Punjab News

Chandigarh, May 12: In a significant step towards bringing uniformity and boosting agricultural education, Punjab Government has given a go ahead to adopt ICAR Model Act, 2023 (Revised) for B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture in the State. This decision was taken in a meeting of Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education (PSCAE), chaired by Dr. Basant Garg, Chairperson PSCAE-cum-Administrative Secretary Agriculture and Farmers Welfare department, Punjab. Dr. Garg informed that a detailed discussion on implementing the ICAR Model Act 2023 (Revised) for B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture in Punjab led to a unanimous decision to adopt the Act. He said that the revised minimum standards for B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture (per 120 students/ a unit) include 35 faculty members, 43 supporting staff, and spe...

Chandigarh, May 12: The Punjab Government has initiated decisive legal measures against the Chairman of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Sh. Manoj Tripathi for deliberate misrepresentation of facts before the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court. In a strongly-worded rebuttal filed as a detailed reply in CWP PIL No.101 of 2025 against CM No.123 of 2025, the Punjab Government has vehemently refuted assertions of illegal detention concerning the BBMB Chairman. An official spokesperson of the state government informed that during the live court proceedings on May 8, 2025, Sh. Tripathi admitted he was only surrounded by local citizens and was assisted by Punjab Police in leaving safely. However, in a subsequent affidavit dated May 9, 2025, Sh. Tripathi contradictorily alleged ...

Chandigarh, May 12: The Punjab Government has filed a review petition in court challenging the May 6 order regarding water release, terming it incorrect and based on misleading information presented before the hon'ble court. Giving further details, the official spokesperson said, the Punjab Government  informed in the petition that the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) is attempting to illegally divert Punjab's water to Haryana at the behest of the BJP-led Central Government. The Punjab Government has raised serious concerns over the procedural irregularities and misrepresentation of facts that led to the disputed court order. The Government has clarified that attempts were made to mislead the court by incorrectly portraying the May 2 meeting as a formal decision-making for...

Chandigarh, May 11: Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today informed that all educational institutions, including schools, colleges and universities, will reopen from tomorrow (May 12) onwards. S. Harjot Singh Bains added that if any University has already revised its examination schedule, those exams will proceed as per revised schedule. Further, Deputy Commissioners in border districts have been authorised to decide whether to open or close schools, based on local circumstances. He also directed the educational institutions to strictly adhere to safety protocols and guidelines issued by the government. Reaffirming the Punjab Government's unwavering commitment to education and student welfare, the Education Minister said that the reopening of educational institut...

Chandigarh 11 May 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has condoled the demise of former Head Granthi of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib Giani Mohan Singh who has completed his worldly journey and has gone to the feet of Akal Purakh. Speaker further said that I am deeply saddened to hear the news of his passing away. Giani Mohan Singh  was a great personality who has dedicated his entire life in the service of Guru . He will always remain in the hearts of the Sikh Sangat due to his service to the Guru Ghar.

Chandigarh, May 10: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged the religious leaders to act as a catalyst for strengthening the ethos of communal harmony, brotherhood and peace in this hour of crisis. Addressing the gathering during Sarb Dharam meeting at the Raj Bhawan, the Chief Minister, in the presence of Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, said that Punjab has a very fertile land and anything can germinate on it except hatred and animosity. He said that Punjab is a sacred land of great Gurus, saints and seers who have shown us the path of mutual love and tolerance. Bhagwant Singh Mann further said that the social bonding amongst people is already very strong adding that the religious leaders should come together for further strengthening it. The Chief Minister said...

Chandigarh, May 10: Punjab Chief Electoral Commissioner Sibin C informed that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu & Dr. Vivek Joshi had an interaction with Communist Party of India (marxist) led by its General Secretary, M. A. Baby at Nirvachan Sadan today. The meeting is in continuation of the interactions being held by ECI with the Presidents of various National and State Political Parties. Before this ECI has also interacted with BSP and BJP delegation. These interactions provide for a long-felt need of constructive discussions which enable National and State Party Presidents to share their suggestions and concerns directly with the Commission. This initiative aligns with the Commission's broader vision of further st...

Chandigarh, May 10: In order to improve the roads of the state and improve their maintenance, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has implemented a new tender policy in the state. Giving information in this regard, Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh E. T. O. said that in order to develop the infrastructure of the state in a strong, better and sustainable manner, the Punjab government has made provision for long-term maintenance in the tender for the construction of roads, which will benefit the residents of the state, contractors and the department. He said that with this new provision, people will get good roads through timely and immediate repair of roads, besides, the contractor will be able to plan his maintenance and the department wil...

Chandigarh, May 10: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday categorically said that there is no shortage of essential commodities in the state and people should refrain from panic buying in this hour of crisis. In a statement, the Chief Minister urged the people to not get panic about anything during these days of crisis as the state government has already made elaborate arrangements for all the essential supplies. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that there is no shortage of anything so panic situation amongst the people should be avoided adding that any person creating artificial shortage will be dealt with strictly, so that people do not face any problem. He also appealed to the media to exercise restraint in coverage to avoid amplifying tensions and further aggravating the ...

Chandigarh, May 9:           As per the guidelines issued by the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, the National Lok Adalats scheduled to be held across Punjab on May 10, 2025, have been postponed due to security concerns.           In this regard, a spokesperson of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority stated that the new date for organizing these National Lok Adalats will be announced once the situation in the state becomes conducive.