Punjab News

Chandigarh, April 3: Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paved way for checking illegal mining in the state and further reducing the price of sand and gravel for public. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister at his official residence. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the Cabinet also has approved significant amendments in the Punjab Minor Mineral Policy which aims to enhance the supply of raw materials in the market, reduce illegal mining and corruption, reduce consumer prices for the public, increase state revenues, and eliminate any potential monopoly in the mining sector. The amendment stipulates Crusher...

Chandigarh, April 3:           Reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Persons with Disabilities, the Punjab Government has disbursed a loan amount of ₹9.14 crore to 522 beneficiaries during the financial year 2024-25. This includes a subsidy of ₹1.46 crore. Punjab’s Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, shared this information today.           Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is consistently striving to empower marginalized and underprivileged sections of society through education, financial support, and social upliftment. She emphasized that the Punjab ...

Chandigarh, April 2: Punjab State Information Commissioner Mr. Harpreet  Sandhu today Presented his Art Work to Chief secretary U T Chandigarh Sh. Rajeev  Verma at UT Secretariat. This Pictorial art paid remarkable tribute to India’s rich cultural heritage and natural splendor,  symbolizing the “Pride of Peacock – Glory of India” this artistic masterpiece prepared by Sh. Harpreet Sandhu, serves as a creative endeavor to emphasize the significance of the National Bird of India and foster an intrinsic bond between humanity and nature. The initiative aims to promote cultural exchange among different States- Union Territories of the Nation, underscoring the collective responsibility to preserve the natural heritage that binds the diverse tapestry of India. On this oc...

Chandigarh, April 2: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Wednesday, arrested Jasveer Singh, a Lineman with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), posted at PSPCL's North division in Patiala and residing in Jhill village of the district, red handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the VB said the PSPCL official has been arrested based on a complainant lodged by a resident of Patiala. He further added that the complainant had approached the VB after the said accused Jasveer Singh had demanded bribe to install a new domestic electricity meter at his home. The spokesperson informed that after preliminary verification of his complaint, the VB team laid a trap during which the aforementioned accused was appre...

Chandigarh, April 2 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to two Excise and Taxation Inspectors and two Clerks in the Excise and Taxation Department, reinforcing the department’s crucial role in revenue collection Congratulating the newly appointed officials, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema underscored the importance of integrity, dedication, and commitment in public service. He expressed confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully to the Excise and Taxation Department, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the government's revenue stream remains robust and transparent.  "The Excise and Taxation Department stands as a cornerstone of the Punjab Government's fiscal framework....

CHANDIGARH, April 1:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 32nd day, Punjab Police on Tuesday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at all the Railway Stations across the state.           The operation was carried out in all the 28 Police districts on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.           Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who was personally monitoring this state-level operation, said that all the CPs/SSPs were...

Chandigarh, April 1: In a major advancement toward ensuring uninterrupted and cost-effective coal supply for Its thermal power plants, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has reached a significant milestone by achieving the peak rated capacity of 70 lakh tonnes at its Pachhwara Central Coal Mine in Financial Year 2024-25, informed Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO in a press communique issued here today. The Cabinet Minister S. Harbhajan  Singh ETO said that the Pachhwara Mine, which had remained non-operational since March 31, 2015, was successfully revived in December 2022 under the proactive leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. Since its revival, the mine has supplied 115 lakh tonnes of coal to PSPCL's thermal power stations, generating esti...

Chandigarh, April 1 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the state's Excise and Taxation Department has reported a record-breaking Excise revenue of Rs 10,743.72 crore for the financial year 2024-25, marking an impressive annual growth rate of 16.36 percent compared to the previous fiscal year. He said that the state’s total revenue collection from VAT, CST, GST, PSDT, and Excise during FY 2024-25 stood at Rs 42289.97 crore, showcasing a growth rate of 12.47 percent crossing the Rs 40,000 crore threshold for the first time in the state's history. Disclosing this in In a press communiqué issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attributed the remarkable growth in Excise collection to the successful exci...

Chandigarh, April 1:           The newly recruited teachers in the Education department on Tuesday hailed the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for providing them jobs completely on the basis of merit. Simranjit Sharma from Sangrur thanked the Chief Minister and said that her husband had got the appointment letter in 2023 and now she has realized the dream of her grandfather by getting this job. She said that entire credit goes to the Chief Minister, who has ensured the recruitment in a complete transparent way. Gagandeep Singh from Mansa said that he was working privately and had been trying for the job since long. He said that prior to this none of his family members had government jobs for which he will ever remain indebted t...

Chandigarh, March 31: Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the state government has disbursed Rs. 27.79 crore to 20,229 farmers, who adopted the water-saving Direct Sowing Rice (DSR) technique during the 2024 Kharif season. He shared that paddy was directly sown on 2.53 lakh acres in 2024, a 47 percent increase compared to the 1.72 lakh acres cultivated in the 2023 Kharif season. Notably, Rs. 4.34 crore was released to over 9,500 farmers in the first phase during the first week of March 2025 and now, all the remaining amount has been transferred into the bank accounts of the beneficiary farmers. To promote sustainable agriculture and reduce water consumption, the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government has been acti...