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Chandigarh, May 12: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is consistently striving to provide a safe and secure environment for women in the state. In this direction, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that till March 31, 2025, approximately 21,397 needy women have been provided free emergency and non-emergency services through One Stop Centres across Punjab. Giving further details, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that in order to prevent violence against women, Sakhi One Stop Centres have been established in every district at both private and public locations. She added that these centres serve as a one-stop facility to combat any form of violence against women, offering free servi...

Chandigarh, May 12 The Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, announced on Monday that the investigative wings of the state's Taxation Department have detected transactions worth Rs. 1549 crore involving bogus billing or paper transactions and have successfully blocked fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims amounting to Rs. 108.79 crore in the current fiscal year. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema provided details on the enforcement actions undertaken by the state Taxation Department. He revealed that the department has blocked ITC worth Rs. 21 crore by exposing fake invoices of Rs. 900 crore in gold transactions in Ludhiana. Additionally, ITC worth Rs. 12 crore was blocked after...

Chandigarh/ Bharatgarh (Kiratpur Sahib), May 11 Bhagat Kabir Sahib Ji preached a universal message of brotherhood, transcending all barriers of caste, creed and discrimination, while championing equality for the welfare of humanity. These views were expressed by Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat while addressing the gathering at Satguru Bhagat Kabir Sahib Dham, Bharatgarh, during the state-level function commemorating the 627th Birth Anniversary (Pargat Diwas) of Bhagat Kabir Ji. The Cabinet Minister stated that Bhagat Kabir Ji profoundly influenced the Bhakti Movement through his writings, leaving a lasting impact on Sikhism and other religions. He said that Bhagat Kabir Ji’s teachings highlighted the unity of all religions and promote the welfare of humanity. The Minister added that...

Chandigarh/Lehragaga, May 11: Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today said that the Punjab government's decision to provide water to Rajasthan for the Indian Army is in the national interest, stressing that Punjabis are known for their benevolence and willingness to help others. The Cabinet Minister said that the BJP led Union Government has not played a constructive role in resolving the BBMB issue. As Haryana has not utilized its allocated water share properly, hence Punjab will not tolerate any coercion, he added. The Cabinet Minister clarified that Punjab is willing to provide water to Rajasthan for the Army as it is in the interest of the nation and the armed forces. However, Punjab's farmers' interests will not be compromised. Regarding the BBMB issue, ...

Nangal (Rupnagar), May 11: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday vowed to thwart any attempt of the BJP led centre government to met out step motherly treatment with Punjab by snatching the waters of the state through the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The Chief Minister, who reached here to protest against move of BBMB to release water, said that it is unfortunate that on one hand Punjab is bravely confronting the enemy on the international borders and on the other hand the BJP government at centre is playing dirty games to deprive state of its waters. He said that Punjab is on high vigil as Punjab Police and the state is helping the Army to safeguard the 532 kilometer border along with Pakistan. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that on the other hand BJP is resorting to...

Chandigarh, May 10: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday vehemently pleaded the case of state for special package and tax heaven as it always faced the brunt of war from across the border. Putting forth his view in the all party meeting called on by Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria, the Chief Minister said that whether it is war or any other exigency Punjab and Punjabis are always on the forefront. He said that Punjab always face the first brunt during every war and escalations adding that state needs special treatment for its enormous contribution. Bhagwant Singh Mann called upon all the parties to make concerted efforts for this noble cause so that Punjab can be a frontrunner state in the country adding that state government will raise this issue with GoI. Th...

CHANDIGARH, May 10:           With the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government expanding its flagship Farishtey Scheme to include victims of war and terrorism, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Saturday informed that the three people injured in drone attack took place in Ferozepur on Friday night, are being provided free treatment under the scheme.           The decision to include victims of war and terrorism under the Farishtey scheme was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday, to ensure that any person injured should receive immediate and free medical treatment at government and empaneled private hospitals across...

Chandigarh, May 10: In the wake of the prevailing circumstances, Punjab’s Higher Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains has directed all government and private universities and colleges to prioritise students safety and well-being by ensuring a secure environment. In a press communique issued here today, S. Harjot Singh Bains categorically said that the educational institutes must ensure the safety and well-being of students who remain on campus, providing them with food, shelter, care and essential services, without compelling any student to leave campus if the students unable or unwilling due to safety, transport or personal reasons. He informed that a letter has been issued to all universities in this regard, stating that students will not be compelled to stay on campus for e...

Chandigarh/Ferozepur, May 10: In line with Punjab CM S. Bhagwant Singh Mann's pledge to stand with people of Border areas to support them in this difficult time, Cabinet Ministers Gurmeet Singh Khudian and Hardeep Singh Mundian visited the Ferozepur district to assess the situation in border areas. The Cabinet ministers also visited the local hospital to meet the people injured in the last night Pakistan drone strike at village Khai Pheme Ki. They also assured them and their families the every possible assistance from the state government and wished them a speedy recovery. Meanwhile, the cabinet ministers held discussions with hospital officials and doctors, and civil and police authorities, to assess the situation and provide necessary directions. They emphasised the need for adv...

Chandigarh, May 10: Gearing up to tackle any unforeseen situation amidst ongoing escalation in border, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated fire apparatus worth Rs 47 crore to strengthen emergency response in border areas of the state. Addressing the gathering Chief Minister said that the state government is fully sensitised about the tension brewing at the borders along with the state. He said that in order to cater to needs of border region fire apparatus, including small and medium fire tenders and other essential machinery worth ₹47 crore has been dedicated to people of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this include Disaster Deployment Kit (DD Kit), Hydraulic Combi Tool Collapse Structure and Rescue Kit (CSSR Kit),  Gas Detectors, Fire E...