Punjab News

Chandigarh, April 16 In line with the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government’s top priority of timely and hassle-free delivery of citizen-centric services, the Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday announced that following the Revenue Department, the Transport Department has been directed to clear all pending citizen-centric services beyond the stipulated timelines on a campaign basis by April 25, 2025. Addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has directed the concerned officers of the Transport Department to address the pendency of services, including Vahan and Sarathi Services, by the specified deadline. Cheema assured that after April 25, all se...

Chandigarh/Kharar (S.A.S. Nagar), April 16: The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak today said that Punjab has witnessed the bumper crop of wheat this time which would help in achieving the 124 LMT Central pool target with ease. Taking stock of the Wheat procurement operations at Kharar Mandi, the Minister said that till now 4.19 LMT of wheat has arrived in the mandis of the State and 3.22 LMT has been procured. Payments worth Rs. 151 Crore have been made into the farmers' accounts. He further said that as per the directions of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann while payments are being made within 24 hours of the crop procurement, there has been no let up in lifting too. Divulging more, the Minister pointed out that this time the qua...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, April 16:           In a major crackdown against cross-border drug smuggling amidst the ongoing anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) arrested a key drug trafficker linked to a Pakistan-based smuggler after recovering 3.105 kg heroin and two .32 bore country-made pistols along with 37 cartridges and two magazines from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.           The arrested accused has been identified as Jobanjit Singh alias Joban, a resident of village Kotli Sur Singh in Tarn Taran. The accused has a criminal history.        &...

Chandigarh, April 15: In a bold move to further strengthening the education system in the state, the Punjab Government has decided to increase the promotion quota for Principals from 50% to 75%, paving the way for the elevation of 500 teachers as Principals in government schools across the state, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab. S. Harjot Singh Bains said that this decision showcases the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government's resolute commitment to welfare of teachers and elevate the standards of education in Punjab. He lamented that the congress led state government had reduced this quota from 75% to 50% in 2018, leading to a shortage of principals in government schools across the state. However, the CM Mann led Punjab ...

Chandigarh/Khanna, April 15: Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Tuesday stated that the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has completely transformed government schools, unlike previous regimes that neglected the education sector. Sond inaugurated infrastructure development projects worth Rs 34.50 lakh under the Punjab Sikhya Kranti program in four schools. At Government Senior Secondary School, Bija, a library was constructed at a cost of Rs 9.65 lakh, a boundary wall for Rs 3 lakh, and children’s bathrooms for Rs 1.40 lakh. Government High School, Bhumaddi, received a science lab worth Rs 11 lakh. At Government Primary School, Faizgarh, a classroom was constructed for Rs 6.26 lakh, along with the installation of a projector panel and desks for Rs 1...

Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm at Malerkotla - In a first, six SC ministers in the cabinet are working and reservation has also been implemented in the AG office - Dr B R Ambedkar's vision serves as a guiding light for all generations - Dr Balbir Singh - Highlights significant steps taken by the government to uphold Dr. Ambedkar's ideals - Says, government is committed to build more inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive Chandigarh/Malerkotla, 14 April - The 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm at Government College Malerkotla. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Cabinet Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, who attende...

Chandigarh/Dinanagar/Gurdaspur, April 14  Cabinet Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Forests and Wildlife Preservation, Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak has invited the youth to follow the path shown by Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. To create an equal and progressive society by following the ideology of Ambedkar. He said that following the path shown by Baba Saheb is the most appropriate tribute to Baba Saheb. On the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, during the district level function organized by the district administration at SSM College Dinanagar, Cabinet Minister Shri Lal Chand Kataruchak highlighted the contribution of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the main architect of the Indian Constitution, and said that he dedicated his entire life to equ...

Chandigarh/Lehragaga, April 13: Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh. Brindar Kumar Goyal today honoured outstanding students who excelled in speech and writing competitions organized to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Presiding as the chief guest at the commemorative event held in village Rajalehri of Lehragaga constituency, Sh. Goyal exhorted the students to draw inspiration from Dr. Ambedkar's remarkable life journey and achievements. The competitions, organized by the Sri Guru Ravidas Committee in collaboration with the Gram Panchayat, saw enthusiastic participation from local school students. While addressing the gathering, the Cabinet Minister stressed on the continuous self-improvement in today's compe...

CHANDIGARH, April 13:           Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police has averted a possible targeted terror attack in the border state by busting a terror module being operated by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon with the arrest of its two key operatives and recovered one 2.8 Kg improvised explosive device (IED) containing 1.6 Kg RDX along with a remote control from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. The operation was conducted jointly by teams of Counter Intelligence Ferozepur and State Special Operating cell, SAS Nagar.           Th...

Chandigarh, April 12: The trials for selecting the Volleyball (Boys) team of Punjab in respect of the Khelo India Youth Games would now be held on April 14th at Guru Nanak stadium in Ludhiana. The Khelo India Youth Games are scheduled to be held from May 4th to May 15th in Bihar. Disclosing this, a spokesperson of the Sports Department said that earlier the trials were to take place at Punjab Institute of Sports in Sector-63, Mohali on April 13th. The players interested in participating in these trials should be born on either January 1st, 2007 or after.