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Chandigarh/ Khanna, January 6:           In a bid to make Punjab garbage free, Cabinet Minister Punjab Mr. Tarunpreet Singh Sond today inaugurated the first pilot project of door-to-door collection and segregation plant in Khanna city.           Cabinet Minister Mr. Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that this pilot project with a cost Rs. 4 crore would continue for a year. After the success of this pilot project, it will be started in other areas of Punjab as well.           Giving more information, the Cabinet Minister said that the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Mr. Bhagwant Singh Mann is striving to make the state garbage-free and to fulfill t...

Bhatha Sahib (Ropar), January 6: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday renewed his pledge to serve the state with renewed vigor, passion, dedication and commitment while following the footsteps of Dashmesh Pitaah Sri Guru Gobind Singh. The Chief Minister, who paid obeisance at Gurudwara Bhatha Sahib, greeted people on the sacred occasion of Parkash Purb of Tenth Sikh Master Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji. He said that the great Sikh guru had taught us to fight against tyranny, injustice and oppression. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that on this sacred day all of us must should take pledge to discharge our duty with utmost sincerity, dedication and commitment to serve the people. The Chief Minister said that the life and philosophy of Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji was a binding force...

Chandigarh, January 5 Students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified and Nomadic Tribes (DNT) can now apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship. This was expressed by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities. Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the Prime Minister YASASVI Scheme for the academic year 2024-25, the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal has been opened for OBC, EBC and DNT students to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship as per the guidelines. She highlighted that this is the first time a portal has been specifically opened for these categories of students. She further explained that the portal has been launched to streamline the scholarship process by enabling eligible students to ap...

Chandigarh, January 4:           Children of women prisoners in Punjab’s jails will be enrolled in Anganwadi centers to provide them with nutritious meals and primary education. This was expressed by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, during her visit to the Faridkot jail.           The Cabinet Minister visited the Modern Central Jail, Faridkot, where she interacted with women prisoners and assessed their basic needs. She emphasized that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the welfare of women prisoners and their children. As part of this initiative, children of women prisoners will be enrolled in Anganwadi...

Chandigarh, January 4           Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said today that in recognition of PSPCL’s significant contributions, the Government of India has awarded the Corporation a financial reward of Rs. 11.39 crores for its successful addition of 60.51 MW of Rooftop Solar energy during FY 2022-23. This added capacity is expected to generate approximately 2.4 lakh units of green energy daily, marking a substantial step towards clean and sustainable energy adoption in Punjab.           Highlighting the significant progress made in Rooftop Solar capacity installation, Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that an impressive 86 MW added in FY 2023-24. He said that this brings the...