Punjab News

Chandigarh, January 5 Students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified and Nomadic Tribes (DNT) can now apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship. This was expressed by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities. Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the Prime Minister YASASVI Scheme for the academic year 2024-25, the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal has been opened for OBC, EBC and DNT students to apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship as per the guidelines. She highlighted that this is the first time a portal has been specifically opened for these categories of students. She further explained that the portal has been launched to streamline the scholarship process by enabling eligible students to ap...

Chandigarh, January 4:           Children of women prisoners in Punjab’s jails will be enrolled in Anganwadi centers to provide them with nutritious meals and primary education. This was expressed by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, during her visit to the Faridkot jail.           The Cabinet Minister visited the Modern Central Jail, Faridkot, where she interacted with women prisoners and assessed their basic needs. She emphasized that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the welfare of women prisoners and their children. As part of this initiative, children of women prisoners will be enrolled in Anganwadi...

Chandigarh, January 4           Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said today that in recognition of PSPCL’s significant contributions, the Government of India has awarded the Corporation a financial reward of Rs. 11.39 crores for its successful addition of 60.51 MW of Rooftop Solar energy during FY 2022-23. This added capacity is expected to generate approximately 2.4 lakh units of green energy daily, marking a substantial step towards clean and sustainable energy adoption in Punjab.           Highlighting the significant progress made in Rooftop Solar capacity installation, Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that an impressive 86 MW added in FY 2023-24. He said that this brings the...

deworming of animals, common parasitic diseases, mastitis, brucellosis, repeat breeding and other economically significant infectious and management problems affecting animals. Principal Secretary of the Animal Husbandry Department, Mr. Rahul Bhandari, apprised the Cabinet Minister that 4 to 5 videos will be posted on these platforms every week to keep livestock owners updated and online sessions with experts will also be organised for the livestock farmers. Director Animal Husbandry Dr. GS Bedi, Deputy Director Dr. Bikramjit Singh, Assistant Directors Dr. Parampal Singh and Dr. Lakhwinder Singh and other senior officials of the department were also present on the occasion.--------

Chandigarh, January 3 To strengthen the workforce of the Excise and Taxation department, Punjab Finance, Planning, Program Implementation, and Excise and Taxation Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, handed over appointment letters to 8 newly recruited officials under the Ghar-Ghar Rojgar Yojana today. The newly appointed officials include 5 Excise and Tax Inspectors and 3 Clerks.  Congratulating the newly appointed officials on their new roles, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized the crucial role the Excise and Tax Department plays in generating revenue for the state government. Finance Minister exhorted the newly appointed officials to uphold the highest standards of integrity and diligence in their work, focusing on increasing revenue collection to fuel the ...

Chandigarh, January 3: The river interlinking initiative proposed by the union government warrants comprehensive review and needs to be thoroughly examined, said Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, while characterizing this initiative as an unprecedented intervention in natural systems. He cautioned that such projects could adversely impact agricultural productivity and disrupt monsoon patterns. In an official statement released here today, S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Ken-Betwa River Interlinking Project in Madhya Pradesh. Although the union government stated the objective of redistributing water resources to drought-prone regions, the Speaker said, scientific research indicates such interventions could signi...

Chandigarh, January 3: Taking a leap forward in Livestock care with digital initiative, the Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, on Friday, launched the department's official YouTube channel and Facebook page under the name of “Animal Husbandry Department, Punjab”. This initiative aims to increase the flow of accurate and authentic information, guiding state livestock farmers on proper management and care of animals. The Animal Husbandry Minister said that experts will also be holding a live session every Monday dedicated to livestock farming. During these sessions, all livestock farmers will be encouraged to participate and ask questions. The direct communication between experts and farmers will enhance the overall productivity...

Khadoor Sahib, May 15 : Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for Aam Aadmi Party's candidate from Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency Laljit Singh Bhullar on Wednesday. Mann did a road show with Laljit Bhullar in Zira and Bhikhiwind and appealed to the people to make Bhullar win. Thousands of AAP workers, leaders and common people attended the road show. People welcomed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann by showering flowers on him and raising slogans. During the road show in Zira, Mann told the people that I have not come to ask for votes from you. I have come here to ask for your support to make Punjab Rangla again. In Bhikhiwind, he told the people that Majhails are known for writing history and looking at this enthusiastic crowd, it is clear to me that this time too a new history will...