Punjab News

Chandigarh, September 29- In a major relief to flood affected people, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced to give Rs 7200 per acre for de-silting of sand from fields of the farmers under ‘Jisda Khet, Ohdi Ret’ scheme in the flood affected districts. Winding up the discussion during a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, the Chief Minister said that under ‘Jehda Khet, Ohdi Ret’ the farmers have been allowed to remove sand and silt accumulated due to floods in their fields and sell them if they desire. He said that due to the floods, sand and silt have accumulated in several fields at the inundated villages therefore, it has been decided that farmers will be allowed to remove sand and silt from their own fields. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the sta...

Khatkar Kalan (Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar), September 28: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday paid floral tribute to Shaheed-Azam Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary and said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex at the native village of the legendary martyr will be dedicated to the state in the coming months. The Chief Minister who dedicated the 100 feet tall tri-color flag constructed at the museum to the people on the birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam. He said that this 30 feet by 20 feet national tri-color is a part of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Heritage complex and will add zing to this sacred place revered by one and all. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the work on this complex is going on in full swing and will completed very adding that being constructed at a...

CHANDIGARH, September 27:           On the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the discovery of Penicillin, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Saturday underscored the critical need to adopt Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) approach to counter the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).           Notably, the Health Minister, on September 15, 2025, launched the dedicated Punjab State Action Plan for the containment of Antimicrobial Resistance (PUNJAB-SAPCAR), making the seventh state in India and a leading state in the region to adopt a dedicated policy aimed at curbing the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, a critical global health challenge.   &n...

Chandigarh, September 26: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal on Friday presented a resolution in the special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha demanding a special package of Rs.20,000 crore for flood-affected families, farmers and infrastructure restoration across the State. In a detailed address pertaining to "Rehabilitation of Punjab" resolution in the House, the Cabinet Minister severely criticised the unsympathetic stance of the Union Government and termed the token relief package announced by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi as nothing more than routine expenditure rather than genuine support. The Cabinet Minister recalled how Punjab has always stood tall in service of the nation, feeding the country as the food bowl of India, safeguarding its borders d...

Chandigarh, September 26 The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working proactively to further strengthen the horticulture sector in the state and enhance farmers’ incomes. In line with this objective, Horticulture Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat held a special meeting with cold storage unit owners and farmers from various districts of Punjab at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh. During the meeting, cold storage unit owners and farmers apprised the Minister in detail of the difficulties they face. Mr. Bhagat listened attentively and assured them that their genuine demands would be addressed promptly. On the occasion, the cold storage owners also expressed their gratitude to the Punjab Government for the financial benefits being extended under vario...

Chandigarh, September 26 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday reviewed the ongoing cleanliness, relief, and rehabilitation efforts across major towns and cities of the state in the aftermath of the recent floods. Chairing a virtual meeting with Commissioners of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), the Chief Minister stated that several districts in Punjab have been severely affected by flooding in rivers such as the Ravi, Beas, Satluj, and Ghaggar, along with their tributaries. He further said that numerous towns experienced heavy inundation and waterlogging due to intense rainfall in late August and early September. Given the gravity of the situation, Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized the urgent need to undertake measures related to cleanliness, potable water supply, and prev...