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Chandigarh/New Delhi, April 3:           The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP from Sangrur Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer during the zero hour today raised the issues pertaining to the procurement of crops, in the Parliament. The MP put forward the demand of fixing the commission of Arhtiyas (Commission Agents) payable on wheat and paddy at the two and a half percent of the MSP as was the case earlier. He also demanded the increase in specials for Punjab in order to accelerate the lifting of paddy from the godowns. Seeking speedy redressal of the issues, Meet Hayer said that an early solution is necessary with a view to ensure a hassle free procurement season.           Divulging more, Meet Hayer said that ti...

Chandigarh, April 2 Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Tuesday directed senior officers to study the horticulture sector in neighbouring states to adopt best practices for boosting horticulture in Punjab. He was presiding over a meeting in Chandigarh to review various welfare schemes being implemented by the Horticulture Department for the benefit of farmers. During the meeting, Horticulture Secretary Mohammad Tayyab and Director Shailender Kaur apprised the Minister of the subsidies and incentives being provided to farmers under different schemes. Bhagat emphasized the need for effective execution of these initiatives to maximize their impact. The Minister also discussed the plantation of fruit trees on Panchayat lands, highlighting the importance of promoting agrofo...

CHANDIGARH, April 2:           In a significant move to prevent document fraud and enhance security as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police has launched a QR code-based authentication system for Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs). The initiative aims to provide a secure and reliable method for verifying the authenticity of PCCs, which are often required for employment, visas, and other official purposes.           Divulging details, Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Community Affairs Division said that under the new system, each Police Clearance Certificate issued will feature a unique QR code. When scanned, this code will direct users to a sec...

CHANDIGARH, April 2:  The Punjab Police on Wednesday refuted reports claiming the complete withdrawal of security for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, clarifying that his security cover had only been scaled down based on a reassessment of threat perception.  An official spokesperson said that the adjustment was made following the latest recommendations of the Security Review Committee.  "Security for any prominent individual is reviewed periodically based on threat assessment. Accordingly, it is either increased or decreased," the spokesperson said, while adding that Bikram Majithia still retains sufficient security, including an escort vehicle and an adequate number of gunmen, ensuring his safety as per protocol.   Meanwhile, off...

Chandigarh/ Kapurthala, April 1 Kapurthala civil and police administration in a joint drive, carried out a major operation in village Boot under Subhanpur police station by demolishing illegal constructions on Panchayati land by Drug lords . Acting on the orders passed by of B.D.P.O. Dhilwan, Manjit Kaur, the civil and police administration demolished three such structures that had been illegally built on Panchayat land by drug traffickers. The Encroachers have been facing 34 cases at various police stations under NDPS act . SSP Gaurav Toora said that the civil and police administration demolished illegal constructions on Panchayati land in village Boot, which were unlawfully occupied by Jeona Singh S/O Gurnam Singh and his wife Bhani. Jeona singh have 5 NDPS cases registered a...

मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय, पंजाब मुख्यमंत्री का ‘मिशन रोज़गार’ जारी, अब तक युवाओं को 55,000 से अधिक सरकारी नौकरियां दी गईनशे की समस्या के बारे में छात्रों को जागरूक करने के लिए शिक्षकों को ‘युद्ध नशे के विरुद्ध’ अभियान में अग्रणी भूमिका निभाने का आह्वानपरंपरागत पार्टियों ने अपनी सरकारों के दौरान युवाओं को नौकरियों से वंचित रखाअब युवाओं को तो नौकरियां मिल रही हैं, लेकिन नौकरियां न देने वाले राजनेता बेरोज़गार हो गएलोगों के सक्रिय सहयोग से पंजाब को फिर से ‘रंगला पंजाब’ बनाने का संकल्प दोहरायाचंडीगढ़, 1 अप्रैलमुख्यमंत्री भगवंत सिंह मान के नेतृत्व वाली पंजाब सरकार ने 'मिशन रोजगार' को जारी रखते हुए अपने 36 महीने के कार्यकाल के दौरान युवाओं को 55,000 से अधिक सरकारी नौकरियां देकर एक नया कीर्तिमान स्थापित किया है। आज यहां 700 से अधिक शिक्षकों को नियुक्ति पत्र सौंपने के अवसर पर आयोजित समारोह को संब...

Chandigarh, March 31 Secretary of the Information and Public Relations Department and 2005 batch Punjab cadre IAS officer Malwinder Singh Jaggi is retiring today i.e. 31st March after putting in 33 years of distinguished service as a civil administrative officer. Born in a teaching and intellectual family in Patiala, Mr. Jaggi's father Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi is a prominent Sikh scholar who was recently awarded the fourth highest civilian honour, Padma Shri, by the Government of India for his literary achievements. The constructive and scholarly atmosphere of the house instilled good qualities and commitment in Malwinder Singh Jaggi from his childhood. After receiving his primary education from Patiala, Mr. Jaggi pursued professional education in engineering from the renowned engineer...

CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN, March 31:           Striking yet another major blow to the cross border drug smuggling networks amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign “Yudh Nashean Virudh” launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Tarn Taran Police has arrested a drug smuggler linked to Pakistan and USA based drug syndicates and recovered 15 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.           The arrested accused as been identified as Harshpreet Singh, a resident of Roranwala in Amritsar. Apart from recovering heroin haul, police teams have also impounded the white coloured Activa scooter (PB 02 CJ 4165), being used by...

Amritsar/ Chandigarh March 30:  Cabinet Minister S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal has inaugurated a sewerage project in Sakianwali village, marking a significant milestone in the development of Ajnala Halqa. This achievement is a testament to Dhaliwal's efforts, as the project had been stalled by previous governments. Speaking at the inauguration, Dhaliwal emphasized that the Aam Aadmi Party government is committed to spending every penny of its income for the people of Punjab. He highlighted the government's focus on providing essential amenities, such as sewerage facilities, to villages that were once considered backward. Dhaliwal also mentioned that the village of Sakianwali had long struggled with waterlogging, which often entered homes. He expressed his satisfaction in fulfilli...

Sri Muktsar Sahib, March 30: The Punjab Government has released an amount of Rs. 20 crore under the Ashirwad Scheme for the beneficiary families belonging to Scheduled Castes. This was disclosed by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities. Sharing further information, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that during the current financial year 2024-25, an amount of Rs. 20 crore has been released after processing 3,922 applications received from 12 districts under the Ashirwad Scheme. She added that under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 51,000 is provided for the marriage of girls belonging to economically weaker families. The Cabinet Minister elaborated that the amount has been disbursed to beneficiaries f...