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Chandigarh, March 28: In the wake of forthcoming Kharif season, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Friday, ordered strict action against the sale of spurious cotton and unauthorized hybrid paddy seeds. The move aims to protect farmers from fraudulent practices and ensure their financial security. S. Khudian, along with Admin Secretary Agriculture Dr. Basant Garg, was presiding over a high-level VC meeting with all the Chief Agriculture Officers (CAOs) and Joint Directors to review the ongoing projects here at Punjab Civil Secretariat’s committee room. "If unauthorised hybrid paddy seeds are found being sold in any district, the concerned Chief Agriculture Officer will be held responsible and strict action will be followed," S. Khudian warne...

Chandigarh, March 27 Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, during the discussion on the “Badlda Punjab” budget for the year 2025-26 in the Vidhan Sabha, expressed gratitude to both the ruling party and the opposition for their contributions to the budget discussion. He provided detailed insights into the key issues raised during the deliberations, emphasizing the transformative journey of Punjab under the Aam Aadmi Party's leadership. Highlighting the party's commitment to change, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Aam Aadmi Party came to power with five guarantees, and over the past three years, significant changes have been implemented across various sectors in Punjab. He said that this commitment to transformation is reflected in the naming of the budget a...

Chandigarh, March 27 Sardar Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, held a special interaction with students of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College, Mahilpur, Garhshankar (Hoshiarpur), who visited the Punjab Assembly to witness the proceedings of the Budget Session. Addressing the students, Rouri elaborated on the significance of the Vidhan Sabha and its functioning. He underscored the importance of responsible citizenship, urging them to stay away from drug addiction and contribute to the progress of their families, society, and the state. He also spoke about the contributions of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, encouraging students to adopt their values in nation-building. Later, Rouri interacted with the principal and faculty me...

Chandigarh, March 27 A new water works will be constructed in Chakeria village of Vidhan Sabha constituency Mansa, while the old water works of another village Aklia will be upgraded. This information was given by Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian in response to a question by Mansa MLA Dr. Vijay Singla during Question Hour in Punjab Vidhan Sabha today. Mr. Mundian, giving detailed information, said that there is a proposal to construct a new water works in Chakeria village of Mansa. Apart from this, the old water works of village Aklia is being upgraded. The tender process for both these works is in progress. This work will start next month and will be completed by July next year. The Minister further informed that as per the rules of the department, drinki...

CHANDIGARH, March 26:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 26th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted raids at 483 locations leading to the arrest of 77 drug smugglers after registration of 55 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 4114 in just 26 days.           Police teams have also recovered 1.1 kg heroin, 301 grams opium and Rs 13570 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           The operatio...

Chandigarh, 26 March: Punjab PWD Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO on Wednesday informed the House that the proposal to install cat's eye reflectors on roads is under consideration of the department so as to prevent road mishaps especially during the foggy weather in winter. Referring to concern raised by the Patiala MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli, the PWD Minister stated that the department was already contemplating to put such reflectors on roads for the public safety. He said that upgradation of 390 KM of national highwyas and 1287 km of state roads (State Highway MDR ODR) had been upgraded along with the white strip work by the contractors, which would be maintained for the three years by the concerned contractors. Responding to a supplementary question by the MLA, the Minister informed t...

Chandigarh, March 26: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today hailed the state government's fourth budget as an exceptionally strategic, forward-looking and comprehensive roadmap for sustainable water management and agricultural development. Listing the budget highlights, Minister Sh. Goyal asserted Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government's commitment to addressing critical water challenges through innovative and targeted interventions. He informed that in the Budget 2025-26, the Shahpur Kandi Dam Project emerges as a cornerstone of the government's visionary infrastructure planning, with a substantial investment of Rs.2604-CR. This landmark project is poised to generate 1042 MU of hydroelectricity and enhance irrigation across 1.55 lakh hectare...

Chandigarh, March 25 The Punjab Government is committed to starting government bus service on every route of the state so that women can benefit from the free bus service and other passengers can travel with convenience.  Responding to a question raised by MLA Neena Mittal during the session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday, Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that the state government is committed to introducing government bus service on those routes where it is currently unavailable. He added that the department will also consider starting government bus service on specific routes based on public demand.  The Transport Minister assured to consider starting bus services for various villages in the Rajpura constituency and stated that the state go...

Chandigarh, March 25:            Punjab Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO, during the Budget Session at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday, informed that time-to-time instructions are being issued to resolved the problems pertaining to high voltage wires in residential areas.           MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, through a calling attention motion, drew the attention of the government towards the problems being faced by the residents due to 132 KV high voltage wires passing through the areas of Musalfabad, Tungbala, Indira Colony, Rishi Vihar, Nagina Avenue, Professor Colony, Akash Avenue, Suraj Avenue and Chand Avenue.           Along ...

Chandigarh, March 24           Punjab Revenue and Rehabilitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian said that the ‘Mera Ghar Mere Naam’ (Swamitva) scheme is being implemented in the state to grant ownership rights to the occupants of plots falling within the Lal Dora in rural areas of Punjab. This scheme will be completed by next year.           Mr. Mundian, in response to a question raised by Amargarh MLA Prof. Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha today, said that Swamitva is a central scheme whose objective is to provide the rights of properties falling within the Lal Dora of villages to their owners.           The Revenue Minister sai...