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FURTHER INTENSIFY THE PACE OF RELIEF AND RESCUE MEASURES IN FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS : CM TO OFFICERS

FURTHER INTENSIFY THE PACE OF RELIEF AND RESCUE MEASURES IN FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS : CM TO OFFICERS

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Beas (Amritsar), August 28- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday asked the Deputy Commissioners of the flood affected districts to further intensify the pace of relief and rescue measures besides providing all necessary material to the families stranded at inundated villages. The Chief Minister, who conducted the whirlwind tour of the flood affected areas here today, during which he was briefed by the local officials on the damage caused to the standing crops, houses, public installations and livestock due to floods. Describing the situation as unprecedented, he assured of all possible assistance from his government to the people adding that the state government has already started massive relief and rescue work. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is ...
CENTRE AND NEIGHBOURING STATES TURNING BLIND EYE TO PUNJAB IN HOUR OF NEED, LAMENTS BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

CENTRE AND NEIGHBOURING STATES TURNING BLIND EYE TO PUNJAB IN HOUR OF NEED, LAMENTS BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh/Fazilka, August 28: Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today came down heavily on the union Government and neighbouring states, stating that just a few months ago when it was about diverting Punjab’s water, every law and regulation was conveniently set aside to exploit the state’s share. Yet now, when Punjab is in dire need of support, no one is stepping forward to help. Interacting with the media after reviewing the ongoing flood relief operations at Kawaan Wali Pattan, the Cabinet Minister said that since Punjab is the food bowl of the nation, it becomes the moral responsibility of the Centre to provide a special relief package without even waiting for a demand from the state. He further stressed that those consuming Punjab’s water resources should have...
Setting up of a new Greenfield Steel Plant in Punjab with a capex of Rs. 2500 crore including Solar Plant, Says Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora

Setting up of a new Greenfield Steel Plant in Punjab with a capex of Rs. 2500 crore including Solar Plant, Says Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora

Punjab News
Chandigarh, 28 August 2025: Aiming to make Punjab as a major industrial hub and paying the way for providing ease of doing business, Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora today informed that Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) in joint venture with Aichi Steel Corporation (ASC), Japan is setting up a new Greenfield Special & Alloy Steel Plant in Ludhiana district, Punjab.  This project reflects our commitment to establish a sustainable, technologically advanced and globally competitive steel manufacturing facility in the state. Speaking to the media about this project, Sanjeev Arora said that total investment for this project is ₹2500 crores.  In this context, installed capacity of 5 Lakh Tonnes Per Annum (TPA) of Alloy & Special Steel is a Plant Capacity &am...
PUNJAB POLICE SEARCHES 138 RAILWAY STATIONS ACROSS STATE

PUNJAB POLICE SEARCHES 138 RAILWAY STATIONS ACROSS STATE

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH, August 28:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 180th day, Punjab Police on Thursday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at 138 Railway Stations across the state.           The operation was carried out in all the 28 Police districts on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.           Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who was personally monitoring this state-level operation, said that all the CPs/SSPs were...
PUNJAB HEALTH DEPARTMENT ON HIGH ALERT, DEPLOYS TEAMS AND AMBULANCES TO COMBAT FLOOD-RELATED DISEASES

PUNJAB HEALTH DEPARTMENT ON HIGH ALERT, DEPLOYS TEAMS AND AMBULANCES TO COMBAT FLOOD-RELATED DISEASES

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CHANDIGARH, August 28:           In response to the ongoing flood situation, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh, conducted a video conference meeting with Civil Surgeons, Principals of Medical Colleges, representatives of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Red Cross and Chemists associations of Punjab for comprehensive review of emergency medical response, prevention of water borne and vector borne diseases.           Large-scale mobilisation of medical teams and resources is underway to provide immediate care and relief to affected residents, said Dr  Balbir Singh, while reaffirming the government's commitment to tackling any health-related exigency.    &nb...
CM Deploys State Government Helicopter for Flood Relief; undertake field visits of affected areas  with Cabinet Colleagues

CM Deploys State Government Helicopter for Flood Relief; undertake field visits of affected areas  with Cabinet Colleagues

Punjab News
Gurdaspur, August 27: In a rare humanitarian gesture, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced to depute the Helicopter of the state government to evacuate people and send relief material of the stranded families in the flood affected areas of the state. “The people had given this helicopter to us by giving a whopping mandate and now we are pressing it in the service of people in this hour of crisis”, said the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister, who undertook a whirlwind tour of the flood affected areas in Gurdaspur district, said that several people are stuck in marooned villages due to which they need immediate help. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that to ensure prompt and timely evacuation of the stranded people, a helicopter of the state government has be...
Punjab Government Goes All Out: Rescue & Relief on War Footing

Punjab Government Goes All Out: Rescue & Relief on War Footing

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Chandigarh, August 27: In a swift and comprehensive response to the ongoing flood crisis, the Punjab Government has mobilized its entire cabinet to the affected districts to oversee relief operations and ensure the safety of residents. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has directed all the Ministers to remain in the field until the situation is under control. This hands-on approach underscores the government’s commitment to a coordinated and effective response. The Cabinet Ministers are actively monitoring the distribution of essential supplies, managing evacuation efforts, and addressing the immediate needs of those displaced by the floods. "Our top priority is to save every life and protect every property," said Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema while reviewing t...
CEO Punjab announces rationalization of Polling Stations in Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency

CEO Punjab announces rationalization of Polling Stations in Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency

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Chandigarh, August 27:             Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Sibin C informed that the Election Commission of India has approved the proposal for rationalization of polling stations in 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency, where bye-election is due shortly. He said that the rationalization exercise was carried out by the Electoral Registration Officer (E.R.O.), 21-Tarn Taran under the supervision of the District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Tarn Taran, strictly ensuring that the limit of 1200 electors per polling station was not exceeded. During this process, seven polling stations were created with active consultation with Political Parties. With this revision, the total number of polling stations in the co...
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema holds Meetings with Employee Unions to Address Their Issues

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema holds Meetings with Employee Unions to Address Their Issues

Punjab News
Chandigarh, August 27 Punjab Finance Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee for resolving employees' issues, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, today met with delegations from the various Art and Craft Teachers' Unions, ETT TET Pass Adhyapak Association (Jai Singh Wala), AIE Kacche Adhyapak Union, Associate Pre Primary Adhyapak Union, All Punjab DST/CTS Contract Instructor Union and Beruzgar Multipurpose Health Worker Union. During these meetings held at the Finance Minister’s office in the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema listened to the issues and demands raised by the union leaders with sympathy and discussed with senior officials from the concerned departments to find solutions. In a joint meeting with the Art and Craft Teachers' unions, Minister Chee...
Punjab Records Highest Labour Cess Collection in Four Years, Touches Rs 310 Cr: Sond

Punjab Records Highest Labour Cess Collection in Four Years, Touches Rs 310 Cr: Sond

Punjab News
Chandigarh, August 27:           Punjab has registered a record labour cess collection of Rs 310 crore in the financial year 2024–25, the highest in the past four years. This marks a significant increase from Rs 203.94 crore in 2021–22, Rs 208.92 crore in 2022–23, and Rs 180 crore in 2023–24.           Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that this achievement reflects the concerted efforts of the Punjab Government to enhance compliance, improve transparency, and strengthen monitoring mechanisms related to labour welfare. The Labour Department, under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has streamlined cess collection processes, and leveraged digital platforms to ensure acco...