crore for Punjab under Jal Jeevan Mission: Mundian

Punjab News
Chandigarh/Udaipur, February 19: Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian has demanded immediate release of pending funds to the tune of Rs. 111.13 Crore for Punjab under Jal Jeevan Mission so that the prestigious projects started to provide canal water to villages affected by water quality can be completed on time. Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil gave assurance of early release. Mr. Mundian was addressing a two-day conference on ‘India 2047: A Water Secure Nation’ being held in Udaipur, Rajasthan. He said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led State Government is making continuous efforts to provide clean drinking water to the people of the state and has achieved major goals in this direction. Mr. Mundian, while mentioning the challenges fac...

State Government Fully Committed to Promoting Punjabi Language: Harpal Singh Cheema

Health
Chandigarh, February 19:           The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is fully committed to promoting the Punjabi language across the state and is consistently taking measures to ensure its propagation. This was stated by Punjab's Finance Minister, S. Harpal Singh Cheema, during a meeting with the Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha (Sekhon) held at his office today.           S. Cheema emphasized that the State Government is working alongside various literary organizations to promote Punjabi language, culture, literature, and art. He highlighted that under the aegis of the Punjab Arts Council, a series of 'Punjab Nav Sirjana' events are being organized across different...

Water Treatment Plant Worth ₹1550 Crore to Provide Clean Canal Water to Ludhiana Residents: Cabinet Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh

Breaking News
Chandigarh, February 19           To ensure the supply of clean canal water to the  residents of Ludhiana, a Water Treatment Plant Project, initiated with joint support from the World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Punjab Government, was reviewed today by Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh. He conducted a special meeting with company representatives and department officials at Municipal Bhavan, directing them to expedite the project's progress.           Dr. Ravjot Singh stated that work on Water Treatment Plant worth ₹1550 crore has already commenced, with a plan to complete the project within three years. Upon completion, lakhs of Ludhiana residents will...

CM CONTINUES ‘MISSION ROZGAR’ AS 50, 892 YOUTH GIVEN JOBS IN LAST 35 MONTHS

Punjab News
Chandigarh, February 19: Continuing mission rozgar, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday handed over appointment letters for government jobs to 497 youth thereby setting a new milestone by illuminating the lives of 50,892 families in the last around three years after assuming the charge of office. On Wednesday, the Chief Minister handed over letters to youth in the Water supply and Sanitation department, School Education department, Higher Education and Languages, Rural Development and Science, Technology and Environment. Addressing the gathering here at the Municipal Bhawan, the Chief Minister said that it is a momentous occasion when these youth are becoming the part of the family of Punjab government. He expressed hope that these youth will become an activ...

Punjab Government Boosts Employment with New Transport Permits : Transport Minister

Health
Chandigarh, February 19           Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government, new employment opportunities are being created for the youth of the state. In a significant step towards this goal, the Punjab Transport Department has issued 154 stage carriage permits for the operation of mini-buses on rural link roads and other district roads during the year 2025.           These permits have been issued under Clause 3(e) of the Punjab Government-approved Transport Scheme and Section 5 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Highlighting the importance of this initiative, the Transport Minister stated that these permits will empower unemployed youth to start ...

PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS CROSS-BORDER DRUG SMUGGLING RACKET; ONE HELD WITH 10 KG HEROIN

Breaking News
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, February 19:           Amidst the ongoing war against drugs waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler and recovered 10 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.           The arrested accused has been identified as Harmandeep Singh, a resident of village Ghumanpura in Amritsar. Apart from recovering heroin, Police teams have also impounded his black coloured Hero Splendor Motorcycle (PB02EW5675), which he was riding.          ...

CM’S GROUND REALITY CHECK: CHEEMA SUB TEHSIL COMPLEX AND SARDULGARH TEHSIL COMPLEX INSPECTED

Health
CHIEF MINISTER’S OFFICE, PUNJAB CM'S GROUND REALITY CHECK: CHEEMA SUB TEHSIL COMPLEX AND SARDULGARH TEHSIL COMPLEX INSPECTED SAYS MOVE AIMED AT ENSURING TIME BOUND AND HASSLE FREE DELIVERY OF CITIZEN CENTRIC SERVICES TO PEOPLE REVIEWS ARRANGEMENTS FOR ENSUING MELA IN MEMORY OF SANT BABA ATTAR SINGH INSPECTS ONGOING WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 20-BEDDED HOSPITAL SAYS HEALTH, EDUCATION, POWER, EMPLOYMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ARE MAJOR THRUST AREAS OF HIS GOVERNMENT CONDUCTS SURPRISE CHECK AT TEHSIL COMPLEX OF SARDULGARH ASSERTS THAT MOVE AIMED AT PROVIDING CITIZEN CENTRIC SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN SMOOTH AND HASSLE FREE MANNER ORDERS POSTING OF REGULAR TEHSILDAR AND INSTALLATION OF HI-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION AT TEHSIL COMPLEX Cheema (Sangrur)/Sardulgarh (Mansa...