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Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

LED BY CM PUNJAB CABINET GIVES NOD TO SEVERAL KEY INITIATIVES TO BOOST INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE IN THE STATE

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Chandigarh, September 24: The Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday gave nod to several key initiatives to boost industry and commerce in the state to further put its economy on the path of high growth trajectory. A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Council Of Ministers held here today under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the Cabinet gave approval to introduce Punjab One Time Settlement Scheme for Recovery of Outstanding Dues, 2025 to reduce the compliance burden of legacy cases and will enable trade and industry to enhance their compliance. The Punjab One Time Settlement Scheme for Recovery of Outstanding Dues, 2025 will be implemente...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department to contribute Rs. 41 Lakh towards Chief Minister Relief Fund for flood affected people

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Chandigarh, September 24: Extending a helping hand to the flood ravaged people of Punjab in their hour of need, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department has decided to contribute one day's salary amounting to Rs. 41 Lakh towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund as part of its humanitarian duty. The officers comprising the Director, Controller Finance & Accounts, Additional Director, Joint Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director/District Controller, Assistant Controller/Accounts Officer, Food and Civil Supplies Officer, Assistant Food and Civil Supplies Officer and the Inspectors have decided to contribute towards the fund. A copy of the consent letter of the employees of the department written in this regard to the Director (Treasury) was today handed over ...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

NATIONAL AYURVEDA DAY: DR BALBIR SINGH LAUNCHES SLEW OF INITIATIVES TO STRENGTHEN AYURVEDIC SYSTEM IN STATE

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CHANDIGARH, September 24: With a firm resolve to strengthen the Ayurvedic system of medicine in Punjab, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh launched a slew of initiatives, including an E-Yog App, an official website, and the IRA (Industry, Research and Academia) Chamber of Ayurveda, to mark the celebration of the 10th National Ayurveda Day at Punjab Kala Bhawan Chandigarh here. The Health Minister, while inaugurating the event, said that these initiatives have been launched to increase accessibility and strengthen Ayurveda through technology for the benefit of the people. He emphasised the programme's strong focus on adopting Ayurveda as a holistic science in daily life by implementing its timeless principles for prevention, health promotion, cure, and reha...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

Gurmeet Khudian Questions CCI’s Absence in Punjab Mandis, Flags Punjab Farmers’ Distress

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Chandigarh, September 24: Raising voice of the distress of the state's cotton farmers, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian sought the Centre Government’s immediate intervention to commence the cotton crop’s procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India's (CCI) in the state at Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs. 7,710 per quintal as announced by GoI. The CCI’s absence from state mandis, despite the “white gold's” arrival, has left the farmers vulnerable to distress sales to private players at prices below the MSP. While addressing a press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, on Wednesday evening, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian painted a grim picture of broken promises for the state's cotton growers. Despite a 20% increase in area under cotton cultivation, ...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB INTRODUCES FINAL OTS TO RESOLVE LEGACY TAX DUES: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, September 24 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced that the 'Punjab One Time Settlement Scheme for Recovery of Outstanding Dues, 2025' will be effective from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and this scheme aims to resolve approximately 20,039 pending cases involving outstanding dues of nearly Rs 11,968.88 crore across various pre-GST acts, providing substantial relief to the state's trade and industry Announcing this One Time Settlement Scheme (OTS), the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that this initiative, approved by the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann in today’s cabinet meeting, marks the third such scheme offered by the AAP-led Punjab Government, and it will be the final ...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 207, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 52 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 321GMs HEROIN, ₹73K DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, September 24: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 207th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 299 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 52 drug smugglers after registration of 36 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 30,771 in 207 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 321 grams heroin, 13 kg poppy husk, 320 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 73,100 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &n...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

Kerala Food Supply Minister G.R. Anil lauds robust procurement mechanism of Punjab Government

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Chandigarh, September 24: The robust procurement mechanism of the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today came in for huge appreciation from the Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology Minister, Kerala Mr. G.R. Anil who was apprised about in detail about the procurement process and the measures undertaken by the Punjab Government to ensure its robustness. Apprising the visiting dignitary with regard to the procurement process here at Anaj Bhawan, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Punjab, Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak said that despite being 1.5 percent of the landmass of the country, Punjab contributes about 40-45 percent of Wheat and 20-25 percent paddy to the Central Pool. Divulging more, Mr. Kataruchak said Katar...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

IN A FIRST, PUNJAB GOVT BRINGS POLICY TO HONOUR DOCTORS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

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CHANDIGARH, September 24: In a groundbreaking step to bolster the healthcare system and recognise the tireless service of medical professionals, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has introduced a first-of-its-kind Policy to Honour Doctors for outstanding services, announced Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh here on Wednesday. This institutionalised, transparent, and merit-based system will be implemented by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, with the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will personally confer the awards at a state-level function, reflecting the state’s commitment to valuing the contribution of doctor...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

15 Auto E-Rickshaws Distributed to Economically Weaker and Needy: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, 24 September : Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Security, Women & Child Development and MLA from Malout, Dr. Baljit Kaur, distributed 15 auto e-rickshaws among needy individuals of her constituency under the state government’s self-employment initiative. Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to economically empowering poor and divyang persons. These auto e-rickshaws will provide beneficiaries with a dignified source of livelihood and enable them to lead a self-reliant life. She added that these are not just vehicles, but a new beginning for the beneficiaries. The e-rickshaws will empower them and bring smiles to their faces, instilling the confidence to stand on their own ...

Sep232025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 206, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 78 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 3.6KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, September 23: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 206th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 343 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 78 drug smugglers after registration of 54 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 30,677 in 206 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 3.6 kg heroin, 1.25 kg ganja, 20 kg poppy husk and 624 intoxicant tablets/capsules from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &n...