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Chandigarh/Ludhiana, September 22: Punjab Revenue Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian on Monday laid the foundation stones for eight key link roads infrastructural projects worth Rs.12.15 crores, aiming to enhance connectivity and facilitate commuters. The link road projects include link Gaddowal to Karour (1.80 km), Mangarh to Kohara-Machhiwara (1.10 km), Katani Khurd to Kot Gangu Rai, Upplan Sanghe to Machhiwara (7.20 km), Chhandran to Katani (1.23 km), Chandigarh road to Chhandran (1.20 km), LC road to Heeran to Barwala to Sahnewal to Ramgarh (10.70 km), , Heeran to Kanech (2.12 km) and Sahnewal Khurd road (0.73 km). The Cabinet Minister stressed the Punjab government is committed to provide world-class road infrastructure to its citizens. These initiatives are part of the Punjab...

Chandigarh, September 22: Punjab’s Minister for Cultural Affairs, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned music composer Janab Charanjit Ahuja. In his condolence message, Sond said that with the passing away of Ahuja Sahib, an era of Punjabi music has come to an end. He added that Ahuja’s soulful and timeless compositions will continue to resonate for generations to come. “Charanjit Ahuja’s melodies were not only unique and soothing but also unforgettable. He played a pivotal role in taking many singers to great heights while himself remaining deeply grounded,” said the Minister. Sond further stated that the void created by the departure of such a legendary musical personality can never be filled. “For music lovers, Charanjit Ahuja will remain ...

Chandigarh, September 21: In a swift and effective response to protect Punjab's agrarian economy from the floods aftermath, the Punjab Government has successfully immunised over 1.75 lakh livestock against Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) disease within a remarkably short span of just one week. The targeted inoculation drive, covering 713 villages across flood-affected districts, has helped avert a potential animal health crisis, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Punjab. Elaborating on the mass inoculation drive, S. Khudian revealed that the campaign, launched on September 14, is a crucial component of the state's flood rehabilitation action plan, being implemented to safeguard the primary asset and livelihood of thousands ...

Chandigarh, September 21: Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh today informed that the department has mounted a wide-ranging flood relief and restoration campaign across the affected towns and villages. He said that apart from general measures such as debris clearance, carcass disposal, sewer cleaning and repair of public assets, the department has initiated targeted actions to ensure speed and efficiency in recovery efforts. Dr. Ravjot Singh stated that each officer has been assigned a specific jurisdiction under an “Area Responsibility Plan” with directions to prepare a detailed account of damages to houses, shops, roads, sewerage and other infrastructure. Immediate steps for repair and restoration have already been initiated and tenders are being processed on war foot...