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Chandigarh, November 13:- Continuing the Punjab Government’s ongoing commitment to public welfare and economic security under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today distributed compensation sanction letters worth ₹1.02 crore to 280 residents affected by heavy rainfall and flood-like conditions during a special event held at Lehragaga. Addressing the gathering, Barinder Kumar Goyal said that the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stands firmly with every citizen affected by natural calamities such as floods or excessive rainfall. The Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today distributed compensation amount to the tune ...

CHANDIGARH/SAS NAGAR, November 12:-          In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with SAS Nagar Police, has foiled a gangster plot with the arrest of two operatives linked to foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, following an exchange of fire at Ghaghar Bridge on the Ambala-Dera Bassi highway, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.           Those arrested have been identified as Sharanjit Singh, a resident of Motemajra in Mohali and presently residing at village Tangori in Mohali and Aman Kumar, a residen...

Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 12:- In a landmark initiative to elevate the spiritual and historical vibes of the historic city Sri Anandpur Sahib, a transformative 'White City' project has been kicked off today to commemorate 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji with grandeur. After performing Adras by Baba Satnam Singh Ji of Kar Sewa wale, Qila Anandgarh Sahib, Punjab Education Minister and MLA from Sri Anandpur Sahib S. Harjot Singh Bains started the ambitious project with paintbrush, starting from the local bus stand to paint the entire city white. Articulating the vision behind the project, S. Harjot Singh Bains stated, "Today, we embark on a journey to make Sri Anandpur Sahib a beacon of beauty, peace and devotion. This project is a pro...

Chandigarh, November 11- In recognition to the industrial friendly policies of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led state government, the Government of India (GOI) has recognized Punjab as a “Top Achiever” under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024, today. The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal conferred this award to the state in a function held here today at the national capital. Notably, Punjab has excelled in five key reform areas in India viz. Business Entry, Construction Permit Enablers, Investment Enablers, Sector-Specific Healthcare and Services Sector. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, has recognized Punjab as a “Top Achiever” under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024. This rec...

CHANDIGARH, November 11:-           In a decisive step towards strengthening on-ground compliance and fixing polluters' accountability, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has summoned 14 leading brands identified as the top contributors of hard-to-recycle plastic waste in the state.           The Board has directed them to present clear, time-bound strategies that incentivise consumers to return post-use plastic packaging.           PPCB Chairperson Reena Gupta stated, “No company will be allowed to pollute Punjab. We will fix accountability and clean up all our cities.” This move germinated from a plastic waste brand audit conducted by the Board, which is a first-ever exercise in India. ...