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PUNJAB TO SEND 2nd BATCH OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO FINLAND FOR TRAINING IN MARCH, ANNOUNCES HARJOT SINGH BAINS

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Chandigarh, January 22: Punjab Government is all set to send a second batch of 72 primary school teachers to Finland for training in March, announced Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, during his visit to the School of Eminence in Phase 11, SAS Nagar (Mohali), on Wednesday. The latter was accompanied by a group of experts from the University of Turku, Finland. The School Education Minister informed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has already been signed with the University of Turku to facilitate the training of the second batch of 72 primary school teachers. The three week training program will consist of one week in Punjab, followed by two weeks in Finland. S. Harjot Singh Bains warmly welcomed the group of experts includes Mr. Ari Kioski, Mr Joel, M...

Jan202025 by editorNo Comments

PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO convenes High-Level Meeting to Review Progress of Major Infrastructure Projects

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Chandigarh, January 20 Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has convened a high-level meeting on January 21, 2025, at Chandigarh to review the progress of major infrastructure projects being undertaken by the Public Works Department (PWD) in the state, as well as to plan for future infrastructure developments. Revealing this in a press communiqué issued here, the PWD Minister said that all the Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers have been instructed to attend the meeting. “The agenda will include a detailed discussion on the construction and maintenance of key public infrastructure, such as judicial and administrative buildings, schools, hospitals, medical colleges, road and bridge projects on state roads”, he added. Emphasizing the importance of this revie...

Jan202025 by editorNo Comments

PSPCL Sets New Record, Registers 13% Increase in Electricity Supply: Harbhajan Singh ETO

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Chandigarh, January 20 Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Monday announced that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has achieved a record electricity supply of 66914 MUs as of January 19, 2025, marking a 13% increase compared to the same period last fiscal year. He said that this significant growth underscores PSPCL's efforts to enhance power infrastructure and meet the growing electricity demands of Punjab's residents and industries. Revealing further, the Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the maximum demand met during fiscal year 2024-25 is 16058 MW, which is 5% higher than the previous year. “PSPCL has ensured uninterrupted electricity supply to all categories of consumers in Punjab, without imposing any power cuts”, said the Power Min...

Jan202025 by editorNo Comments

Aam Aadmi Party’s Inderjit Kaur New Mayor of Ludhiana

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Ludhiana/Chandigarh, January 20:After a long wait, Ludhiana has finally got its new Mayor. Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Principal Inderjit Kaur has been elected as the Mayor of Ludhiana. Meanwhile, Rakesh Parashar has been elected as the Senior Deputy Mayor, and Prince Johar as the Deputy Mayor. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party Punjab President Aman Arora congratulated all the newly elected office bearers and said that under the leadership of Aam Aadmi Party, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation administration will work with complete honesty and transparency and pave the way for the city's development. Aman Arora addressed the media during a press conference in Ludhiana along with party leaders. Arora said that today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Ludhiana, the Aam ...

Jan202025 by editorNo Comments

AHEAD OF R-DAY, DGP PUNJAB ORDERS ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES, NIGHT DOMINATION OPERATIONS ACROSS STATE

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR/JALANDHAR, January 20: In order to ensure peaceful celebrations of forthcoming Republic Day-2025 as mandated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Monday issued directives to heighten security measures, increase police presence and intensify night domination operations across the state. The DGP accompanied by Special DGP Internal Security RN Dhoke, ADGP Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Nilabh Kishore and ADGP Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Promod Ban visited Amritsar and Jalandhar to chair Law and Order Review Meetings with the officers of ...

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A Nation Prospers When Its Citizens Are Happy”: Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar

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Patiala/Chandigarh, January 19 Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the leadership and special efforts of Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and the dedicated endeavors of PRTC Chairman Ranjodh Singh Hadana, the salaries of 1148 employees, who have been working continuously for over a year, have been increased by ₹2500 along with an additional 10% hike. It is noteworthy that a meeting between the PRTC Contract Workers union under the leadership of Ranjodh Singh Hadana held with Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. During the meeting, officials including Additional Chief Secretary (Transport) D.K. Tiwari, MD Bikramjit Singh Shergill, GM Maninderjit Singh Sidhu and other senior officials were present. Speaking on the occasion, Tra...

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JALANDHAR RURAL POLICE SEIZE 4030 LITERS OF TOXIC CHEMICAL LIQUOR IN MEHATPUR

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Jalandhar/Mehtpur, January 19 : In a significant breakthrough, the Jalandhar Rural Police, under the jurisdiction of Mehtpur Police Station, recovered 4030 liters of toxic chemical-based liquor from a makeshift illegal production unit in Haveli Tower Colony, Mehtpur, on the night of January 18, 2025. The operation was carried out under the ongoing campaign against anti-social elements and drug peddling, initiated on the directions of SP Investigation Jasroop Kaur Bath. The operation was led by DSP Shahkot, Onkar Singh Brar, along with Inspector Sukhdev Singh, SHO Mehtpur, and his team. Senior superintendent of police, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said that during a week-long operation in Mehtpur, the police had been monitoring the activities of notorious smugglers Nirmal Singh alias Ni...

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Finance Minister announces Rs 1 cr for School of Happiness, Rs 92 lacs for Senior Secondary School

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Barnala (Thikriwala), Jan 19 The work on construction of College of Nursing will begin in village Thikriwala within this year. The Finance Minister Punjab Mr Harpal Singh Cheema said while addressing gathering at the 91st death anniversary of the hero of Prajapat Mandal S Sewa Singh Thikriwal. MLA Mehal Kalan and chairman of the Vidhan Sabha privilege Committee Sh Kulwant Singh Pandori and other people were also present and paid tributes to the great martyr. Speaking about S Sewa Singh Thikriwal, the Finance Minister said having remained on hunger strike for nine months, S Thikriwal attained martyrdom thereby laying down his life for the people. Finance Minister announced that the village's primary school will be upgraded into School.of Happiness and declared Rs 1 cr for the sa...

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CM LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF EXPANSION OF THE DAC, MOGA BY CONSTRUCTING THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR

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Moga, January 19- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday laid the foundation stone of expansion of the District Administrative Complex (DAC) by constructing the third and fourth floor of the building at a cost of Rs 10.31 crore. The Chief Minister said that it is a red letter day in the history of district as construction of additional two storey of Block B in DAC has commenced today. He said that the DAC building consisting of four blocks viz. A block, B block, C block and D block were constructed in 2004. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in order to ease the space crunch being faced by various offices and to shift some government offices that are being run from other places, additional two storeys are being constructed. The Chief Minister said that the project will be ...

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PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE ATTEND BHOG & ANTIM ARDAS OF MLA GURPREET BASSI GOGI

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Ludhiana, Jan 19People from all walks of life today paid last tributes to the late Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, MLA from Ludhiana West who passed away on Jan 10, during his Bhog and antim ardas at Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha in Model Town Extension locality on Sunday. Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Punjab CM's Wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur and several leaders across party lines remembered Gogi for his lifelong commitment to public service.In their address, they added that MLA Gogi was a source of inspiration and motivation for society. They said that presence of people from all walks of life, who have converged here on the Bhog and Antim Ardas of MLA Gogi, reflects how much he was respected by the people in the region. They ...