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Chandigarh, March 28 Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday announced new directives issued by the Chief Secretary, Punjab under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Punjab to all the Deputy Commissioners of the state to take significant steps towards reinforcing effective governance and addressing the genuine concerns of its citizens through the "AAP DI SARKAR, AAP DE DWAR" program. This initiative aims to ensure effective governance and address the genuine concerns of people at the grassroots level. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the directive mandates regular visits by the Deputy Commissioners to villages within their respective jurisdictions. He said that officials will dedicate fo...

Chandigarh, March 28 The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday passed the resolution moved by Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh to adopt the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024. With the passing of this resolution, the adoption of this Act in Punjab has been approved.  Dr. Ravjot Singh said that the Parliament of India had enacted the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 in 1974 to prevent and control water pollution and maintain the purity of water. He said that the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, in compliance with Article 252 of the Constitution of India, through a resolution dated February 3, 1975, enacted the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Similarly, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha had decided to adopt the Amend...

Chandigarh, March 28: The Punjab Government is consistently making new efforts to facilitate and ensure a comfortable environment for working women. As part of these initiatives, for the first time in Punjab, six Working Women Hostels will be constructed. This  was expressed today in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha by the Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, while responding to a question raised by MLA Kulwant Singh. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that these hostels will be established in Mohali, Jalandhar, Amritsar, and Bathinda districts. Out of these, three hostels will be built in Mohali, and one each in Jalandhar, Amritsar, and Bathinda. The construction of these hostels is estimated to cost around ₹...

Chandigarh, March 28:           Punjab Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, while responding to a question in the Vidhan Sabha, stated that the state government has a plan to include all MGNREGA workers under the Building and Other Construction Workers' (BOCW) Welfare Board.           Responding to a query raised by MLA Dinesh Chadha, the minister informed that, as of March 28, 2025, a total of 11,16,651 construction workers are registered with the BOC Welfare Board. This marks an increase from 9,63,699 workers on January 1, 2022, indicating the registration of an additional 1,52,953 workers over the past three years. He further stated that workers seeking registration must apply and submit a ...

CHANDIGARH, March 27:           In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to making Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with Himachal Pradesh Police has arrested four associates of Harpreet Happo Gang for their involvement in the Gym Trainer murder case, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.           As per the information, Gym Trainer identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Guri was shot dead by four assailants in Kharar on January 31, 2025.           Those arrested have been identified as Amrit...

Chandigarh/New Delhi, March 27: Member Parliament from Sangrur Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Thursday raised the issue of Sansarpur village in the Parlianent during the zero hour highlighting the lack of astroturf in hockey’s Mecca Sansarpur so far. Meet Hayer mentioned that Sansarpur had given 14 Olympian to the country as well as clinching seven medals in Olympics including four Gold, one silver and two bronze medals. He pointed out that hockey legend Ajit Pal Singh, who won the World Cup-1975, also hails from Sansarpur. All the Olympians are residents of same lane and Kular community. The  Member Parliement apprised the House that after 1976 not even a single Olympian is produced from Sansarpur. He said the hockey had been played on Astroturf since 1976 itself. He said that ...

Chandigarh, March 27 Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian has said that sites are being explored to build urban estates in cities/towns of the state. Mr. Mundian was responding to a question raised by MLA from Nakodar Inderjit Kaur Mann during the Question Hour of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha today regarding the establishment of Urban Estates in Nakodar and Nurmahal. The Minister said that the department has issued instructions to the Chief Administrators of all development authorities of the state to select suitable sites in order to establish urban estates in their respective jurisdictions and then send the proposals to the government. He said that as per these instructions, the concerned authorities are searching for suitable sites.

Chandigarh, March 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that with the concerted efforts of the government, the state will soon host several national and international level sporting events to give impetus to sporting culture in the state.  Addressing the gathering during a function to facilitate 1975 World Cup Winner Hockey Squad and cash prize to winners of National Games, Khedan Watan Punjab Dian and Para Kheda Watan Punjab Dian, the Chief Minister said that he has raised this matter at several platforms and now it has started producing desired results adding that soon Punjab will soon host four Nation Hockey League. Likewise, he said that several other prestigious events will also be organized in the state to give a boost to sporting culture in Punjab...

Chandigarh, March 26 The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, unveiled its transformative budget for the financial year 2025-26, marking a historic milestone in Punjab's progress. With an unprecedented allocation of Rs 2,36,080 crore, the "Badlda Punjab" budget reflects the state's commitment to social reform, infrastructure development, and public welfare. Presented by Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema in the Punjab Assembly today, this budget highlights a multifaceted approach towards addressing critical issues and fostering inclusive growth. Among the budget's pivotal priorities is the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, a robust initiative aimed at combating drug abuse and smuggling, particularly from across the border. The governme...

Chandigarh, March 26 Punjab Transport and Jails Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar said that the budget presented by the Punjab government will further accelerate holistic development of the state. In a statement issued here today, the Cabinet Minister lauded the budget and said that the state has been moving forward on the path of development from last three years and the total budget expenditure for the financial year 2025-2026 has been proposed at Rs. 2,36,080 crore. He said that the Punjab Budget has presented a concept of revitalization of rural Punjab, under which all-round development of villages will be possible.  The Cabinet Minister said that the budget presented has proposed to purchase 347 e-buses with this step, while an environment-friendly public transport system wi...