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From Relief Material to Healthcare Services – Mann Government Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with Flood-Affected Families

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Chandigarh, August 30: Relief efforts in Punjab’s flood-affected areas are being carried out on a war footing with the active involvement of the state government, voluntary organizations, and local communities. Alongside the continuous supply of relief material, special attention is being given to healthcare services to ensure the well-being of affected families. Cabinet Minister and Punjab AAP State President Aman Arora flagged off 11 truckloads of relief material from Sunam for flood-affected districts. These trucks carried ration kits, essential food items, and cattle fodder to support families in distress. Rural Development & Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, on the second day of his visit to Fazilka district, reviewed flood relief measures with the local administ...

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mployees of Excise and Taxation Dept Pledge One-Day Salary to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for Flood Victims

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Chandigarh, August 30 In a show of solidarity with the victims of the recent floods in Punjab, employees of the Department of Excise and Taxation have unanimously decided to contribute their one day's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The voluntary contribution aims to provide financial assistance and support for relief and rehabilitation efforts across the state. Revealing this in press communique issued here, the official spokesperson of the Excise and Taxation department said that the decision was made by employees at all levels of the department, reflecting a shared commitment to helping those affected by the devastating floods. He said the funds will be directly deposited into the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, which is being used to provide immediate aid, shelter...

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GANGSTER LAKHBIR LANDA BEHIND JEWELLER ATTACK CASE; MAIN SHOOTER HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 30: In a major breakthrough against organized crime amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested a main shooter involved in Jeweller attack case, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. The arrested accused has been identified as Jagroshan Singh, a resident of Naushera Pannuan in TarnTaran. The accused has no criminal background. As per the information, some unidentified persons opened fire at an owner of a jewellery shop in Zira, district Ferozepur, on August 14, 2025, at around 6 PM. The latter had sustained serious injuries in the attack. DGP Gaurav Yadav said th...

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SHAHEED UDHAM SINGH SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP UNIVERSITY TO COME UP IN LUDHIANA

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Chandigarh, August 29: With aim to empower the state's youth with cutting-edge skills and entrepreneurial expertise to bridge the gap between education and the demands of industry, Punjab is all set to get a world-class university in Ludhiana, named after the legendary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh. This esteemed institution will foster innovation, creativity and self-reliance and produce industry-ready graduates who can drive economic growth and development in Punjab. The proclamation ceremony for the establishment of “Shaheed Udham Singh Skills Development & Entrepreneurship University” was attended today by Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister and State President AAP Mr. Aman Arora, Technical Education and Skill Development Minister S. Ha...

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GURMEET KHUDIAN SEEKS REPORT ON DAMAGED LINK ROADS FOR IMMEDIATE SUBMISSION TO CENTRE

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Chandigarh, August 29: To ensure swift restoration of road connectivity crucial for the upcoming Kharif procurement season, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian today directed the Punjab Mandi Board officials to immediately prepare and submit a detailed assessment report on the damage caused to link roads due to recent floods. S. Khudian, along with Punjab Mandi Board Chairman S. Harchand Singh Barsat, reviewed the status of Mandi Board roads in flood hit areas during a high-level meeting with officials from the Agriculture Department and the Punjab Mandi Board officials here at his office. The Agriculture Minister said that the final report will be sent to the Central Government expeditiously to seek necessary assistance for restora...

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PUNJAB 1st STATE TO INCLUDE “ENTREPRENEURSHIP”AS CORE SUBJECT IN SCHOOLS

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CHANDIGARH, August 29: Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce "Entrepreneurship" as a main subject for Class XI students, aiming to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among students, encouraging them to become job creators rather than job seekers. The groundbreaking initiative, set to begin in the 2025-26 academic year, was launched today by Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with Punjab AAP Incharge Sh. Manish Sisodia. While addressing the launch function organised here at Municipal Bhawan, S. Harjot Singh Bains said that Punjab has become the first state in the country to formally embed entrepreneurship as a core subject in school education, empowering students to become innovators, problem-solvers and job creators. Highlighting the ...

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PUNJAB GOVT PRESSING AHEAD WITH RELIEF AND RESCUE OPERATIONS IN FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS

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Chandigarh, August 29: Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has been carrying out relief and rescue operations on a war-footing to deal with the unprecedented flood situation caused by heavy rains. Punjab Cabinet Ministers and local MLAs are personally reaching flood-affected areas to lead and support the district administration as well as extend aid to the people. Relief in the form of food, fodder for cattle, medicines and other essential supplies is being delivered to the affected families. Forest Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today visited villages Bamial and Narot Jaimal Singh in Bhoha constituency to review the damages. He assured the people that the state government stands firmly with them in this hour of crisis and that compensation will be given for all losse...

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CM CONSTITUTES A HIGH POWERED COMMITTEE TO SUPERVISE RELIEF AND RESCUE WORK IN FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS OF PUNJAB

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Chandigarh, August 29: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday constituted a high powered committee comprising three top officers of the state to supervise the relief and rescue operations in the flood affected districts of the state on a day to day basis. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the situation of floods, the Chief Minister said that the committee comprising senior officers of Revenue, Water Resources and Food and Civil Supplies department will remain permanently stationed at Amritsar and other flood affected districts permanently. He asked the Deputy Commissioners and other officers to ensure that the directions of this high powered committee are implemented in right earnest to provide succor to the flood affected people. Bhagwant Singh Mann categorically ...

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Rajya Sabha Member Sant Seechewal writes to the Prime Minister demanding floods be declared a National Calamity

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New Delhi/Chandigarh, 29 August Taking serious note of the large-scale devastation caused by floods in Punjab, Rajya Sabha Member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has written a letter to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi demanding that the situation be declared a National Calamity. In his letter, he stated that cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir have caused heavy loss of life and property. He further mentioned that rains in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have also worsened the situation. Quoting media reports in his letter, he pointed out that nearly 500 villages, 300 government schools, and crops belonging to 3 lakh farmers have come under the grip of floods in Punjab. On the night of 26 August, the Ravi River had a water flow of 14.11 lakh cusecs, whereas in 1988 the h...

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Under GST Rate Rationalization, Robust Compensation Mechanism Should Be Created For Financial Stability of States – Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh/New Delhi, August 29 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema stated that the central government, under the current proposal to rationalize Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, should provide adequate compensation to states to prevent financial instability. He emphasized that the benefits of this measure should reach the poor people of the country who are facing inflation, rather than corporate houses. He stressed that if the current proposal for price rationalization is implemented without a provision for compensation to cover revenue loss, it will lead to financial instability in the states and harm the country's federal structure, which is unacceptable. Punjab cabinet minister Mr. Cheema who attended an important meeting on-‘consultation of GST rate ration...