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PUNJAB GOVT ORDERS SPECIAL GIRDAWARI IN FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS: MUNDIAN

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Chandigarh/Kapurthala, August 21: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today announced that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has issued orders for special girdawari to compensate for crop damage and other losses caused by rising water levels in rivers. During his visit to the flood-affected villages of Baupur Jadeed and Sangra in Sultanpur Lodhi, where he met with affected families, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian informed that the Mann government has initiated the compensation process for crop losses. He informed that Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to complete the special girdawari as soon as water levels recede and submit their reports promptly, so that appropriate compensation can be provided to ...

Aug202025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB GOVT TO COMPENSATE EVERY LOSS OF FLOOD-AFFECTED PEOPLE: BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh/Sultanpur Lodhi, August 20: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann is personally monitoring relief operations in areas affected by rising water levels in rivers and the Punjab Government will provide complete compensation for crop losses and other damages suffered by the people. He informed that orders have been issued for special girdawari in Sultanpur and Bhulath tehsils for crop compensation. Speaking during his visit to areas affected by rising water levels in the Beas River in villages of Sultanpur Lodhi today, Sh. Goyal said that the Mann Government is fully alert and 24-hour monitoring is being maintained on the water situation in dams and rivers. Answering the queries of media persons, Sh...

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PUNJAB BECOMES FIRST STATE IN COUNTRY TO GIVE MORE THAN 55,000 JOBS TO YOUTH IN FIRST THREE YEARS: CM

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Chandigarh, August 20: Continuing ‘Mission Rozgar’ to illuminate the lives of Punjabis, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday set a new milestone by giving more than 55,000 jobs to the youth of the state during the first three years of its regime. “The previous governments gave miniscule number of jobs to the youth at the fag end of their tenure but ever since my first day in office in office I have made sure that the deserving youth get the jobs due to which 55,000 of them have got government jobs”, said the Chief Minister. Addressing the gathering during a function to hand over appointment letters to the newly appointed youth, the Chief Minister said that today 271 youth have joined the...

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More than 500 students have enrolled within two days for getting free coaching from Raj Malhotra’s IAS Study Group, Chandigarh, Says Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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Chandigarh, 20 August 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan approached and motivated Raj Malhotra of IAS Study Group with an aim to provide free education and coaching to aspirants of PCS exam. In this context, Raj Malhotra of IAS Study Group Chandigarh has accepted the proposal of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker and offered him that he will provide free coaching to all the aspiring candidates of Punjab for the preparation of PCS (Executive) Preliminary Examination-2025(General Studies and CSAT). The duration of this course will be 45 days. Speaker said that more than 500 students across Punjab have enrolled in Raj Malhotra IAS Study Group, Chandigarh for preparation of PCS(Executive) exam within two days. For registration, students can send a WhatsApp me...

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RELIEF TO MANDI LABOURERS: PUNJAB GOVT HIKES MANDI LABOUR RATES BY 10%

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Chandigarh, August 20: In yet another move towards the welfare of labourers, the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has approved a 10 percent increase in Mandi labour rates. This decision was taken during a Board of Directors meeting chaired by S. Harchand Singh Barsat, Chairman Punjab Mandi Board. Notably, the Mandi labour rate has been hiked from Rs 17.50 to Rs 19.26 per 37.5 kg bag of paddy, marking an increase of Rs 1.76 per bag. S. Harchand Singh Barsat said that the 10% hike in Mandi labour rates is a response to Labour Unions' demands, reaffirming the Punjab Government's commitment to labour welfare under CM Mann's leadership. The revised rates will provide much-needed relief to labourers and their families, promoting fair labour practices and...

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Development of Government owned brand PUNJAB MART emphasized to promote foods of Punjab at global level

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Chandigarh, August 19: In order to make the Punjab foods spread their aroma globally, the Punjab State Food Commission (PSFC) has strongly advocated the develop of a Government owned brand PUNJAB MART which has been submitted to the Punjab Government. Apprising the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak about the initiatives of the commission, the Chairman of the Chairman of the Commission Mr. Bal Mukand Sharma said that this initiative would go a long way in promoting the foods of Punjab at the international level. The significance of ensuring rural employment in the State through the strengthening of Cooperative sector was also brought to the notice of Mr. Kataruchak. This would involve the synchronization of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Ru...

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A separate authority to be formed for the maintenance of Industrial Focal Points – Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh/Amritsar August 19: Industries and Power Minister Shri. Sanjeev Arora said that the Punjab Government is going to form a separate authority for the maintenance of all Industrial focal points, which will solve all the problems of the industralists. He said that currently, we have floated tenders worth Rs 100 crore to upgrade the focal points, with which sewerage, CCTV cameras, lights, roads and other arrangements.Arora said that for the convenience of industrialists, we are going to made exhibition centers in Mohali, Amritsar and Ludhiana at the earliest. Cabinet Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora said that for the development of industry in Punjab, “Rising Punjab - From Suggestions to Solutions”events are being organized in all major cities, which has been started fro...

Aug182025 by editorNo Comments

HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN INAUGURATES NEW WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES WORTH RS. 1.11 CRORE IN VILLAGES NAHARPUR AND NAROWALI

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Chandigarh/Gurdaspur, August 18: Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian on Monday inaugurated new water supply schemes constructed at a cost of Rs.1.11 crore in villages Naharpur and Narowali of Dera Baba Nanak Assembly constituency. He was accompanied by Dera Baba Nanak MLA S. Gurdeep Singh Randhawa and AAP District President and Chairman District Planning Committee Gurdaspur Sh. Joban Randhawa. The Cabinet Minister also planted saplings at both water scheme sites. After dedicating both the water supply schemes to the public, Cabinet Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government is providing potable drinking water to 100% of the state's population. He informed that in village Naharpur, Rs.62.36 lakh...

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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Holds Meetings with 3 Employee Unions

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Chandigarh, August 18 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, who also serves as the Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee formed to address the issues and demands of government employees, on Monday held meetings with the representatives from the Powercom & Transco Contractual Employees Union, the Punjab Ayurvedic Medical Services Association, and the Homeopathic Medical Officers Association to discuss their concerns in detail. During a meeting at the PSPCL Guest House with the Powercom & Transco Contractual Employees Union, Finance Minister Cheema was joined by Power Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O and PSPCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director A.K. Sinha. The Finance Minister was briefed on the actions taken so far by the department in the direction of resolving the ...

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PUNJAB GOVT SECURES SC APPROVAL TO RETAIN 1,158 ASSISTANT PROFESSORS & LIBRARIANS TILL NEW RECRUITMENT

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Chandigarh, August 18: In a big relief for higher education in the state, the Supreme Court of India has allowed 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians to continue their services in government colleges until fresh recruitment takes place. This decision would ensure uninterrupted education for students in government colleges across Punjab. Welcoming the Apex Court's decision to allow 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians to continue serving in government colleges, Punjab Higher Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that this is a big relief for higher education in Punjab, as it will enable students to pursue their academic goals without interruption. Notably, the Supreme Court's decision on July 14, 2025, had quashed the appointments of 1,158 Assistant Professors ...