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RELIEF TO MANDI LABOURERS: PUNJAB GOVT HIKES MANDI LABOUR RATES BY 10%

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Chandigarh, August 20: In yet another move towards the welfare of labourers, the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has approved a 10 percent increase in Mandi labour rates. This decision was taken during a Board of Directors meeting chaired by S. Harchand Singh Barsat, Chairman Punjab Mandi Board. Notably, the Mandi labour rate has been hiked from Rs 17.50 to Rs 19.26 per 37.5 kg bag of paddy, marking an increase of Rs 1.76 per bag. S. Harchand Singh Barsat said that the 10% hike in Mandi labour rates is a response to Labour Unions' demands, reaffirming the Punjab Government's commitment to labour welfare under CM Mann's leadership. The revised rates will provide much-needed relief to labourers and their families, promoting fair labour practices and...

Aug182025 by editorNo Comments

’YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: PUNJAB POLICE RAIDS 272 DRUG HOTSPOTS IN STATEWIDE CASO; 196 HELD WITH 2.4KG HEROIN, 2KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, August 18: In a relentless pursuit to eradicate the drug menace from Punjab as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Monday conducted a statewide Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug Hotspots— the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances— across the state as part of the Yudh Nashian Virudh, marking the 170th day of the intensified anti-drug campaign. The CASO was conducted simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav. During the daylong operation, police teams ...

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STOP BOASTING ABOUT YOUR FAKE ACHIEVEMENTS AND OWE RESPONSIBILITY OF BARGARI INCIDENT AND DEATH DUE TO DRUGS: CM TELLS SUKHBIR

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Chamkaur Sahib (Rupnagar), August 18: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday dared the Akali leader Sukhbir Singh Badal to stop boasting about fake achievements of their government and explain that who will take the responsibility of the barbaric incident like Bargadi and lakhs of deaths of youth due to drugs which took place during their rule. Addressing the gathering after giving a bonanza of several developmental projects to Chamkaur Sahib Assembly segment, the Chief Minister said that Sukhbir is very fond of boasting that a lot of development had taken place during their rule whereas he is mum over the incident of Bargadi where bullets were fired on innocent people or the drug menace which resulted in genocide of young generations is reflective of the long misrule of...

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SC Commission seeks report from SSP Amritsar in village Sarangara abuse case

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Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi has taken suo motu notice of a case involving the abuse of a Scheduled Caste person from village Sarangara, Ramtirth Road, under the Rajasansi constituency of Amritsar, and has sought a report from the SSP Amritsar. Giving details in this regard, S. Jasvir Singh Garhi said that the matter came to his notice through social media, where a person was seen hurling caste-based abuses at a Scheduled Caste family. Taking cognizance of this, the Commission has initiated legal action. He further stated that the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission is committed to safeguarding the rights and welfare of Scheduled Caste communities in the state and that strict action will be taken against those ...

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SEC issues directions to all Deputy Commissioners for updation of electoral rolls of voters for Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads Elections

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Chandigarh, 18 August 2025: The general elections to elect the members of the Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads are to be held by 05.10.2025 as per Notification no. P.A.9/1994/S.209/2025/6205 dated 05.08.2025, issued by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats. For these elections, the Panchayat voter lists already published on 03.03.2025 by the Districts are to be updated. The State Election Commission has issued directions vide its letter dated 14.08.2025 addressed to all the Deputy Commissioners for updation of the electoral rolls of the voters with qualifying date of 01.09.2025, as under:- PROGRAMME I Draft publication of existing Electoral Rolls: On 19.08.2025. II Filing of Claims and Objections, if any : From 20.8.2025 to 27.8.2025 III Disposal...

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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Holds Meetings with 3 Employee Unions

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Chandigarh, August 18 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, who also serves as the Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee formed to address the issues and demands of government employees, on Monday held meetings with the representatives from the Powercom & Transco Contractual Employees Union, the Punjab Ayurvedic Medical Services Association, and the Homeopathic Medical Officers Association to discuss their concerns in detail. During a meeting at the PSPCL Guest House with the Powercom & Transco Contractual Employees Union, Finance Minister Cheema was joined by Power Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O and PSPCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director A.K. Sinha. The Finance Minister was briefed on the actions taken so far by the department in the direction of resolving the ...

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Punjab to commemorate 350th Martyrdom of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji on large scale: Sond

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Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, today announced that the Punjab Government will commemorate the unparalleled martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with grand events across the state. He said that the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, revered as Hind Di Chadar, will be observed through large-scale commemorative programmes. Sond informed that in this regard, review meetings with district administrations and key stakeholders have already been completed at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib, Baba Bakala, and Patiala. He added that the state government has designated the Department of Tourism and Cultur...

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Respect and protection of senior citizens is the top priority of the Government – Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, informed that the Punjab Government has enforced The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 to safeguard the welfare and property of senior citizens in the state. If any person misbehaves or assaults the elderly, or if children attempt to usurp the property of their parents, strict legal action and punishment will be ensured under this Act to protect their dignity and security. Highlighting a recent case, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Department took immediate cognizance of a complaint filed by senior citizen Avinash Chander Khanna, a resident of Khanna, against his son and daughter-in-law. Taking the matter seriously, she directed the departmental officia...

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PUNJAB GOVT SECURES SC APPROVAL TO RETAIN 1,158 ASSISTANT PROFESSORS & LIBRARIANS TILL NEW RECRUITMENT

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Chandigarh, August 18: In a big relief for higher education in the state, the Supreme Court of India has allowed 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians to continue their services in government colleges until fresh recruitment takes place. This decision would ensure uninterrupted education for students in government colleges across Punjab. Welcoming the Apex Court's decision to allow 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians to continue serving in government colleges, Punjab Higher Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that this is a big relief for higher education in Punjab, as it will enable students to pursue their academic goals without interruption. Notably, the Supreme Court's decision on July 14, 2025, had quashed the appointments of 1,158 Assistant Professors ...

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Power Minister meets various unions

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Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO met representatives of various PSPCL/PSTCL unions here today. During the meeting, the union leaders apprised the Power Minister of their demands and expressed gratitude to the state government for the recent 10 percent salary hike announced by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann -led Punjab government. Speaking on the occasion, Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the welfare of state employees and assured that all their demands would be addressed soon. PSPCL CMD Ajoy Kumar Sinha was also present at the meeting.