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Sep122025 by editorNo Comments

Ensure adequate medical facilities & hygenic conditions in mandis of flood ravaged areas: Lal Chand Kataruchak

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Chandigarh, September 12: Exhorting the officers and employees of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department to burn midnight oil in view of the upcoming Paddy procurement season, the Minister Incharge Lal Chand Kataruchak averred that considering the flood situation in the State, attention must be paid to ensure adequate medical facilities in the mandis falling in the flood ravaged areas. The Minister was apprised during a review meeting at Anaj Bhawan with top brass of the department and video conferencing with the DFSCs that arrangements are being made for the procurement of 190 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of Paddy while the target fixed by the Department of Food Production and Distribution, Government of India is 173.13 LMT. The number of rice mills in the State sta...

Sep122025 by editorNo Comments

ALL SET TO PROCURE EVERY SINGLE GRAIN OF PADDY IN PUNJAB: BARSAT

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Chandigarh, September 12: Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government is all set to procure every single grain of paddy from the mandis, stated Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Barsat, while reviewing the arrangements made to ensure smooth and efficient procurement operations for the upcoming Kharif season commencing from September 16, 2025. S. Barsat, along with Secretary Mandi Board Mr. Ramvir, held a high-level meeting with District Mandi Officers to review the preparedness of the Board. Complying with the directions of Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, the Mandi Board Chairman directed officials to ensure all 1,822 mandis and procurement centres should be well-maintained and equipped to handle the paddy crop to ...

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PUNJAB GOVERNOR ADMINISTERS OATH TO TWO PPSC OFFICIAL MEMBERS

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CHANDIGARH, SEPTEMBER 12: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed two members of Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). Sanjay Garg and Sarbjit Singh Dhaliwal were administered the oath of office and allegiance to the Constitution as the official members. Sanjay Garg, a native of Moga, was Retired Principal District and Sessions Judge and Mohali based Sarbjit Singh Dhaliwal was Retired District and Sessions Judge. Chief Secretary KAP Sinha conducted the proceedings of the swearing-in-ceremony at the Punjab Raj Bhawan here. &...

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Every flood victim will get compensation within 45 days: CM Mann

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Chandigarh, September 12: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said that the state government will ensure compensation to all the flood victims across the state within 45 days. Chairing a high level meeting here at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that a few days ago, he had announced that his government will give the highest compensation in the country — ₹20,000 per acre — to farmers for crop damage. He said that as a matter of fact this is the highest compensation in the history of Punjab. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that under previous governments, it used to take years to actually receive the compensation and the people already distressed by crop loss, had to run around government offices for compensation. However, the Chief Minister underlined ...

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Punjab Sets a National Model in Education, Social Justice and Child Welfare – Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, September 12: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today strongly advocated major reforms during the consultative process for the Viksit Bharat 2047 Roadmap. She said these recommendations reflect the progressive vision and strong commitment of the Punjab Government towards social justice and inclusive development. Commending the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Dr. Baljit Kaur said the State Government is setting new benchmarks for the country in education, social justice and child welfare. She added that Punjab’s recommendations will help shape nationwide reforms for a better and more equitable future. Expressing gratitude to Union Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities Dr. Barinder...

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PUNJAB REVENUE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTES RS.10 LAKH TOWARDS CM RELIEF FUND

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Chandigarh, September 12: In a noteworthy gesture of compassion, Punjab Revenue Officers Association handed over a cheque of Rs.10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for providing assistance to the flood-affected families in the state. The contribution was presented to Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian at his office here at Punjab Civil Secretariat by the office-bearers Tehsildar Sukcharan Singh Channi, Tehsildar Harminder Singh Gholia, Naib Tehsildar Harjot Singh, Naib Tehsildar Pawan Kumar on behalf of their association. Lauding their humanitarian initiative, the Revenue Minister said that the Association has set an inspiring example of social responsibility by extending a helping hand to those in distress. He said tha...

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Government machinery in full swing to prevent diseases in flood-affected areas

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Chandigarh, September 11: The Punjab Government is carrying out large-scale relief operations in flood-affected areas, with special measures being taken to prevent the outbreak of diseases. Entire staff of health, veterinary, and other concerned departments has been working tirelessly to ensure safety of residents. Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated that he reviewed the damages caused by floods in Rupnagar with Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia. He informed that special Girdawari to assess losses has already been completed in 50% of the affected areas. He added that relief operations are continuing at full pace. While fogging machines are being deployed extensively to mitigate the spread of malaria and other diseases, regular med...

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Punjab Disburses Rs 679.37 Crore in Sugarcane Payments for 2024–25 Crushing Season: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, September 11 In a decisive move towards safeguarding the financial well-being of Punjab’s farming community, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced that the state government, which offered the highest in the country sugarcane purchase rate of Rs 401 per quintal, has released Rs 679.37 crore in sugarcane payments for the 2024–25 crushing season. In a press communiqué issued here, Finance Minister Cheema said that the disbursed amount benefits 18,771 farmers across the state and corresponds to sugarcane supplied to Punjab’s nine cooperative sugar mills, which collectively crushed 194.66 lakh quintals during the season. “With a payment rate of Rs 401 per quintal, the total dues to farmers amount to Rs 779.86 crore. The remaining Rs 100.49 ...

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KINGPIN OF ARMS SMUGGLING MODULE AMONG SIX HELD WITH 6 WEAPONS, ₹5.75L HAWALA MONEY

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, September 11: In an intelligence led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busted a cross-border organised arms smuggling module with arrest of its six members and recovered six sophisticated weapons and ₹5.75 lakh hawala money from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Pargat Singh of village Vaan Tara Singh in Tarn Taran, Ajaybir Singh alias Ajay of Gali Punjab Singh in Amritsar, Karanbir Singh alias Karan of Pal Avenue in Amritsar, Shri...

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PAKISTAN-SOURCED 27 WEAPONS RECOVERED FROM FAZILKA; TWO HELD

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CHANDIGARH/FEROZEPUR, September 11: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Ferozepur in a joint operation with State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Fazilka have busted cross-border organised arms smuggling module near the Indo–Pak International Border with the arrest of two weapon suppliers and recovered 27 sophisticated .30 bore pistols along with 470 live cartridges from from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Mangal Singh alias Mangali, a resid...