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Aug292025 by editorNo Comments

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...

Aug292025 by editorNo Comments

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 POLICE, NDRF, SDRF & ARMY WORKING IN TANDEM; OVER 7600 PEOPLE RESCUED FROM FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS

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CHANDIGARH, August 29: With the heavy rainfall in the catchment areas continues to swell the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi and Ujh rivers, Punjab Police along with the teams of Indian Army, Border Security Force (BSF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Civil Administration have been working in tandem and as many as 7689 people have been evacuated and shifted to safe places so far, informed Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla here on Friday. The districts, which are affected by floods, includes Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Fazilka and Ferozepur. ...

Aug282025 by editorNo Comments

DESIGNATE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR ALL SKILL INITIATIVES, AMAN ARORA URGES UNION MINISTER

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Chandigarh, August 28: Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister and State President of Aam Aadmi Party Mr. Aman Arora today urged Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Sh. Jayant Chaudhary to designate the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship as the single point of contact for all skill development initiatives to bring uniformity in monitoring and implementation in Centre Govt’s skill development schemes. While addressing the Regional Conference of Skill Ministers today organised here at a hotel, Mr Aman Arora also suggested two key measures to further enhance skill development, which include ensuring continuity in skilling schemes by allocating training numbers for 3-5 years, allowing for better planning and i...

Aug282025 by editorNo Comments

CENTRE AND NEIGHBOURING STATES TURNING BLIND EYE TO PUNJAB IN HOUR OF NEED, LAMENTS BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh/Fazilka, August 28: Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today came down heavily on the union Government and neighbouring states, stating that just a few months ago when it was about diverting Punjab’s water, every law and regulation was conveniently set aside to exploit the state’s share. Yet now, when Punjab is in dire need of support, no one is stepping forward to help. Interacting with the media after reviewing the ongoing flood relief operations at Kawaan Wali Pattan, the Cabinet Minister said that since Punjab is the food bowl of the nation, it becomes the moral responsibility of the Centre to provide a special relief package without even waiting for a demand from the state. He further stressed that those consuming Punjab’s water resources should have...

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PUNJAB HEALTH DEPARTMENT ON HIGH ALERT, DEPLOYS TEAMS AND AMBULANCES TO COMBAT FLOOD-RELATED DISEASES

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CHANDIGARH, August 28: In response to the ongoing flood situation, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh, conducted a video conference meeting with Civil Surgeons, Principals of Medical Colleges, representatives of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Red Cross and Chemists associations of Punjab for comprehensive review of emergency medical response, prevention of water borne and vector borne diseases. Large-scale mobilisation of medical teams and resources is underway to provide immediate care and relief to affected residents, said Dr Balbir Singh, while reaffirming the government's commitment to tackling any health-related exigency. &nb...

Aug282025 by editorNo Comments

DIRECTOR LAND RECORDS DEPLOYED AS NODAL OFFICER FOR STATE FLOOD CONTROL ROOM AT JALANDHAR

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Chandigarh, August 28: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department has appointed Director Land Records S. Gulpreet Singh Aulakh as the Nodal Officer for the State Flood Control Room established at Jalandhar to further strengthen coordination and accelerate relief operations in flood-affected areas. Informing this, Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that the State Flood Control Room has been playing a pivotal role in coordinating round-the-clock with the Deputy Commissioners, Army authorities, NDRF, SDRF and other concerned departments to ensure seamless disaster response and relief measures. He said that with the deployment of a dedicated Nodal Officer, better monitoring, quick decision-making and effective lia...

Aug272025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government hosts Technology Exchange Workshop on Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Horticulture

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Chandigarh, August 27: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, continues to take significant strides to strengthen the horticulture sector. In this direction, Punjab and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly organised a Workshop on Innovative Technology Exchange with Stakeholders for “Promotion of Climate-Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Horticulture in Punjab (PCRESHP)” at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Complex, Sector 31, Chandigarh. The event brought together experts, stakeholders, and a high-level delegation from JICA to explore sustainable practices and advanced technologies in horticulture. While addressing the workshop, Horticulture Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat warmly welcomed the dist...

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CEO Punjab announces rationalization of Polling Stations in Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency

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Chandigarh, August 27: Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Sibin C informed that the Election Commission of India has approved the proposal for rationalization of polling stations in 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency, where bye-election is due shortly. He said that the rationalization exercise was carried out by the Electoral Registration Officer (E.R.O.), 21-Tarn Taran under the supervision of the District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Tarn Taran, strictly ensuring that the limit of 1200 electors per polling station was not exceeded. During this process, seven polling stations were created with active consultation with Political Parties. With this revision, the total number of polling stations in the co...

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SC Commission seeks report from Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar in village Dhaleta case

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Chandigarh, August 27: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has sought a report from the Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar in the matter of encroachment of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji’s land by the civil administration and police administration at Dhaleta village in Jalandhar district. Giving information in this regard, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi said that earlier a report was sought from the Commissioner of Police Jalandhar in this matter, after which now the Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar has been asked to submit a report through an SDM level officer on September 2, 2025 in the same matter. He said that the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission is committed to protecting the rights of the Scheduled Caste communities of the state.