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Chandigarh, February 1: An Indian Forest Service, IFoS, of the 1994 batch Mr. Dharminder Sharma took over the charge of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and the Head of Forest Force, Punjab (PCCF, HoFF) here today at the forest complex in Sector - 68. Besides, he would continue to hold the charge of PCCF Wildlife and Chief Wildlife Warden, Punjab till the next incumbent gets posted. Thanking the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the Forest & Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak for reposing faith in his abilities, Mr. Sharma said that boosting eco Tourism, proper upkeep of the wetlands, evolving steps for increasing green cover in the State and employment avenues at local level would be his focus areas. Stating further that the 'Van Mahotsav' to be he...

Chandigarh, February 1 Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has expressed deep disappointment over the Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, citing its complete neglect of Punjab, particularly its border areas. "The Union Budget has failed to address the critical needs of Punjab, especially its border districts, which require special attention and support," said Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO while adding that as a border state, Punjab faces unique challenges that demand tailored solutions, but the budget has overlooked these concerns entirely. Minister ETO emphasized that the budget's silence on Punjab's demands is a clear indication of the BJP led Union government's lack of commitment to the state's development. "Punjab has been consistently r...

Chandigarh, February 1 The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working swiftly to increase farmers' income and ensure crop diversification. To fulfill this objective, the Horticulture Department, under the guidance of Horticulture Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat, is providing all possible support to farmers to encourage them to move towards the horticulture sector. With the continuous support from the Punjab Government's Horticulture Department, Tirth Singh, a progressive and hardworking farmer from village Sandaur in Sangrur district, has made a unique mark in the field of horticulture. By embracing agricultural diversification and growing vegetables, Farmer Tirth Singh has successfully increased his income. In 1996-97, Farmer Tirth ...

Chandigarh, January 31: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday expressed deep shock and anguish over tragic road accident on Ferozepur- Fazilka road in which 11 people were killed and 15 were injured. Expressing profound grief and sorrow over this disastrous accident, the Chief Minister shared his heartfelt sympathies with the members of the bereaved families and prayed to the Almighty to give them courage to bear this irreparable loss in the hour of crisis and grant peace to the departed souls. Meanwhile, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he was in constant touch with the administration and was regularly monitoring the situation. The Chief Minister said that he had already directed district administration to provide free treatment to all the injured adding he wished them a ...

Chandigarh/Kila Raipur (Ludhiana), January 31  The Kila Raipur Rural Olympics 2025, one of Punjab's premier sporting events, got off to an exciting start on Friday with Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond inaugurated the games in the local stadium. In his address, Tarunpreet Singh Sond emphasized that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is dedicated to elevating sports in Punjab to ensure it becomes a leader in the nation. He noted that the government has been making significant efforts to foster a sports-friendly environment in the state, prioritizing the restoration of Punjab's previous sports glory. Minister Sond also announced that the Punjab government has kept a substantial budget of Rs. 75 lakh for o...

Ludhiana, January 30  To celebrate the 209th birth anniversary of Satguru Ram Singh Ji, the founder of the Namdhari sect and a pioneer of the modern freedom movement, the Punjab Government will organize a state-level function at Sri Bhaini Sahib on February 2. During a meeting to review the preparations for the event, Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal announced that the function will take place on February 2. Several representatives of the state government, MLAs, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), freedom fighters, and thousands of followers are expected to attend. Jorwal also ordered the formation of a committee and outlined the responsibilities of officers from various departments to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. He urged them to carry out their duties wi...

Chandigarh, January 30:           Punjab Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond has proposed that workers registered under e-Shram be provided with medical insurance, stipends for their children, and pension benefits after retirement. He made this suggestion while addressing a two-day conference of Labour Ministers and Labour Secretaries, which concluded in New Delhi last evening.           During the session, Sond co-chaired a discussion alongside the Union Labour Minister. He emphasized the importance of skill identification and training through ITIs and polytechnics and highlighted the need for upskilling and continuous support for workers.         &n...

Chandigarh, January 29:           Central Civil Services Cultural and Board are organizing the All India Services Hockey, Wrestling and Volleyball (Men & Women) tournament from 14th to 28th February 2025 at different places. Trials for the selection of Hockey teams will be held at Surjit Hockey Stadium Jalandhar on 3rd February at 11 am, Wrestling at Nehru Stadium Faridkot on 3rd February at 11 am and Volleyball teams will be held at Multipurpose Stadium, Sector 63 SAS Nagar (Mohali) on 3rd February at 11 am. The spokesman of the sports department further informed that in these trials security services personnel/para-security organizations/central police organizations/police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP and NSG etc., autonomous parties/underta...

JALANDHAR, January 29 : In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the CIA Staff of Jalandhar Rural Police has arrested two drug smugglers and recovered 100 grams of heroin from their possession, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh, here today. The arrested accused have been identified as Karan Kumar alias Karan (22), son of Kulwinder, resident of Ward No. 09, Mohalla Chadi Patti Begowal, PS Begowal, District Kapurthala, and Hansdeep Singh alias Nikka (21), son of Ranjit Singh, resident of Mohalla Arfanwala, PS City Kapurthala, District Kapurthala. SSP Khakh said that following specific intelligence inputs, a special operation was conducted on January 27, 2025, under the supervision of SP Investigation Mrs. Jasroop Kaur, IPS, and DSP Investi...

Chandigarh, January 28:           To enhance leadership, managerial competencies and academic performance among the Principals of ITIs and Polytechnic Institutes in Punjab, a team of experts from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, will visit Punjab in February. The team will engage with key stakeholders and assess training requirements to further refine the training program, revealed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Punjab.            Notably, the IIM-Ahmedabad, ranked number one in NIRF rankings and globally renowned for its excellence, is a leader in management education. Known for its innovative teaching methodologies, pion...