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Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

Infosys Ltd to invest Rs. 300 Crore in Mohali, Says Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, 25 September 2025: Aiming to further boost Punjab’s industry and commerce and making the high economic growth trajectory of the state under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister,Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora informed that Infosys Ltd. will invest Rs. 300 crore approx. in Mohali to further expand their business. This will lead to generate employment opportunities for 2500 persons and 210 persons will get the benefit of indirect employment opportunities. Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora disclosed that Infosys Ltd has had a presence in Mohali since 2017, and currently, approximately 900 employees are working from this location. To broaden its business footprint and effectively leverage the local talent pool, the comp...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

DAIRY DEAL: PUNJAB TO SUPPLY SAHIWAL BULLS TO KERALA IN RETURN TO GET HIGH-YIELD SEMEN OF HF & MURRAH

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Chandigarh, September 25: In a bid to enhance livestock productivity and farmer prosperity, the Punjab and Kerala have forged a historic partnership to boost livestock productivity, leveraging each state's unique strengths in animal husbandry. This strategic collaboration involves exchanging high-quality genetic material, with Kerala is procuring Sahiwal breed bulls from Punjab. In return, the Punjab would import Holstein Friesian (HF) and Murrah bull semen from Kerala. Punjab has placed an initial order to purchase 30,000 doses of HF semen and 60,520 doses of Murrah buffalo semen from Kerala Livestock Development Board. The decisions to collaborate on livestock development was taken during a high-level meeting between Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Mi...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

Kerala Minister Lauds Punjab’s Progressive Horticulture Model

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Chandigarh, September 25 A high-level delegation from the Kerala Government called on Punjab Horticulture Minister, Mr. Mohinder Bhagat, at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh, yesterday evening. The delegation was led by Kerala Agriculture Minister, Mr. P. Prasad, and included Mission Director (Horticulture) Mr. Saji John and Chairman, State Agricultural Price Board, Dr. P. Rajasekharan. The delegation highly appreciated Punjab’s progressive horticulture model. During the interaction, Cabinet Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat informed the delegation that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state is working rapidly to promote crop diversification and enhance farmers’ income. He explained that the government is providing farmers with extensive technical knowledge and s...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

Adopt Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Forces Inimical to Peace, Progress and Prosperity of the State: CM to CPs/SSPs

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Chandigarh, September 24 : Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to maintai law and order, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday directed Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against crime and criminal elements. Chairing a virtual meeting with the CPs and SSPs today, the Chief Minister emphasized that, in view of the upcoming festive season, it is imperative to ensure comprehensive arrangements for maintaining law and order, public safety, and the smooth conduct of events. He noted that the festive season often sees increased activity by miscreants, potential stampedes due to overcrowding, incidents of theft and snatching, and attempts by anti-social or anti-national elements to exploit the si...

Sep242025 by editorNo Comments

VERKA LAUNCHES PREMIUM HIGH PROTEIN PROBIOTIC CURD

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Chandigarh, September 24- Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Verka, the flagship brand of Punjab’s Milkfed cooperative, on Wednesday announced the launch of its latest innovation Verka High Protein Probiotic Curd. Unveiling the product, Chairman of Punjab Milkfed Mr. Narinder Singh Shergill said that the product is a unique combination of high protein and probiotic goodness at an affordable price. He said that under the able guidance of the Chief Minister, Punjab’s cooperative sector is taking significant strides in innovation and consumer welfare. Mr. Shergill further said that priced at just Rs. 55 for a 350g cup, Verka’s High Protein Probiotic Curd delivers 22 grams of protein per pack along with a scientifically formulated...

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 ...