Health

Chandigarh, April 25:           In yet another testament to the transformative vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government for strengthening and transforming primary health care in the state, Aam Aadmi Clinics (AAC) have garnered international recognition, with a high-level 14-member Australian delegation expressing keen interest in adopting the model back home.           The delegation, led by Member of Parliament (MP) State of Victoria Dylon Wight (Delegation Leader) and MP State of Victoria Mathew Hilakari, visited the primary healthcare facility— Aam Aadmi Clinic and the tertiary healthcare facility— Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS) in Mohali on F...

Chandigarh, April 25 The Cabinet Sub-Committee, comprising Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, held a series of meetings with employee organisations for the second consecutive day on Friday to address their legitimate demands and issues. During the meetings at the Finance Minister’s office, representatives from Punjab Mulazam and Pensioners’ Joint Front, Associate Pre-Primary Teachers Union, Computer Teachers’ Sangharsh Committee, and the ‘Union of Teachers Who Have Completed 10 Years of Service’ presented their demands and issues. The Cabinet Ministers engaged in detailed discussions with the concerned officials and provided union leaders with updates on the current status of progress regarding their demands. The C...

Chandigarh, April 24: In a major investor friendly initiative, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday gave approval to third party certification/ self certification for approval of buildings plans of the factories. A decision to this effect was taken in the meeting of Council of Ministers held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister here at his official residence. Divulging details a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that as per factory Act 1948 the building plan of any factory was approved as per building bye laws and factory Act. Due to this process  a lot of time, money and energy was waisted in the approval process. When any factory is established outside the Municipal Area then the labour department passes these...

Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab CABINET SUB-COMMITTEE HOLDS EXTENSIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH EMPLOYEE UNIONS, ASSURES SWIFT RESOLUTION OF LEGITIMATE ISSUES 10 EMPLOYEE UNIONS, INCLUDING 8 FROM EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PRESENTS THEIR CASE FINANCE MINISTER DIRECTS OFFICERS TO PRIORITIZE RESOLUTION OF ISSUES WITH SYMPATHETIC APPROACH MINISTERS ASSURE EMPLOYEE UNIONS OF LASTING SOLUTIONS, FREE FROM FUTURE LEGAL COMPLICATIONS Chandigarh, April 24 In a proactive move to address the concerns of employees, the Cabinet Sub-Committee comprising Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, convened meetings today with ten employee unions, including eight unions representing the education department. The extensive discussions, held a...

Chandigarh / Sotha (Malout), April 24: “Farmers are our food providers, and under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government will never leave its farmers alone in any circumstance.” This was stated by Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur while extending solidarity with the farmer families affected by recent fire incidents in villages Sotha and Duhewala. During her visit, Dr. Baljit Kaur handed over ₹6 lakh financial assistance to affected families. This amount was raised through her two-month salary and voluntary contributions from NRI brethren. Alongside, each family was provided with approximately 5 quintals of wheat and fodder for their cattle. Addressing a gathering at the village Gurdwara Sahib, Dr. Baljit Kaur expressed deep sorrow over the e...

CHANDIGARH, April 23:           With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered 54th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested 104 drug smugglers and recovered 3.4 kg heroin, 1671 kg poppy husk and Rs 8.3 lakh drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 7187 in just 54 days.           The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has ...

Chandigarh, April 23: Taking a significant step towards ensuring healthcare facilities for frontline workers, Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, today informed that under a special drive launched by the department, 56.26% of Anganwadi Workers and 46.15% of Anganwadi Helpers in the state have been issued Ayushman Health Cards. Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that this long-pending demand has been a priority for the department, and significant progress has been made in this direction. She informed that the eKYC process for 99% of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers has already been completed, and the remaining cards will also be issued soon. Congratulating the beneficiaries, the Cabinet Minister mentioned that under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, each...

Chandigarh, April 23: Bringing laurels to the state of Punjab, as many as 260 students from the state government schools have qualified in the prestigious JEE (Mains) exam, a testament to the quality education being imparted in the government schools, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, the School Education Minister, Punjab. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan on Wednesday evening, S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the qualified students will now appear in the JEE (Advanced) exam. Recognising their journey, the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has thoughtfully arranged free coaching classes by organising summer camp in SAS Nagar to prepare them for this JEE (Advanced) exam. Congratulating the students, their teachers, and parents for this rema...

Chandigarh, April 23: Punjab Water Resources, Soil and Water Conservation Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed lives of 26 tourists. In a press communique issued here, Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal described this attack as "barbaric, coward and inhuman" and expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of innocent lives. "I am deeply shocked and saddened by the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Such acts of violence against innocent tourists are not only cowardly but reflect the inhuman mindset of attackers. This attack on our fellow citizens and visitors to our beautiful Kashmir is an attack on humanity itself," the Cabinet Minister added. Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved famili...

Chandigarh, April 22: Punjab Horticulture Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat chaired a high-level meeting with officials to discuss strategies aimed at boosting the export of fruits and vegetables from the state, expanding the area under horticulture, and increasing farmers’ income. The meeting was held at Punjab Kheti Bhawan, Mohali on Tuesday. Present in the meeting were Secretary Horticulture Mr. Muhammad Tayyab, Director Horticulture Mrs. Shailender Kaur, along with officials from the Airport Authority of India, Punjab Markfed, and Punjab Agri Export Corporation. Mr. Bhagat stated that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working vigorously to promote horticulture and uplift the economic condition of farmers. As part of this mission, ...