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Chandigarh, Feb 13: Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the visionary guidance of Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, significant strides have been made to transform and enhance the infrastructure of Punjab's cities, with Ludhiana emerging as a prime example of this progress. In Ludhiana, a total of 85 infrastructure projects, amounting to a substantial Rs. 930 crore, have been conceived. These projects are set to revolutionize the city's infrastructure, boost quality of life, and bring modern solutions to long-standing urban challenges. A remarkable 65 projects, valued at Rs. 712.86 crore, have already been completed, covering a wide range of development initiatives. Key achievements include the construction of Railway Over Bridges (RoB)...

Chandigarh/Dirba/Koharian/Chhajli, February 12 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today paid obeisance at various Gurdwaras under the Vidhan Sabha constituency of Dirba on the occasion of the 648th Parkash Purb of Shiromani Bhagat Ravidas Ji and congratulated the devotees. He said that the holy message of Bhagat Ravidas Ji guide humanity about right path. Minister Cheema said that the Gurus rose above casteism and gave the message of universal brotherhood to the entire society. He also said that there is a need to follow the path of truth shown by the Gurus. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema participated in several religious events organized in villages like Dirba, Kauhrian, Chhajli, Kanakwal, Gobindgarh Jejian & Khokhar Khurd and congratulated the devotees. ...

Fatehgarh Sahib, 12 February While addressing the media persons here at her office Senior Superintendent of Police, Fatehgarh Sahib, Dr. Ravjot Grewal, IPS, stated that under the directives of the Punjab Government and DGP Gaurav Yadav, IPS, a crackdown on gangsters and criminals has been intensified.  Under the supervision of Rakesh Yadav, PPS, SP (Investigation) Fatehgarh Sahib, and Nikhil Garg, PPS, DSP (Investigation) Fatehgarh Sahib, a team led by Inspector Amarbir Singh, in charge of CIA Sirhind, successfully arrested two members of gangster Arsh Dalla's gang from Sirhind and recovered five country-made 32 bore pistols along with five live rounds. One Activa and 02 mobile phones have also been recovered. The SSP disclosed that on February 11, 2025, the CIA team apprehen...

Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab Advocate Harpreet Sandhu and Pooja Gupta Assume Charge as State Information Commissioners Chandigarh, February 11 Advocate Harpreet Sandhu and Mrs. Pooja Gupta today assumed charge as the new State Information Commissioners of Punjab in the presence of Punjab Chief Information Commissioner Shri Inderpal Singh Dhanna, State Information Commissioners Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal and Virinderjit Singh Billing. The swearing-in ceremony was held earlier at Punjab Raj Bhawan where Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath of office to both the Commissioners. Advocate Harpreet Sandhu, a distinguished lawyer, environmentalist, nature artist and author previously served as the Additional Advocate Gener...

Chandigarh, February 11 The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, today administered the oath of office to Advocate Harpreet Sandhu and Mrs. Pooja Gupta as the State Information Commissioners of the Punjab State Right to Information Commission at the Punjab Raj Bhavan here. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Punjab Chief Secretary Shri KAP Sinha. The event was attended by Punjab Chief Information Commissioner Shri Inderpal Singh Dhanna, State Information Commissioner Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, and Virinderjit Singh Billing, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Governance Reforms and Public Grievances Sh. Vikas Pratap, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Transport D K Tiwari, Principal Secretary to Hon'ble Governor ...

Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab NRI Punjabis participates enthusiastically in Online NRI Milnee Programmes of Punjab Government, Says Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Chandigarh 10 February 2025: The state government has started online NRIs Milnee programmes to address the grievances of NRI Punjabis so that their problems can be resolved immediately. These NRI Milnees are being held on monthly basis. The NRI Affairs Minister personally heard the problems and complaints of NRI Punjabis through online video conferencing. Then their grievances are forwarded to the concerned departments and ADGP of NRI wing of Punjab Police for forthwith redressal. NRI Milnee 2024 report manifested that 309 complaints were registered and out of these 256 were disposed of. Remaining ...

CHANDIGARH, February 10:  To enhance the safety and security of travellers on the roads in the state, Punjab Police has collaborated with Save Life India to implement a data-driven approach to road safety.  The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Traffic and Road Safety AS Rai and founder of Save Life Foundation Piyush Tewari at Punjab Police Headquarters here on Monday. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said that this collaboration will focus on scientific crash investigations, black spot identification and targeted interventions to prevent accidents. Furthermore, traffic personnel will undergo specialised training in advanced crash analysis techniques, which will enhance their ability ...

Chandigarh, February 10: Punjab’s Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned personality Jarnail Singh Artist. He passed away after a brief illness. Jarnail Singh Artist, a resident of Canada, was currently visiting Punjab. In an official condolence message, Tarunpreet Singh Sond stated that Jarnail Singh Artist, through his artistic talent, created beautiful paintings depicting Punjab’s culture and Sikh history. He further mentioned that Jarnail Singh Artist's portraits of various eminent personalities and great figures are truly remarkable. His passing is an irreparable loss to art lovers. Sond prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved famil...

Chandigarh, February 10: The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is actively working for the welfare of Divyang persons in the state. In providing the facility of UDID (Unique Disability ID) cards for Divyang persons to access government services, Barnala district has secured the top position in the state. Sharing this information, Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, stated that through the joint efforts of the Department of Social Security, Women, and Child Development and the Health Department, over 70% of Divyang persons in Barnala district, totaling 9,766, have been issued UDID cards. Dr. Baljit Kaur explained that the Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID) is generated to provide Divyang persons access to all schem...

Chandigarh, February 10           Punjab Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Monday said that the Punjab Public Works Department's Research Laboratory spearheaded efforts to ensure world-class construction quality played a crucial role in maintaining the highest Construction Standards in the state besides earning approximately Rs 1.5 crore in fees from testing materials used for construction works during the financial year 2024-25.           Sharing this information in a press release issued here, Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO highlighted that the lab is the only facility under the Punjab Public Works (B&R) Department that caters to the testing needs of multipl...