Punjab News

Chandigarh, May 2: Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is consistently working towards the welfare and upliftment of every section of society. Giving details in this regard, Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that during the year 2024-25, the State Government has disbursed loans amounting to ₹7 crore to empower the youth belonging to backward classes, minority communities, and economically weaker sections, enabling them to become self-reliant. Providing further information, Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that through various schemes of the Punjab Backward Classes Land Development and Finance Corporation (Backfinco), loans have been provided to 248 beneficiaries so far, allowing them to start their own...

Chandigarh, May 2- On the initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann all the political parties of the state on Friday displayed rare show of unity to condemn the draconian move of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to snatch waters of the state and pledged to take every step to save the waters of the state. During a meeting called at Punjab Bhawan here today political leaders including former Speaker Rana KP Singh and former Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa from Congress, Akali stalwart Balwinder Singh Bhunder and former Minister Daljeet Singh Cheema from Shiromani Akali Dal, state BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar and former Minister Manoranjan Kalia from BJP, former MP and state BSP Chief Avtar Singh Karimpuri, Secretary CPM Sukhwinder Singh Sekhon and Secretary CPI Bant Sing...

Chandigarh, May 1:           To bolster Punjab's cattle breeding with cutting-edge reproductive biotechnologies, Punjab Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian visited Kerala Livestock Development Board's (KLDB) pioneering Frozen Semen Technology and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Centre at Mattuppetty in Idukki district of Kerala. The facility, was established in 1965, stands as the birthplace of bovine frozen semen technology in India and remains a leading centre for advanced reproductive biotechnologies. S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, along with Principal Secretary Animal Husbandry Mr. Rahul Bhandari and other officials, visited on the invitation of Kerala...

Chandigarh, May 1:           Punjab’s Labour Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, extended warm greetings to all workers on the occasion of Labour Day. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, he highlighted that the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is committed to the welfare of workers and has taken several significant initiatives to enhance their quality of life.           He informed that under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, over Rs 90 crore was disbursed to more than 41,000 registered workers through various schemes in the last financial year. This includes Rs 45 crore stipend scheme for workers' children, Rs 28 crore as ex-gratia assistanc...

Chandigarh, April 30- Slamming BJP for conspiring to divest Punjab of its waters by misusing its power in Haryana and center, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday categorically said that the state has no single drop of water to share with any other state. In a letter to his Haryana counterpart, the Chief Minister said that he had received the letter of Naib Singh Saini through media only and it is unfortunate that a person of his stature is misleading the people by saying that he has assured water to Haryana. He said that this is nothing more than a bundle of lies as this promise was never made adding that this doesn’t suit a person sitting on a constitutional post. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Chief Minister of Haryana did call him but he never gave any assurance...

Chandigarh, April 30: In a groundbreaking move aimed at aligning technical education with industry demands by focusing on skill-based experiential learning, Punjab's Technical Education and Industrial Training Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains announced the launch of first-of-its-kind B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated) program. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan today, S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda and Victura Technologies Private Limited (VTPL) of Faridabad. It is first-of-its-kind program across the country, under which from the very first semester the student will be part of the industry and the ind...

Chandigarh, April 30 In a major leap toward strengthening consumer grievance redressal and service delivery, Punjab’s Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO announced a significant expansion of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited’s (PSPCL) call center infrastructure. This move is aimed at improving the efficiency and responsiveness of the electricity complaint registration system across the state. Currently, PSPCL operates its consumer complaint helpline (1912) through two call centres with a total of 120 seats per shift at each centre, operating round the clock. This amounts to 360 call center execuctives working daily to handle electricity-related issues reported by consumers. The Helpline is supported by 150 call channels but despite these resources, an average of 30 calls rema...

Chandigarh: April 29: Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO, today inspected the construction of the four-lane Railway Over Bridge (RoB) on the A-25 railway line (Kakka Kandiala railway line) in Tarn Taran and the bridge being built on the route from Sultanwind village in Sri Amritsar Sahib to Tarn Taran Sahib. These two bridges will facilitate smooth traffic flow between Sri Amritsar Sahib and Tarn Taran, freeing residents from traffic congestion issues. The Cabinet Minister directed the companies involved in both construction projects to ensure completion by December 2025 under all circumstances. He inspected the ongoing construction at the A-25 Kakka Kandiala railway line in Tarn Taran. He was accompanied by MLA Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal during the inspection. Th...

Chandigarh, April 29:           To realise the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government to make the state a ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab’, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday issued stern ultimatum to the district police chiefs to bring the drugs availability on the street to zero by May 31st, or accountibility of all the officers down to Station House Officer (SHO) level will be fixed.                    The DGP accompanied by Special DGP Internal Security RN Dhoke, ADGP Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Nilabh Kishore and ADGP Law and Order Naresh Arora was chairing a high-level meeting of all the Range...

Chandigarh, April 28: Member Parliament from Sangrur Sh. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer today asserted that he will raise matters related to scholarships for Scheduled Caste students of Punjab in the Lok Sabha. Sh. Meet Hayer, during his meeting with S. Jasvir Singh Garhi, Chairman, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission, said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is committed to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and is continuously working in this direction. Sh. Meet Hayer lamented, "because of the mistakes of previous governments, lakhs of Scheduled Caste students in the state did not receive scholarships on time, causing them to face numerous difficulties." He said that due to the previous government's flawed policies, the number of scholarship beneficiaries h...