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CM Launches Policy for Empanelment of Certified Professionals to Make Punjab an Industrial Hub of the Country

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Chandigarh, August 22: Launching the Policy for Empanelment of Certified Professionals, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday expressed confidence that the initiative will position the state as a leading industrial hub in the country. “The policy will provide a much-needed impetus to industrial growth, thereby accelerating the state’s progress and creating new avenues of employment for the youth”, said the Chief Minister, while addressing the gathering after unveiling policy. Calling it a landmark initiative, the Chief Minister said the policy aims to streamline regulatory approvals for industries while upholding environmental safeguards. Highlighting Punjab’s robust industrial growth in sectors such as food processing, textiles, auto components, hand tools, bi...

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PUNJAB GOVERNMENT WILL COMPENSATE FOR EVERY SINGLE PENNY LOST DUE TO THE FLOODS: CM

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Sultanpur Lodhi (Kapurthala), August 22: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced to provide adequate compensation to the people for every loss suffered by them due to the flood in the state besides finding ways and means to avert loss due to such natural disasters in future. Interacting with the people during a whirlwind tour of the flood affected areas in Kapurthala district, the Chief Minister said that incessant rains in the hill states has brought this situation in the state. However, Bhagwant Mann said that his government is committed to bail out the people in this hour of grave crisis and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. He said that human life is most important due to which every effort is being made to safeguard it adding that the sta...

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Compounding Fees collection by Legal Metrology wing increases by 121 percent

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Chandigarh, August 22: The Legal Metrology Wing of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Punjab, has been on upward trajectory on the multiple parameters such as compounding fees collected, inspections and the verifications carried out this year from April to July when compared with the same period last year. In terms of the Compounding Fees, the Legal Metrology Wing has collected Rs. 1.10 Crore whereas during the same period last year the wing collected Rs. 49.68 Lakh. Hence, the increase amounts to a whopping 121 percent. The wing carried out as many as 5753 inspections while this time the figures of inspections stand at 11,035. In the matter of cases registered, the number stood at 587 last year while during the present year, the numbers have reached 1531. Simi...

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Sond Expresses Grief over the Demise of Jaswinder Bhalla

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Chandigarh, August 22: Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned Punjabi comedian and actor Jaswinder Bhalla. In his condolence message, the Minister said that Jaswinder Bhalla was a wonderful human being and a true pride of Punjab. He added that Bhalla brought smiles to countless faces through his unique style of comedy and acting. Remembering Bhalla’s iconic role as Chacha Chatrra, Sond said, “You, your words, and your acting will always be remembered.” Extending heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family, relatives, and admirers, Sond prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss.

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HIGHER EDUCATION DEPT ELEVATES 27 PROFESSORS TO PRINCIPALS

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Chandigarh, August 22: In a significant development to further strengthen & uplift the standards of the higher education in the state, the Punjab Higher Education department has promoted 27 Associate Professors/ Professors to the position of Principal (College Cadre), informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Higher Education, Punjab. Notably, all the promotional quota seats are now filled, following these promotions. The recently conducted DPC has cleared a total of 27 names, of which, 13 faculty have been elevated with immediate effect, while, remaining 14 will be promoted according to the seat availability by December 2025. S. Bains said that the direct quota posts of Principals will also be filled soon. Extending his heartiest congratulations to the professors for their ...

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CABINET MINISTERS BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL AND TARUNPREET SINGH SOND VISIT BORDER VILLAGES OF FAZILKA DISTRICT

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Chandigarh/Fazilka, August 22: Following Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann's directives to monitor relief operations in flood-affected areas and establish direct communication with residents to provide immediate essential services, Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Minister S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond today visited villages along the international border in Fazilka district to assess the impact of water influx in the Sutlej Creek. During the visit, Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal toured villages Kawanwali Pattan and Muhar Jamsher, while S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond also reached Muhar Jamsher village to inquire about the residents' challenges. After listening to the people's difficulties, they instructed the officials present on-site to...

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SC Commission seeks report from SSP Jalandhar Rural in encroachment case on land of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj at village Dhaleta, Jalandhar

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Chandigarh, August 22: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi has taken suo moto notice of the alleged encroachment on the land belonging to Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj at village Dhaleta in Jalandhar district by the civil administration and police. He has sought a report from the Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural), Jalandhar. Providing details in this regard, S. Jasvir Singh Garhi stated that the matter came to his notice through a newspaper report, which alleged that the land of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji had been encroached upon by the civil administration and police at village Dhaleta. Taking cognizance of this, the Commission has initiated legal action. Directions have been issued to present the facts and relevant information regarding this ...

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YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 174, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 365 SITES; 87 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 22: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 174th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 365 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 87 drug smugglers after registration of 55 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 26,848 in 174 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 509 grams heroin, 1 kg opium, 4930 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 57,520 from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. The o...

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REVENUE MINISTER HARDEEP SINGH MUNDIAN ORDERS SPECIAL GIRDAWARI TO ASSESS FLOOD-RELATED CROP DAMAGE

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Chandigarh, August 22: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian on Friday ordered to conduct Special Girdawari in the flood-affected areas of the state to assess the extent of crop damage caused due to recent floods. According to the directions issued to all Deputy Commissioners, the Cabinet Minister instructed that the special girdawari must be carried out immediately in flood-affected areas as soon as the water recedes. The Deputy Commissioners have been asked to prepare compensation cases in the prescribed proforma along with the requisite certificates and submit them to the government without any delay. S. Hardeep Singh Mundian stressed that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government is fully committed to safeguardi...

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CABINET MINISTER BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL SHARES GRIEF WITH VERMA FAMILY

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Chandigarh/Abohar, August 22: Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today shared grief with the family of Sh. Sanjay Verma, during his visit to Abohar. He met with Jagat Verma, brother of Sanjay Verma and expressed condolences to the family. Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal said that the Verma family had built a distinguished reputation in the textile trade through their dedicated hard work. He said that Sanjay Verma's demise is not only a loss to the family but also to the entire state. He assured the family that the government stands firmly with them and pledged that no culprit involved in Sanjay Verma's murder case will be spared, promising that the strictest possible punishments will be meted out. MLA Sh. Amandeep Singh Goldy Musafir from Balluana was also present on thi...