Health

Chandigarh/Pathankot, April 26: It is only due to our brave soldiers who guard the Nation's borders that we are breathing in the air of freedom and able to sleep peacefully. The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the District Administration stands shoulder to shoulder with these valiant BSF jawans and assured them of every support and assistance. These views were expressed by the Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak during his visit to the Simble Sakol check post here today at the Indo - Pak International border. He was accompanied by the DC Aditya Uppal, SSP Daljinder Singh Dhillon, District President BC Wing Naresh Kumar Saini, Block President Rajesh Kumar, Sarpanch Khojki Chak Joginder Pal, Sarpanch Bamiyal Munish alias Chhotu, Commandant BSF Sure...

Chandigarh, April 26: In a significant push to further strengthen the state's education system and nurture sports talent at school level amidst the ongoing “Sikhya Kranti” program, Punjab Government will recruit 2000 Physical Training Instructor (PTI) teachers for primary schools across the state, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab. He said that the requisition has been forwarded to the Recruitment Board of the School Education department to fill these posts, emphasising that recruitment process will be merit-based and in transparent manner. Highlighting the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government's efforts, S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the government has already filled over 13000 school teachers vacancies in the past three...

Jalandhar, April 24: In a major crackdown under the Punjab Government's ongoing anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, the Jalandhar district and Police administration led by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal and Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur have taken firm action against an unauthorized drug de-addiction centre operating illegally at Village Samrai. Receiving direct information on phone, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal directed the health and police departments to raid the facility, resulting in swift and effective action by the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal informed that a total of 103 individuals, who were unlawfully detained under the guise of treatment, have been rescued from the premises. The joint oper...

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...