Punjab News

Chandigarh, April 7:           Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur is to announce the observance of the 7th POSHAN Pakhwada from April 8 to April 22, 2025, in line with the nationwide initiative to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.           Sharing the details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the fortnight-long campaign will be observed across the state through a series of activities focused on nutrition awareness, community participation, and sustainable practices.           She informed that this year’s POSHAN Pakhwada will have a special focus on improving nutrition duri...

Chandigarh/ SAS Nagar, April 7:           Launching a scathing attack on opposition leaders,  the Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, on Monday, slammed their criticism of the Punjab Government’s education reforms as hypocritical and self-serving.           Addressing the inauguration event organised at Government Senior Secondary School, Phase-11 Mohali under “Sikhya Kranti”, the Education Minister said, "Those who neglected government schools for decades are now seems to have problem seeing ‘Padhda Punjab’. When Punjab's education system was failing, they remained silent. Now that our children are thriving, they feel threatened."        &...

Amritsar, April 6: The Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria with the resolve of 'Yudh Nasheyan Viruddh' today led the Padyatra for second day in Amritsar and called upon the people of Punjab to rise in unison in the war against drugs. Today's yatra started from Oxford School and culminated at Shaheed Bhagat Singh group of colleges. He said that Punjab is a land of Warriors and Martyrs who have made untold number of sacrifices hence this sacred land won't be allowed to be destroyed by the scourge of drugs. He further added that the security forces are burning midnight oil to foil the nefarious designs of enemies across the border who are indulging in drug trafficking. Apart from this, the Village Defence Committees are also doing praiseworthy work in the fight against drug menace. ...

Moga, April 6 (000) - Navjot Kaur, a student from village Demru Kalan in district Moga, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the second position in the entire state of Punjab in the Class 8 results announced by the Punjab School Education Board. Deputy Commissioner, Sagar Setia, extended his congratulations to Navjot Kaur and her parents on her outstanding achievement through a video call. The Deputy Commissioner assured Navjot Kaur that the Punjab government and district administration will provide her with all possible support and assistance to help her achieve her goals. The Deputy Commissioner mentioned that the Punjab government is taking various initiatives to improve the education sector and will ensure that Navjot Kaur benefits from the government's welfare schemes rela...

Chandigarh, April 5 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Saturday that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has swiftly begun implementing the strategies outlined in the Badlda Punjab Budget within days of the budget's passage, as the government has issued tenders for the strengthening of 1,000 kilometers of rural roads, marking a significant step towards rural infrastructure development. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema revealed that the first phase of this ambitious project focuses on rural roads in the districts of Faridkot, SBS Nagar, Pathankot, and Barnala. He said that these roads, designed to be 10 meters wide, aim to enhance connectivity and improve transportation across t...

Chandigarh, April 4 Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat has directed officials of the Department of Defence Services Welfare to expedite welfare initiatives for ex-servicemen. He issued these directives during a meeting held in Chandigarh to review the progress of various welfare schemes being implemented for ex-servicemen. During the meeting, Additional Chief  Secretary Shri J.M. Balamurugan and Brig. Bhupinder Singh Dhillon (Retd.) apprised the Minister of the ongoing welfare initiatives and the progress of various schemes aimed at supporting ex-servicemen. On this occasion, Minister Mohinder Bhagat informed that a sum of ₹49.56 crore has been released under various welfare schemes for ex-servicemen. He reiterated that the state government is committed to provide all possible ...

Chandigarh, April 4: In a pioneering move to empower government school students, Punjab has taken a lead across the country to introduce one-of-its-kind “School Mentorship Program” wherein top brass bureaucrats are being roped in to inspire and guide young minds to aim high in life, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, School Education Minister, Punjab. Addressing the media here at Punjab Bhawan today, S. Harjot Singh Bains said that under this ambitious program, the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has invited IAS, IPS, IFS and other civil service officers to mentor rural government schools to revitalising public education and nurturing young minds for excelling in life. A notification has also been issued today for implementation of the program. “Behind ev...

Chandigarh, April 3: The Punjab Government has taken a step forward to introduce electric buses and promote an eco-system throughout the state. This initiative will not only help provide a pollution-free environment but also offer better environmental conditions and transportation facilities to citizens. While chairing a meeting at the Punjab Civil Secretariat here today, Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar directed the officials of Local Government and Transport Department to jointly conduct a survey regarding the operation of EV buses and promotion of the eco-system. Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is committed to making the state pollution-free and providing citizens with a clean environment, said the Cabinet Minister, adding that the time has come to i...

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 ...