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Feb102025 by editorNo Comments

Cabinet Minister Hardeep Mundian holds meeting with ACPs and SHOs

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Ludhiana, February 10 Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian today asked the police officers to adopt zero-tolerance policy against drugs, crime, and corruption. During a meeting with Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) and Station House Officers (SHOs) in his office, the Minister emphasized the need to fully implement the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann regarding effective policing at the grassroots level. He urged officers to make every effort to provide transparent and responsive policing to the community, stating that inefficiency in delivering services will not be tolerated. Mundian encouraged officers to adopt a humane approach while upholding a zero-tolerance policy against drugs and crime, and he stressed the importance of new technologies to co...

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Labour Department Goes Digital, All Services and Industrial Schemes Now Online – Sond

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Chandigarh, February 10: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Labour Department has fully digitized all services and industrial schemes provided under various acts. Now, these services and schemes can be accessed with just one click. Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond stated that several key services, including the approval of building plans, acceptance of stability certificates, factory registration, grant and renewal of licenses, license amendments, permission to employ women in night shifts, registration of principal employers, and the issuance of licenses to contractors, are now available online. These services can be accessed through the official website: https://pblabour.gov.in. He further stated that various services, including the payment...

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PWD’s Research Lab Plays Key Role in Ensuring High-Quality Construction in Punjab: Harbhajan Singh ETO

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Chandigarh, February 10 Punjab Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Monday said that the Punjab Public Works Department's Research Laboratory spearheaded efforts to ensure world-class construction quality played a crucial role in maintaining the highest Construction Standards in the state besides earning approximately Rs 1.5 crore in fees from testing materials used for construction works during the financial year 2024-25. Sharing this information in a press release issued here, Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO highlighted that the lab is the only facility under the Punjab Public Works (B&R) Department that caters to the testing needs of multipl...

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Punjab Government releases ₹4.21-Crore grant to strengthen facilities in 15 old age homes: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, February 9 The Punjab Government is committed to serving, supporting and upholding the dignity of the elderly. As part of this commitment, the state government has established old age homes in all districts to provide safe shelter for destitute elderly. For the financial year 2024-25, the Punjab Government has released a grant of ₹4.21 crore for 15 old age homes across the state. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that any elderly person can reside in these homes, where they are provided with free accommodation, clothing, food, and other essential facilities. For this purpose, old age homes are being run by the department in collaboration with non-governmental organizations. She disclosed that the old age home...

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Dr. Baljit Kaur Urges Centre to Strengthen Welfare Schemes for Scheduled Castes in Punjab

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Chandigarh, February 9 Punjab Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, while addressing a high-level meeting in Delhi with the Union Minister and Ministers from various States and Union Territories, highlighted the unique challenges faced by Punjab and urged the Government of India to implement key policy reforms for the welfare of Scheduled Castes. She commended the Government of India for this initiative, emphasizing that each state has its own set of challenges and that this platform provides an opportunity for states to voice their specific concerns. Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur highlighted that Punjab has a Scheduled Caste population of nearly 32%, which may have further increased. Given this demographic, she stated that the gap-fillin...

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Punjab Government launches WhatsApp number 9056009884 for NRIs to report their grievances, Says Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

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Chandigarh, 9 February 2025: Aiming to address the concerns and grievances of Non Resident Indians(NRIs) Punjabis, the Government of Punjab under the visionary leadership of S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab, has launched a WhatsApp number 9056009884 for NRIs to report their problems and complaints. In this connection, complaints of NRIs are forwarded to the concerned departments as well as the ADGP of NRI Wing of Punjab Police for forthwith redressal. NRIs can visit on nri.punjab.gov.in website for any information and this website has detailed information pertaining to NRI police wing, state commission for NRIs and NRI sabha. Administrative Reforms and NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal informed that NRI Affairs department is...

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Punjab’s Sericulture Sector Flourishes with Government Initiatives

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Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab Punjab's Sericulture Sector Flourishes with Government Initiatives State's Efforts Lead to Increased Silk Production and Economic Empowerment of Farmers Chandigarh, February 9 The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and with the guidance of Horticulture Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat, has made significant strides in promoting sericulture. This initiative aims to enhance farmer's livelihoods and bolster the state's economy. A pivotal initiative was the organization of the Silk Mark Expo 2024 at Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh. Inaugurated by Minister Mohinder Bhagat, the event showcased the state's commitment to sericulture and provided a platform for artisans and traders nationwide. The Min...

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Country biggest & longest walk in aviary centre of attraction at Chhatbir Zoo

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Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab Country biggest & longest walk in aviary centre of attraction at Chhatbir Zoo Ultra modern dinosaur park also attracting visitors Punjab Government committed to preservation & nurturing Wildlife Chandigarh, February 8: The Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the guidance of Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak is fully committed to preserve and nurture the wildlife of the State. Hence, many pathbreaking initiatives have been undertaken at the Chhatbir Zoo in this regard. The biggest and the longest walk in aviary of the country has become the centre of attraction at the zoo besides an ultra modern dinosaur park which has been set up. In the Wi...

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JALANDHAR RURAL POLICE STRIKES MAJOR BLOW TO DRUG TRAFFICKING; SEIZES COMMERCIAL QUANTITY HEROIN

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Jalandhar, February 8 : In a significant breakthrough against drug trafficking, Jalandhar Rural Police has successfully apprehended a notorious drug peddler and seized 50 grams of heroin during a special operation conducted in the Kartarpur area. The arrested accused has been identified as Baldev Singh alias Ballo, son of Narinder Singh, a resident of village Jagatpura, Police Station Jhabal, District Tarn Taran. Senior Superintendent of Police, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said that acting on specific inputs, a special team of CIA Staff Jalandhar Rural, supervised by SP Investigation Jasroop Kaur IPS and DSP Investigation Sarvanjit Singh, conducted the operation near Link Road Kishangarh. Inspector Pushap Bali, leading the operation with SI Nirmal Singh, intercepted the accused ...

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Punjab Vidhan Sabha goes paperless with the launch of NeVA, Says Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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Chandigarh, 8 February 2025: The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project has been launched in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Secretariat under the dynamic leadership of S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab and the proceedings of the events in Punjab Vidhan Sabha have been made paperless. This is a revolutionary step to improvise the functioning of the State Legislative Assembly. Sandhwan said digitization of Punjab Vidhan Sabha would enhance the efficiency of MLAs to raise the leading issues of public concern and this is a beginning of a new era as the working of Vidhan Sabha has been made paperless. It has been easier to trace decisions and records vis-i-vis to sh...