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Dr. Ravjot Singh directs Municipal Corporation officials to immediately utilize allocated funds for development works

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Chandigarh, February 8: Local Governments Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh stated that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is fully committed to realizing the dream of "Rangla Punjab" by providing citizens of cities with clean, modern, and better facilities. Highlighting this commitment, Dr. Ravjot Singh emphasized that funds allocated for development works should be used as quickly as possible without any delays to ensure that the public benefits from these schemes. Dr. Ravjot Singh held a meeting with the Commissioners of Municipal Corporations at the Municipal Bhawan, where he reviewed ongoing works under various schemes such as the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Smart City Mission, Punjab Urban Environmental Improvement Program, Punjab Municipal Services Im...

Punjab Government Enhances Welfare Measures for Families of Martyred Soldiers

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Chandigarh, February 8 The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is continually making efforts to support the families of martyrs. In a significant move, the state has enhanced the ex-gratia amount for the next of kin of martyred soldiers from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore. Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat stated, "The Punjab Government is firmly committed to the welfare of military personnel, martyr's families, and ex-servicemen. The increase in the ex-gratia amount to ₹1 crore underscores our respect and gratitude for their supreme sacrifice." This decision reflects the government's commitment to honoring the sacrifices of its armed forces personnel. As of now, 24 families of martyred soldiers have benefited from this enhanced fin...

Legal Metrology Wing earns revenue of more than Rs. 21 crore from violators of Legal Metrology Act, 2009

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ਸੂਚਨਾ ਤੇ ਲੋਕ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਵਿਭਾਗ, ਪੰਜਾਬ ਲੀਗਲ ਮੈਟਰੋਲੋਜੀ ਵਿੰਗ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਲੀਗਲ ਮੈਟਰੋਲੋਜੀ ਐਕਟ, 2009 ਦੀ ਉਲੰਘਣਾ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ 21 ਕਰੋੜ ਰੁਪਏ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਦਾ ਮਾਲੀਆ ਇਕੱਤਰਕਦਮ ਦਾ ਉਦੇਸ਼ ਖਪਤਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿੱਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਰਾਖੀ ਕਰਨਾ ਅਤੇ ਵੇਚੀਆਂ ਤੇ ਖਰੀਦੀਆਂ ਗਈਆਂ ਵਸਤਾਂ ਦਾ ਦਾਅਵੇ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਸਹੀ ਮਾਤਰਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਣਾ ਯਕੀਨੀ ਬਣਾਉਣਾਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ, 7 ਫਰਵਰੀ: ਖੁਰਾਕ, ਸਿਵਲ ਸਪਲਾਈ ਤੇ ਖਪਤਕਾਰ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਦੇ ਲੀਗਲ ਮੈਟਰੋਲੋਜੀ ਵਿੰਗ ਨੇ 31 ਜਨਵਰੀ, 2025 ਤੱਕ ਲੀਗਲ ਮੈਟਰੋਲੋਜੀ ਐਕਟ, 2009 ਅਤੇ ਇਸਦੇ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਨਿਯਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਉਲੰਘਣਾ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਤੋਂ 21 ਕਰੋੜ ਰੁਪਏ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਦਾ ਮਾਲੀਆ ਇਕਤਰ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ 1568 ਚਲਾਨ ਜਾਰੀ ਕੀਤੇ ਹਨ।ਇਸ ਕਦਮ ਦਾ ਮੁੱਖ ਉਦੇਸ਼ ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਾਨ ਦੀ ਅਗਵਾਈ ਵਾਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਟੀਚੇ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਖਪਤਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿੱਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਰਾਖੀ ਨੂੰ ਯਕੀਨੀ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ। ਖੁਰਾਕ, ਸਿਵਲ ਸਪਲਾਈ ਅਤੇ ਖਪਤਕਾਰ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਲਾਲ ਚੰਦ ਕਟਾਰੂਚੱਕ ਦੀ ਅਗਵਾਈ ਹੇਠ ਇਸ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਕੋਈ ਕਸਰ ਬਾਕੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਛੱਡੀ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ।ਜ਼ਿਕਰਯੋਗ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਆਮ ਭ...

Punjab scraps two year service condition under stipend scheme to children of labourers: Sond

Punjab News
Chandigarh, February 7:           Taking another welfare step for labourers, the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has abolished two year service condition of labourers under stipend schemes for their children.           Disclosing this here today, Punjab Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that this step would be immensely beneficial for labour fraternity as earlier the condition of two years service was mandatory. He said that the decision was taken in the 55th meeting of Punjab Labour Welfare Board late last evening. He said the Board’s stipend schemes provide monetary assistance for education to the children of labourers.      ...

Punjab Government’s Pioneering Initiative to Combat Air Pollution; 1200 Old Diesel Autos replaced to Electric: Dr. Ravjot Singh

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Chandigarh, February 7: Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is consistently striving to provide its citizens with a pollution-free environment. In a significant step towards reducing air pollution, the government has replaced 1200 old diesel autos to electric autos. This Statement was made by Dr. Ravjot Singh, Minister for Local Government. Providing further details, Dr. Ravjot Singh mentioned that, as part of efforts to reduce air pollution in the holy city of Amritsar, the Punjab Government has successfully achieved the target of replacing 1200 old diesel autos with electric ones under RAAHI scheme. Additionally, as part of the government's initiative to empower women, 200 pink electric autos are being provided to women with a 9...

Dr. Ambedkar’s philosophical legacy crucial in guiding efforts to create equitable and inclusive society: Harbhajan Singh ETO

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Chandigarh, February 7           Emphasizing the enduring significance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's philosophical legacy in India's pursuit for social justice, Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said on Friday that Dr. Ambedkar's profound and transformative vision of social justice is crucial in guiding efforts to create an equitable and inclusive society.           Addressing a distinguished gathering as a chief guest at a one-day seminar on ‘B. R. Ambedkar’s Philosophical Legacy and India’s Quest for Social Justice’, held at Panjab University, Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that Dr. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, believed that social just...

Mohinder Bhagat Reviews Welfare Schemes and Departmental Budget for Freedom Fighters

Punjab News
Chandigarh, February 7           The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, remains committed to honoring the dignity and ensuring the welfare of freedom fighters and their families. These views were expressed by Freedom Fighter Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat during a review meeting held at the Punjab Civil Secretariat to evaluate the department's activities and the implementation of various welfare schemes for freedom fighters.           During the meeting, Special Chief Secretary, Department of Freedom Fighters, Smt. Raji P. Shrivastava, provided detailed updates on the functioning of existing programs, including pension benefits, healthcare support, educ...

Vigilance Bureau nabs PSPCL employee taking Rs 2000 bribe

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Chandigarh February 7, 2025 -            The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended Charanjit Singh, Assistant,  complaint handling branch (CHB), posted at Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) office, Barring in Jalandhar Cantt red handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 2000.           Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the above mentioned accused have been arrested based on a complaint lodged by Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Sainik Vihar, village Dhillwan, Jalandhar. He further informed that the complainant has approached the VB alleging that the above said accused has demanded a b...

Vigilance Bureau arrests Patwari for accepting Rs 10,000 bribe

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Chandigarh February 7, 2025 -           The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing ongoing anti-corruption drive in the state, on Friday arrested Ravi Prakash, Patwari, posted at revenue circle Kot Khalsa, in Amritsar city for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10000.           Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the above-mentioned accused has been arrested based on a complaint lodged by Paramjit Singh, a resident of New Mohani Park, Amritsar city.           He further added that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged in his complaint that the accused had demanded a bribe of Rs 20,000 for...

Punjab Government Significantly Increases Compensation for Landowners Affected by 66 KV Electric Supply Lines

Punjab News
Chandigarh, February 6           In a major relief to landowners, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has announced a significant increase in the compensation rate for the land owners going to be affected by the laying down of 66KV electric supply lines. This decision was revealed today by Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO in a press communique issued here.           Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said, "The rate of compensation towards the diminution in the value of land of the persons affected due to the installation of electric supply lines has been more than doubled. This is a landmark decision aimed at ensuring fair compensation for the affected landowne...