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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...

Malerkotla, March 31: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the state government will oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill moved by the BJP led NDA government tooth and nail. Interacting with the media persons after participating in festival of Eid, the Chief Minister said that the Muslim brethren are opposing this bill vehemently and the Aam Aadmi party is solidly with the community in this hour. He said that the party will oppose the bill strongly both in the Parliament and Vidhan Sabha to safeguard the interests of the Muslim community. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is committed to ensure the well being of every strata of society and no stone will be left unturned for it. Replying to another query, the Chief Minister said that the state go...

Chandigarh/Mansa, March 31: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, on Monday, inaugurated four newly constructed minors and a bridge in Sardulgarh constituency of Mansa district. These projects, completed at a cost of approximately Rs.15 crore, will further enhance irrigation facilities in this region. Speaking to journalists after dedicating these projects to the public, Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal said that while four minors - Rorki Minor, Khaira Minor, Jhanda Minor and Minor No-11 Boha Distributary - have been completed at a cost of Rs.12.82-CR, a bridge of historical significance has been constructed at a cost of Rs.2.10-CR. He said that Rorki Minor has a total length of 45,125 feet and will provide drinking and irrigation water to villages including Ahlupur, K...

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 30: In a significant initiative to address the critical challenge of subsoil water depletion, a team from California State University, Fresno, brainstormed with Punjab’s agricultural experts to devise sustainable solutions. The high-profile delegation, headed by Dr. Sharon Elizabeth Benes and Dr. Gurreet Singh Brar along with six undergraduate and Masters’ students engaged in strategic discussions with the Punjab State Farmers’ and Farm Workers’ Commission (PSFC), stressing the urgent need for collaborative action.  With Punjab and California both have been struggling with water scarcity, which is posing serious challenges to farming and livestock economy- the meeting served as a crucial platform for knowledge exchange. Dr. Sukhpal Singh, Chairman of PSFC, e...

Chandigarh, March 30: The Punjab Government's Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) concluded on a high note, with over 20.13 lakh parents actively participated in it across the state, said Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, while hailing the initiative as a major step toward fostering stronger ties between schools and families to enhance student learning. "The massive success of the Mega PTM is a testament to the Punjab Government's commitment to creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment for all students," said Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains. He highlighted the significant participation in the Mega PTM, noting that over 100 schools were visited by Cabinet Ministers/ MLAs, while, education department officials visited 5,849 schools. Over 1.23 l...